When it comes to choosing the right name for your new business, the numerous amount of options can appear a little overwhelming. However, choosing a name can make or break your business so take the moment to let your mind run free and be creative! Using a business name generator is one way to help you find a name that fits by making the process easier and faster.
There are 3 major facts to consider when choosing a business name, be literal, go with sound over appearance, and most importantly check for availability. Moreover, although a business name generator can help inspire you, following these simple guidelines before you make your final decision will save you from a major migraine.
Here are a list of free business generating websites sort by popularity:
1. Shopify
This the most popular e-commerce websites, with the ability to check whether your business name is available immediately and help you secure the name of your choice before someone else does.
2. BizNameWiz
Based on entered words and phrases BizNameWiz is a creative name generator. You can also use filters to find trending names and sort by industry type. In addition, the website also offers guidance by asking questions like: “Imagine your business from a future standpoint, are you staying local or planning to go worldwide?”. Business Name Generator is the sister website to BizNameWiz and has similar features.
3. NameMesh.com
Is a generating tool that will work for your business as well as an app or product you’re selling. The tool provides instant naming suggestions for keywords as you are typing.
4. Lean Domain Search
Only generates name options that are available now. This means you will fall in love with a name and discover it has already been taken.
5. NameStation
Allows you to enter a few keywords and deliver thousands of combinations with synonyms, and categorized a list of words. You can save your favorites and generate similar names. The platform also provides crowd sourced name contests where you can get the community to help you find the best business name. This is a unique feature that can help validate the name (s) you are interested in.
6. Dot-O-Mator
Is a title generator that creates randomized company names and URLs based on adjectives and business types. The platform uses “beginnings” and “endings” columns to help generate names. You enter your word(s) in the “beginnings” box, choose some “endings” (or type your own) and then click to combine them. If you see a name you like, you can save it for later on their “scratchbox.” The website also has category drop-downs to help get the creative juices flowing.
7. Namesmith
Will help you brainstorm business name ideas by generating up to 5 suggestions from keywords. The platform features many different name suggestion algorithms from your keywords, including adding suffixes/prefixes and creating fantasy names based on what you have entered. They also have a unique feature called “portmanteaus,” which generates purposeful misspellings from your keywords. For example, “smog” is coined by blending the words smoke and fog.
Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Now that you have named your business, Online-filing can help you register for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and help bring your company into existence. Although you’re not legally required to have an EIN, we recommend getting one since EINs are essential to opening up business bank accounts, business loans, building trust with vendors, establishing business credit and so much more!
