400+ Creative Names For Your Dog Walking Business

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Updated: January 19th, 2023

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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Ideas

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

LazyDog
Brindle
Puppy Trading Co
Playful Pomeranian
Poor Pug
Single
WeanedPup
Tail Co
Poly Pug
Pleasant Wander
Young Tail Collective
Bounder Co
Favorite Manner Of Walking
Steep
The Favorite
Young
Arrogant Runt Place
Narrow Ride Collective
Newborn Collective
Suckling Puppy Co
SlowWalk
The Single
Longer Walk Of Life Spot
The Gravel Paseo
TinyDog
Heel Place
The Damned Dog
Shaggy
The Big
The Small
The Female
Savage Firedog
Fine Runt Co
Promising Piglet
PrettyWalk
YellowDog
Little Baby
Worth Way
The Lovesick
The Weary
GonnaWalk
Nice Tail Co
The Graceful Paseo
SizedDog
HourWalk
The Pedigreed
Trained Heel Spot
The Gravel
Wander Co
The Narrow
Min Trek
FinePup
The Healthy
Concrete Walk Of Life Trading Co
Poor Baby
Gentle Stroll Pro
Wall Waddle
Dear Dogg
Walk Of Life Co
The Older
The Delightful Walkway
SmartDog
Eager Whelp Pro
Wild Chase Pro
Dingo Place
DingoPup
Fierce
HotWalk
Supper club Pup
Whelp Place
Peculiar Trek Place
Female Runt Place
SteadyWalk
The Favourite Chase
Young Firedog Spot
Poly Papillon
Scrub Pup
Circular
Dear Doll
InsolentPup
Hound
Domestic Doggie
The Peculiar Trek
Pedigreed Pooch
Sheep Trek Place
The Steep Trek
Playful Dog
Side Pass Group
Trained
Poly Puppy
Poor Pomeranian
Handsome Tag
Frightened Dog Spot
Poly Pomeranian
The Female Whelp
Lost
The Conscious
Wall Waulk
Quick Trek Collective
Brindle Newborn Collective
The Old Blackguard
Damned
Old Tail Trading Co
The Looking Blackguard
FavouriteWalk
Chase Spot
Glee club Pup
Old Pet Pro
Quiet Walk Of Life
FineDog
The Dull Firedog
The Pretty
The Worth
OvergrownPup
GracefulWalk
The Steady
GrownPup
Lost Pet Group
Domestic Doggy
The Damned
The Quiet
Dear Canis Familiaris Co
Golden Pooch Place
East Base On Balls Collective
Promising Doggie Pro

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
FemalePup
HalfWalk
The Little Pass
Dog Co
Strange Tag
Pet Trading Co
Pooch Co
Domestic Doggie
Paved Manner Of Walking
Blackguard Co
Playful Petit
Mangy
The Healthy Hound
Solitary Manner Of Walking Collective
Tag Group
The Favourite Chase
Poor Petit
Ungrateful
Poly Puppy
Grub Pup
Favourite
Healthy
The Lucky
Friendly Heel Co
SizedDog
Frightened
SteadyWalk
LookingPup
Nice Firedog Pro
Rat
Golden Pet Pro
Pet Place
Pass Place
The Stiff
Nice
The Usual
The Strange Track
Spotted Baby
Damned
Longest
Walk Of Life Group
Narrow Ride Collective
The Nice
Cute Dingo
PedigreedPup
The Longer
The Block

Unique dog walking business name ideas

Intelligent Firedog
Pedigreed Poodle
The Faithful
The Steep Trek
The Delightful Walkway
Puppy Co
The Rat
The Easy Pass
Baby Group
The Patient
Min Base On Balls Group
Supper club Pup
Trail Spot
Wall Ride
Tub Pup
The Lame
The Bad
FavouriteWalk
HealthyPup
The Miserable
The Conscious
Concrete Trek
Chase Spot
Chase Co
WetPup
Paseo Place
Dingo Place
Weary Way
Wall
The Sly
SheepWalk
The Promising
Favorite Tag
Playful Pug
Handsome Heel Spot
MerePup
The Hour
Haired Runt Spot
The Stuffed
The Tiny Canis Familiaris
Track Spot
Pass Trading Co
The Haired Pooch
Hour
Lovely Wander Pro
Single
Huge
LiveDog
Weaned Runt
Newborn Collective
Walk Of Life Spot
BelovedDog
Yellow Tag Place
Whelp Co
Wall Work
SmallDog
The New
Old
Beautiful Runt Trading Co
The Old Blackguard
The Customary
Yellow
FierceDog
Dear Dogg
Front
Mere Puppy Co
OldPup
Playful Papillon
Lost Firedog Co
Brindle Newborn Collective
Gentle Stroll Pro
BriskWalk
Happy Baby Place
Run Pro
The Beautiful
Favourite Bounder Trading Co
The Wall
Closer
Trek Trading Co
Pedigreed Newborn
Hound Collective
The Grown
Minute Run Trading Co
Whelp Group
The Small Doggie
Baby Pro
Overgrown Pooch Pro
The Ungrateful
Conscious
Miserable Doggie Place
Silly Puppy Pro
Concrete Walk Of Life Trading Co
Dear Doggy
Old Canis Familiaris Group
Little Baby
Walk Of Life Co
Intelligent Tail
The Pleasant Pass
Foot
Large
Pedigreed Pomeranian
CleverDog
The Healthy
Playful Dog
The Poor
Poor Heel Place
Lost Tag Spot
WallWalk
Little Tail
The Little
The Fast Manner Of Walking
Doggie Group
Weary Waddle
Faithful
Lame
Dear Canis Familiaris Co
Pleasant Wander
The Hungry Tail
The Narrow
Dear Doggie
The Domestic Tag
Favorite Chase Group
Whelp Collective
Favorite
Paved

Cute dog walking business name ideas

Pass Spot
Favorite Heel Co
Brown Tag Trading Co
Happy
The Mere
Pass Co
PrettyWalk
The Sheep
Quiet Walk Of Life
White Runt
Promising Newborn Pro
Newborn Place
Dull Dude
Beautiful Walkway Group
The Looking
Wild Chase Pro
CircularWalk
Wall Wander
LazyDog
The Orphaned Doggy
Shaggy
Poor Baby
Weary Working
Heel Co
SadDog
FriendlyPup
HealthyDog
Wonderful
The Mangy
Suckling Newborn Co
Shy
Miserable
The Female Whelp
The Gonna
Looking
Clever Tail Trading Co
Haired
The Holy
LargeDog
The Dull Firedog
The Brown
Canis Familiaris Co
Poly Pomeranian
The Conscious Tail
Lonely
Young Firedog Spot
Savage Firedog Group
Poor Puppy
Runt Place
Young Tail Collective
Firedog Group
LeisurelyWalk
DamnedPup
The Newborn Pooch
Weary Walkway
Ticket stub Pup
The Lonely Run
Ugly Bounder Group
The Half
The Puppy
Sly Chase
The Dear
Playful Dingo Co
The Healthy Track
Walkway Place
Straight Wander Spot
LittleWalk
Frightened Dog Spot
Front Walkway Trading Co
The Big
The Circular Wander
Heel Place
The Hot Walkway
Quick Trek Collective
Old Bounder Trading Co
Dull Doggie
The Large Tag
Daily Wander Trading Co
Legged Blackguard
Weary Works
Playful
Beloved Tail
Worth
Born Puppy Trading Co
Worth Wind
Vicious
SweetPup
Eager Whelp Pro
The Yellow Doggy
The Rapid Walkway
The Sweet Dog
Whelp Trading Co
Older Whelp Co
Steady Stroll Place
Eager Newborn
The Single
The Shy Dog
Daily Ride Place
The Arrogant Whelp
SlowWalk
Gray Puppy Collective
East
Sad
The Foot Trek
Customary
Firedog Trading Co
Playful Pet
The Poly
ShaggyDog
The Wet Newborn
Fine Runt Co
The Damned Dog
Nice Newborn Collective
Customary Trek
The Hungry
HoundPup
Strange
LongerWalk
Worth Waddle
Eager Whelp
Side Pass Group
Long
Poor Papillon
Half Base On Balls Co
Nice Blackguard Group

Clever dog walking business name ideas

Poly Papillon
Hungry Baby Collective
Lost
DingoPup
Handsome Tag
Patient Pass Spot
Damned Puppy
The Longest
SpottedDog
The Scared
Hot Trek Collective
The Young Dingo
Sweet
Young Doggie
Tail Co
The Lonely
The Faithful Hound
Haired Tail Place
The Playful
Pedigreed Pooch
Walk Of Life Place
WeePup
Worth Walkway
Gray
Dear Detent
Dear Doll
Doggy Group
Random Walk Of Life Pro
Rabid Blackguard
Newborn
BornPup
Blackguard Pro
Steady
Scrub Pup
The Random Walk Of Life
The Brindle
Random
StraightWalk
Bad Tail
Promising Pug
The East
Lost Pet
Handsome Trail
Shaggy Firedog Collective
Poly Petty
The Favorite Walk Of Life
Longer Walk Of Life Spot
FinePup
The Long
The Young Heel
Whelp Spot
Arrogant Runt Place
Gonna Base On Balls
GonnaWalk
The Looking Blackguard
WhiteDog
The White
Pleasant
Sized Track Co
Tiger cub Pup
FastWalk
Doggy Pro
Hound Pro
Domestic Duck
Favourite Walk Of Life Pro
Shady Run
Nice Tail Co
NicePup
Wander Place
Pedigreed
BlockWalk
Pooch Spot
Ugly Chase Trading Co
Worth Way
Sheep
Young
The Quiet
Lame Bounder
The Quiet Ride
Paseo Collective
Young Chase Co
Wall Walkway
Beautiful Trail Place
Bounder Co
Vicious Tag
Pedigreed Piglet
Domestic Detent
HourWalk
Chase Place
Glee club Pup
Beautiful
Dear Duck
Track Place
The Pedigreed Doggy
DomesticDog
The Female
Club Pup
The Brisk
SinglePup
Weary Work
The Frisky
Pass Group
The Random Manner Of Walking
Hub Pup
Rapid Paseo Co
The Young
Good
Savage Firedog
Track Pro
The Savage
The Newborn
The Mangy Firedog
Speckled Baby
The Gray Whelp
Dull Duck
Base On Balls Group
Bounder Trading Co
Dingo
Heel Pro
Irish
HotDog
Hungry Runt Spot
Wild
Ugly
Country club Pup

Best dog walking business name ideas

The Arrogant
Dog Collective
Poor Pug
LostDog
Random Manner Of Walking
The Hot
The Wonderful Chase
Favorite Manner Of Walking
Wall Stroll Spot
Golden Pooch Place
Wall Waddle
Frisky Doggie Group
The Spotted
Healthy Doggie Place
HappyPup
White Chase Trading Co
The Small
PromisingPup
The Intelligent Hound
The Lost
Silent Trek Group
Weary Wind
HungryPup
Promising Pekinese
The Gravel
The Leisurely Manner Of Walking
Sheep Trek Place
Beautiful Doggie
Hound Doggie Pro
Ride Collective
Base On Balls Trading Co
Promising Pooch
BrownPup
Tiny
Domestic Tag Pro
PolyPup
Miserable Pet
Front Stroll
Old Tail Trading Co
Promising Piglet
Shy Whelp Trading Co
Tag Spot
HolyWalk
Puppy Trading Co
Brisk Stroll
The Wet
Pedigreed Pekinese
Impudent Baby Spot
Irish Runt Spot
Playful Puppy
Gonna
Poly Pet
Rub Pup
Indian club Pup
Leisurely
Dull Domestic Dog
The Rapid
InsolentPup
WetDog
LameWalk
EastWalk
Older
The Mile Wander
Newborn Trading Co
Doggie Collective
Blackguard Trading Co
The Pretty
Dear Domestic Dog
FemaleDog
Manner Of Walking Trading Co
Young Blackguard
MiserablePup
The Playful Doggie
The Graceful Paseo
Handsome
Circular
Weary Walk Of Life
Lazy Blackguard Spot
Sheep Walk Of Life Group
Lame Manner Of Walking
Savage Tail Collective
The Weary
The Concrete
Beautiful Walk Of Life
HotWalk
Domestic Doll
Pretty Trek
The Quick Trek
Tag Trading Co
Dull Doll
Poor Poodle
Hound
Blackguard Group
The Worth
Charming Pass
CharmingWalk
TinyPup
Weaned Doggie Collective
Top Tail Co
RapidWalk
The Peculiar
The Steady
LuckyPup
LovelyWalk
FineDog
Bounder Pro
The Friendly Pooch
Canis Familiaris Trading Co
The Red Firedog
Min Paseo Spot
Big
Newborn Doggy Collective
Frisky Pooch Group
The Live
The Damned
Headed
SilentWalk
Poor Pekinese
Pass Collective
Canis Familiaris Spot
YellowDog
Beautiful Baby Group
Sub Pup
Peculiar Trek Place
Drub Pup

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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I'm Pat Walls and I created Starter Story - a website dedicated to helping people start businesses. We interview entrepreneurs from around the world about how they started and grew their businesses.

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