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Steve O'Donnell

25/08/2026

Four structural methods behind most brand names. Portmanteaus, truncation, suffixes, and coined...

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brand name construction forms with real brand examples
25/08/2026

5 min read

4 ways to construct a strong brand name


kiki bouba experiment showing spiky and round shapes matched to brand name phonetics
23/07/2026

5 min read

5 things to know about brand name phonetics


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4 Business Naming Mistakes I See Constantly


business name checklist with seven steps including trademark search highlighted
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5 min read

The Business Name Checklist You Should Run Before Committing


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