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Startup Name Generator

Name your startup in seconds.

Describe what you're building and get 12 memorable names (real words, coined words, blends, and short picks), each with a domain suggestion.

A sentence about the product and who it's for.

Types of startup names: which should you pick?

The generator produces names across four categories. Here's what each means and when to use it:

Real word

e.g. Stripe, Notion, Linear

Existing words used in a new context. Easy to remember, hard to trademark.

Coined word

e.g. Kodak, Xerox, Zoom

Invented words with no prior meaning. Strong trademark potential, needs brand-building.

Blend / portmanteau

e.g. Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube

Two words merged. Communicates what you do while being unique.

Short & abstract

e.g. Ola, Lyft, Klarna

Short, distinctive, brandable. Works globally but requires context to understand.

What makes a great startup name?

The best startup names share six qualities. Use this as a checklist when evaluating the names you generate:

Short: 1–3 syllables. "Stripe" beats "PaymentProcessor Pro". Short names are easier to say, easier to remember, and cheaper to brand.
Easy to spell and say: If you have to spell it on the phone, you lose. Avoid silent letters, unusual spellings, and ambiguous pronunciations.
Distinct: Unique enough to own the search results for your brand. Generic names that describe your category ("BestCRM") are nearly impossible to rank for.
Available: Check domain + trademark + social handles before you fall in love. Fonda's generator suggests a domain for each name, so start there.
Not limiting: Amazon started as a bookstore. "Books Online" would have been a disaster. Pick a name that doesn't lock you into today's product scope.
Memorable: Say it once, forget it never. The best names have a distinctive sound, rhythm, or visual that sticks after one hearing.

Tips for better name results

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Describe your product specifically. "B2B invoicing for freelance designers" produces better names than "invoicing software".

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Mention the emotion or feeling you want the name to evoke: "trustworthy", "fast", "playful".

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Tell us if you need a.com domain or if alternatives (.co,.io) are fine.

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Run it twice. The second batch often surfaces a different angle.

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If you have a word you love, include it: "something with the word 'flow' or 'pulse'".

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Next steps after naming your startup

Idea GeneratorNot sure about the idea yet? Get a personalized startup idea.Lean Canvas GeneratorMap your business model in all nine blocks.Elevator Pitch Generator10, 30 and 60-second pitches for your new startup.Business Plan GeneratorTurn the name into a full market analysis and plan.

Go further

You have a name. Now build the business.

Fonda's co-founder guides you from idea and name to first paying customer, with validation, business plan, and launch strategy included.

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