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Re:Ask HN: How to brainstorm a product name in 2 days? by marinacalado on Thursday December 31, 2020 @03:39AM (#25590801)
Something we have experimented with is explaining the new thing (app, feature, product, whatever) to potential users and ask them what they would call it. You can also do a classic brainstorm with keywords and synonyms, get a list (of course check for competitor's names and other brand names) and test those out as well, by asking people what do they think app X is. I also like to go into the competition and see what they call similar products, it helps knowing what not to use and also gets some creative juices flowing. I hope this helps!
Re:Ask HN: How to brainstorm a product name in 2 days? by ironmagma on Friday January 01, 2021 @03:13PM (#25606508)
I would suggest the opposite as well — give them a name, and ask what they expect the company/product would be from that and also what emotions it evokes.