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#1 ranked NAMING FIRM on CLUTCH

Catchword is a global brand naming and identity powerhouse that helps organizations define and express who they are—strategically, verbally, and visually. Since 1998, we’ve partnered with clients from startups to the Fortune 100 to create brands that move markets and endure.

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $300+ / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Oakland, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 1998
  • Languages
  • Timezones

1 Language that we service

  • English

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2 Locations

  • Oakland , CA
  • New York , NY

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    Pricing Snapshot

    Min. project size $25,000+
    Avg. hourly rate $300+ /hr
    Rating for cost 4.9 /5

    What Clients Have Said

    Catchword offers competitive pricing, generally ranging from $10,000 to over $100,000 per project. Clients praise their value, creativity, and thoroughness, often delivering hundreds of name options and timely communication. Overall, Catchword is recognized for providing high-quality services that align with client needs.

    This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

    Most Common Project Size

    < $49,999 based on 96 reviews
    < $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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    Catchword Review Insights

    Overall Review Rating

    5.0
    • Quality 5.0
    • Schedule 5.0
    • Cost 4.9
    • Willing to Refer 5.0

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    Review Highlights

    • Positive Client Relationships

      Catchword is described as a friendly and approachable partner. Their team is noted for being personable, responsive, and dedicated to client satisfaction. This positive relationship fosters trust and encourages ongoing collaboration.

    • Creative Naming Solutions

      Catchword is praised for providing a wide range of creative and compelling name options. They deliver unique, unexpected names that align with client objectives, enhancing brand identity and market differentiation. Their creativity is a key highlight across multiple reviews.

    • Linguistic Expertise

      Clients highlight Catchword's linguistic expertise, which ensures that names are culturally appropriate and resonate across different languages and markets. This capability is crucial for global branding projects.

    • Effective Client Collaboration

      Catchword is recognized for their collaborative approach. They listen to client needs, incorporate feedback, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure satisfaction. Their ability to integrate client input into the naming process is highly valued.

    • Expertise in Naming Strategy

      Clients appreciate Catchword's expertise in naming strategy. They provide insightful guidance on naming conventions, brand architecture, and strategic naming decisions, helping clients navigate complex branding challenges effectively.

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    Branding for Technology Company

    • Branding Logo
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Aug. - Sep. 2025
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The creative work itself was impressive."

    Oct 2, 2025
    CEO, TailFin
    Donald Hoye
    Verified
    • Information technology
    • New York City, New York
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword provided branding services for a technology company. The team created a new brand name and identity, including messaging, tone, style, and logo.

    Branding for Automotive

    • Branding Marketing Strategy Other Marketing
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Feb. - June 2025
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Their creativity stood out."

    Jun 6, 2025
    Global Brands & Licenses Manager, Automotive Company
    Leticia Gutierrez
    Verified
    • Automotive
    • Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword was hired by an automotive company to create the names for their new products. They delivered an Excel spreadsheet with the proposed names and a curated shortlist of recommended names with rationale.

    Branding for Brand Development Company

    • Branding
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. 2000 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They are smart, responsive, and generous with their time."

    Apr 22, 2025
    Linguistic Director In Italy, Nomen Italia
    Armelle Sabba
    Verified
    • Advertising & marketing
    • Milan, Italy
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword provides naming services for a brand development company's end clients. The team has created names for two food and beverage products and evaluated the names for several other end clients.

    Product Naming Services for Software Company

    • Branding
    • Confidential
    • July - Oct. 2024
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "What impressed us most about Catchword was their ability to make the naming process both fun and educational."

    Jan 9, 2025
    Director, Software Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • New York City, New York
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword provided naming services for a software company. The team reviewed background materials, conducted a competitive audit, interviewed stakeholders, and developed the product's architecture and naming.

    Branding for Public Affairs Firm

    • Branding
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Oct. - Dec. 2024
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "We're very happy with their work and look forward to continuing the collaboration!"

    Dec 31, 2024
    Partner, Capitol Advocacy
    Chad Mayes
    Verified
    • Other industries
    • Sacramento, California
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword provided rebranding services for a public affairs firm. The team conducted discovery sessions to develop new company name options and guided preliminary trademark analysis.

    Naming Services for Creative Agency

    • Branding Marketing Strategy Other Marketing
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • May - June 2024
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Catchword is the leading naming agency on Clutch for a reason! They’re really the best in the naming business."

    Dec 9, 2024
    Creative Director, GreyBox Creative
    Remo Strada
    Verified
    • Advertising & marketing
    • New York City, New York
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword provided naming services for a creative agency's end client. The team created naming parameters, conducted name development reviews and screening, and offered name stories and taglines for each name.

    Branding for Data & Analytics Company

    • Branding
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • July - Sep. 2024
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "The Catchword team demonstrates true curiosity and is very personable!"

    Oct 9, 2024
    Associate Director, Data & Analytics Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Business services
    • Washington, District of Columbia
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword provided branding services for a data and analytics company. The team conducted a discovery phase, led a name development process for the client, and performed trademark prescreening.

    Branding & Trademark Evaluation for Medical Company

    • Branding Intellectual Property Law
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. - Sep. 2024
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "I always felt extremely confident in their work."

    Aug 26, 2024
    Global Marketing Strategist, Medical Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Medical
    • Westbrook, Maine
    • 10,001+ Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword has developed a brand name for a medical company's pet diagnostic platform. The team assists with trademark evaluations, linguistic and cultural research, creative ideations, and category descriptors.

    Branding Strategy & Guidelines for Investment Consultancy

    • Branding Logo
    • Confidential
    • Nov. 2023 - Jan. 2024
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "What stood out most impressively about Catchword was their unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking."

    Jul 19, 2024
    Managing Partner, Investment Consultancy
    Abraham T
    Verified
    • Financial services
    • New York City, New York
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword provided branding services and guidelines for an investment consultancy. The team was responsible for brand strategy, logo, color palette, typography, and a plan for brand launch.

    Naming Services for Telecommunications Company

    • Branding
    • Confidential
    • Mar. - May 2024
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "They delivered on time and as promised, and we were very happy with the outcome."

    Jul 9, 2024
    CEO, Telecommunications Company
    Anonymous
    Verified
    • Telecommunications
    • San Francisco, California
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Online Review
    • Verified

    Catchword provided naming services to a telecommunications firm. The team created and evaluated numerous names, summarized key insights, and refined the options until the client made their selection.

    Our Story

    We are Catchword: a multidisciplinary team of namers, strategists, linguists, writers and designers with roots in marketing, linguistics, art and music. Since 1998 we’ve grown from a boutique to an award‑winning global naming and branding firm—1300+ projects, 650+ clients (including 50 Fortune Global 500), 100+ awards. We craft breakthrough brand names, naming strategies, and verbal identities, blending deep industry expertise with proven client success.

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    Verified Client Reviews
    115
    Overall Review Rating
    5
    Source
    Clutch
    Last Updated
    October 31, 2025

    Business Entity

    Business Entity Name THE CYPHER GROUP, LLC
    Jurisdiction of Formation California
    Date of Formation May 5, 1998
    Status Active
    Last Updated October 31, 2020
    ID 199812510013

    Credit Report Results

    International Credit Risk Assessment Low Risk
    Source Creditsafe
    Last Updated October 31, 2020
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    3645 Grand Avenue OaklandCA, United States 94610

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