Need name approval from community

1 point·Adam_Yu··8 comments

What do you think of 2 names for startup: "Flekko" and "Amusly" We're very excited to launch. Will be coming soon. We're going to give best p2p experiences in real life. ps - I'm really not advertising, but really need comments on name from community. Really appreciate. Thanks) Adam

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I don't like either.

Flekko sounds like Blekko (easy to get confused). And what the heck does Flekko mean anyway? Don't just use cute-sounding word, but meaningfully cute-sounding word.

Amusly... I know where you are coming from, but this sounds like a gross grammar throwup. I feel irritated just seeing the word because it is wrong in spelling (why isn't it amusely?), grammar (amuse doesn't go with ly), and sound (rhyme with must or muse?). It just feels wrong. Not just wrong, but three wrongs. If you must use this... use Amusely. At least it is less disgusting-looking.

I am sorry I don't like either names. Hope you don't mind the very direct feedback. If I must choose, I choose Flekko.

I really loce direct feedback, that's the reason why I posted here. Yep, I own that name too (amusely) and Flekko is confusing me with the same reason you've mentioned. Thanks for respond!

loce=LOVE

I personally can't stand names that end with "ly" for no good reason (assistly, embedly, ugh. If its an actual word, like "carefully", then fine) So that leaves Flekko, which is neither good nor bad IMO.

I'm not a fan of either – Flekko is too similar to Blekko and Amusly seems weird to me without the "e".

I meant "AmusEly" actually. I don't know why I put it wrong here) Thanks)

Flekko seems easier to pronounce.

ps - we have to choose one) but like em both! What are your thoughts?

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