Business name generator

Forge brandable names in seconds, see which .com, .io, .app, .net and .co domains are free, then open a full brand kit. Free, no signup.

One to three words works best. Separate with spaces or commas.

Name styles (optional)

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No names match these filters in this batch. Forge more, loosen the length, or switch off a filter.

Tap any name to open its brand kit: live domain status for .com, .io, .app, .net and .co, taglines, a colour palette and a personality read.

From a few words to a name you can register

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    Type a few words

    What you sell, who it is for or a feeling. The engine blends them with vocabulary from your industry.

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    Watch the domains

    Every name is checked live across .com, .io, .app, .net and .co as it appears. Filter to names with a free domain.

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    Open the brand kit

    Tap a name for taglines, a colour palette, a personality read and a name score. Star the keepers.

Eight ways a name gets made

Most memorable brands follow a handful of construction patterns. The generator uses all eight, and you can switch any of them on or off with the style chips.

Invented and blended names are the easiest to protect and most likely to have a free .com. Compounds and classic names are the easiest to understand. A good shortlist usually mixes both.

Read the step-by-step naming guide or browse 150+ business name ideas by style.

Compound
Two real words joined: easy to spell, easy to remember.
Blend
A portmanteau: the front of one word fused to the back of another.
Suffix
A keyword with a modern brand ending such as -ly, -ify or -io.
Prefix
A keyword with a short lead-in such as Get, Try or Hey.
Invented
A coined word built from pronounceable syllables: the easiest to trademark.
Classic
An evocative word plus a clear category word.
Alliterative
Both words start with the same sound, which aids recall.
Phrase
A short, story-like phrase with "&" or "The".

Start from an industry template

Each template seeds the generator with the vocabulary, suffixes and colours of that trade, plus naming rules that matter there (Etsy's 20-character limit, the "Realtor" trademark, LLC filing words).

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Frequently asked questions

Is this business name generator really free?

Yes. The instant generator, the domain checks, the brand kit and the saved list are free with no signup and no email. The AI suggestions are also free, with a fair-use limit of about 20 requests every 10 minutes per visitor.

How does the domain availability check work?

For every name we query the official RDAP service of the registry behind each extension (Verisign for .com and .net, Google Registry for .app, and so on). A "not found" answer means the domain is not registered. If a registry does not respond we fall back to a DNS lookup and label the result "likely free".

What is the difference between the instant names and the AI names?

Instant names come from a naming engine that runs in your browser: it combines your keywords with industry vocabulary using eight naming techniques, so results appear immediately. The AI button sends your description to a language model, which reads the meaning of your business and suggests names with a one-line reason for each.

Can I trademark a name I find here?

Possibly, but a free domain does not mean a free trademark. Search the USPTO trademark database (or your national office, such as the UKIPO or EUIPO) in your goods and services class, and consider a lawyer before you invest in branding.

Do you keep the names I generate?

No. Names are generated in your browser. Saved names are stored only in your browser's local storage and never sent to us. You can clear them on the Saved page.

Can I use a business name from a name generator?

Yes. Generated names are free to use, but a generator cannot confirm a name is legally yours. Before you commit, check your company register and trademark office; the business name checker links to both.

How do I come up with a unique business name?

Combine a word about what you do with a word about how it should feel, then try blends, invented words and different endings. Turn on "Only with a free domain" and "Must contain my keyword" to narrow the list quickly.

What makes a good business name?

Short (ideally under 10 letters), easy to say and spell after hearing it once, distinctive enough to trademark, and free as a .com or a credible alternative such as .co, .io or .app. Our guide on how to name a business walks through it step by step.