130+ Unique, Memorable, and Trendy Boutique Name Ideas

Congratulations on pursuing your passion! You've decided to open up a boutique, and perhaps you are considering what to name it. You may have started brainstorming, but you may simply be looking for some inspiration. Wherever you start, there are a few things you should know before naming your beauty bar, bridal store, maternity boutique, or clothing shop. We will look at name ideas for:

• Maternity Boutiques
• Beauty Boutiques
• Fashion Boutiques
• Bridal Boutiques
• Miscellaneous Shops

Building a Brand and Avoiding Duplication

I once worked with a lawyer who gave me some advice on how to choose a name for a business. At the time I was looking into online media. She gave me some helpful advice on how to choose a memorable name that no one else had. You want to build a brand and pick a name that no one else (the competition) is using. Here's the advice she gave:

How to Choose a Boutique Name

• Your Name: Choose a store name inspired by . . . you! That's right. By using your own name (whether first or last), you create some important distinction. Consider a fun name like Robin's Egg, Carolyne's Closet, or Barbie's Beauty Bar.
• Descriptive: If you'd like to describe your industry, a descriptive name might be good. You could go for "Mom's the Word" or "Baby Baby."
• Fabricated: This is one of the strongest name types to go for. This is something you can trademark without trouble. Think of words like Kleenex and Instagram—make something up that has a ring to it.
• Metaphor: A strong metaphor may set you apart from the competition, but it will require that you create . an association between it and your business. For instance, Mariposa or Tuesday Morning.
• Acronyms: Acronyms make for strong names such as J&J (Jack and Jill) or YOLO (You Only Live Once).
• Second Language: If you are blessed to be bilingual, tri-lingual, and so on and so forth, consider names in French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, etc. like Sukoshi Goods or Mi Amor.

Choose names that encompass the market you are targeting. If you are doing beauty, draw from words, terms, and phrases that describe beauty and beauty techniques. If you're into fashion, pick out terms from the industry like—Chic Château, Très Chic, Haut, or Deux Cafes.

Decide if you want to go for trendy, charming, cute, unique, or sentimental (the list goes on). Always aim for a positive image (no negative associations), and avoid words and terms that can be confused and misinterpreted. For a children's or baby boutique (maternity), you may want to scan through children's books for vocabulary ideas. You can find things like Each Peach, Bunny Trails, Duck Duck Goose, etc.