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Business name test template

Choose a business name with appropriate category and personality associations. Start with a comparison brief, follow-up questions, and rating scales.

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Editable starter · English content

What you want to learn

Choose a business name with appropriate category and personality associations.

Target audience

[Potential customers in your intended market]

Inside the template

Your starting brief

Compare names for [your business]. Use identical text cards and the same business description. Verify spelling and avoid adding a logo to only one name.

Add your product details and review the concepts before launching the study.

Comparison and follow-up questions

  1. Which name better fits this business, and why?
  2. What kind of business would you expect from this name?
  3. How would you pronounce or spell it after hearing it?
  4. What associations could cause confusion?

Rating scales

Five points, from “Not at all” to “Extremely”. Review the wording for your study.

  • Category fit
  • Ease of understanding
  • Name appeal

How to use this starter

When should I use this concept test?
Use this when you need to choose a business name with appropriate category and personality associations.
What should I customize before starting?
Use identical text cards and the same business description. Verify spelling and avoid adding a logo to only one name. Recruit potential customers in your intended market.
How should I use the feedback?
Read the explanations alongside preference to understand meaning and brand fit. Audience reactions do not establish name or trademark availability.
What opens when I use this template?
An editable concept-test draft with the brief, comparison prompt, follow-up questions, and five-point rating scales shown here. Replace the placeholders and review the settings before generating concepts or collecting responses.

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