Business Name Generator
You’re looking for a name as unique as your business—rather than suggesting an underwhelming mix of random words like our competitors, Wordlab has 7,233,742 names handcrafted by branding experts for you to choose from.
Hot Rope Technologies
Running Floodlight Inc
Main Hoop Technologies
Green Shape Inc
Jumping Polka Dot Works
Red Oatmeal International
Black Wiggle Inc
New Nyumba Systems
Silver Odyssey Systems
Flying Trax Industries
Gold Grizzly Flux
Live Django Inc
Blue Sunbank Factory
Ziptop Services
River Inc
Mainspring Systems
Whirlpool Services
Radius Systems
Hotstuff Industries
Slapshot Global
Vivid Mix
A business with a one-of-a-kind name already has a headstart on branding. The right name for your business will help your target audience find your brand when searching for the solutions you offer.
This article will help you find business name ideas that:
- blend recognizability, informativeness, and impact
- stand out from other brands you compete with
- are available for your exclusive use
The Best Business Name Ideas
In a hurry to find some top-quality names? We’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favorite naming options that would be a perfect starting point for you to mold to your business.
Unique Business Names
These names are sure to stand out from the competition thanks to their unconventional mixing of words.
- Sanctuary Work
- Porch Whiskey Inc
- Yax Systems
- Green Weasel Works
- Fighting Falcon Inc
- Pantheon Factory
- Green Light Inc
- Dream Letter Services
- Running Stream Global
- Five Alive Worldwide
- Kismet Inc
- Cloud Chamber Global
- Hyperion Mix
- Gold Wick Works
- Flying Windmill Inc
- Pacifica Factory
- Main Molten Global
- Ginger Root Systems
- Videohead Works
- Peregrine International
- New Wild Services
- Sea Knight Inc
- Focal Point Systems
- Kokomo Works
- Observatory Global
- Moon River Services
- Shadow Box International
- Arrowhawk Systems
- New Oxford Inc
Catchy Business Names
These names are short and punchy enough to stick in your audience’s heads like an earworm.
- Tether
- Scribble Services
- Quench
- Zorro
- Medici Mix
- Kangaroo
- Hunky Dory
- Windfall
- Mash
- Intrigue
- Playback
- Flatlands
- Dolo Works
- Flavor Inc
- Valence
- Understudy
- Le Soleil
- Vivid
- Razor
- Haywire
- Quartermaster
- Zona
- Jawbone
- Locket
- Pinion
- Twine Global
- Semaphore Systems
- Times Two Inc
- Dart
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Dabble
The name Dabble was inspired by other businesses like Slack and Apple. The name itself doesn’t really have much to do with the product, but it is catchy, different, and memorable. The fact that dabbling has nothing to do with writing means that it sticks in people’s minds better as a non sequitur. This helps us stand out in our space.
Robert Smith, Content Marketing Manager at Dabble
Creative Business Names
These names take an out-of-the-box approach and are totally dissimilar to any other names on the market.
- Optilux Inc
- Visioneers Systems
- New Fungo Technologies
- Hot Sonata
- Gridiron Inc
- Black Sidewinder Works
- Throng Works
- Rhinestone Mix
- Hot Tomato Services
- Triple Point Worldwide
- Fiddlesticks Technologies
- Mimic International
- Ramjet Flux
- Popgut Global
- Pomo International
- Swag Inc
- Hot Flexagon
- New Subtext Industries
- Block Party Mix
- Hard Times
- Shango Industries
- Ripcord Services
- Main Event Industries
- Deadeye Inc
- Uptempo Global
- Yesterday Factory
- New Sonic Temple
- Tidepool Systems
- Snoop Group Technologies
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Stylish Business Names
These names are elegant and roll off the tongue, perfect for businesses that focus on making a good first impression.
- Tonsa Inc
- Juniper Global
- Black Intermezzo Inc
- Zeal Inc
- Searchlight
- Time Lapse
- Sense Works
- Intelezi Systems
- Peak Inc
- Lolita
- Center Stage Inc
- Karma Works
- Epitaph
- Coquette Inc
- Hoverfly Systems
- Flaunt
- Blue Trace
- Chamber
- Primo
- Manifold Inc
- Polaris Services
- Oblique
- Legacy
- Ripple Inc
- Urania Inc
- Red Lumen Inc
- Marathon
- Exhale
- Goldenrod
Tech Business Names
These names sound futuristic and entice your audience with promises of what wonders your business will create.
- Uptime Industries
- Spudnik
- Iron Glass Systems
- Sphere Works
- Supernova Inc
- Firedog Technologies
- Xeno Systems
- Sunray Inc
- Foxtail Technologies
- Helio Services
- Live Sparks Inc
- Zulu Technologies
- Zephyr Technologies
- Satchel Systems
- Bliss Technologies
- Dotworks Global
- Zero Systems
- Gold Prism Systems
- Electromorph
- Thruway Technologies
- Melting Point Technologies
- Tap Inc
- Silver Arc Systems
- Silver Jetstream
- Hot Nova Systems
- Outpost Systems
- Zip Industries
- Uptempo Inc
- Go International
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Small Business Names
These names are a good fit for businesses that rely on local customers rather than global markets.
- Memo Inc
- Territory Inc
- Seaside Works
- Mermaid Services
- Blue Soap Inc
- Guy Services
- Village Green
- Memory Lane
- Blue Boxcar Services
- Cumulus Inc
- Makeshift Inc
- End Run Inc
- Outside Industries
- Granite Inc
- Spring Rain
- Heart & Soul
- Red Starling
- Topaz Industries
- Handshake Works
- Dika Inc
- Homemade Services
- Shamrock Industries
- Downhill Inc
- Gold Curb Industries
- Yello Inc
- Tiebreaker Inc
- Miraflora Inc
- Bluegrass Inc
- Possum Industries
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Cute Business Names
These names are all playful, showing audiences your business is cheerful, fun, and accessible.
- Clean Sweep
- Pippin
- Bugaboo
- Thingamajig Systems
- Blue Bug Industries
- Vamoose
- June Bug
- Songbird
- Whiskers Inc
- Bubble
- Snood Inc
- Red Wagon Inc
- Bookworm
- Flyboyz Inc
- Nutcase
- Funbox Systems
- Storyville International
- Frolic Factory
- Nectarine Inc
- Hopscotch Inc
- Tweedle-Dum Inc
- Nana Systems
- Coco Flux
- Quick Licks
- Humbug Inc
- Crocus Works
- Round Top
- Yardvark Inc
- Goblin Inc
Coming Up With a Business Name
Your business’ name will become the lynchpin of its brand identity. It’s impossible to overstate how important a name is to a brand, so take your time and do your research before settling on a name.
As you try out different business name ideas, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
- The name should indicate your specific industry or what unique products and services you offer.
- Clean and simple names are easier for your audience to remember and therefore make a bigger impact than messy, complex names.
- Your audience expects to see certain kinds of names for certain industries, so lean into their expectations instead of fighting them.
1. Generating Ideas
Before you commit to a name, you need generic ideas that you can then tailor to fit your specific business.
Starting out with a company name generator can be good for gathering a big list of ideas right off the bat, and it can help you find lots of examples of what you don’t want in a name, which is important when making your decision.
Listing words that describe your products or services will also give you material to work with. These help your audience know what you offer.
Unless you’re only planning on working business-to-business, stay away from using complex industry terms in your name, as your average customer won’t understand them.
2. Building a Name
When you have some ideas laid out, try pairing up words to see what sounds nice together.
Investigate your competitor’s businesses and see if there are any common naming conventions. You can then choose to go against these conventions to stand out from the crowd, or follow the conventions if your audience expects it from someone in your industry.
Remember to consider how your name sounds with Ltc, Inc, or a similar abbreviation stuck on the end.
3. Finding a Twist
Once you have some generic ideas, it’s time to play with them and make them more unique.
Right now, it’s trendy to drop the vowels from your business name, such as with the brand MUD\WTR or the band STRFKR.
This trend is also apparent in brands like Tumblr or Scribd which only drop the final “e”. Just be sure to do your research—hopping on a trend may not pay off if your competitors are all doing the same thing.
You can also take a basic name idea and use some alliteration, rhyming, or a pun to spice it up. For instance, let’s say you’re naming a vintage store. A name like Back to the Fuschia is memorable while also suggesting the feelings of nostalgia that are crucial to your brand values.
4. Avoiding Roadblocks
This step takes a bit of optimism, because it requires you to imagine your business taking off and expanding beyond your initial concept.
You want a business name that opens doors, not closes them. Be certain you pick a name that doesn’t constrain your future expansion opportunities.
A possible path for your business is moving into foreign markets, so take time to pop your name ideas into a translator and make certain they don’t have any negative connotations in other languages. I’ll let the example of Danish candy Spunk speak for itself.
Avoid a name for your business that mentions specific genders or ages. A clothing business called Shoes For Men will run into branding troubles if they decide to start selling women’s shoes.
Geographic names like Canada Computers are a mixed bag. They can appeal to people within that area, making you sound neighborly, but for audiences further afield they can be alienating.
5. Keeping it Simple
Lastly (and this may seem obvious but plenty of businesses don’t take this advice) ensure your business name is easy to spell.
If it has a spelling that’s unintuitive, or is spelled radically different from how it sounds spoken aloud, that’s a red flag. After all, how is your target audience supposed to find your business if they can’t spell it?
How To Vet Your Business Name
You now have a list of excellent names, but how can you tell if they’re the right pick for a business name?
One of the biggest factors will be availability. You might have found the best name in the world, but if someone else found it first, trying to set up and run your new business will be impossible.
There are a few things to check the availability before you go ahead with your chosen business name.
Business Registration
The most basic step to getting your business up and running will be registering the company.
In this process you are required to submit a name which is dissimilar from any existing registered business. There are many business registries for every country across the globe where you can check if your name is already taken.
Needless to say, your brand will be a lot less unique if you share your name with another company, so only move ahead with a one-of-a-kind business name.
Trademark
While you don’t have to trademark your name when setting up your business, it is good practice. After all, your business’ name will be its most important branding asset, so protecting it with a trademark will help you build a memorable brand that your competitors can’t poach.
For the US, the patent and trademark office has a trademark checker you can use, but each country keeps their own database, so be sure to find a checker for your country.
Lapsed trademarks are fine, so don’t be put off if your name is the same as or similar to an old business that has since shut down.
Website Domain
You’ll need to purchase a domain for your business’ website, and the best domain option will be your business name.
This is a huge step, because interested customers might struggle to find your website if the domain is anything other than your entire business name. In a world where many sales are happening totally online, an accessible website is key.
Domain checkers like GoDaddy make it easy to see if your business name is available as a domain.
You can also consider domain extensions other than .com. Each country has their own domain, such as .fr for France or .uk for the United Kingdom. These help you connect to local customers.
There are also domains such as .io or .xyz which are artsy and trendy, or domains like .org or .work, which lend an air of professionalism.
Social Media Handles
Much of modern marketing is happening on social media apps. You want to be sure that your brand can grab professional-sounding handles that your audience will recognize as being your genuine account.
Namecheckr is a great resource for this. You can enter a prospective business name and it will scan the 30 most popular social media sites and check if your name is free to use.
If you find your name is unavailable, don’t despair. You can always add a suffix such as “official” to differentiate yourself from similar accounts.
Having the same or very similar names on your business social media accounts will provide a cohesive brand identity and help your audience find you more easily.
A strong business name will set you up for success and help you launch a brandable business. If you liked this article, be sure to spread the word. And we’d love to hear about your business, up-and-coming or long established, so leave a comment and tell us all about it!