Onym
A comprehensive guide to naming products, brands, and ideas with expert tools and methodologies
About Onym
Onym provides a curated collection of resources, tools, and methodologies to help you find the perfect name for your project, product, or brand. Whether you're brainstorming, vetting names, or exploring etymologies, this guide offers everything you need to create a memorable and effective name.
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The site recommends several tools for brainstorming names, including dictionaries like Wordnik, Datamuse, and OneLook, as well as thesauruses like OneLook Thesaurus and Power Thesaurus. Additionally, tools like Untitled.new, Ngram Viewer, and Fantasy Name Generator are suggested for generating and exploring name ideas.
Yes, the site mentions Etymology Online as a resource for understanding the etymology and history behind modern English words, including dates, languages, origins, and roots.
Yes, the site offers help for naming projects and also takes on clients for naming services. You can drop them a line if you need support on your upcoming naming project.
Yes, Green’s Dictionary of Slang is recommended for checking if a selected name is offensive, as it covers slang terms and their meanings.
The site provides resources for finding specific, expert-level terminology and language in various fields such as architecture, aviation, cryptography, and more. For example, Architectural terms, Aviation related terms, and Cryptography terms are listed.
Yes, the site encourages visitors to join their mailing list to receive occasional thoughts and additional resources on naming.
Yes, the site lists resources for finding inspiration from mythology, such as Greek Gods & Goddesses, Hindu Gods & Goddesses, and Norse Mythology, as well as geographical terms like Rare geographic terms and Alternative Country Names.
The site is an ongoing open-source attempt to organize the best tools and resources for naming things. It aims to provide a starting point for anyone who needs to name something, whether it's a company, product, or code library.
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