400+ Creative Names For Your Dog Walking Business

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Updated: March 26th, 2025

So, you've come up with the perfect dog walking business idea, but in order to launch, you need a good business name.

And not just a name, but a creative and descriptive name that will make your dog walking business stand out.

The name of your business will forever play a role in:

Your customers first impression
Your businesses identity
The power behind the type of customer your brand attracts
If you're memorable or not

We've put together a list of the best dog walking business ideas, provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to name your business and give real-world examples of how other founders came up with the name of their business.

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Catchy dog walking business name ideas

Cuddles
Good Dog Walking
Biscuits & Bath
Precious Pets
Dog’S Bed
The Dog’S Paw
Metro Paws
Lets Walk Dogs
Fetch! Walking Service
Smart Paws
Sit, Stay, Home
Dogs in Motion
Bark N Barrel
Gotham Dog Walkers
The Pets Pal
Throw Me a Bone
Furbabies
Love Your Pup
Whoa Doggy
Cutie Paws
Dog Walkers
4 Paws Dog Walking Service
Yelping Dogs
My Furrst Love
Bingo’s Pet Sitting
Coco and Toto
Healing Hands Animal Care
Paddy Paws
Paw Sitters
Silly Goose Pet Care
Pawfect Day
Designed For Dogs
Fetch!
Coddled Critters
Companion Pet Care
Pet Affect
Big Sky Animal Nanny
The Pet Nanny In Home
Purr-fection
Four Paws
Tired Dog Good Dog
Dog Star Walkers
Out n About Dog Walkers
Haven’s Hounds
TLC Pet Sitters
Uptown Pet Services
Preppy Pet Boarding
All Purrs and Paws
Pup Walker
Dog Walker
Dogma Dog Daycare
Happy Hound Pet Service
the doggie army
Wags West
Lucy Loves
Its Potty Time!
Snapkiss Puppies
Dog Adventures
Big Paw
Pawslosophy
Dogie Way
The Dogs Out!
It’s Potty Time!
Tails-A-Waggin Dog Walking
Hello Pup!
PawPaws Pet Walker
Beloved Pet Nanny
More For Max
Snappy Paws
Frogs to Dogs
Waggin’ Tails Pet Care
Sweet Puppy Smiles
Society Pet Sitter
Gimme a Break
Rover Time Dog Walking
Paws in Motion
Wild At Heart Dog Walking
K-9 Companion
King Pup
Mans Best Friend Dog Walkers
Tails and Trails
Buckhead Paws
PAWSitive Strides
Stroll Rover
Home Alone Pet
Dog People
Pooch Ventures
A Lucky Dog
Good Boy Business
Fancy Paws
Doggone Good Dog Walking Service
HotDogs Walking Service
Wiggley Walkers
See Spot Run
Homeward Hound
See Spot Walk
Companion Care Pet
The Pet Wash
Pet Pals
Dog Emporium
Hot Diggity
Wag & Purr
Just Fuzz Dog Walking Service
Pet Minders
Wag! Dog Walking
Highrise Pet Care
The Ultimate Dog House
Prestige Pet Services
Paw Prince
The Playful Pup
Tall Tails
In The Dog House
Buckhead Pet Pals
Windy Walks
Super Dog Walking
Ruff Life
Out of the Kennel
Pet Palace
All of Us Pet Services
Happy Trails Dog Walkers
Dogs Deserve It
The Four Paws Agency
Urban Tailz
Woody Gang
Pet Huggers

Creative dog walking business name ideas

Critter Sitters
Bone, Hugs, and Harmony
Savvy Pet Sitter
DogCycle Pet Walkers
Hyde Bark Dog Walking
The Petsitter
Cozy at Home Pet Sitting
Camp Canine
Paws Home Care
Tail Travels
Grand Paws
Fetch Fun
Gotta Go! Dog Walking Service
Puptopia
Park Cities Pet Sitter
Windy City Dog Walkers
Crate Escape
Walking the Paws
Hangin with the Dawgs
Real Terms Dog Training
Happy Paws
Prospect Bark!
Majestic Paws
Small Dog Sitter
Hands on Paws
Dogs ‘N Sync
Paw Pals
Let’s Walk
Cruisin’ Canines
Home Sweet Home
Happy Tails
Second City Pet Care
Happy at Home Pet Sitting
Dog Gone Spoiled
Pet Zeppelin
Howl’s Dog Walking
My Pleasure Pet Sitting
The Doggie Walker
Little Furry Things
Walk n Wag Dog Walking
PetBuddy
All Things Dog
Walk N Roll Pet Sitting
PAWSitive Pet
Just Pawing Around
Surf City Dog Walks
Walk My Dog
Dog Lovers
Comfort Zone Pet Care
Right on Time Dog Walking
Barking Club
Woof-D-Doodoo Dog Walkers
Urban Dog Adventures
The Bow Wow
Pupp Mania
Cosmic Home & Pet
Strut the Pup
Pet Care Nanny
Camp Bow Wow
Paws and Claws Pet Care
Bonehemian Wags
Fetch Club
Grateful Dog
Precious Paws
SNIFF Dog Walkers
Puppy Parade
Wagged Out Dog Walking
Every Dawg Has its Day
Pampered Pets
Doodle love
Go Go Dog Walk
Four Leg Stretch
The Pawfessionals
Dog Gone It
Paradise Pet Sitting
Green Paws
The Dog Whisperer Walking Service
Citizen Canine
Six Legs
Peace, Love, and Paws
Pets Are Inn
Furever Friends Pet Sitting
Petlandia
Sits and Walks
Just Fur Babies
Angel Pets
Belltown Dog Walker
The Big City Woof
Attention Dog Walkers
Lovely Huggs
Dog Dayz
Out U Go Pet Care
Fetchmates
Bark Bud
Dapper Dogs
Good Day Pet Sitters
Mutt Strut
Lucky Dogz
Handy Pet Nanny
Hot Chicks Dog Walking
Pooch Sitters
The Doggy Trolley
Pleased Pets
A Buddy for Hire
Lucky Leash
On Call Pet Sitters
Fluff n Stuff
Whiskered Walks
Pet Angel
The Barking Brigade
Make Your Mark Dog Walkers
Flying Dog
Pawsitively Best Dog Walkers
On Your Mark Dog Walkers
Active Paws
Paws to Pavement
The Dog Walker
Walks n Wags
The Midday Dog Walkers
Animalhouse
Pawesome Dogs
Running Paws
Pack Leaders
Sunnyside Home Pet Care
The Pampered Pug

Learn more about starting a dog walking business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a dog walking business?
-> Pros and cons of a dog walking business

Need inspiration?

-> Other dog walking business success stories
-> Marketing ideas for a dog walking business
-> Dog walking business slogans

Other resources

-> Dog walking business tips
-> Blog post ideas for a dog walking business

Funny Dog Walking Business Names

HotDog
UngratefulPup
Weaned
HappyPup
Young Doggie
Domestic Dogg
Dull Duck
Poly Petty
Promising Pooch Pro
Little Baby
The Live
The Hungry Tail
Brown Tag Group
Whelp Group
Happy
Front Stroll
FastWalk
The Favorite
Trail Collective
The Haired Pooch
Beautiful
Tiny
BelovedDog
Clever
SweetPup
Hungry Runt Spot
Wall Way
Straight Wander Spot
Suckling Puppy Co
Single
Longest
Young Track
The Young
The Single
Golden Pooch Place
Trail Spot
Favorite Chase Group
The Favorite Walk Of Life
Easy Manner Of Walking Co
Lame Manner Of Walking
The Brindle Dingo
Min Base On Balls Group
Poly Pomeranian
Puppy Trading Co
Wall Wander
The Newborn
Drub Pup
Cute Dingo
Heel Place
Half Base On Balls Co
Pass Collective
The Scared
The Domestic
Broad Wander Co
The Usual
Ugly Bounder Group
Speckled Baby
Pedigreed Pooch
Peculiar Pass Group
Wild Canis Familiaris
TinyPup
Fine
The Lonely Run
Intelligent Tail
PromisingPup
Gentle Stroll Pro
The Weary
Pet Pro
Beautiful Walk Of Life
TinyDog
Canis Familiaris Co
Young Tail Collective
The Young Dingo
Beautiful Baby Group
BriskWalk
Tag Trading Co
The Pleasant Pass
HourWalk
The Steep Trek
Straight Trek Pro
The Conscious Tail
Wall Ride
Haired
Walk Of Life Spot
Dear Doggie
SlyDog
Lonely
Newborn Doggy Collective
Rabid Blackguard
The Beautiful
Young Blackguard
Eager Whelp
WeePup
Firedog Group
The Patient
Trained Heel Spot
Nice Newborn Collective
Silent Trek Group
LuckyPup
HairedDog
Top
Mile
Favorite Manner Of Walking
Weary Waddle
The Rat
Wonderful
Whelp Spot
Intelligent Firedog
Pass Group
Handsome
The Faithful
FierceDog
Poly Puppy
Pooch Spot
Worth Walkway
Hound Doggie Pro
Walkway Place
Poor Pomeranian
Daily Ride Place
The Poly Puppy
The New
Base On Balls Trading Co
Rapid Paseo Co
Poor Poodle
Headed

Cool dog walking business name ideas

Muddy Paws
Wagzone Pet Care
A Perfect Pet
Just Bow
Cuddles & Care Pet
Treasured Creatures
Petlantis
Big Sky Pet Center
Its Puppy life
The Bunny Lodge
Paws Express
Cute dog walking service
Petaholics
Mutts Movement
The Golden Leash
It’s a Dog Life
Gentle Guardian Pet Sitting
Let’s Walk Dog
ExecuPets
Fetch Pets
In Your Place Pet
Moochy Poochy
Pet Walkers Anonymous
Doggy Days
Unleashed Unlimited
Paws on Pine
The Sidekick Sitter
Dog Walk
The Barking Meter
A Helping Hand
Bow Wow Boys
Hot Diggity Dogs!
Camp Cavalier
The Dog Stop
Wet Noses
Loving Your Pets
Puppy Krayons
The Dog Walkers
Sitter 4 Paws
Dogs Unleashed
Mutt Company
Let’s Walk Dogs
Field Days Dog Walking
Potty Time Pets
Millennium Dog Walkers
The Fairy Dog Parents
Adorable Paws
Creature Companions
Metro Dog
Dog Stay
Happy Pants
Especially 4 Paws
Walk your Dog with Love
Dog Parade
A Small World Dog Day Care
The Figgity Dog
Uptown Dog
CaNINE to FIVE Dog walking Service
Fab 4 Pet Care
Belly Rub Pet Services
Bark In Style
Love Those Paws
American Pet Sitters N More
The Pet Sitters
Snoopy and Friends Dog Walkers
Alpha Dog Walking
Dogs 4 Life
Woof
Oh Happy Pets
HOT dog walking services
Jaywalker Dog Walking Service
The Woof Pack
Dogs R Barking
Paddywhack Dog Walkers
K-9 Perceptions
Little Paws Dog Walking
Pet Taxi
Better Bark
Bub Pup
The Favourite Chase
The Weary
WetPup
LiveDog
The Spotted Heel
Born Puppy Trading Co
The Leisurely Manner Of Walking
Delightful Paseo
Wall Work
Firedog Group
The Shy
Weary Work
Walk Of Life Trading Co
Beautiful Baby Group
The Legged Tag
The Worth
Dull Doll
Promising Pug
The Lame
Sheep Stroll Co
The Big
The Poly Puppy
Lost
Favorite
Doggy Group
The Playful Doggie
Blackguard Group
Small
GentleWalk
Pedigreed Piglet
Domestic Dogg
Worth
The Small Doggie
Longer Trek Pro
The Easy Pass
Dear Duck
The Lovesick
MerePup
Poly Papillon
Sheep Manner Of Walking Place
Whelp Trading Co
WetDog
The Savage
Newborn Collective
Broad
Worth Walkway

Unique dog walking business name ideas

Poly Petty
Beautiful Runt Trading Co
Hound Pro
The Miserable
Sub Pup
The Healthy Hound
Ticket stub Pup
Damned
Straight Wander Spot
Haired Runt Spot
The Orphaned Doggy
The Looking Blackguard
The Hot
Dear Dogg
Hound Place
Frisky Doggie Group
Whelp Collective
Domestic Dude
Track Place
Run Pro
The Steady
Mile
Blackguard Pro
Lost Firedog Co
The Faithful
The Damned Pooch
The Rat
Newborn Spot
Fierce
DingoPup
DamnedPup
Base On Balls Group
Steady
Heel Place
Young Doggie
The Graceful Paseo
The Mangy
LostDog
Customary Trek
Grub Pup
Scrub Pup
Blackguard Co
Newborn Doggy Collective
The Looking
The Strange Track
Female Runt Place
The Friendly Pooch
Paved
The Fast Manner Of Walking
Tub Pup
The Wall
SteadyWalk
The Spotted
Random Walk Of Life Pro
Speckled Baby
Miserable Pet
Fine
The Random Manner Of Walking
Beautiful Doggie
The Arrogant Whelp
The Holy
Pass Co
The Poor
Hound Doggie Pro
Tag Group
The Beautiful Tail
GrownPup
Weary Way
Walk Of Life Place
Front Walkway Trading Co
Whelp Co
Dingo Newborn
Wander Co
Poor Poodle
Wall Waddle
SadDog
Canis Familiaris Trading Co
LuckyPup
Min Base On Balls Group
Pedigreed Poodle
Charming Pass
Poor Puppy
The Hour
Chase Place
Circular
Weary Walk Of Life
Eager Whelp
Doggie Group
Shady
Frightened Dog Spot
SizedDog
Minute Run Trading Co
Domestic Doggie
Old Blackguard Spot
The Female Whelp
BornPup
PrettyWalk
The Stiff
Beautiful Walkway Group
Rabid Track
The Sweet Dog
Playful Puppy
Headed
SideWalk
Straight Trek Pro
The Favorite
Yellow
Lost Pet Group
Puppy Co
Trek Trading Co
Pedigreed Pomeranian
The Conscious Tail
Wall Works
Poor Pomeranian
Snub Pup
Lovely Wander Pro
The Pedigreed
Dingo Place
Shaggy
Pretty Trek
Trail Collective
Daily Ride Place
Miserable
Rabid Blackguard
Heel Pro

Cute dog walking business name ideas

Dear Doggy
Dog Collective
Silent Trek Group
Front
Brisk Stroll
Little Baby
Wander Collective
Chase Spot
Lame Manner Of Walking
LookingPup
Poor Pug
Poor Papillon
Runt Place
The Concrete
Sheep
The Lonely
SinglePup
HairedDog
Domestic Duck
Walk Of Life Co
SlyDog
Tag Spot
The Brindle
Shady Pass Collective
Pass Place
Shy
Old
Peculiar Pass Group
Dull Dogg
HolyWalk
The Beautiful
Promising Newborn Pro
Gray Puppy Collective
The Half
The Newborn
FastWalk
Dull Dude
Old Canis Familiaris Group
The Young
WeanedPup
The Long
Walk Of Life Group
SheepWalk
Domestic Doggy
The Quiet
Happy
Playful Papillon
Spotted Baby
Dingo
Young Tail Collective
The Domestic
Leisurely
The Born Newborn
Wall Walkway
FriendlyPup
Solitary Manner Of Walking Collective
Little Tail
Puppy Trading Co
Stiff Stroll
Playful Petit
The Shy Dog
Young Track
Paseo Collective
Patient Pass Spot
The Yellow Doggy
Dominant Doggy Trading Co
Suckling Puppy Co
Baby Group
The Big Pooch
The Bad
Easy Manner Of Walking Co
Whelp Group
Worth Way
The Quiet Ride
HungryPup
The Sly
The Customary
East Base On Balls Collective
The Large Tag
Weaned Runt
HourWalk
The Damned
The Pedigreed Doggy
Intelligent Firedog
LovelyWalk
The Dull Firedog
The Pretty
SmartDog
BrownPup
Concrete Trek
Dear Detent
Weaned Doggie Collective
Steep
Wild Chase Pro
The Block
Wild
Pedigreed
Pass Trading Co
New Pet Group
GracefulWalk
The Dear
Chase Co
Old Pet Pro
Frisky Pooch Group
The Usual
Friendly Heel Co
FineDog
Ride Collective
NicePup
Track Group
Tag Trading Co
Poly Pomeranian
Wall Wander
The New Baby
EastWalk
Huge
The Ungrateful
Walkway Place
Domestic Detent
Trail Co
Foot
The Newborn Pooch
The Frisky
Min Trek
HotDog

Clever dog walking business name ideas

Looking
Trek Group
Dear Doggie
Lazy Blackguard Spot
Intelligent Tail
BriskWalk
The Broad
SolitaryWalk
Single
Whelp Spot
Old Tail Trading Co
Conscious
Indian club Pup
SilentWalk
The Red Firedog
Beautiful Trail Place
Dear Doll
Irish Runt Spot
Bad Firedog Co
Base On Balls Trading Co
Beautiful Walk Of Life
Strange Tag
The Damned Dog
MiserablePup
The Hungry Tail
Tiny
DomesticDog
Clever Tail Trading Co
LittleWalk
Closer
The Healthy Track
The Scared
BlockWalk
The Mile Wander
Dog Co
The Rapid Walkway
SmallDog
Tail Co
Sly Chase
Paseo Spot
Eager Newborn
White Chase Trading Co
Hub Pup
TinyPup
RapidWalk
The Gravel
Glee club Pup
Walk Of Life Spot
LameDog
Track Co
Young Firedog Spot
Pedigreed Newborn
Nice Blackguard Group
Young
The Circular Wander
WeePup
Playful Dog
Bad Tail
The Steep Trek
CleverDog
Favorite Chase Group
Canis Familiaris Spot
The Haired Pooch
The Longest
Golden Pooch Place
The Gonna
Pooch Spot
BelovedDog
Playful
Female Chase
Dear Domestic Dog
Promising Pooch
PedigreedPup
Healthy Doggie Place
The Young Heel
HalfWalk
The Narrow
Faithful
WallWalk
Longest
Slow Walk Of Life Collective
FemalePup
Ugly
Pass Spot
Lovely
Random
Impudent Baby Spot
Savage Firedog
Irish
InsolentPup
Poor Petit
Favourite
Promising Pekinese
Suckling Newborn Co
Country club Pup
Heel Co
Arrogant Runt Place
Poly Pug
Worth Wind
Handsome Heel Spot
Playful Pomeranian
Random Manner Of Walking
Promising Piglet
The Peculiar
Ungrateful
The Delightful Walkway
Front Stroll
Large
Favourite Walk Of Life Pro
Customary
The Random Walk Of Life
Sweet
The Foot Trek
Weary Waulk
Pleasant Wander
CircularWalk
Lost Blackguard Collective
The Puppy
Legged Blackguard
Rat
The Live
Wall Ride
The Promising
Wall
Peculiar Trek Place

Best dog walking business name ideas

The New
Mangy
Bounder Trading Co
WhiteDog
Miserable Doggie Place
The Tiny Canis Familiaris
Happy Baby Place
OvergrownPup
Long
East
Wonderful
Top Tail Co
The Brisk
The Little Pass
Newborn Place
Handsome
The Sheep Paseo
Gonna
Firedog Trading Co
GonnaWalk
Sad
The Hungry
Favourite Bounder Trading Co
Wander Place
Big
SlowWalk
Damned Puppy
Haired Tail Place
PromisingPup
Golden Pet Pro
Healthy Trail
Poor Baby
The Arrogant
Bounder Pro
Shy Whelp Trading Co
Promising Pooch Pro
The Brindle Dingo
The Nice
Clever
FavouriteWalk
Dull Domestic Dog
The Wet
Cute Dingo
Ugly Chase Trading Co
LazyDog
LargeDog
Lost Tag Spot
Pass Collective
Hound Collective
Baby Pro
TinyDog
Worth Waddle
SmallPup
Sheep Walk Of Life Group
ShaggyDog
Playful Pug
Newborn
The Favorite Walk Of Life
LongerWalk
The Sheep
Playful Dingo Co
Dull Duck
Newborn Trading Co
Gonna Base On Balls
The Faithful Hound
The Random Paseo
Rapid Paseo Co
Broad Wander Co
Doggie Collective
FinePup
The Playful
Trail Place
Mere Puppy Co
Track Pro
The Hungry Pooch
Paved Manner Of Walking
Quick Trek Collective
Daily Wander Trading Co
Hound
Poor Pekinese
Pet Trading Co
DelightfulWalk
OldPup
Older
Nice Firedog Pro
Wall Stroll Spot
Weary Wind
The Intelligent Hound
Min Paseo Spot
Bounder Co
Brown Tag Trading Co
Weary Walkway
Pass Group
Dear Canis Familiaris Co
Domestic Doll
Rub Pup
Hungry Runt Spot
Savage Firedog Group
Promising Petit
Lame Bounder
HealthyPup
Paseo Place
The Patient
Hot Trek Collective
Beautiful
Club Pup
Poly Pet
The Hot Walkway
Half Base On Balls Co
HappyPup
Poly Puppy
Lucky Track
Weaned
Eager Whelp Pro
Handsome Trail
Weary Working
The White
Pleasant
The Poly
Trained Heel Spot
The Lucky
Wall Waulk
Daily Walk Of Life
Brindle
SweetPup

Guide: How To Name Your Business

Why Is Your Business Name Important?

Your business name is one of the single most important pieces to starting a business.

Why?

Because your business name has power.

It reflects your reputation, your mission, values, and represents what people (and customers) are searching for.

It impacts the way in which people remember, refer you, and perceive your business

When choosing your business name, there's a lot to think about in order to get it right - so it's important not to rush this process.

Let's take a look at everything you need to consider before deciding on a business name:

Tips To Consider When Naming Your Dog Walking Business:

Simple is always better

This means a few different things. Your dog walking business name should always be:

Easy to spell
Easy to pronounce
Easy to remember

Consider avoiding long names as much as possible, as this will only lead your customers forgetting your name and feeling frustrated.

To test this point, try to think of any well-known reputable brand off the top of your head.

The first that come to mind for me are Alexa, Google, Nike, Apple - each unique in their own way (hence, easy to remember) , less than six characters and easy to spell.

Your Business Name Should Define What You Do

The name of your business should reflect a defining characteristic of what you do.

Before your customer goes to your website or speaks to you, the name of your business should spark some initial thoughts in their brain as to what you're all about.

For example, marketingexamples.com describes exactly what their company is about: providing great examples of marketing tactics.

Consider SEO When Naming Your Business

Bottom line: If you don't show up in google, you're going to make it that much more challenging for customers to find you.

There are several different aspects to think about when it comes to SEO & naming your dog walking business:

Try not to pick a business name that's crowded with other businesses
Consider naming your business based on highly searched keywords
Make sure the name of your business matches search intent and what people are looking for

Think about the emotions you want to evoke

Your business name has the power to evoke certain emotions and thoughts from your customer.

It has the ability to evoke a positive or a negative feeling. An inclusive or an exclusive feeling. A fearful or a loving feeling.

It's not to say that any of these feelings are wrong, but it's important to ensure that they are in line with your values and mission.

For example, the brand Death's Door makes me feel a bit risky and uncertain - but that's the point. They're selling Gin.

Try Not To Pick Something Too Limiting

Your business name should be fitting for the future and growth of your business, that way you don't have to confront a re-brand down the road.

If you choose something too narrow, it may be challenging to diversify your product and revenue streams down the road.

Here are some tips to avoid making this mistake:

Try not to name the business after a particular geographical area (this makes it hard to grow in other areas)
Try not to name the business after only one product you sell
Try not to name something based on a current trend

Brainstorming Names For Your Business

If you're in the brainstorming phase and trying to come up with a business name, there are a few key things to think about in order to get the juices flowing:

Write out a list of words that reflect your brand, personality, team etc. These should be the first things that come to your mind and you shouldn't have to think too hard about it.
Look at competition in the space and see if there's a common theme. Write down some key words or phrases that resonate with you and add them to the list.
Think about the emotion you want to evoke with your business name
Ask yourself: If I had to describe my business in one word, what would it be?

From there, you can create a shortlist based on the words that resonate best with you and follow the naming guidelines above.

Tips on naming your business

In addition to the requirements from the State, there are some general naming guidelines that may help you down the road as well.

We've put together a full guide here for naming your business here but will also cover the most critical pieces below:

You can check for domain availability here:

Find a domain starting at $0.88

As soon as you resonate with a name (or names), secure the domain and social media handles as soon as possible to ensure they don't get taken.

Other general naming tips

Consider SEO when naming your business
Consider naming your business something that reflects what you do and/or who you are
Keep it simple! Easy to spell, easy to pronounce and easy to remember
Try not to pick something too limiting that could impact your businesses growth in the future!

Check out our full naming guide here.

Here is a video covering all factors to consider when naming your LLC:

Examples of Great Business Names

When choosing a business name, it's critical that you look at other examples of businesses not only in your space, but business names in other industries that have done particularly well.

Here are a few examples of great business names (+ how some of these businesses came up with their name):

Competitor Analysis Example

One great way to name your business is by looking at the competition and getting inspiration.

Gia Paddock, founder of Boutique Rye analyzed other businesses in the space and added her own personal spin to her business name:

A popular national brick & mortar women’s boutique that many may have heard of is called Francesca’s… How original, right? So we came up with Boutique Rye named after our son, Riley. We put "boutique" in front to be a little different.

The name "Boutique Rye" checks the boxes for naming a business:

Short and simple
Easy to spell and easy to remember
Clearly defines what the company does
Optimized for SEO (people searching for boutiques)
Unique and personal touch - tells a story.

Ask Other People

Sometimes, coming up with a name is as easy as asking other people, whether that be friends, family, people at a coffee shop, or in Spyq Sklar case, his own customer!

How we came up with the name Cat Sushi:

So, we put together a quick business plan and set aside some money that we were willing to risk. One of our loyal customers actually came up with the name. We still give them free cat food.

Read the full story ➡️ here

The name "Cat Sushi" checks all the boxes for naming a business:

Memorable and funny
Short and simple
Obvious that they sell treats for cats
Fun & unique story - their customer literally came up with the name of their business!

The Amazon Example

Formerly called "Cadabra", Jeff Bezos decided that the name was too obscure, hard to spell, and easy to misinterpret.

The name Amazon came from a simple dictionary search .

Jeff Bezos wanted something that started with an A, looked through a dictionary and came up with the word Amazon.

When he told his team, he didn't care for anyone else's input. He was set on it.

Here's how the word "Amazon" checks all the boxes (aside from being worth a trillion dollars):

Represents the largest river in the world, making it very memorable
The story and meaning of the word matches the vision of the company: To be the larger and better than any other business!
The name allows for future growth opportunity - they didn't name something specific to just "books," even though at the time, that's what it was.
Easy to spell, pronounce and recommend!

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