Project Step 3-Activity: Planning data sources for your startup company

Company Name

Company Name

par Jasmine Hu,
Nombre de réponses : 10

Hello everyone, let's choose a company name before we proceed further into the project!

I will ask chatgpt to get some ideas, and you guys can discuss it here:

Prompt: 

We are combining sichuan opera face mask and eyeshadow pallet to advertise for traditional chinese culture. Please help us think of a company name. I want the name to be globalized, include traditional elements, and matches guochao style. Please suggest 5 company names for this startup company. 

Chatgpt response:

1. Huàmian 华面

  • Meaning: “Painted Face” – a direct nod to Sichuan Opera masks.

  • Why it works: Simple, elegant, and easy for global audiences to say. “Huà” (paint) and “miàn” (face) capture both the makeup and cultural aspects.

  • Style: Minimal, modern, Guochao-chic.

2. OperaBloom

  • Meaning: Opera + Bloom (symbolizes beauty blossoming from tradition)

  • Why it works: Combines Western elegance with Chinese opera heritage. “Bloom” gives a fresh, beauty product feel.

  • Style: Fashionable, feminine, and international.

3. MianColor 面色

  • Meaning: “Face Color” — plays on both makeup and the symbolic colors of opera masks.

  • Why it works: Combines meaningful cultural reference with beauty industry language.

  • Style: Sophisticated, stylish, culturally grounded.

4. RedSilk 彩红丝

  • Meaning: Inspired by silk (traditional Chinese textile) and the rich colors used in both makeup and opera.

  • Why it works: “Red” symbolizes luck, beauty, and vibrancy; silk adds luxury and traditional depth.

  • Style: Romantic and Guochao-trendy.

5. Maské

  • Meaning: A play on “mask” + French-style suffix for a beauty brand vibe.

  • Why it works: Global and sleek, but still hints at the opera mask inspiration. The accent gives it a luxurious and artistic edge.

  • Style: Modern, artsy, youth-focused.

Please comment which one you like, or suggest new names. Thanks!


En réponse à Jasmine Hu

Re: Company Name

par Jasmine Hu,
Some other ideas:

1. Maskhera
灵感：Mask（面具）+ Opera（戏剧）或 Hera（希腊女神，象征女性力量）
适合：高端、神秘、强调文化美学和女性表达
氛围：优雅、艺术感强、易发音

2. FaceShift
灵感：变脸（Face Changing）+ 转变（Shift）
适合：强调妆容变化、变幻风格、日夜妆感等主题
氛围：现代、未来感、极简风，科技美妆品牌也适用

3. OperaHue
灵感：Opera（川剧）+ Hue（色彩）
适合：突出色彩设计灵感源自戏剧文化，适合彩妆盘品牌
氛围：优雅复古，适合做联名系列、文化系列

4. Chameleon Rouge
灵感：变色龙（象征变脸）+ Rouge（胭脂，法语中性且高端）
适合：定位高端、法式风格、美妆 + 艺术跨界
氛围：国际大牌调性，适合进驻欧美/日韩市场

5. Lian Studio
灵感：“脸”拼音 Lian + Studio（工作室，文化空间感）
适合：强调品牌文化性、艺术性、视觉化传播
氛围：东方美感融合西方时尚，适合多品类延伸（美妆/香氛/艺术
En réponse à Jasmine Hu

Re: Company Name

par Jasmine Hu,
These names are not the best for our company, they are only a start for everyone to think about the company name. Please research on your own and comment what you think is a better name!
En réponse à Jasmine Hu

Re: Company Name

par Paul Pu,
I think that we should include "Sichuan" as part of company name.
En réponse à Paul Pu

Re: Company Name

par Jasmine Hu,
That's a good suggestion, but I think we don't need to include Sichuan because we want the company to be more globalized sourire
En réponse à Jasmine Hu

Re: Company Name

par Paul Pu,
How about this:

Prompt: Sichuan 变脸 Makeup branding startup company. Suggestion three names?
Response:
1. MaskAura 面韵
Meaning: "Mask" for the iconic Sichuan opera mask, and "Aura" for beauty and allure.

Chinese Name: 面韵 (miàn yùn) — literally "face charm" or "mask charm," echoing both opera and elegance.

Style: Elegant, international, suitable for high-end branding with a cultural twist.

2. LianMyst 川颜秘
Meaning: From “Lian” (脸 – face) and “Myst” (mystery, mystique); reflects the magical, secretive art of Bian Lian.

Chinese Name: 川颜秘 (chuān yán mì) — "Sichuan Face Secrets"

Style: Trendy, a fusion of East and West, emphasizing the mystique and beauty of transformation.

3. ChuanGlam 川魅
Meaning: “Chuan” (short for Sichuan) + “Glam” (glamour); a bold and modern tribute to Sichuan chic.

Chinese Name: 川魅 (chuān mèi) — “Sichuan Glamour/Charm”

Style: Young, vibrant, appealing to global Gen Z & millennial beauty lovers.
En réponse à Jasmine Hu

Re: Company Name

par Wanyan (Jady) Wang,
1. Mian Beauty
“Mian” (面) means "face" in Chinese.
This name is short, modern, and easy to remember. It connects directly to the theme of face-changing (变脸), while also sounding like a sleek beauty brand. It blends Eastern language with a Western-style brand name structure.

Why it's good: Clean, international feel. Directly links to “face,” which is central in both beauty and Sichuan opera.

2. Bianlian Bloom
“Bianlian” (变脸) means face-changing in Sichuan Opera, and “Bloom” suggests beauty, flowers, and growth.
This name mixes Chinese tradition with modern elegance. "Bloom" also connects to makeup and transformation—like a flower opening, or someone becoming more confident through beauty.

Why it's good: Strong storytelling potential. Clearly cultural but also soft and pretty.

3. OperaGlow
This name combines “Opera” (as in Chinese opera) with “Glow,” which is a popular beauty term.
It suggests a glowing look inspired by dramatic opera faces. The name is fully in English, making it easy to use globally while still hinting at Chinese culture.

Why it's good: Simple, catchy, and clearly a beauty product. Works well for international customers.

4. Huadian Beauty
“Huadian” (花旦) is a famous female role in Chinese opera, known for her beauty, strength, and expression.
Using “Huadian” brings deep cultural meaning and honors traditional Chinese art. It sounds elegant and artistic, with a soft and graceful feel.

Why it's good: Rich cultural value. Feels classy and artistic—great for a luxury or niche brand.

5. FaceFlair
A fully English name that combines “Face” and “Flair” (meaning style or creativity).
It’s playful and modern, showing that the brand is about more than makeup—it’s about creative expression. While not directly Chinese, it still connects to the idea of face-changing and transformation.

Why it's good: Stylish and fun. Great for a young, trend-focused market. Easy to remember.

I personally prefer the first one