I just started the licensing paperwork and they asked for a name right then, I blurted out Melissa's Desserts, and i don't really like it. I need to change the name, can you all help me out? my name is Melissa Robin and I have 4 small kids. i'm in culinary school and my nicknames are Lissa, bird, shortstuff, and baby (I'm the youngest out of my parents kids) My business is going to be a part-time thing and will deal with baked goods. I have no idea what to name this business, you all have been creative with others figuring this out so I know you all can help me.

here's a bump for you, I am sure some one here can help you.

how about

MELISSA'S

then under it (for advertising purposes)

delightful, delectable desserts

Here are a few I thought up. I just recently chose my business name after about 6 months of trying to think of one so I know it is really hard to choose one.

Melissa's Homemade Temptations
Melissa's Creative Sensations
Melissa's Sweet Sensations
Melissa's Baked Creations

Good Luck!
~Sonya

Baby's Buttercreams & Dreams
Melissa's Sweet Shoppe

Robins Nest Bakery by Melissa
Lissa's Sweet Confections

Thats all I can come up with at the moment. Good luck and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!

Do you want it to include your name or maybe just something whimsical? Do you want the name to imply baking? I have a picture of a wedding cake on my business cards and that is enough to spark interest.

How about "Baby Cakes"?

I really like all your suggestions, I'm just not sure what I'm looking for in a name though, I like whimsical, to the point ones and funny. It's official I'm letting my CC buddies name my business because I can't decide. I'll go with what you all like because I like everyones ideas.

I think Baby's Buttercreams & Dreams was cute. Nice job mjs4492

I love Baby Cakes and really like Robin's Nest Bakery
Lauree

I love Buttercream and dreams but I'm not doing just cakes, but also some breads, truffles,cookies and such. I eventualy want to expand to catering also down the road.....so I guess that's something I should have told you all also. I love,love,love Baby cakes but when I mentioned it to a group of people yesterday they all thought I was only doing baby cakes and nothing else (I think my friend and family are dense sometimes!) Right now I'm stuck between a few names:

Melissa's sweet sensations Robins Nest Bakery and
A dash of perfection (my DH thought of the last one so that's the only one he will consider) I really love these all.......which one stands out to you here on CC???? Thanks, Melissa

I really like Robin's Nest Bakery! Hey, why don't you set up a poll. I'm sure the CC'ers would love to help you pick! Good luck!

that's a great idea Ishi! Hey, any luck with you picking out a name too?

got to go start a poll thread now about a name...

Yeah. I decided on Cakes...for Goodness Sakes! Cute, right?! I'll be sure to vote in your poll.

How about Sweet Melissa's. It was in an Allman Brothers song a long time ago. Gosh, I hope I'm not giving away my age by remembering!!!

sweetgurl, I just have to laugh because this is the song my brother Chris sings to me everytime I see him. He's been doing it now for about 13 years!!!!

guess I should have mentioned that I love my brother but we don't talk or see each other much, he only calls to beg for $$$ that I refuse to give him. There's a LOOOOOOOOOONG story behind this reason unfortunatly, but I still like the name.

Hi again,
So glad you went with Sweet Melissa's. And sorry about your brother. We all have our share of family stuff. But , who knows. maybe this is a good omen. My brother and I hadn't spoke in years, then one day he emailed me and we're now working on repairing the past and building the future. Just remember- you can only be taken advantage of it you allow it. It's good you say "no", a lesson I learned the hard way. But anyway, this isn't about family issues, this was to say The Best of Luck to you!

Thanks sweetgurl, I loved the name Sweet Melissa's but was unable to name it that because it was already taken So I asked about Robins Nest Bakery and my family loved it but I got odd looks whenever I said it to people So my DH named my business for me and I decided to go with it when at school the Chef said she loved it (one hour before it had to be officially put on paper ) I'm officially known as
Busy Bee Bakery

As far as the family stuff, the poop hit the fan with my brother Chris yesterday and I don't think things will be good for awhile. Long story, just ended badly with pretty much the whole family saying we are done with him till he gets his life together. Seems the more we try to help him the worse he gets. I've been giving him tough love for years and now my everyone else in the family seems to be following suit.

So sorry to hear the name was taken. But you got a good second choice. Also sorry to hear about the family thing. People all have choices though and unfortunately they make the wrong ones many times. Still wishing you the best, and by the way no matter what the name, you will always be "Sweet Melissa!"

sweetgurl, thanks for the words of encouragement. You are such a sweet and kind person

love the name congrats!!

Love the name. Good luck.

Thanks ya'll. The name Busy Bee Bakery is staring to grow on me, which I guess is a good thing since that's the legal name The name Melissa means Honeybee so I guess it still kind of works on that whole word play and names thing. That and I'm always really busy with some project Thanks again for the kind words, Melissa

I love the name! Congratulations and good luck!

Thanks! I'm scared to death about this whole thing now. My DH says I'm crazy and will be fine, but YIKES!!!!! It's all slowely sinking in. What have I done???

Hi , it's me again. ( hope you're not rolling your eyes LOL!) What you are doing is great. My family owned businesses all my life, that is until my parents passed several years ago. I saw them start with literally nothing and build them up which enabled me and my siblings to live quite comfortably. Pretty good for a man that didn't finish high school. So just follow your instincts, don't listen to too many people ( sometimes they mean well, but-------------) and don't be afraid to take chances. No guts, no glory. I'll keep you in my prayers and maybe next time you hear someone humming "Sweet Melissa" it'll be me dropping in to check out your thriving business.