How do you come up with a good name for a software company? [closed]

anti-answer:

pick something like “iAmurioBugFoneStickr² Solutions” (the ² is supposed to be pronounced “squared”)

1. It always helps to add a lowercase “e” or an “i” before something as an indicator of internet-enabled technology
2. Having a meaningless Latin-root-derived phrase (e.g. Verizon, Altria, Experian, Lucent) sounds articulate and intellectual
3. Always try to use CamelCase or something typographically difficult. It makes someone stop and notice it, like someone who notices their shoes are squeaky.
4. Combining words together is a great way to handle mergers. (like GlaxoSmithKline formerly known as Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, or PricewaterhouseCoopers fka Price-Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand)
5. Creative misspellings give you bonus points for trademark protection. (Flickr, Cingular, NetFlix, Paychex)
6. You can always add a tone of seriousness by adding a noncommittal qualifying noun at the end like “Group” or “International” or “Network”.
7. What the heck, just stick a bunch of slangy words together! (SmugMug)