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Should you rename your business? Most people start with the wrong question, will this name make me sound bigger, more established, more legitimate? The real question is what you want to be known for. That’s positioning, and it’s the thing that actually determines whether your name works for you.
Rolex and Kodak may seem worlds apart, but both names were deliberately invented to sound distinctive, memorable, and universally pronounceable. Their shared philosophy shows that a name doesn’t need a definition to be powerful; it needs clarity, simplicity, and room to grow into meaning. The right name can shape perception, spark emotion, and build lasting brand identity.