Business name generator

Start with 3 to 5 words about what you sell, how it should feel and who it is for. Mix them with this generator, shortlist 5 names, say them out loud, and check the .com, social handles and trademarks before you decide.

It is short (one to three words), easy to say and spell, says something about the feeling of your brand, and has room to grow. Ideally the .com and the social handles are available too.

Search your state's business registry, the USPTO trademark database and the .com domain. This generator gives you a quick .com check for each name; confirm with a registrar before you buy. This isn't legal advice.

Yes. It is free, unlimited and needs no sign-up. Generate as many names as you want and save your favorites in your browser.

Ideally yes. If the exact .com is taken, try a short variation (adding “get”, “hq” or your city) or a different name before settling for a hard-to-remember domain.

One to three words and under about 15 letters is easiest to remember, type and fit in a logo, a sign or a social profile.

Yes. Names are created by combining words; SOUP does not own them. Someone may already use or have registered a similar name, so check before you commit.

Click “Make a logo” on any name. It opens the SOUP logo maker with your name already typed, so you get 16 logo ideas instantly.