Startup Naming Scorer

Research-backed naming evaluation skill. Built from analysis of 10,029 AI company names (DomainBFF Feb 2026), 300+ YC companies (W24-W26), and portfolios from a16z, Sequoia, First Round, Founders Fund, Techstars, and 500 Global.

When to Use This Skill

• Evaluating candidate names for a new company or product
• Generating name ideas that avoid common traps
• Scoring existing names against proven patterns
• Checking if a name falls into "AI slop" territory
• Naming a B2B SaaS, infrastructure, or revenue-focused company

The Scoring Rubric

Score every candidate name against these 6 criteria: