Business name generator
Turn a keyword into dozens of business name ideas
Enter a keyword and pick a style to generate business name ideas.
Before you commit: is the name actually available?
- 1Search your Secretary of State's business database to confirm the name is available in your state.
- 2Check that a matching domain (.com is best) is available.
- 3Search the USPTO trademark database so you're not stepping on an existing mark.
- 4Check the handle on the social platforms you'll actually use.
- 5Say it out loud and text it to a friend — is it easy to spell and remember?
Full walkthrough: how to name your business.
Naming your business, answered
- How do I come up with a business name?
- Start from a word that captures what you do or how you want to feel, then try variations: add a suffix like Studio or Co, a prefix like Go or True, or combine two words. Generate a big list first, then narrow to names that are easy to say, spell, and remember.
- How do I check if a business name is available?
- Search your state's Secretary of State business database for the exact name, check that a matching .com domain is free, search the USPTO trademark database, and confirm the social handles you need. A name should clear all four before you commit.
- Should my business name include a keyword?
- A descriptive keyword can help people (and search engines) understand what you do, but it can also box you in if you expand later. Many strong brands use an abstract or invented name and let their marketing explain the rest.
Got a name? Make it official.
Scafflow walks you from a name to a registered, launched business — step by step.
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