Abstract: In order to determine a computer service name, a fictitious service name is input, a lexigraphic division of the fictitious service name into sub-strings takes place and a first determination phase is carried out, in which a first group of service names is selected as a result of a string matching of existing service names with sub-strings. Subsequently, a search for synonyms for the lexigraphic portions is made so that additional service names can be determined in an additional determination phase. In addition, a syntax analysis and a further determination phase based on the syntax analysis can take place, to output a narrower selection of determined existing service names. The actual service names that are determined are similar to the fictitious service names that were originally input.