What kind of name is this for a Paraphernalia shop?

Sexy Mocha · #1 10-14-2002, 05:23 PM

A friend of mine is opening a Paraphernalia shop and we are currently debating a name she's considering for the store.

She thinks "Sportin Para" is a wonderful name. I, on the other hand, think it's wack as hell.

What do you all think??

AKA2D '91 · #2 10-14-2002, 06:16 PM

Soror, what was your suggeston?

9dstpm · #3 10-14-2002, 08:01 PM

I think the name sounds cool. I would shop there, after I shop at my sorors' store, Greeks R Us in Saginaw!! (plug, plug!)

Sexy Mocha · #4 10-14-2002, 10:38 PM

I have not offered any suggestions as far as the name goes because I was not asked.
There are a few of us working together to help get this business off and running. She called me today and told me her co-worker (some 53 year old woman who apparently thinks the word "sportin"is still cool) came up with a great name for the Para shop: Sportin Para. I told her I did not like that name. I think she should put a bit more thought into it. The name 'Sportin Para' just sounds dumb to me and is void of all creativity and originality. I mean, let's put some thought into it.
First off, the word 'Sportin' is an outdated term that was used back in the late 80s...early 90s
i.e. "Yo! I'm gonna be sportin my new addidas with my sheepskin coat today." or "Man, he's really sportin that jerri curl!"

I don't know about you all, but I don't want to be 'sportin' anything. If 'Sportin Para' is a cool name, why not consider "Get Yo Funky Fresh Para Here" store or "Bad To The Bone Para" shop? I mean it just sounds so wack...

There are so many Paraphernalia stores out there with catchy names:
The Burning Sands
The Greek Connection
Greek4Life
Simply Greek
Sportin Para ????

Anyway, I told her I would put the name out there and get other people's opinion. If I were not working on getting this business started with her, I really would not mind what she named it. Because I am.....and because one of my responsisbilities is promoting the business....I want the name to be better than "Sportin Para"

Sexy Mocha · #5 10-14-2002, 10:43 PM

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Originally posted by 9dstpm
I think the name sounds cool. I would shop there, after I shop at my sorors' store, Greeks R Us in Saginaw!! (plug, plug!)

Greeks R Us is a great name! Very catchy....
But come on now....."Sportin Para" ???

The other name the co-worker came up with was: Sport N Para

Love_Spell_6 · #6 10-14-2002, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by Sexy Mocha
. I, on the other hand, think it's wack as hell.

What do you all think??

I agree! Sportin??? Any trendy word will be outdated as time passes. Try something that represents the folx getting the co. off the ground. Two shops I've frequented are by a Soror named Margo - Margo's...Embroidery and Creations....or something like that.... we just call it Margo's. It's in Hampton, VA. Another is 3 Sisters Embroidery in Raleigh, NC. ( I think she said her sisters helped her start it....) This is a Soror that does beautiful work on line jackets....or anything sewn!

Hope this helps!

Sexy Mocha · #7 10-15-2002, 09:18 AM

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Originally posted by Love_Spell_6

Try something that represents the folx getting the co. off the ground.

This is exactly my point.
The "Greek Connection" for instance....if it were not already taken, would have been perfect because everyone working on this project with her is Greek (1 AKA, 2 Deltas, 1 Alpha and 1 Sigma).

5 Greeks together should be able to come up with something better than Sportin Para

. I mean, if we have to form a Name Committtee for the store...then so be it...but the idea of taking the first lame suggestion from a co-worker who doesn't have a clue about Greeks or Paraphernalia is ridiculous.

CrimsonTide4 · #8 10-15-2002, 09:23 AM

Will it only be a para shop? Will it be an online venture or will local folks be able to come in and shop?

Trying to think of names, if she uses one of our names will there be a plaque with my pic in the store as a silent partner

and a FREE DST jacket

**********EDITED*************8
No matter what the title, put the title in the COLORS of each of the owners:

OOOO I am really working on a name too. Tell her I wanna be RECK ON EYEZED

Sexy Mocha · #9 10-15-2002, 09:57 AM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Will it only be a para shop? Will it be an online venture or will local folks be able to come in and shop?

Trying to think of names, if she uses one of our names will there be a plaque with my pic in the store as a silent partner and a FREE DST jacket

**********EDITED*************8
No matter what the title, put the title in the COLORS of each of the owners:

OOOO I am really working on a name too. Tell her I wanna be RECK ON EYEZED

Right now it will just be a place where local folks can go and shop. Eventually, the business will go online. I will be creating the website and refuse to put Sportin Para anywhere on it

.

If anyone can come up with a name that she uses, I will guarantee if you send me a picture we will put your name on a plaque, put it in the front of the store and entitle it "Silent Partner".
AND...you'll get a free t-shirt

CrimsonTide4 · #10 10-15-2002, 10:01 AM

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Originally posted by Sexy Mocha

Right now it will just be a place where local folks can go and shop. Eventually, the business will go online. I will be creating the website and refuse to put Sportin Para anywhere on it .

If anyone can come up with a name that she uses, I will guarantee if you send me a picture we will put your name on a plaque, put it in the front of the store and entitle it "Silent Partner".
AND...you'll get a free t-shirt

no jacket huh

I need to lose weight before you get a pic so I can look voluptuous and stuh.

zetafg · #11 10-15-2002, 10:35 AM

These are coming to mind:

5 Greeks & A Dream

The Unity Greek Store

The Unity Para Shop

THE Para Shop

The 5 Flavors of Unity

I don't know....these may sound lame to some or all.

But they are ideas that others can expand.

Ideal08 · #12 10-15-2002, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by CT4
I need to lose weight before you get a pic so I can look voluptuous and stuh.

LMAO! You know you are a fool!!!

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Originally posted by zetafg
The Unity Greek Store

5 Flavors of Unity

I like both of these!! And I do agree, Sportin' Para is pretty bad. I can't think of any suggestions, my brain is not working right now.

Sexy Mocha · #13 10-15-2002, 11:00 AM

Crimson Tide, the target date for the shop's opening is not until January 13th, 2003 so you have plenty of time to get all voluptuous and stuh (LOL!)

I'm really feeling The Five Flavors of Unity and The Para Shop!

Or maybe a combination of the 2:

F I V E Flavors Para Shop

CrimsonTide4 · #14 10-15-2002, 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by Sexy Mocha
Crimson Tide, the target date for the shop's opening is not until January 13th, 2003 so you have plenty of time to get all voluptuous and stuh (LOL!)

I'm really feeling The Five Flavors of Unity and The Para Shop!

Or maybe a combination of the 2:

F I V E Flavors Para Shop

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HISS ZETAFG!!!! You trying to get my shirt and pic!!! Go chill wit yo man

zetafg · #15 10-15-2002, 12:26 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HISS ZETAFG!!!! You trying to get my shirt and pic!!! Go chill wit yo man

LMAO

Why am I crackin' up!!!

How about we share?! You can have the t-shirt and I'll have the pic or vice versa.