fast, free, unfiltered feedback on your name ideas
Name Drop
Why ask the group chat when you could ask someone who does this for a living?
A good name is the difference between intrigue and indifference.
Get it right, and it’s the start of a beautiful meet-cute between you and your ideal client.
Get it wrong, and it’s the painfully inauthentic “oh cuuuute” in the same tone people use when they secretly hate your baby’s name.
So, this matters…
Raise your hand if you've ever felt personally victimized by naming.
Of course you tried AI, but it kept giving you crap.
All the “good” names are taken or trademarked.
You want to sound bold and original, but you’re terrified people won’t “get it,” so now you’re stuck between boring and try-hard.
The longer you stare at your list, the worse all your name ideas sound.
You needed a name yesterday, your whole launch is waiting on it (no pressure 😬) & if you get this wrong you'll probably want to rebrand again in 6 months…
Hi, I'm Katie
[with the good names] Pannell
For starters, NO ONE will be thinking about your name as much as me. Literally. I do this for a living.
Contrary to popular belief, people don’t need to instantly "get it." They need to remember it, talk about it, and care enough to look twice.
And I have years of experience making sure that happens—five unofficially (I used to bless my copywriting clients with better offer names because I couldn't stomach writing a sales page for something like The EmpowHER Accelerator), and two officially since founding 26&thensome.
I’ve named brands, bands, beauty and baby products—and that’s just my B-list. ;)
these names are my names too.
feeling brave?
name drop
Won't cost you anything, but your false sense of security ;)
one name. one expert.
probably more than one suggestion.
How this works:
Step 1: submit & forget
Hit the button below. It’ll take you straight to a form where you can drop your name like it’s hot. You’ll also get that same form sent to your inbox—just in case you need a minute (or a meltdown) before committing.
step 2: honesty incoming
I'll get back to you with my opinion (& maybe some questions) within 24-48 hours. Business days, of course.
While you wait, I've supplied reading material to help your naming process.
step 3: round two on me
If my feedback sparks a whole new name idea (happens a lot), you’ll get a chance to resubmit a few new ideas. Breakthroughs love bad timing—and I’m not a monster.
FAQs
what kind of name can I submit?
Business names. Podcast names. Products. Services. Sourdough starters. If you're going to make a logo for it, or refer to the thing by name often, go ahead and drop it.
Can i submit more than one?
Wellllll, yes, but… patience young grasshopper.
Submit the ONE you're most excited (or on the fence about) first, then you'll probably learn something about naming in the email sequence that follows (yes, it's a funnel. We're all business owners here) and after that, you'll be given the opportunity to submit a few more.
you're not going to share it, right?
Your name is SAFE with me. This is totally private – unless I get your explicit permission to share our exchange as a teaching moment. In which case, I'll still keep YOUR name detached from THE name. Example: “Why did I veto ”The Launch Haus Academy Collective" well, because it's bad. Here's why: *insert LIST*
What if I don't like your feedback?
That’s totally fine! Naming is part art, part science, and part strategy. Which means, it's only subjective up to a point. Of course, I want you to “like” your name, but also, you'll like it more when it meets objective criteria that make it undeniably GOOD.
Name Drop is a fast, first-impression reality check—not a full naming project where I get all up in your brand’s business. If you want deeper strategy, more context, and names built just for you, pass GO and book my naming service (aptly named TBD).