brand-name-generator
Generate creative brand names, company names, product names, or startup names. Includes naming strategies, brandability scoring, and domain availability checking.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/shipshitdev/skills --skill brand-name-generatorIs this agent skill safe to install?
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The brand-name-generator skill is a secure collection of naming strategies and prompt templates designed for creative brainstorming. It contains no executable scripts, external downloads, or instructions that pose a security risk.
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What does this agent skill do?
Brand Name Generator
Generate creative, memorable, and brandable names for companies, products, apps, and startups. Combines naming strategies with brandability scoring and domain availability checking.
When to Use
- Need creative brand name ideas for a new company or startup
- Want product or app naming suggestions
- Need to brainstorm names based on keywords, concepts, or industry
- Want names evaluated for brandability and memorability
- Need to find available domain names for the brand
Context Discovery
Before generating names:
- Business Context: Industry, target audience, brand personality
- Keywords: Core concepts, values, emotional associations
- Constraints: Name length, TLD preferences, names to avoid
Naming Strategies
| Strategy | Description | Examples | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portmanteau | Blend two words | Pinterest, Instagram | Apps, social |
| Invented | New words | Spotify, Xerox | Tech, premium |
| Compound | Join words | Facebook, YouTube | Clear value prop |
| Misspelling | Creative respelling | Lyft, Flickr | Startups, apps |
| Suffix Pattern | Brand suffixes | Shopify, Grammarly | SaaS, tools |
| Abstract | Metaphorical | Amazon, Apple, Uber | Aspirational |
Popular Suffixes/Prefixes
Suffixes: -ify, -ly, -io, -hub, -ment, -able
Prefixes: get-, try-, go-, my-, super-
Brandability Scoring
Evaluate names on:
- Memorability: Shorter = better (1-10)
- Pronounceability: Vowel ratio, consonant clusters (1-10)
- Spellability: Common patterns, no confusion (1-10)
- Uniqueness: Distinctiveness (1-10)
- Domain Available: .com bonus
Validation Checklist
- Easy to spell when heard
- Easy to pronounce when read
- No trademark conflicts
- No negative connotations in target markets
- Domain available (preferred TLD)
- Social handles available
Quick Workflow
- Gather context (industry, keywords, constraints)
- Generate 20-30 candidates using multiple strategies
- Score brandability
- Check domain availability
- Recommend top 3-5 with rationale
For detailed prompt templates, code implementations, and full examples: references/full-guide.md
See also: references/naming-strategies.md
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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