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Every name checked against 4 sources.
51 state registries
Every state's Secretary of State entity database checked in real-time. Catches state-level conflicts before formation.
USPTO trademark
Federal trademark database (TESS). Catches "confusingly similar" marks per USPTO doctrine.
Domain (.com.io.co.ai)
Live WHOIS lookup across major TLDs. Surfaces domain alternatives if.com is taken.
Social handles
Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok. Branding matters: handle availability surfaced too.
Common questions.
Real availability data?
Yes. Live API calls to each state's Secretary of State portal + USPTO TESS + WHOIS. Not cached. Status is real at the moment you see it.
Cost?
Free generator. $39 to reserve a name with your state (60-180 day hold). $0 if you proceed with formation through us.
How does style affect output?
"Modern" generates 2-3 word combinations. "Invented" generates novel made-up words. "Classic" generates founder-name or "X & Co" patterns.
Can I save favorites?
Yes: sign in (free) to save names. Export a list to share with co-founders. Comment threads per name.
What if state shows AVAILABLE but it gets taken before I form?
Reserve the name immediately ($39, 60-180 day hold). After reservation, only you can form an entity with that name in that state.
Does the generator know my industry?
Yes: keyword in input. "modern coffee" generates different names than "fintech for SMBs". Industry-specific naming conventions baked in.
Trademark-safe?
Generator surfaces USPTO conflicts. For complete trademark clearance (common-law + state TM), use our full Name Availability search.
A name is only yours when three doors close.
The generator gives you candidates that are actually available, which is the difference from every naming brainstorm that ends in heartbreak at the state portal. But availability has three layers, and a name is only safe when all three clear: the state registry (someone else's LLC), the USPTO (someone else's trademark), and the domain (someone else's website). The availability checker runs all three at once.
Naming tactics that survive contact with the registries: pick two words over one, verbs age better than puns, and say it aloud on a phone call before you commit. When the winner emerges, the state filing reserves it in fact, and forming is how the name becomes property instead of preference.