naming architecture

Definition | Meaning

  1. The system by which a company’s portfolio of names are organized, including the process of introducing new names and retrofitting acquired names.

Example | Illustration

  • A well-structured naming architecture will help a company decide if a new product should employ a proprietary name or descriptive name or if the new name should share a common theme with one of more of the company’s existing products. Even more importantly, a clear, effective naming architecture will help the company’s customers buy its products or services.

Etymology | Origin

Compare | See

  • brand architecture
  • brand nomenclature
  • naming protocol
  • naming standards
  • nomenclature