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Search engine name ideas - can anyone brainstorm with me?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by liwei, Jan 16, 2005.

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    What's a good, short name for a Search Engine? I see alot of:

    ...seek.com
    ...find.com
    ...search.com

    Is there any other words which can describe a search site?
     
    liwei, Jan 16, 2005 IP
  2. dct

    dct Finder of cool gadgets

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    #2
    discover
    locate
    unearth
     
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    roadies Well-Known Member

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    doesn't need to be a "search" or "find" synonym. Break out and create your own brand. If you can keep a brand to two to three syllables, you should be ok.

    As far as synonyms go, I prefer the words "sniff", "grok", or "snort" since those have geeky chic connotations and sound a little out of the norm.
     
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    You could use terms like: pounce, grab, or capture, but I think some memorable un-related term may be best.
     
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    T0PS3O Feel Good PLC

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    Fetch Vicki!
     
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    SEO_AM Active Member

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    I think Dogpile uses "fetch".
     
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    Think about some of the biggest names like Google and Yahoo.

    They certainly weren't synonyms for the word search but they created a brand with them. Be creative and don't pen yourself in by having to come up with a synonym
     
    yfs1, Jan 17, 2005 IP
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    LaCabra Goats R Us

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    I have a couple domains that may work and that I would be happy to make available/sell.

    netprospectors.com or youshouldknow.com

    cheers
    Frank
     
    LaCabra, Jan 18, 2005 IP
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    roadies Well-Known Member

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    Grok still seems the most catchy to me.
     
    roadies, Jan 18, 2005 IP
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    dfsweb Active Member

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    I agree with a couple of the others here. I don't think you should look for a synonym for search, 'cos if you go for a new generic name and build on it, you will be able to expand it in the future. Ex: Two years down the line, it might be the most popular search engine around!! ;) Then, you might want to expand into other areas, which will be possible if you have a general brand name rather than a URL specifically related to "search".
     
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    roadies Well-Known Member

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    imagine a "grok me" button. (I know, I'm relentless)
     
    roadies, Jan 19, 2005 IP