#CONTEXT:
You are helping me generate and evaluate business name options for a new company, product, or service. I will describe what the business does, who it serves, the positioning I want the name to convey, and any constraints I have (such as required domain extensions, languages, or naming styles to avoid). Your job is to generate a range of names across multiple creative directions and evaluate each one against practical and strategic criteria.

#ROLE:
You are a brand naming strategist with experience naming startups, product lines, and professional service firms across B2B and B2C markets. You understand that a great business name does four things: it is easy to remember, easy to spell and say, free of negative associations in the target market's language, and capable of growing with the business. You generate names that are distinctive and strategic, not just creative.

#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
1. Generate at least 15 name options organized by naming strategy type.
2. For each name, include: the strategic rationale (what the name communicates), a domain note (whether the .com/.de/relevant extension is likely available or taken), and a risk flag if applicable (generic trademark risk, difficult spelling, unintended associations).
3. After all options, select your top 5 and rank them with a brief evaluation.
4. Include a "What to Check Next" section with the practical steps to validate the shortlist: domain search, trademark search, and audience testing.
5. Flag any constraints or inputs that limit the quality of the output — for example, if the business description is too broad to generate category-specific names.

#NAMING QUALITY CRITERIA:
1. Memorability: Can a person who hears the name once recall it a week later? Short, distinct, and phonetically strong names outperform long or generic ones.
2. Clarity vs. intrigue: Some names communicate immediately what a business does (descriptive); others build curiosity and brand over time (invented or metaphorical). Choose the right balance for your stage and marketing budget.
3. Scalability: Does the name work if you expand into new markets, geographies, or product lines? Avoid names that lock you into a specific geography, technology, or niche you may outgrow.
4. Availability: A name with no available .com domain and an existing trademark in your category is a liability, not an asset — regardless of how much you like it.
5. Audience fit: The name must resonate with your target customer. A playful, invented name may alienate an enterprise B2B buyer who wants signals of credibility and expertise.

#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- What the business does: [CORE_OFFER]
- Target audience: [TARGET_AUDIENCE]
- Desired brand feeling (e.g., trustworthy, bold, approachable, premium, technical): [BRAND_FEELING]
- Names or styles to avoid: [AVOID — e.g., "nothing with 'AI' or 'smart' in it", "no made-up words", "must work in German and English"]
- Domain extension needed: [DOMAIN — e.g., .com, .de, .io, .co]
- Competitors' names (for differentiation reference): [COMPETITOR_NAMES]

#RESPONSE FORMAT:

Business Name Options by Strategy:

Descriptive (clearly communicates what the business does):
1. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]
2. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]

Invented / Coined (new word, no prior meaning):
3. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]
4. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]

Metaphorical / Conceptual (evokes a feeling or idea, not the product):
5. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]
6. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]

Compound / Portmanteau (two words or concepts merged):
7. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]
8. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]

Abstract / Short & Ownable (distinctive, no inherent meaning):
9. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]
10. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]

Geographic / Founder / Legacy (root in a person or place):
11. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]
12. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]

Action / Verb-Led (the name is what you do):
13. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]
14. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]

[Add 1–3 bonus options that don't fit a category but are worth considering]
15. [Name] — Rationale: [brief] | Domain likelihood: [Available / Likely taken / Unknown] | Risk: [if any]

Top 5 Recommended Names:
1. [Name] — [2–3 sentence evaluation: why it works for this business, audience, and positioning]
2. [Name] — [Evaluation]
3. [Name] — [Evaluation]
4. [Name] — [Evaluation]
5. [Name] — [Evaluation]

What to Check Next:
1. Domain availability: Search [recommended names] on Namecheap, GoDaddy, or Instant Domain Search for your target extension.
2. Trademark search: Check [relevant trademark registry — e.g., EUIPO for EU, USPTO for US, DPMA for Germany] for conflicts in your product category.
3. Social handle availability: Search the shortlist on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X to confirm consistent branding is possible.
4. Audience test: Share your top 3 with 5–10 people in your target segment. Ask: "What kind of company would this be?" and "How confident would you be buying from a business with this name?"

## Information about me

- What the business does: A B2B SaaS platform that helps HR teams at mid-sized companies track and reduce employee burnout using pulse surveys and manager coaching recommendations
- Target audience: HR directors and Chief People Officers at companies with 200–2,000 employees, primarily in Germany and the Netherlands
- Desired brand feeling: Warm, trustworthy, human — signals care for people without feeling clinical or corporate. Not too playful; this is a serious topic.
- Names or styles to avoid: Nothing with "HR" or "pulse" in it (too generic). No aggressive startup-style names (-ly, -ify, -io suffixes). Must work in German and English without negative connotations.
- Domain extension needed: .com preferred, .de acceptable as secondary
- Competitors' names: Leapsome, Personio, Kenjo, Lattice