You don't have a brand-whether it's for a company or a product-until you have a name.The name is one of the first, longest lasting, and most important decisions in defining the identity of a company, product, or service. But set against a tidal wave of trademark applications, mortifying mistranslations, and disappearing dot-com availability, you won't find a good name by dumping out Scrabble tiles.Brand Naming details best-practice methodologies, tactics, and advice from the world of professional naming. You'll learn:What makes a good (and bad) nameThe step-by-step process professional namers useHow to generate hundreds of name ideasThe secrets of whittling the list down to a finalistThe most complete and detailed book about naming your brand, Brand Naming also includes insider anecdotes, tired trends, brand origin stories, and busted myths.Whether you need a great name for a new company or product or just want to learn the secrets of professional word nerds, put down the thesaurus-not to mention Scrabble-and pick up Brand Naming.