Can you help me with a business name?

Lyndsey · 03-27-2006, 09:51 AM

I'm SO uncreative when it comes to these things, and I'd like to get a nice name registered before they are all taken. I'm looking for something that will pertain to the doula services I will be doing, but also that will carry over when I eventually become a midwife. Can anyone help me?!

heathenmamaof5 · 03-27-2006, 10:57 AM

Oh my gosh, I just did the same thing as you! I chose Expectations... for the doula business and Sister Moon Well Woman Care for my future midwifery practice. For SSWWC I registered that as my domain name. I haven't got a business lis or fict. bus name. I probably should but money is really tight.

What I did was I took about a week and jotted down whatever came to me and those close to me (my sister, my kids, my parents, dh, etc.) then I chose from those.

I hope this helps you. Did you see my dd's name is Linzey, her birth story is in the birth stories section. Her birth was my best birth.

teachinmamaof4 · 03-27-2006, 04:06 PM

Ooooooo I love your midwife blinkie Lyndsey!!!

Can't help ya w/ the name...I'm trying to do the same.

sjistarr · 03-27-2006, 09:22 PM

I couldn't think of a name either, so I'm just using my own name, both for my doula business and my massage therapy practice (once I get licensed).

Tashina Marker · 03-27-2006, 11:12 PM

I have finally chose the name : Baby n' Hands Doula Services. I at first was not looking for a business name,but I just recently came up with that title .I liked it & kept it. For along time it was just: Tashina Marker Birth Doula Services.

Maybe it just takes time & one day ,poof it's there.

DL · 03-28-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sjistarr

I couldn't think of a name either, so I'm just using my own name, both for my doula business and my massage therapy practice (once I get licensed).

That's what I'm doing for now. At least my name is getting around (literally!).

Lyndsey · 03-28-2006, 10:21 AM

Thanks everyone. I guess I'll just have to keep thinking and hope that I come up with something creative before I'm certified

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Gentlebirthmama · 03-28-2006, 10:54 AM

I agree about writing down everything that comes to mind, and ask others for opinions too.
Then go back and see what words stand out to you.
When I did this I noticed that the word Gentle had been suggested several times and ended up using that.
I chose Gentle Beginnings Doula Service.

I think it can take some time to find a name that truly fits you and it's okay to not have a name immediately.
Good luck and let us know what you choose.
Amy

MothertheMother · 03-28-2006, 11:49 AM

I agree that seeing on paper does make a difference. And write EVERYTHING that comes to mind. Even if you think it is hokey and would never consider it you never know what that word might trigger next!!

fearlessbirth · 03-28-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sjistarr

I couldn't think of a name either, so I'm just using my own name, both for my doula business and my massage therapy practice (once I get licensed).

When I read this I immediately thought of 'heart and hands' but don't know if I read that somewhere else and stole it on accident. Lol

teachinmamaof4 · 03-28-2006, 01:35 PM

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'heart and hands'

Someone suggested that to me in my business name help thread.

I'm playing with it a bit to see if I like it. I have a great pic I want to use on my business cards. I'd post it but I'm not on my computer. I'll do it later if I think of it.

The only thing I don't like about it is when I was growing up, our church had a benevolence outreach by that name. So to me, it doesn't "say" doula or midwifery.

fearlessbirth · 03-28-2006, 05:26 PM

Well...you could call it like 'Heart and Hands Birth Services' or Doula Services or something like that. That's my favorite so far...along with Labor of Love

teachinmamaof4 · 03-28-2006, 05:52 PM

Yeah, that's what I have:

Hearts and Hands Doula Service

And later I can add "and Midwifery" to it or something.

Still, it just rings of handing out food, helping to pay bills and stuff like that. I know..I'm weird that way. LOL

Stacie · 03-28-2006, 09:35 PM

have you done a google search on heart and hands? there are quite a few. it reminds me of elizabeth davis' midwifery book, which i love, so I would bet there are more than a few businesses named that.

heathenmamaof5 · 03-28-2006, 09:38 PM

I think Elizabeth Davis, a Midwife in the Bay Area, has copyrights to Heart and Hands. Google it if you can.

K - gptta run dh is on the phone!