Good code names

Using code names is a great idea because it is is much easier to remember, than a long describing project name.

On internal projects you can go for more funny code names. It's good for moral on the team, and can add to the feeling of unity and the affinities to the whole project.

How to make code names

Good code names can be generated in many ways. I use colors, animals, adjectives, and nouns to make the code names. The words are combined in random patterns and combinations to make new and interesting compositions of words.

When you make random names you will also make a lot of bad names. But just hit the button again, and you got a new and better one. And don't be afraid to click it too fast. The name generator is blazing fast and if you miss a good name suggestion, it is written to the list for later investigation.

Alternative methods

Some other popular methods are naming the projects after well known everyday things. It could be everything from beer brands to animals. Or you can use the team members preferences and choose favorite cartoons or super heroes. Or what about scientific expressions, Greek letters, famous people, mountains, etc. The possibilities are infinite.

Alternatively you could use anagrams or letter combinations and number combinations. Or even combinations of all the above.

Alternative code names

Band name generator

If you more funky ideas check the Band Name Generator out. The band name generator can make some very cool names for projects. Funny, rough and a little naughty and have that rare feeling of rock'n'roll. In short: Alternative and funky code names

Superhero Names

Or if you're are more to funny ideas. Visit the Superhero Name Generator. Crazy and funny code names. Superb for the internal projects, where humor is more important than marketing.

Business Names

Also visit the Business Name Generator. for high tech and innovative business names. It creates cool ideas for brands.

Codenames in practical use

A codename is often used for projects in modern business and industry. The codename can make the project easier to cope and remember, is a convenient way to temporarily naming a project, which final outcome can be hard to predict.

Some of the more well known code names from the computer industry is Microsofts for their different Windows Operating Systems. Chicago (Windows 95), Daytona (Windows NT 3.5), Memphis (Windows 98), Whistler (Windows XP) and Longhorn (Windows Vista).

Military code names

Also in military operations code names are commonly used. Several of the military code names are well known in the public. E.g. "Overlord" was the allied invasion of northwest Europe in the spring of 1944. And "Desert Storm" was the military code for the American invasion of Iraq in 1991.

Military use of a code name serve two purposes. First of course it helps to keep the operation secret. Secondly it helps to inspire the troops, win the public and add a sense of adventure and glory to otherwise cruel and dangerous military operations.

Read more about Codenames at the Wikipedia.

Code names for girls

If you need a secret name for your girl, the codename generator will make it for you. Perfect for making code names for girls. I doubt the "blending moose" can recognize herself in that disguise. ;)

Code names for guys

And of course you can also use it to make code name for guys. Bet your girl friends can't guess your guys name, when you make him a cool code name.