I know, i'm the WORST at this. I swear, it's as bad as naming kids!

Anyway... this popped into my head:

Tickle Your Fancy Cakes

What do you think?

It is cute, but I have two I think can top it.

FANCY THAT

TOO NICE TO SLICE

Anything with the word 'tickle' makes me think of adult films or a strip joint. Sorry!

I do like 'Too Nice To Slice.' rhymes are cute.

I did do a search for 'tickle your fancy' online and yes, a few adult content things popped up... "tickle your fancy" is actually an old fashioned "nice" saying... how everything gets tainted.

I'll NEVER find something that fits me. I really like the other suggestions, but they aren't me! If that makes any sense... ugh... I'll be so upset if I end up with just "Cakes byMelissa".

Melissa

If it fits you and you like, then use it! I'm weird, don't listen to me. HA!

Yes, but you aren't the only one who would think that. People might think I specialize in naughty cakes or something... The other name I really liked was Pure and Simple cakes, but people thought that made it sound like I only make simple things...

I know there's no perfect name and when there is, it's been taken a thousand times! LOL

melissa

Unless you are planning on franchising your shop out in the future, you only need to worry about names in your state...I think.

What type of business are you looking to open. Cakes.. DUH.. but what kind of cakes? Give me some words that sum you up.. are you perky.. serious.. refined?? What are some things that you just LOVE.. I know what you mean about having a name that fits you.. It took me a long while to settle on a name and Cakes by Jeanne wasn't something I was entertaining either.. LOL. Let's start with what defines you.. and go from there.

Yep, I agree I like Too Nice to Slice and you can use the number instead. I picked With Sugar On Top because it was on top of the counters, on top of the stove, and all over the place by the time I was done making a cake!!
I also like How Sweet It Is

I think if you don't have the word 'cake' in your name people won't know right off the bat what you are selling. But I do like Shirley's "Fancy That". That is very cute. Or maybe "Fancy that Cake". That would take care of it. I like that.

I always wanted to open a shop with a funny name... like "Eat Me" or "... and so tasty, too!" (from I Love Lucy)

A business name is very important... and you really should put a lot of time and thought into it. It should reflect you, and your long term goals. And you should feel comfortable saying it when you answer the phone.

I went with Cake Creations for mine because I create each cake individually for each person I make. Also, then they hopefully won't expect to pick a cake from a book and have that done. That is not my market.

I talked to a marketing pro, and she had me send her pics of my cakes, flowers, etc. She wanted to know what I hated to do (sheet cakes) and where my passion was... then we went from there.

Other names that were on my list... feel free to use them if you want.

You Take the Cake

That Takes the Cake

Cozy Kitchen Cakes

Edible Elegance

Custom Cakes by...

Creative Cakes

HTH

I totally agree with everyone so far. I use the name Kiddos Cakes and I don't get any calls for anything but kids birthday cakes and sometimes it's ok to have an open name that people won't assume you only do one type of cake!
How bout Tickle your tastebuds!

Hi Melissa, i would say just take your time, write down words you want for certain in your name or you want ppl to link with your name and then just make combi-words of then of sentences. Otherwise ask a friend and just have some fun doing this, don't get to serious, most of the times you are the most creative if you are not so serious about it.... And i am convinced that you will come up with something really nice, and something that really suits you!!

PD I also did my name; i wanted something with "tartas" in it (we already had plans of emigrating to spain then) and something associated with "magia/magic" of the cakes but also the magic of making cakes (well that is how it feels to me this decorating/creating cakes).... so it became Tarta-cadabra (Tartacadabra)

Good luck for you!!

Lara

I love it.

[quote="BrandisBaked"]I always wanted to open a shop with a funny name... like "Eat Me" or "... and so tasty, too!" (from I Love Lucy[quote]


omg thats too funny....i told my husband I wanted "Lick My Icing" or " Kiss My Cupcake".... you shouldve sen his face!!! I tried telling him I didnt have to be so personal....how about Lick The Icing

I wish you luck! I've been trying to come up with a name for quite a while. I want to do my woodoworking and cakes under the same business tax number and need a name that'll work for me with both. Not too cakey or too woody. LOL I know it sounds screwy.

Will it be only cakes or will you be selling other types of bakes goods? Pies, cookies, breads, etc.... I always love the "MMMMM Cake!" but that might sound funny when you answer the phone As far as names and Inc, or LLC or whatever, make sure you check the Secretary of State website for your state to make sure the name is not taken and you can trademark the name in your state as well as the US but at a cost of course. Good luck and be sure to let us know.

Just something to think about. If you are going to advertise in a phone book they list alphabetical order. first word towards the front of alphabet will get looked at and maybe called first.

I've been tossing and turning in bed each night going over possible names! What does everyone think of Hydrangea Bakery? I love hydrangeas, would include the flower on business cards, brochures, etc. I think they are elegant and I love the combination of flowers and cakes.
Too obscure? Thanks for input . . .

Hey KateWatson, if you learn to make hydrangeas out of sugar the name would really be appropriate!! I've tossed around names using red geraniums, so I know what you mean. My name will probably have nothing to do with actual cakes. LOL

How about "The Fancy Cakery"

I think the Fancy Cakery is cute!! Maybe we agonize too much over a name . . . as long as people understand what it means and the cakes are great I guess that's the point! CarolAnn, thanks for the input. I love the idea for you of red geraniums, they would look bright and colorful on cards, ads, etc.!

Melissa's Fancy Cakes? Put your name first and "Brand" yourself (as I have done)... everyone will know you are the owner.

How about this (considering the way we labor over our cakes, and obsess about getting them perfect) - Blood, Sweat and Tiers! LOL!!!

Well, I think I am going to go with Tickle Your Fancy Cakes - it fits me, it's a bit old fashioned, it's cute and well, it's memorable with a play of words.... and that's what I want to do with cakes - to Tickle someone's fancy...

I found a cute photo to go with it too for stickers on boxes:

It would look "something" like this:




and perhaps my business card could have this image:



I like the "feel good" images of the 40s and 50s. My kitchen is FULL of little plaques (well, like 10 wall plaques) that have cute sayings - mostly dutch things.... so these "fit" me as well.

I started out with "Simply Sweets" and about 2 years ago I chaned it to "Sweet Cakes". I think it sounds like a nickname like "Hey there Sweet Cheeks"

is my name "caked on icing" sounding ok to anyone? i am new but thought of this a few years ago..how much icing can you put on a cake? to much? not..

I like that one "Caked on Icing"