A good business name is easy to say, easy to spell and easy to find online. This hub collects our guides for restaurants, bakeries, cafes, bookstores and podcasts, plus names for houses, farms and gardens.
Before you choose, check that the name is free to use where you live. We share ideas, not legal advice.
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All business and home names guides
Guides for this topic are being written now. Use the name tools above in the meantime.
How to choose a good name
- Say the name on the phone. If people ask you to spell it, think again.
- Check if the web address and social handles are free before you decide.
- Search your local business register and trademark database for the name.
- Puns are great for cafes and food trucks; simple names suit services.
Questions people ask
How do I check if a business name is available?
Search your country’s business register, its trademark database and domain name sites. A lawyer can help with anything unclear.
Should my business name describe what I do?
It helps new customers. A name like “Rise & Crumb Bakery” tells people what you sell.
What is a good name for a house?
Many house names describe the place, like a tree, a view or a feature. See our house names guide.