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Best California Naming Agencies

177 Companies - Rankings updated: September 10, 2026

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  • Upspire Labs

    Brand and web design sprints for B2B tech companies

    Brand and web design sprints for B2B tech companies

    Upspire Labs is a lean, modern design studio that blends bold ideas with sharp execution to help companies move faster and think more strategically...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Campground

    We Transform Brands Through Exceptional Experience Design & Strategy.

    We Transform Brands Through Exceptional Experience Design & Strategy.

    Campground is a design studio that specializes in creating brands and experiences for bold companies. As a hands-on creative partner, we strengthen and invigorate brands through effective strategy and thoughtful design...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Zinzin

    Creating Names With Profound Meaning

    Creating Names With Profound Meaning

    Zinzin is a dynamic naming and branding agency that specializes in crafting impactful product and company names. Contact us to know more!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Forge Studio

    Senior Product Designers Embedded in Your Team — Design Systems, Staff Augmentation, and Zero-to-One

    Senior Product Designers Embedded in Your Team — Design Systems, Staff Augmentation, and Zero-to-One

    Forge Studio places senior product designers (L4-L6 caliber) from Coinbase, Roblox, and Instacart directly into your team. Embedded design teams, enterprise design systems, and zero-to-one product design. $9.5M+ in engagements since 2017...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • IOI Solutions

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    Automotive Marketing Agency - Outpace your competition with OctaneOS

    Automotive Marketing Agency - Outpace your competition with OctaneOS

    Automotive brands trust our global team at IOI Solutions to deliver results on their performance marketing campaigns. IOI's proven Max Acquisition methodology has generated over +$75M in revenue for our clients in the last 7 years by blending best-in-class strategy across Paid Ads, SEO, and CRO...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    4.5 4.5 (8)

  • Omnidrome

    Uniquely Tailored Creative LA/OC.

    Uniquely Tailored Creative LA/OC.

    Omnidrome is a full service Creative Marketing Agency based in Orange County CA. We specialize in everything from digital marketing, SEO, Photography, Video Production, Branding and Web Design...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Video Production
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Anaheim, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Persius Inc.

    Sculpting Memorable Brand and Websites for Over 10 Years.

    Sculpting Memorable Brand and Websites for Over 10 Years.

    Persius is a full-service creative agency specializing in building brands, designing websites, and crafting marketing campaigns that resonate. We blend strategy and creativity to deliver work that drives connection and achieves meaningful results...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Kilter

    Bold branding for organizations with something to say.

    Bold branding for organizations with something to say.

    Kilter is a full-service branding studio focused on amplifying and elevating organizations and companies with a positive social impact. Lead by a team of cross-sector experts with 40+ years of collective experience, we combine deep expertise in strategy, messaging, and design to create work that is beautiful...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Truly Creative

    Branding That Builds Shelf Confidence

    Branding That Builds Shelf Confidence

    We are an award-winning strategic branding and design agency specializing in package design in food, beverage, and wellness categories...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Petaluma, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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  • Kiosk Creative

    We connect the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose.

    We connect the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose.

    Kiosk is a full-service marketing agency that connects the dots between insights and impact, creativity and conversion, people and purpose. Headquartered in Novato, California, we drive meaningful results by putting people at the heart of everything we do...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Novato, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Once Upon a Time

    Building Brands That Make an Impact

    Building Brands That Make an Impact

    IdeaWork Studios is a full-service agency specializing in branding, advertising, design, and web development...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Santa Barbara, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Goyim Design Strategies LLC

    Supercharge Your Growth With Multi-Agent Intelligence

    Supercharge Your Growth With Multi-Agent Intelligence

    Goyim Design Strategies delivers premium websites, custom applications, and industry-specific SaaS platforms with full code ownership and sovereign decentralized hosting. Based in San Diego, we eliminate monthly fees and vendor lock-in with high-performing systems built for speed and independence...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
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  • Zamora Design

    Award Winner Recipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Turn complex ideas into funding.

    Turn complex ideas into funding.

    Zamora Design is a San Francisco-based creative studio specializing in presentation design, web design, and branding. With over 15 years of experience, we blend storytelling, strategy, and design to craft captivating presentations and digital experiences that drive results...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $240/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
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    4.7 4.7 (4)
    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Catchword

    Your Partner In Distinctive Branding Strategies

    Your Partner In Distinctive Branding Strategies

    Catchword is one of the world's leading naming and branding agencies, helping organizations create memorable company and product names and identities. Clients like Starbucks, Corning, Volkswagen, Moody's, Rivian, and TikTok rely on Catchword for strategic thinking, exceptional creativity, and enduring brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Design Services
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    33 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (21)
    5.0 5.0 (11)

  • Noise 13 Design

    Crafting Impactful Brand Systems

    Crafting Impactful Brand Systems

    Noise 13 crafts impactful brand systems focused on the food industry ecosystem and Certified B Corporations. Independently women owned...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Xtra Bold Agency

    We Help Brands See Into the Future

    We Help Brands See Into the Future

    Introducing XTRA BOLD AI, a revolutionary agency at the forefront of AI-powered creativity and data-driven excellence. With a proven track record working with industry giants like Starbucks, Amazon, and Nike, we bring a wealth of experience to deliver unparalleled creative excellence. Our expertise extends...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Rafael, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Sans Serif

    Your Favorite Meeting of the Day.

    Your Favorite Meeting of the Day.

    Solving complex communication challenges and making it feel easy. We make brand-aligned communication beautiful, intuitive, strategic, and effective...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • BLVR

    Driving Meaningful Growth

    Driving Meaningful Growth

    BLVR® is a creative consultancy that helps wellness brands drive meaningful growth. Using our proven approach, the BLVR Method, we turn your brand's belief and behaviors into the meaningful growth that drives competitive advantage and differentiates you in the market, building the emotional connection that...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • SLT Consulting

    Female-Led, Strategy-Driven, Boutique Digital Marketing Agency.

    Female-Led, Strategy-Driven, Boutique Digital Marketing Agency.

    SLTC is an award-winning, female-led, strategy-driven growth agency that excels in active listening. We partner with consumer product brands that genuinely care about purpose and growth, ensuring that their voices shape our strategies every step of the way...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    16 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (6)
    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Robyn and Robyn

    Executive Creative Consulting & Design

    Executive Creative Consulting & Design

    Robyn & Robyn helps founders, leadership teams, and organizations clarify brand direction, sharpen their message, and make creative decisions with confidence...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (5)

  • Funkhaus

    Demystifying Creative

    Demystifying Creative

    Funkhaus is an independent, leadership-led Los Angeles digital agency that brings strategy, content, design, and technology together to build distinctive brands and digital platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • House of Who

    Tech Growth Through Dynamic Naming

    Tech Growth Through Dynamic Naming

    House of Who specializes in crafting naming strategies and names tailored for the IT industry. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, its team, known as Whooligans, excels in brand naming and understanding human dynamics, offering a unique blend of expertise that ensures memorable and effective brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Agoura Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Tribe Agency

    Make Your Brand a Verb

    Make Your Brand a Verb

    Brand and Go-to-Market Consultancy for MedTech, Startups, and Entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • DECOSTA Global

    Achieving the Unachievable.

    Achieving the Unachievable.

    We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Internauts Design

    Design Against Cognitive Friction

    Design Against Cognitive Friction

    Internauts is a Neurodigital design studio that helps organizations create brands and digital experiences built around how people actually think, feel, and make decisions. The studio combines branding, UX/UI design, accessibility, AI-aware experiences, and cognitive design principles to reduce friction and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Product Design
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • The Naming Group

    Naming At Scale

    Naming At Scale

    The Naming Group is the premier naming systems agency. We work with enterprise-scale organizations and growing startups to develop strategic brand and naming architectures, company and product naming, and other verbal brand assets...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Design Sketchers

    Our Creative Portfolio Smarter Results Across the Web.

    Our Creative Portfolio Smarter Results Across the Web.

    Design Sketchers is a comprehensive digital marketing service provider, dedicated to transforming your vision of online presence into a remarkable reality. Our emphasis lies in cultivating robust customer engagement strategies, ensuring an impactful and immersive online experience for your audience...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Modesto, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    1.0 1.0 (2)

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