Business name generator

Yes. It’s free, needs no sign-up and runs entirely in your browser. Generate as many batches as you like and save favorites to a shortlist.

Check four places: your state’s business entity search (for registered names), the USPTO trademark database (TESS search), domain availability for the .com, and the main social platforms for a matching handle. A name only works if it clears all four for your market.

A good business name is easy to say and spell, hints at what you do or how you’re different, isn’t too close to a competitor or trademark, and has an available domain and social handle. Short beats clever when customers need to find you by word of mouth.

For local service businesses, adding the service or city (for example “Austin Pressure Washing”) can help customers and local search understand you instantly. The trade-off is flexibility — it’s harder to expand to new cities or services later.

If you operate under a name that isn’t your legal name or registered company name, most US states require a DBA (doing business as) or assumed name filing. Forming an LLC or corporation registers that name with the state. Rules vary by state, so check with your secretary of state.