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The 10-second business name creator

It takes years to create a great brand, but you can have a creative brand name in seconds. Shopify’s free naming brand generator lets you jump from naming your brand to securing the domain name, to starting your small business - all in a few clicks.

How to come up with a business name

You may already have the perfect business idea but coming up with a cool startup name isn’t as easy as it seems. With every potential name having upsides and downsides, it’s easy to get stuck in a never-ending state of analysis. Sometimes, the name of your small business sticks out right away. But more often, it doesn’t.

If you need help creating a name for your small business, you’ve come to the right place. With Shopify’s brand name generator, you can come up with a list of potential brand-names in seconds, but how do you decide which one to choose? That depends on your brand.

Your name is the first thing customers recognize about your brand. The best products, perfect service, and engaging marketing will go a long way in building brand loyalty⁠—but it won’t be enough if your customers can’t remember your name.

A customer’s ability to recall your business name has a huge impact on how they view your business. Every inch of the marketing funnel, from attracting new customers to bringing back loyal ones, is tied to how quickly a potential customer remembers your name.

Your business name selection from the naming brand generator shouldn’t be made hastily. That’s not to say you should get stuck obsessing over the pros and cons of every option. You still need to make a decision before moving forward, but before you resign to picking a random name from a hat, it’s important to evaluate your names for branding potential.

Our free business name creator will provide a ton of potential brandable business names and domains, but finding the name that works for your brand is up to you. Knowing what makes the best name isn’t always easy, but as you go down your list of creative business name ideas, here are some factors to keep in mind:

Clarity:Something that is simple, clear, and direct will be far more catchy easier for customers to recall. If customers don’t understand your brand initially, they’re less likely to remember it later on. Good brand names don’t require too much explanation.

Our online store name generator is designed with the simplicity of an effective brand in-mind. When using the shop name generator, you’ll be asked to describe your brand in one word. Is your brand funny or sincere? There are hundreds of unique business name ideas for you to choose from.

Branding:Your name will be a blueprint for all the decisions you make when developing your brand down the road. Your logo, slogan, and value proposition can be changed, but it’s exceedingly hard to change your name without losing some of the strength of your online brand.

While it should be clear, it should also be adaptable to change. Names that are too topical, or directly reference a specific product could box you in later on. Make sure to evaluate your business name idea for company growth potential and entry into adjacent industries.

Uniqueness:Customers won’t remember a brand name if it isn’t distinct. Catchy branding is all about setting yourself apart from your competition and that starts with a cool, unique brand name. A startup brand name that grabs a customer’s attention will be remembered later on.

Availability:Last but not least, you need to make sure your brand name isn’t already taken. Setting aside the legal risks, another brand with your name (or something similar) can be confusing for customers and damaging to your online reputation.

这是真的你的域名。domain name should be as memorable as your name and easy to associate with your brand. When you’ve selected a name, make sure to check for domain availability and claim a workable domain as soon as possible, with the help of our domain name generator.

Fast and easy domain names from Shopify’s free business name generator

当你使用我们公司的名字generator, original and available domain names are auto-generated in seconds. Find the perfect domain name for your brand in just a few clicks.

Sample business name ideas to inspire you

To give you a deeper look at the kinds of winning results you can get from the online business name generator for your up-and-coming business, we’ve compiled this list of example business names that exhibit the ideal qualities outlined above: unique, searchable, clear, and memorable. Once you’ve settled on a selection of names, you’ll have to determine which ones fit best with your overall brand, if they can be registered for use in your region, and whether or not an appropriate domain name is available.

  • Spa Paragon
  • GameDay Catering
  • Exploration Kids
  • Yoga Professor
  • Darwin Travel
  • Party Plex
  • Pizza Factor
  • Acorn Crafts

What makes Shopify merchant names successful?

Our survey of Shopify merchants discovered thousands of amazing and unique business names driving the success of online shops around the world. A great name can work hard for your brand, even before customers visit your website.

Monkey’s Uncle

Names based on common phrases tend to be highly memorable and Monkey’s Uncle is no exception, bringing levity and fun to this graphic t-shirt shop based in Pennsylvania. This phrase is often used to express surprise and delight, which is perfect for a store stocking unique t-shirt designs.

“Motivated by our son Brayden, who was diagnosed with autism at age three, we knew we would need flexibility for doctor visits and therapy appointments,” says owner Derrick Morgan. “We combined our love of sports and all things throwback to start our small business dream. Brayden loves all animated movies, and there is a scene in the movie Madagascar where a monkey and penguin are arguing. The penguin says, ‘well I’ll be a monkey’s uncle!’ which Brayden would crack up at every time. We thought that would make a cute name for a store, and would prompt people to ask more about it.”

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The free business name generator provides instant suggestions in three simple steps:

  • 1. Think of a word that best describes your brand
  • 2.Enter it into the name generator field
  • 3. Click on the “Generate names” button

Voilà! You now have 100 possibilities to select from or use as inspiration.


The business name generator is free for everyone to use and you can run as many searches as you please. The business name generator is here to inspire you, offering catchy, memorable and creative business names that you can use for your business. Make sure you let others know about the free business name generator offered by Shopify.


Catchy business names are original, fresh, and memorable. As you brainstorm a name for your brand, consider employing these methods to inject a little fun into it:

  • - Alliterate
  • - Use acronyms
  • - Rhyme
  • - Turn it into a pun
  • - Abbreviate
  • - Use symbolism
  • - Personify your product

A good business name should not be too specific. This is to avoid getting pigeonholed to a category and limiting yourself when expanding to adjacent products or sectors in the future.

It should be easy to pronounce. You don’t want target audience and potential customers fumbling over your store name, or having trouble finding your domain name in search.

Most importantly, make sure it is still available. However catchy your new business name may be, it’s a no-go if it’s already been registered and trademarked.


Your business name should encapsulate your brand identity. Here are five things to keep in mind when naming your startup.

  • 1. Does it describe what you do?
  • 2.人们会了解你的产品吗is about?
  • 3. Is it rooted in a value your brand stands for?
  • 4. Is it catchy and memorable?
  • 5. Does it infringe on another brand’s name?

Cute business names can trigger powerful emotions. But it may not be appropriate for all types of businesses.

For instance, it’s unlikely that a store selling hardware or office supplies will want to identify themselves as “cute.”

Businesses related to crafts, fashion, babies, toys, and pets, on the other hand, may be able to boost their brand identity with cute names.

Here are some examples of real brands (and their products) that have adopted cute business names:

  • - Disney (entertainment)
  • - Huggies (diapers)
  • - Ollie (dog food)
  • - Kidly (baby clothes)
  • - Crunchie (chocolate bar)
  • - Sweethearts (candy)
  • - iCandy (baby stroller)
  • - Hamleys (children’s toys)

When coming up with cute business names, try the following:

  • - Ending a word with -y (eg. doggy vs dog)
  • - Spelling it with -ie instead of -y (eg. Bobbie vs Bobby)
  • - Using objects or adjectives typically associated with being cute (eg. heart, sweet, love, precious, etc.)

The names generated above are examples only and may be used by other businesses or subject to third-party rights. By using them, you agree to theseTerms.

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