200+ Best Name Ideas for Startups and Tech Companies (and Name Generator)

Author:: Layne Holmes

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How to choose a name for your startup.
Daniel Korpai

Best Startup Names and How to Choose One

I recently met with a lawyer because I was interested in trademarking a name for my media company. He gave me a great lesson about what it takes to select a name and how trademarked names are categorized and what makes them strong. These are the types of names you might consider trademarking:

Indicative: An indicative mark indicates what service or type of goods are being offered. Think of this type of name as a "suggestion." A good example of this is "Greyhound," because it indicates movement (Greyhound bus).
Fanciful: A fanciful name is a strong choice when choosing a name to trademark. This is a term, name, or logo that is easily distinguished from anything that exists. Examples of fanciful names include Kodak, Nike, Adidas, and Kleenex. This category doesn't compete with "generic" names like "bike studio."
Arbitrary: Arbitrary choices are also strong because arbitrary names are made of a word or term that has an adapted meaning. The most common example of this is Apple. Apple has come to be identified with the sales of electronic manufacturing but the actual meaning of the word "apple" in English has no association with that service or product.

Do Your Research

Now that you know what category of name you are learning towards, do your research. You can acquire a name that is currently being used (but not always) if your services are TOTALLY different. To be safe, and to avoid legal trouble, choose something unique.

Choose a distinct name that is difficult to reproduce.
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Startup Names for Creative or Artistic Companies



TwistedRye	EbbnFlow	ArtSpayce
IrisCenters	FryMedia	InterLayer
Vascilayte	Brush&Palette	WeaverHedge
AstralSpec	HaloStop	FlyntWorks
Paper&Quill	LYTEriddle	FlowFreer
CloudLyte	BoulderBuild	BakersLove
Handly	RypeMake	PuzzleLink
TailorTap	StitchRite	Sun&Beam
RayVisyn	ArrowCross	InterConX
ValorSync	CloneLocker	FreshLyne
Bud&Bloom	FoodiePhilic	PryceDrop
PaperBag	SilverLynx	OctoFlyte

Tech Startup Name Ideas

This names have been created but not researched.

Varietex	Lanlink	Priorize
Connex	Drifly	Floria
Cantor	Barel	Blisz
Olively	Lotis	Kream
Dreem	Lincer	Lanz
Veriphy	Plann	Sooper
InterV	Humman	Palaz
Embrayce	Ajent	Acsent
Findr	Philler	Phorum
Newly	Seer	Hevin
Blosum	Bendr	FindR
Flowz	Expedyte	Limityd

Name ideas for your business.
Clark Tibbs

Cool Startup Names (Mix and Match)

There are over 200+ name possibilities here. I used a permutations and combination calculator.
Descriptor	Root
Industry	Light
Sapien	Speed
Center	Conex (Connection)
Creative	Sphere
Drum	Ritual
Radial	Spectrum
Think	Spec
Data	Mode
Founder	Method
Cross	Vital
Alpha	Blink
Beta	Bank
Delta	Brand
Cranial	Serve
Level	Selection
Infinite	Stratus
Cloud	Flight
Geo	Drift
Inside	Treasure
Server	Standard
Simple	Craft
Sonic	Collective
Proton	Collaboration
Feed	Pool

Choose a name that communicates both intention and invention.
Emilio Garcia

Best Names for New Businesses

This names have been created but not researched.

ApexSite	AphidLink	MirrorSpec
MineralBow	CalciteX	FilterFlow
FloraBloom	CranialSpace	ReelLite
BendR	Epitomy	Multiplyer
FlexBrand	TowerFleet	BrilliantRev
GhostLine	ClearMode	AceLogic
KinderLot	GraySpace	GrayMatter
WhiteMatter	LenderSite	VarProject
VarsityTheory	ConceptBoom	IntoSpace
AmberField	MineralBank	CinderBloom
UnderFlow	GeminiWink	AriesPlayce
AquaVew	HandlerStrata	ShineLogic
SpeshReel	PalmPal	GoldRiver

Heartstorming is a good way to collect ideas.
Priscilla Du Preez

Unique Tech Startup Names



Laine (Lane)	Shapez (Shapes)	Sayge (Sage)
GE0de (Geode)	Flynt (Flint)	Bl00m (Bloom)
Ryver (River)	Remedi (Remedy)	Rea1m (Realm)
Foenix (Phoenix)	SYMFONY (Symphony)	SINK (Sync)
Strateyze (Strategize)	B1END (Blend)	VariaT (Variety)
LOGYC (Logic)	Paramyter (Parameter)	EnerG (Energy)
Mobyle (Mobile)	Puzzel (Puzzle)	T00L (Tool)

Creative Company Name Ideas



Flynt	CloudForest	IntraHop
FloodPlane	Andes	ClimbRx
Fallyn	FallenAngel	ManuScrypt
BestPass	CreditCradle	BluePond
Willow&Tree	DenBloom	PrairieLogic
DimensionHack	OldRebel	RowingElectric
DNASplice	FlowzOrganic	TellTaleMedia
StoryRite	ElevateBliss	ClassicXX
ZoomHulk	SlowBud	VarietalLine
NovelWarrior	Hello9	GalaxeWayz
SpinPlanet	Holidayz	Bull&Rabbit
CounterClock	IntheLight	UnderLit
SpendSmartR	Investopede	VariableSet
SpanFreer	NewHatch	ChrysalisSpectro

Tips for Creating Startup Names

How to Hybridize Words

Hybridizing words is way easier than it seems. Simply pick two words and hack them—yep, simply divide them up. If you have consents like "K" or "C" that are easily replaceable, do it. If you have letters like "S" and "Z" that are easily replaceable, do it. If you have letters like "F" and "PH" that are easily replaceable, do it.

Cut Letters or Vowels Out of Words

You can simply remove vowels from words using leetspeak (1337—gamers and hackers know) like B33T (beet) or "finder" can read as FindR.

Letter Substitutions for Startup Names


Example	Letter(s)	Substitution
Phoenix	Ph	Foenix
Clear	C	Klear
Syndicate	S	Zyndicate
Filter	F	Philter

This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. Content is for informational or entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for personal counsel or professional advice in business, financial, legal, or technical matters.