Need help with a name??

[nikki2010]

I'm having a bit of trouble choosing a business name, I picked one which was perfect however have since found someone else is already trading under a vert similar name! So to risk confusion and probelms later on I think it's best to change my name now! However the name I choose (crafted elegance stationery) was just perfect and now I'm really struggling for a name? I will be making handmade cards and hopefully wedding/christening stationery as well as book marks etc so don't really want to focus on the word card as this leaves me limited! Does anyone have a good suggestions of a good nMenthT will get me off the ground, that isn't already being see and has a available domain name?

Thanks in advance
Nikki

 

[Rhodes100]

Whats wrong with your name as a business name?

 

[nikki2010]

The reasons for not using my real name is im due to get married soon so dont want the hassle of choosing which name and i think Nikki is pretty boring, i want something that is going to attract peoples attention! if i can find one that is

 

[Rhodes100]

Nikki, Laura Ashley is a pretty boring name but seems to work.

You offer handmade products which is a very personal business, why shouldnt you use your name?

What would your marrried name be? Why dont you think that that name could become a brand?

 

[nikki2010]

I dont like the thought of using my whole name really, Its just not something i like the thought of doing, my first and second name is Nikita-Marie, but Nikki-Marie Stationery sounds a bit run of the mill boring and if im honest i would probally glaze across of business with a name like that as it wouldnt appear as profesh as say "Clintons Cards" for example. I also think that if i was to have that name, its not catchy enouhg in my opinion to stick in someones mind.

Nikki

 

[SusanP]

There are disadvantages to calling a business your own name. See here:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Your-Own-Name-As-Your-Business-Name&id=3233393

 

[14A]

Nikki's Nick-Nacks

 

[nikki2010]

14A - There is already a company trading as Niki's Nik Naks which for me is to simular i think it would only cause problems.

SusanP - I agree with what that link says. I personallyt just think its a lot of hassle. Espically as i am due to get married anyway. I would just prefer to have something catcher than my name.

Nikki

 

[LicensedToTrade]

Hey Nikki, I followed and commented on your other thread. First of all well done on making the difficult decision to rethink your business name, I know you have put a lot of work into that name already but I am sure this is for the best.

I like the suggestion others have made that you use your name as your brand and I completely understand your concerns. Why not get the best of both worlds by using a fabricated name? There are numerous companies that have created a fictitious person as their brand, you could do the same.

Laura Ashley is a very strong brand, something along those lines would be great. Just be aware that a person's name will take more time to promote as it isn't immediately obvious what your company does.

 

[14A]

What about:
Nik Knacks
Nikki Knacks

 

[SusanP]

If Crafted Elegance Stationery was perfect and reflected the type of products you make, then anything based on the word knick-knacks can't be right. Knick-knacks are not elegant. A knick-knack is a tawdry trinket.

 

[14A]

Susan, that may be true but a nick nack isn't a trinket to me, it's a term for craft related items or things home-made.

Also a crisp too!

 

[nikki2010]

I have to agree with susanp. I originally liked the idea of Knick Knacks but as i said there is someone very simular doing something in the same sector already trading, and as susan said i liked the name crafte elegance as it was classy (in my opinion) and professional i dont think knick nacks had that edge, but im very greatful for the suggestions!

Nikki

 

[SusanP]

Susan, that may be true but a nick nack isn't a trinket to me, it's a term for craft related items or things home-made.

Well, I think more people are going to agree with the Oxford English Dictionary definition than what it means to you. This is it:

"any curious or pleasing trifle more for ornament than use; a trinket, gimcrack, kickshaw"

 

[14A]

Wow that was *****y.

Care to explain why? I didn't say you were wrong, I just said what a nic nack is to me.

Nevermind, I'll leave you to advise Nikki.

 

[nikki2010]

Im really sorry i didnt mean to cause upset between members :S

 

[14A]

Dont be silly nik, water under the bridge, just didn't think my comments needed scrutinising with a dictionary.

Nevermind

 

[SusanP]

@14A. Sorry, I didn't mean to upset you.

It shows how important choosing the right name is since we all interpret names differently.

 

[maddy1980]

Why not simply be called Nikita with a tagline that describes what you are?

 

[Penelope Pitstop]

I tend to agree with the others and think that using your own name in the business name makes it seem more personal - how about something like Handcrafted Designs by Nikki?

 

[Mike W]

If Crafted Elegance Stationery was perfect and reflected the type of products you make, then anything based on the word knick-knacks can't be right. Knick-knacks are not elegant. A knick-knack is a tawdry trinket.

Totally agree!

What about....

Paper Panache
or Passion Panache
or Created Cards
or Stationery with Style

Passion Panache
Handmade Stationery with Style

 

[laguna]

I tend to agree with the others and think that using your own name in the business name makes it seem more personal - how about something like Handcrafted Designs by Nikki?

You cant get more personal than that Pitstop!
Perfect in my opinion

 

[oldeagleeye]

Nikki . You had the answer.

elegancestationery.co.uk

tag line. Hand crated stationery (BTW. That is available as a domain too in all TLDs)

All major TLDs are still available on both then so whats the problem. No-one else has them.

Rob

 

[LemonDesign]

This is the one... 'Shearly Elegant' - Domian name available also.

 

[Mike W]

This is the one... 'Shearly Elegant' - Domian name available also.

I'm not surprised!

Probably not that many stylish sheep around nowadays