zVera.com -- zVera or z Vera

zVera.com -- zVera
____________

Always end the name of your child with a vowel, so that when you yell, the name will carry.

– Bill Cosby

_____________________

"ZVera" would make a great name for a product line or website. The root word "Vera" is a girl's name, from a Russian word meaning "faith."

On its own, "Zvera" could be a variant of "Vera."

One caveat: there is a yearly festival in Latvia called "Zvera Fest," so if you plan to use this name for a festival (especially in Europe), you might want to consult with a trademark attorney before purchasing this name. The domain names Zvera.lv and Zverafest.lv (.lv being the country code for Latvia) are registered but (as of August 26, 2013) inactive. It is unknown if the domain owners are connected with the festival.

The festival organizers seem to be using social media (Facebook and Twitter) to promote the annual festival, but the Facebook and Twitter sites we found were outdated.

Also, "zVera" is not quite a radio-friendly term; the announcer would have to pronounce the "Z" in a distinct manner: "Z-ver-a-dot-com." In essence, this is primarily a visual term: internet, TV, and print media.

Despite the festival connection, "Zvera" and its variants do not appear on the USPTO.gov data base, which suggests that the festival is limited to a specific region.

Domain Name is for Sale at Afternic.com:

zVera.com

Zilea.com -- Zilea

Zilea.com -- Zilea
___________

Each generation wants new symbols, new people, new names. They want to divorce themselves from their predecessors.

-- Jim Morrison (The Doors)

_________________________

"Zilea" suggests a feminine name, either for a company run by women or a company that manufactures products for women.

Zilea could also represent a news/celebrity/gossip website designed to appeal to women and covering women's issues.

Zilea is also a lovely choice for a girl's name; it sounds feminine, while, at the same time, offers a snappy "Z" beginning; bestowing your daughter with a strong name sets her on the right path for her life and success.

First-name dotcom domains are getting more difficult to acquire, especially short, pronounceable names. Many new parents are naming their children based on the availability of first name dotcoms, most likely finding them on the aftermarket. Unless you are fabulously wealthy, your acquiring a common first name for $X,XXX is highly unlikely.

No trademark on "Zilea," or any variation of this term, was found at USPTO.gov. However, we did find a mark for "Silea" (furniture). There is also a commune in France bearing the name "Silea." We disclose this information because "Z" is next to "S" on the qwerty keyboard, and used in the wrong manner, "Zilea" could be considered a typo of "Silea." So if you plan to manufacture furniture or start a commune, you might want to find another name. Otherwise, you should be okay. For more info on trademarks, please consult with a trademark lawyer.

Domain for sale at Afternic.com

Zilea.com 

Zylvia.com -- Zylvia

Zylvia.com (with bees) -- Zylvia
_________________

Zylvia.com (without bees) -- Zylvia
_________________

“The white hive is snug as a virgin / Sealing off her brood cells, her honey, and quietly humming.”

--Sylvia Plath, “The Bee Meeting,” October 1962. 

_______________________ 

“The frost makes a flower, the dew makes a star.”

 --Sylvia Plath, Ariel

So we think of the famous (and doomed) poet Sylvia Plath, also the beekeeper's daughter and one who was obsessive with the metaphor of bees, hence, the bees in the first logo.

Aside from the literary connection, “Zylvia” is a quintessential company name: short, memorable, appealing, and with a somewhat familiar feel to it.

This is also a variant of  “Sylvia,” a girl's name.

“Zylvia” was not found in the USPTO.gov or Trademarkia.com data bases. However, there are two live trademarks on “Sylvia” (a comic strip) and “Sylvia's” (seasonings, sauces, and barbecue sauces) and several where “Sylvia” is part of the mark. We tell you this because “Zylvia” might be viewed as a typo of “Sylvia” (“Z” is close to “S” on the keyboard), particularly if your product is the same or similar to one of the established live marks. For legal information on trademark law, consult with an attorney.

Domain Name is for Sale at Afternic.com:

Zylvia.com

Zedona.com -- Zedona

Zedona.com -- Zedona
___________________

On Approaching Sedona

Unexpected rise:

Landscape on nature’s canvas,

Vortex in red rock. 

_________________________

"Zedona" is a cool wordplay on the city of Sedona, a lovely place that will absolutely take your breath away, should you be so lucky to visit there. It is a city of red rocks, vortexes, hiking, shopping, visiting, lodging, rock hounding, attractions, fine dining -- anything having to do with tourism.

Zedona.com could be a go-to site for all that is Sedona. As of this posting (August 13, 2013), Sedona.com, Sedona.net, and Sedona.org are not being used as city directories or tourist bureaus for Sedona but are in use for unrelated purposes (Disclaimer: Sedona.co, Sedona.biz, and Sedona.us are Sedona-related).

On its own terms, Zedona is just one of those terms that begs to be developed into something important and profitable, lending itself to being a catchy and memorable company or brand name.

We are surprised that this appealing domain has not yet found its niche.

Zedona is also a girl's name; in today's domain name market, registering a common first-name dotcom for a newborn is impossible, but unusual first names are still within financial reach. Acquiring a beautiful name like Zedona.com on the aftermarket is an option that could save you money in the long run.

No trademarks on "Zedona" were found on the USPTO.gov or Trademarkia.com data bases.

Domain Name is for Sale at Afternic.com:

Zedona.com

______________________

"On Approaching Sedona" is copyright 2013, by Jennifer Semple Siegel and may not be reprinted or reposted without the author's permission.