{"id":"14124","date":"2024-04-04T20:56:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T03:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/?p=14124"},"modified":"2024-06-18T19:52:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T02:52:30","slug":"app-name-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/app-name-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"App name ideas: how to choose the perfect name"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What\u2019s in a name? Well, with apologies to Shakespeare, a great deal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apps can be made or broken by their name. Great app names become part of the lexicon and turn app brands into household names. And with hundreds of thousands of apps to compete with in the Apple App Store and Google Play store, it\u2019s important to make your app stand out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll share best practices for choosing the perfect app name \u2013 including examples, best practices, things to avoid, and helpful tips and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/app-marketing-tools\/\" class=\"ek-link\">app marketing tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 style=\"margin: 0;\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-collapsible\">Table of Contents<span class=\"simpletoc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-content\"><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#most-popular-apps-in-2024nbsp\">Most popular apps in 2024&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-good-app-names-have-in-common\">What good app names have in common<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#things-to-avoid-when-choosing-your-app-namenbsp\">Things to avoid when choosing your app name&nbsp;<\/a>\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#weird-spelling-or-formattingnbsp\">Weird spelling or formatting&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#inappropriate-capitalizationnbsp\">Inappropriate capitalization&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#imitationnbsp\">Imitation&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-steps-for-creating-highquality-app-namesnbsp\">4 steps for creating high-quality app names&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-pickfu-can-help-validate-your-app-name-ideas\">How PickFu can help validate your app name ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#app-name-faqs\">App name FAQs<\/a>\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#how-do-you-create-a-unique-name\">How do you create a unique name?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-a-branded-namenbsp\">Why a branded name?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-makes-a-good-app-name\">What makes a good app name?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-i-trademark-my-app-name-and-how\">Can I trademark my app name and how?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"most-popular-apps-in-2024nbsp\">Most popular apps in 2024 <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s take a look at last year\u2019s most popular apps \u2013 and what their names have in common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessofapps.com\/data\/most-popular-apps\/\" class=\"ek-link\">10 most popular apps in 2024<\/a> according to businessofapps.com reflect a trend of brevity and memorability in their names:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Temu (103 million downloads)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TikTok (52 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CapCut (42 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram (37 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shein (35 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monopoly Go (33 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WhatsApp (32 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HBO Max (29 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook (27 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telegram (26 million)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fitness category, the most popular apps have words related to fitness in their name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>fitpro (45 million downloads globally)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flo (37 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Da Fit (36 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Workout &#8211; No Equipment (27 million)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood Pressure App (23.8 million)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most recognized app names in the public eye include RocketMoney, MyFitnessPal, and UberEats. These apps trade brevity for clarity. That is, they don\u2019t mind being a little longer because their names help explain what exactly they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other apps don\u2019t have any clear connection to their purpose. Zoom wasn\u2019t synonymous with video calls until all of a sudden, due to its popularity exploding, it was. But the use of a short, easy-to-remember, versatile word as its name helped Zoom become a household name that people use in place of \u201cvirtual meeting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shazam is another app name that doesn\u2019t have a direct connection to what it does, but millions of people use the word \u201cShazam\u201d as a verb today when trying to find out the name of a song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The point is, the most popular apps across categories generally follow at least one of the following with their names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Catchy and memorable&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descriptive&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Versatile (can be used as a noun or a verb)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Users tend to like names that are memorable and explanatory. We ran a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/products\/head-to-head-polls\" class=\"ek-link\">Head-to-Head app name test<\/a> on PickFu to find out how users would respond to the names Plant.Me and Cultiv8 for a gardening app. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/results\/bSeQSeAlgz\" class=\"ek-link\">Plant.Me won with 57% of the vote<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"906\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot.png\" alt=\"Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-14125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot.png 906w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-470x265.png 470w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-725x409.png 725w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-540x305.png 540w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-345x195.png 345w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-286x161.png 286w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-120x68.png 120w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-126x71.png 126w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plant.me-app-name-pickfu-poll-head-to-head-screenshot-129x73.png 129w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The AI-generated summary of the poll responses demonstrates the value of a simple and straightforward app name vs the more \u201cclever\u201d name:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe key reasons for Option A&#8217;s success seem to be its simplicity and directness. Respondents appreciated that &#8220;Plant Me&#8221; clearly conveys the purpose of the app without any ambiguity or unnecessary embellishments. Unlike Option B, which some found to be clever but potentially confusing or reminiscent of other products like energy drinks, Option A stood out for its straightforward approach and easy-to-understand message.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-good-app-names-have-in-common\">What good app names have in common<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>To summarize our points above, the best app names are catchy, memorable, versatile, and\/or help you understand what they do. Now let\u2019s dive into what else good names have in common, and things to keep in mind as you brainstorm your app name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One-word app names seem the most popular, and have better recall. Part of this is because our minds crave simplicity. This is a tested psychological phenomenon, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5125387\/\">shows that people\u2019s minds naturally gravitate towards easier words and concepts<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three key things you need your app name to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Capture users\u2019 attention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stick in people\u2019s minds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain what your app does<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although that last point is somewhat optional or flexible, the core of your app\u2019s name should still come from your app or brand\u2019s overall purpose. It shouldn\u2019t be <em>totally <\/em>unrelated to your mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twitter (now X) is one good example. Its name conveys the the concept of a widespread conversation, people \u201ctwittering\u201d about different topics \u2013 with a little excitement and whimsy thrown in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some questions you should ask when brainstorming app names are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What does my app do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is my app\u2019s mission?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who is my app\u2019s audience?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does my audience care about? What are they looking for?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking these questions will give you some basic ideas and keywords to use when coming up with name options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another good question to ask is, \u201cWhat are some of the words associated with my app or its industry?\u201d For example, if your app is a photography tool, words like \u201cshutter,\u201d \u201cflash,\u201d \u201cexposure,\u201d or \u201caperture\u201d could all make sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"570\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM.png\" alt=\"Shutter wordcloud example, with camera, photography and other related keywords\" class=\"wp-image-14126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM.png 570w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM-457x300.png 457w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM-540x354.png 540w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM-345x226.png 345w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM-286x188.png 286w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM-120x79.png 120w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM-126x83.png 126w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Screenshot-2024-04-04-at-11.37.57-PM-129x85.png 129w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A word cloud can help you discover interesting name ideas. You might even generate a word cloud in your chosen field or industry, which you can then use for app name inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads to name ideas like Instagram. Instagram is a portmanteau (two words joined together) of instant and pictogram \u2013 because you can instantly share pictures with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It definitely helps to understand your target audience, too. Language is fluid and dynamic, and words that are hip for boomers, mint for Gen X, or cool for millennials might be cringe for Gen Z.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things-to-avoid-when-choosing-your-app-namenbsp\">Things to avoid when choosing your app name <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of ways to get it wrong when you\u2019re choosing a mobile app name. Catchy app names are important, but don\u2019t go out of your way to make something too abstract and hard to understand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weird-spelling-or-formattingnbsp\">Weird spelling or formatting <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If your app name has awkward spelling, special characters, or numbers in place of letters, it can be hard to find in the app store. A memorable name that\u2019s easily searchable is an important component of app store optimization (ASO), which is how your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/app-development-ios-and-android\/\" class=\"ek-link\">iOS or Android app<\/a> gets shown to the most users.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"inappropriate-capitalizationnbsp\">Inappropriate capitalization <\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CamelCase.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CamelCase-970x714.png\" alt=\"CamelCase\" class=\"wp-image-14127\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3585434173669468;width:503px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All caps are typically not a good idea, as it can come across as aggressive, shouty, and hard to read. Some apps may use all lower-case letters, but this can also make apps seem less serious than they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camel casing is a common approach \u2013 you\u2019ll see that in words like eBay or iPhone. Camel casing is where you use one capital letter in the middle of a word to help define the brand and make it visually pop. In the case of FedEx, it\u2019s two words separated by casing to help articulate the brand\u2019s two core concepts: federal and express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camel casing is also beneficial if you have letters that look like a different letter when they\u2019re next to each other in some fonts. For example, \u201cil\u201d could look like a u in some fonts, and two \u201cn\u2019s\u201d or \u201crn\u201d looks like m. Camel casing \u201crN\u201d can solve that issue \u2013 but only if it works with the rest of your app\u2019s name.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"imitationnbsp\">Imitation <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Copycats rarely prosper. There was a trend early in the days of the App Store for apps to be named \u201ciAppName.\u201d This just created confusion and prevented users from seeing those apps as unique or special. Above all, your name should be original and authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-steps-for-creating-highquality-app-namesnbsp\">4 steps for creating high-quality app names <\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Apart from evaluating the marketplace, understanding your own product, and researching trends that impact your target audience, here are a few more helpful tips for choosing a successful app name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Do keyword research<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Use tools like Google Ads or Search Console to find relevant keywords users are inputting into search engines for your app category or industry. These words won\u2019t only help with search engine optimization (SEO) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/app-store-seo\/\" class=\"ek-link\">app store optimization<\/a> (ASO), but can also help you find ideas that will make your app name more memorable to your target market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Use an app name generator&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A business name generator or app name generator tool can help you quickly and cheaply come up with ideas for your app. We put our garden <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/i-have-an-idea-for-an-app-guide\/\" class=\"ek-link\">app idea<\/a> into <a href=\"https:\/\/namify.tech\/suggestions\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Namify.Tech<\/a> and quickly generated these business name ideas:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/nHYrSTxe8feH7t0BQ6SyVkosWxUkjlGqmIbNSYsnBSuLt3GA3tIy4ZrLQhY9jbOAfBkgDb63NiJdjU7ceLrYsG38g97H_5kwHCj0zBFDxBwywNNglkoplIqYCGvB5hYclXQ5wfylA5aPH4K7tDYDhw\" alt=\"Screenshot of Namify Tech to help create app names. \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also ask AI tools like ChatGPT to give you name ideas based on your app category and keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Check availability<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The best app name generators often include tools to check existing web domain availability on a platform like Godaddy or Squarespace, as well as public records for trademarks and intellectual property protections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, those automated checks aren\u2019t foolproof. You should take any name you generate to the app store of your choice, Google, and even social media to make sure it hasn\u2019t already been claimed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Test your app names with consumers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"677\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot.png\" alt=\"Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-13758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot.png 677w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot-316x300.png 316w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot-540x513.png 540w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot-345x328.png 345w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot-286x272.png 286w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot-120x114.png 120w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot-126x120.png 126w, https:\/\/blog.pickfu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Google-form-test-two-names-for-a-personality-app-screenshot-129x123.png 129w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Market research is a critical part of the app development process, and choosing the right name is no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can test your name idea with friends, colleagues, and relatives \u2013 or do more formal testing with people who are actually in your target audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live A\/B tests in the app store can help you show two versions of your app, and after you have enough data, you can choose the name that drew more clicks and downloads.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, live A\/B testing can be time-consuming as you wait for enough data to make your decision \u2013 not to mention it might be confusing for users once you select your final name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to test your name <em>before <\/em>you actually launch your app. You can do this by A\/B testing in a private, non-live environment with a focus group, email survey, or a dedicated consumer insights tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/\">PickFu.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use AI brand name or name test apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/eatmywords.com\/free-name-evaluation-test\/#gf_2\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">EatMyWords<\/a> to analyze your potential brand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/k7EPTu6iMtoumKAkWnn6uUGB79IlmjGMk3_kqUpC54NaOeuQUfaZpJbGIwQ1P5hIum1-t66Q0m03rGi60dpoodhIq04plDQe1F4KPRXaO1emP26YahOGAl3oqNqZ962-LjMKL9gnvn04q7bv85csdg\" alt=\"Eat my Words AI tool to test a brand name screenshot of home page\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of tools give you the hard data behind your app name choices \u2013 but to truly understand <em>why <\/em>your app name does or doesn\u2019t work, you need the human touch. That\u2019s where PickFu comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-pickfu-can-help-validate-your-app-name-ideas\">How PickFu can help validate your app name ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>PickFu is a do-it-yourself survey and polling platform that allows app designers to A\/B test app name ideas with their target audience. That\u2019s because PickFu has a built-in pool of over 15 million respondents across several countries and 90+ demographic subsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can drill down to the exact consumer you\u2019re hoping will download and use your app and get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/rapid-research\/\" class=\"ek-link\">rapid feedback <\/a>and actionable insights into your name options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/templates\/business-name-test\">business name test<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/templates\/quick-product-concept-validation\">product validation test templates<\/a> to make it easy for you to get feedback on your ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose from flexible testing formats, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/products\/ranked-polls\">Ranked poll<\/a> \u2013 ask the audience to rank up to eight options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/products\/head-to-head-polls\">Head-to-Head poll<\/a> \u2013 the audience will vote between two options, like an A\/B test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/products\/open-ended-polls\">Open-Ended poll<\/a> \u2013 ask an open-ended question about your app name, and the audience will answer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With every poll, respondents will share written comments about why they chose the option they did.&nbsp; To make it easier to sort through all the feedback, we also include an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/products\/ai-highlights\">AI-generated summary<\/a> that provides clear, actionable guidance on the common themes, likes, and dislikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/results\/1dFfA6G3ht-business-name-test\">example business name test<\/a>, we tested names for an app that helps shoppers choose clothing colors. One of the themes that popped up was the use of \u201cAI\u201d in \u201cAid\u201d to convey that the app uses AI tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/kirbg6LlcpnU1rE9TqB9zwNKn00scB6SdEf5FLjMKyGE1Cno7ZISKBsQvAWKckR3ZV6zKI9yaLVsA_6k-6d-mLXuRsUhDkDFM7bjBSaX5j0reOm-tjojtCvYzNLmLE-48pDryuHsa4sOW90QgEojEA\" alt=\"Screenshot of two AI written names, WearThis and StyleAid, StyleAid was the winner by a large margin.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cParticipants consistently valued names that clearly communicated the app&#8217;s function &#8211; aiding in selecting clothing colors using AI technology.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then we ran a follow-up poll to choose the best capitalization of the app name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/X6NZlPMUpcun8pVH5cCMTLpI-WuXLDGVxFQEulFQQHW4r7bOSk18H2fBBKnTRRkZZz0ceLyOX78-GnTV10aInSFkdPdcG1deqTIXePQE-DPfq6Sx7bzLb3XfI9gi0qyOjBjEA2sSwgPLsj3BiYae_Q\" alt=\"A poll of how many folks like the casing of StyleAid\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since polls typically finish within a couple hours, PickFu is a great way to get fast feedback and ideas for improving your app names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the platform for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/prototype-testing\/\" class=\"ek-link\">prototype testing<\/a> and validating your app concept before you start developing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to test your app names? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/\">Sign up for PickFu<\/a> and get survey responses within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"app-name-faqs\">App name FAQs<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-create-a-unique-name\">How do you create a unique name?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to create a unique app name by understanding your potential users, focusing on the core features of your app, and testing any name suggestions with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickfu.com\/blog\/market-research-for-apps\/\" class=\"ek-link\">market research<\/a>. You should also research domain names to find inspiration. While a .com domain is popular, other domain extensions like .me can help you create more engaging and creative app names.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-a-branded-namenbsp\">Why a branded name? <\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Branded names for your app make it more memorable and appealing. The perfect name represents your brand identity and helps connect your customers to the app in a more meaningful, engaging way. This is why we advocate against generic names like \u201ccar shopping app\u201d or \u201cparking garage finder\u201d \u2013 because while they\u2019re descriptive, they don\u2019t have any staying power in the minds of your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-makes-a-good-app-name\">What makes a good app name?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The right name gives a strong first impression, sticks in the minds of your target market, and sounds pleasing to say. 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