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Your idea, our shared legacy.

How it works
Be creative: just enter your name idea in the field below.
No idea yet? The AI inspiration will give you helpful suggestions.
The five best names will be awarded.
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Travel to Finland - with your idea!

If your name idea makes it into the jury’s top five, you could win a trip to Finland – where the world’s first deep geological repository is being built.

Finland stands for foresight, clarity and collective responsibility. It’s not just a safe place for managing radioactive waste – it’s a country that thinks across generations.

And Finland is inspiring in every way: vast landscapes, bold architecture, a culture of trust and quiet progress.

Join in, name the Swiss repository – and who knows, your idea might take you further than you imagined.

What makes a strong name

There’s no perfect formula – but there are a few helpful hints. The following aren’t strict rules, but guiding thoughts to help you find a name that truly fits.

Meaningful

The name should reflect the place, the region and the purpose of the project.

Memorable

We’re looking for a name that is simple, catchy and easy to remember.

Multilingual

The name should work across all language regions of Switzerland.

Constructive

The name should not polarise – but build trust: clear, respectful and open to the future.

Participate

Initiated by: Namensforum Tiefenlager Schweiz

Behind the naming initiative is a panel of experts who ensure that the  standards of this project of the century. The jury consists of representatives from institutions involved in the repository project – from science, public administration, regional participation and communication. Together, they will select five names from the submissions, which will be put to a final public vote.

Dominik
Bonderer

Head of Communications, Building Department, Canton of Zurich;
representing the Cantonal Commission and the siting canton

Reto
Grossmann

Municipal Councillor, Stadel; Regional Conference

Philipp
Senn

Member of the Executive Board, Nagra

Lisa
Stalder

Communications Specialist, Member of the Nuclear Waste Management
Advisory Board

Thierry
Strässle

Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, Member of Nagra’s Board of Directors

Patrick
Studer

Head of Communications / Media Spokesperson, Nagra

Gabriela
Winkler

Communications and Industry Expert, Regional Conference

Luca
Rüedi

Citizen Representative, Regional Conference

Martin
Künzi

Brand Identity Expert, Mosaik & Partners

Terms of participation

  • Participation is open to all individuals residing in Switzerland.
  • Each person may submit multiple proposals.
  • Submissions are accepted until 21.09.2025.
  • The Namensforum Tiefenlager Schweiz will select five names through a moderated selection process.
  • Your data will be used solely for this naming initiative and will not be shared with third parties.
  • No correspondence will be entered into regarding the name selection. Legal recourse is excluded.
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