AI Business Name Generator
Generate 18 brand name candidates in seconds. Five AI personas score them. Vertical-specific rules filter cosmetics/SaaS/marketplace naming landmines. We show you the 3 names we rejected and why — generic AI generators won't do that.
Free. No account required. Takes ~15 seconds.
How the AI Business Name Generator Works
Describe Your Business
Select your industry, pick a brand vibe, describe your target audience, and add a few descriptive words. The more context you give, the more relevant your business name ideas will be.
AI Generates 18 Name Candidates
Our AI creates 18 unique company name ideas using six naming strategies: coined words, real-word reframes, compound words, metaphors, foreign-origin, and acronyms. Each name gets a phonetic breakdown and brandability score.
5 Expert Personas Vote
Five AI personas -- The Strategist, The Linguist, The Consumer, The Legal Mind, The Domain Expert -- each score your names 1-10 with rationale. Top scorers become Council Favourites.
Domain & Trademark Checks
Click any name to check .com, .co, .io, .dev, and .ai domain availability with real pricing. Plus automated trademark pre-screening and competitive landscape analysis.
Why This Business Name Generator Is Different
Most free business name generators combine random dictionary words or add suffixes to your keyword. You get hundreds of forgettable options like "SwiftLogistics" or "ProBuild Solutions."
This tool works differently. Instead of pattern matching, it uses structured AI reasoning -- each of your 18 company name ideas is evaluated across five dimensions by specialist personas. A name that scores high with The Strategist but low with The Linguist tells you something important: it positions well but might be hard to spell over the phone.
The consensus scoring system means your top picks have been stress-tested from multiple angles before you commit to a domain purchase.
What Makes a Great Company Name
The best business names share a few qualities that our generator optimises for:
Short and Memorable
1-3 syllables is the sweet spot. Think Stripe, Slack, Notion. Our generator prioritises brevity -- you won't see four-word compound names in your results.
Easy to Spell After Hearing Once
If someone hears your company name at a conference, can they Google it without asking you to spell it? The Linguist persona catches names that sound great but fail the "tell a friend" test.
Distinct From Competitors
The trademark pre-screen and competitive landscape check catch names that are too close to existing brands in your space -- before you spend money on a domain.
.com Domain Available
We check real-time availability and pricing across five TLDs. A brandable name with an available .com is worth far more than a descriptive name where you're stuck with a .xyz.
6 Naming Strategies We Use
The generator mixes six proven approaches that professional naming agencies charge $15,000-50,000 to apply:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this business name generator really free?
Yes. You can generate as many names as you want, view all persona scores, and run domain availability checks -- all without creating an account or entering payment details. The only optional step is entering your email to receive a detailed Brand Intelligence Report.
How is this different from other AI name generators like Namelix?
Most business name generators use a single algorithm to produce name candidates. Ours generates names and then runs them through five specialist AI personas -- each evaluating from a different angle (market strategy, linguistics, consumer appeal, legal risk, naming trends). You get a consensus score that reflects genuinely diverse perspectives, not just one model's output.
Can I use this as a company name generator for my startup?
Absolutely. The generator supports any industry -- from tech startups and SaaS to e-commerce, food and beverage, fintech, and more. Select your industry, describe your audience, and the AI will tailor names specifically for your market positioning.
Does it check if a business name is already trademarked?
Yes. When you select a name and click "Check Availability," the tool runs a trademark pre-screen across USPTO, EUIPO, and UKIPO databases. This is a preliminary check -- we recommend consulting a trademark attorney before filing, but it catches obvious conflicts early.
What domain extensions does it check?
We check real-time availability and pricing for .com, .co, .io, .dev, and .ai domains using the Name.com API. You see actual registration prices, not estimates.
How many business name ideas does it generate per run?
Each run produces 18 unique brand name candidates. The top 5 by consensus score are highlighted as "Council Favourites." You can run the generator as many times as you like with different inputs.
What is the Brand Intelligence Report?
After selecting your favourite name, you can optionally enter your email to receive a detailed report covering: linguistic analysis, market positioning assessment, competitive landscape deep-dive, trademark considerations, domain strategy, and brand launch recommendations. It's the kind of deliverable a naming agency would charge $5,000+ for.
Can you help me launch the brand after I pick a name?
Yes. Our Brand Launch service takes you from a name to a production-ready website in 4 weeks -- strategy, visual identity, design, development, and SEO included.
From Business Name Ideas to a Live Brand
Found a name you love? We don't just generate names -- we build brands. Strategy, design, development, and SEO in a single engagement.
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