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How to Name a Brand: Expert Tips for Memorable Names

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Your brand name can make or break your business. Discover expert naming strategies, creative methods, testing tips, and legal essentials for building a name that’s memorable, distinctive, and ready to grow with your brand.
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The Power of Naming: When Brand Names Become Generic

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What do Aspirin, Zipper and Sharpie have in common? All are office supplies, of course. What about Pampers, Labello and Q-Tips? They belong to the hygiene sector. And Polaroid, Goretex and Jeep? Sounds like an adventure holiday. Let's add Dynamite and Plexiglass. Then we look at this long list of terms and ask ourselves: What do all these brand names have in common?
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