Free Business Name Generator: Shop, Etsy & Dropshipping Name Ideas

Names are made in your browser from your words. We don’t check availability or trademarks. Use the links below to do that.

Next steps once you have a name

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· ticks are saved on this device

Shortlist 3 to 5 names you like
Say them out loud, spell them for a friend, and check they don’t mean something odd in another language.
Check the domain name
See if the .com (or your country’s domain, like .co.uk, .ca or .com.au) is registered. ICANN Lookup
Search official trademark databases
Look for the same or similar names in your industry. This is a search, not legal clearance. USPTO trademark search
Search the UK trade mark register
Look for the same or similar names in your industry. UK IPO trade mark search
Search the Canadian Trademarks Database
Look for the same or similar names in your industry. CIPO trademark search
Search Australian trade marks
Look for the same or similar names in your industry. IP Australia trade mark search
Check your state’s business name rules
In the US, business names are usually registered with your state, and a “doing business as” (DBA) name may need registering too. SBA: choose your business name
Check Companies House if you’ll be a limited company
See whether a company name is available and follow the naming rules. Companies House: company name availability
Check business name registration in your province
Business names are registered with your province or territory, or federally if you incorporate federally. Corporations Canada: business names
Check and register your business name with ASIC
Most businesses trading under a name other than their own must register it. business.gov.au: register your business name
Check social media handles
Search Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and others for the name you want.
Get advice if you’re unsure
If a similar name exists in your field, or you plan to register a trademark, talk to a trademark attorney or your country’s IP office.

Official trademark searches

Free government databases. Searching is not legal advice and doesn’t guarantee a name is safe to use.

What makes a good business name?

Easy to say, spell and remember.
Gives a hint of what you do, or has a story you can tell.
Not too close to a competitor’s name.
Leaves room to grow: “Austin Candles” is harder to stretch than a broader name.
Has a matching domain and social handles, or a close variation.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I come up with a business name?

Start with words about what you sell, who it’s for or the feeling you want. Combine them with simple prefixes and suffixes, as the generator does, then shortlist names that are easy to say and spell.

Can two businesses have the same name?

Sometimes. Business name registration (with a state, province or Companies House) is separate from trademarks. Two businesses in different places or industries may share a name, but using a name that is confusingly similar to someone’s trademark can lead to legal problems. Search the official databases, and get legal advice if you’re unsure. Read can two businesses have the same name?

Is the name generator free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign-up, and your saved names stay on your device.

Does a free domain check mean the name is available?

No. A domain being free only means nobody has registered that web address. The name could still be a trademark or a registered business name.