Naming isn't one skill; it's several, and the right one depends on what you're building. This guide breaks naming down by industry: tech, finance, local services, and more, so you can learn the rules that apply to your business, skip the ones that don't, and lock in a name and domain built to perform in your field.
What you'll learn in this guide
A name that signals trust for a financial firm can feel cold for a wellness studio. A name that ranks in local search can be invisible in an app store. The fundamentals matter everywhere, but the winning move changes by industry.
This guide gives you a starting process any business can use, then layers on the specific tactics (and niche-domain considerations) for the field you're naming in.
Find your fit
Great names are industry-specific. Skim the map below and jump to the chapter built for your kind of business:
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New to this? Start with Chapter 1, where we describe a process any business can use.
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Building something digital (tech, AI, SaaS, or e-commerce)? Chapters 2 and 3 cover names that perform online.
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Selling your expertise (finance, consulting, or agencies)? Chapters 4 through 6 cover authority- and trust-first naming.
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Serving a specific town or city (local services or wellness)? Chapters 7 and 8 cover being found locally while still feeling warm.
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Launching an app or product? Chapter 9 covers short, searchable names that get noticed.


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