No more forgettable generic names in 48 hours

Your brand or product name is the first decision your customers will make about you. It's best not to miss it with a generic name that sounds like 10,000 others.

*As Soon As Possible (tired of anglicisms)

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Names generated and tested by project

100%

INPI/EUIPO verification included (no nasty surprises)

4 weeks

From research to legal validation

Our success story

Branding that makes an impression, packaging that stands out on the shelf, campaigns that convert. We design strong visual identities and materials that speak directly to your end customers.

B2C & Retail
Tech companies
B2B Services

Our success story

Branding that makes an impression, packaging that stands out on the shelf, campaigns that convert. We design strong visual identities and materials that speak directly to your end customers.

B2C & Retail
Tech companies
B2B Services

Why 90% of brand names are forgettable within 48 hours

Naming is not a poetry contest. It is a strategic decision with measurable impact.

The drama of "creative" brainstorming

Traditional agencies run workshops with post-its and moodboards. The result? Generic names like "Innoveo", "Nexora", "Digitix" that all sound the same. The problem? No systematic method. Just gut feelings and personal preferences.

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Freelancers deliver names... that cannot be registered.

Naming without legal verification is like playing Russian roulette. A freelancer comes up with 20 names in 3 days. You fall in love with one of them. Then you find out that it's already registered in your INPI class. Back to square one. Money and time lost.

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A systematic name. Not a stroke of luck.

At Dafolle, naming follows a tested methodology: semantic research, systematic generation, memorability tests, legal verification INPI/EUIPO. We do not deliver 3 random names. We deliver 3 legally validated names, tested on your target audience and distinguishing.

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Our ServicesCompany/Brand Naming

Everything you need, in a single subscription

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Documented systematic methodology

Semantic search, competitive analysis, generation by strategic axes. No improvisation.

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Memorability & pronunciation tests

We test names on real samples. Memorability at 24 hours, ease of pronunciation, spontaneous associations.

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Legal verification INPI/EUIPO

Each name is checked against the INPI and EUIPO databases before validation. No unpleasant surprises after the choice.

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Domain & social media availability

We check the availability of domains (.com, .fr, etc.) and Instagram/LinkedIn/Twitter handles.

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Strategic rationale for each name

We don't just deliver names. We deliver the why: positioning, semantic territory, differentiating angle.

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Presentation support to convince internally

Presentation deck included to pitch the final names to your board/team. We help you sell the choice.

From idea to live site in 4 steps

For emergencies,

delivery possible within 24 hours

with our Boost Mode

From idea to live site in 4 steps

For emergencies,

delivery possible within 24 hours

with our Boost Mode

Week 1

Immersion & Framing

We analyze your positioning, your values, your target audience, and your competitors. We define the semantic axes.

Week 2

Generation & Selection

We generate 200+ names using a systematic methodology. We filter based on relevance, memorability, and differentiation.

Week 3

Tests & Legal Verification

We are testing the 15 finalists on a real sample. We check INPI/EUIPO and digital availability.

Week 4

Presentation & Validation

We present you with 3 final names with rationale, tests, and verifications. You choose. We prepare the submission.

Ready to find a name that won't end up on the "Innoveo" list?

We analyze your positioning and show you how to create distinctive names.

Ready to find a name that won't end up on the "Innoveo" list?

We analyze your positioning and show you how to create distinctive names.

The drama of brand names ending in "-ify", "-ly" and "-eo"

They all come from the same name generator. And no one remembers it 48 hours later.

CritèresDafolleAgencyFreelance
Methodology
Semantic research + Competitive analysis + Perception tests
Creative brainstorming in meetings (colourful post-its)
Online name generators + personal intuition
Number of suggestions
50-80 names explored, 8-12 finalists presented
15-20 proposals (including 12 impossible to register)
3-5 names max (spoiler: all generic)
Legal checks
INPI verification + International trademarks + Available domain names
"We advise you to check with a lawyer" (= never done)
Basic Google search (and prayer)
Perception tests
Tests with 20-30 people (actual target)
Internal agency vote (spoiler: not your target)
Validation by the freelancer's partner
Variations
Name + Tagline + Storytelling + Naming charter (sub-brands)
Name only (the rest is a paid option)
Just the name (you figure out the rest)
Result
Differentiating, protectable, memorable name (like "Spotify", "Airbnb")
Creative name but impossible to protect ("Innoveo", "Nexio"...)
Generic name forgettable in 48 hours ("SmartSolutions", "TechFlow"...)}
CritèresDafolleAgencyFreelance
Methodology
Semantic research + Competitive analysis + Perception tests
Creative brainstorming in meetings (colourful post-its)
Online name generators + personal intuition
Number of suggestions
50-80 names explored, 8-12 finalists presented
15-20 proposals (including 12 impossible to register)
3-5 names max (spoiler: all generic)
Legal checks
INPI verification + International trademarks + Available domain names
"We advise you to check with a lawyer" (= never done)
Basic Google search (and prayer)
Perception tests
Tests with 20-30 people (actual target)
Internal agency vote (spoiler: not your target)
Validation by the freelancer's partner
Variations
Name + Tagline + Storytelling + Naming charter (sub-brands)
Name only (the rest is a paid option)
Just the name (you figure out the rest)
Result
Differentiating, protectable, memorable name (like "Spotify", "Airbnb")
Creative name but impossible to protect ("Innoveo", "Nexio"...)
Generic name forgettable in 48 hours ("SmartSolutions", "TechFlow"...)}

The tools we use for Company/Brand Naming

Any questions? We respond within 48 hours.

It is known that entrusting your design to an external team,
raises some questions. Here are our answers.

How many names do you create per project?

What is the difference with a traditional naming agency?

Do you manage the INPI trademark registry?

How much does it actually cost?

Are you working for international markets?

Can we test the names on our own customer database?

Do you also offer logo/visual identity design?

How long does the name remain protected after validation?

And what if we hate the 3 final names?

Can you start from a shortlist that we already have?

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