75 Best LLC Company Names, Ideas and Examples

Your LLC’s name has to do two jobs at once: comply with state naming rules and make your brand easy to remember. This guide gives you 75 strong ideas plus the exact rules most states apply – what you must include, what you can’t use, and how “distinguishability” works. You’ll learn how to check availability (state database + a basic USPTO search), reserve or file the name, and avoid common rejection traps. Use the quick checklist below to pick a name you can file with confidence.

75 Best LLC Company Names, Ideas, and Examples

We’ll kick things off with a list of catchy LLC names for business entities to get your inspiration flowing. Here are 75 LLC name examples: 

• Shimmering Beauty
• The Career Coach
• Phoenix LLC 
• ExeCuteIve
• Roll It Up
• Joyous
• Mentor LLC
• Squeaky Clean
• Ace Industries
• Best Buyers
• Omega LLC 
• Your Spark
• $pend Investments
• Your Mentor 
• SalesPush
• Wholesale Shirts
• Ideal Action
• Education Nation
• Slick Pick
• Song Birds
• Knowz-It-All
• Blokes Coach
• Essence of Excellence
• Life Quest
• Protege LLC 
• Rev It Up
• Cool Beans LLC
• Prosper Fitness
• Dun Write
• Cool Cats
• Writers Extraordinaire 
• What-A-Catch
• Catch 22
• Revolution LLC
• You Can’t Sit Here
• The Write Software
• Sparkster
• Seekit
• Great Life
• Aeris LLC
• Big Brains LLC
• The World’s End
• Street Beats LLC
• Pink on Wednesdays
• Ingenious Me
• The Watcher’s Watch Group
• Skeleton Crew
• Books and Brews
• Black Books
• My Morning Coffee
• Coffee and Crafts
• Hail Hydra(tion)
• Mystique Beauty
• Grammar Police Tutors
• Awesome LLC
• Silver Bullets
• Piano Perfection
• Electric Life
• Stupid Cupid
• The Fast Lane
• AfterLife
• The Hobbit Hole
• 7th Heaven
• The Weary Traveler Inn
• Good Seeds
• Big Spender Investments
• A Spoonful of Sugar
• World of PaperCraft
• Lily White
• Munster Media
• Best Life Beauty
• Shoot to Thrill
• Goth Gardening
• The Dirty Dancer

LLC Name Availability

You need to make sure that the business name you want to use is available. In most states, you’re not allowed to use an LLC name that’s already being used by another company.

Luckily, it’s pretty easy to check a business name’s availability through your Secretary of State’s official business entity search (usually on their website). To quickly verify if your preferred name is already taken, use my simple guide to conducting a business name search effectively.

For example, if you’ve chosen an LLC name like “AfterLife LLC,” use the database to see if any other company has an LLC name that begins with or contains “AfterLife.” Run searches for both “AfterLife LLC” and “AfterLife,” and also try close variations (e.g., “After-Life,” “After Life,” plural/singular forms, and common abbreviations).

Ensuring that the business name you’ve chosen isn’t being used by another business gives you what is known as a “distinguishable” name. This means your LLC name can be clearly differentiated from every other business name in the state. Keep in mind that designators like “LLC” / “L.L.C.”, punctuation, articles (e.g., “the”), and differences in entity type usually do not make a name distinguishable. Some states also apply a “deceptively similar” test in addition to “distinguishable.”

For businesses in New York, you can perform an NYS LLC lookup using the Department of State’s Division of Corporations search tool to confirm your name’s uniqueness. New York also restricts certain words (e.g., banking, insurance, professional terms) unless you obtain consent from the appropriate agency.

If you’re based in California, streamline this process using the Secretary of State’s Business Search (via bizfile Online) to verify name availability (see the California businessentity search guide). California, like most states, requires an appropriate LLC designator and restricts certain terms without prior approval.

LLC Name Requirements

There’s one major LLC name requirement you need to remember if you own a limited liability company.

If you own an LLC, your LLC name must include a permitted LLC designator—most commonly “Limited Liability Company,” “L.L.C.,” or “LLC.” (Some states also accept limited variants such as “L.C.” or “Ltd. Liability Co.”)

So, if you wanted to use the business name “Munster Media,” you’d add the required designator. Your legal name would be “Munster Media, LLC” or “Munster Media, L.L.C.” (formatting with commas/punctuation varies by state and doesn’t change your liability status).

LLC Name Restrictions

Another thing to consider when choosing LLC names is that certain words are prohibited or restricted.

The first list of prohibited words you should know about as a new business owner includes words that imply the business is a corporation or other sort of business entity besides an LLC. Businesses designated as LLCs must reflect that business structure in their LLC company names. If you're considering a more complex business structure, you might explore whether an LLC holding company suits your needs.

Therefore, LLC names can’t contain words like “Incorporated,” “Corporation,” “Inc.,” or “Corp.” 

For example, if you choose “Coffee and Crafts” as your business name, you can’t use “Coffee and Crafts Corp.” or “Coffee and Crafts Inc.” Instead, choose “Coffee and Crafts, LLC” or “Coffee and Crafts, L.L.C.”

Most states also maintain a list of restricted terms that may be used only with prior approval or licensing and, in some cases, only by certain entity types.

For instance, you’re typically not allowed to use words like “bank” or “banking,” “insurance,” “police,” or “government” in your business name unless that is your business industry. This is partially because an insurance company can’t gain an LLC designation in most places, and you can’t present your LLC as an insurance company if it isn’t one. 

Some states disqualify words entirely from being used in any business names, while other states require you to get approval from state agencies to use the restricted words to name your LLC. 

If you use words like “bank” or “insurance” in your name, you’ll have to get approval from the Department of Banking or the Department of Insurance, respectively, before you can use them in the name of your LLC. 

If you're registering your LLC in North Carolina, conducting an NC business entity search is essential to ensure your desired LLC name isn't already in use. If you're considering a more complex structure, you might explore whether an LLC holding company suits your needs.

LLC Name Distinguishability

One of the most important factors to consider when naming your LLC is that it must be “distinguishable” upon the state’s records. This means that another business can’t have the same name as yours, and no two LLC business names can be identical. For instance, if your LLC is based in North Carolina, make sure to conduct a North Carolina company search to avoid similarity issues.

States typically don’t consider minor differences as distinguishing – e.g., punctuation, articles (“the,” “a,” “an”), capitalization, spacing, or merely adding the entity designator (“LLC,” “Inc.”). For example, “The Coffee Shop, LLC” is usually not distinguishable from “Coffee Shop LLC.”

I mentioned earlier how to use the business name database to find exact matches; to screen for similarity, also search partial matches, plural/singular forms, sound-alikes, and common misspellings (e.g., “After-Life,” “After Life,” etc.).

For instance, if your LLC is based in North Carolina, make sure to conduct a North Carolina company search to avoid similarity issues. To confirm your LLC name isn’t already taken or too similar, conduct a business name search following my detailed instructions.

This is important because if another company has already chosen the LLC business name that you want or something too similar, the state won’t approve your LLC formation legal documents.

Corporate Designators 

Corporate designations are the suffixes used at the end of business names.

For corporations, examples include “Corp.”, “Corporation”, “Inc.”, and in some states “Company/Co.” or “Ltd.”

For limited liability companies, common options include “Limited Liability Company,” “L.L.C.,” “LLC,” and in some states “L.C.” or “Ltd. Liability Co.”

Unfortunately, adding a designator that’s different from the designator used in another business name doesn’t make your company name distinguishable. 

Let’s say you wanted to name your LLC “$pend Investments, LLC,” but you find that there’s already a company using the name “$pend Investments, Inc.” This would mean that you’ll need to find a different name for your LLC because this one isn’t available. The two company names are too similar. So, choose something like “Wise $pending, LLC.” 

Singular, Plural, and Possessive Words

LLC business names with variations of singular, plural, or possessive words aren’t distinguishable, either. 

So, if you choose “Cool Beans, LLC” as the name for your LLC and you find that there’s another company with an entity name of “Cool Bean, LLC,” you can consider this name unavailable because it’s too similar to the other company’s name. Instead, you can call it something like “Cool Coffee Beans LLC.” 

“A,” “An,” or “The”

Using “A,” “An,” or “The” doesn’t make LLC business names distinguishable, either. 

If you choose “Best Buyers” as your name and find out that there’s another company using the name “The Best Buyers,” you’ll have to go back to the drawing board. You could instead try something like “Brilliant Buyers LLC” or “Buying Solutions LLC.” 

“And,” “Or,” and “&”

The use of conjunctions like “and,” “or,” or “&” in LLC names doesn’t create distinguishability. 

If you choose to name your salon “Curl Up & Dye,” and you find that another company is using the legal name “Curl Up and Dye,” you’ll need to think of another business name, such as “Cut and Dye LLC.” 

Punctuation and Special Characters

Business names that contain punctuation or special characters aren’t distinguishable. 

Examples of these characters include: 

• Slashes (/) or (\)
• Commas (,)
• Hyphens (-)
• Periods (.)
• Question marks (?)
• Colons (:)
• Exclamation marks (!)
• Other special characters (#, $, %, @)

So, if you choose the name “$mart Money Investments, LLC” and discover that another business is operating under the name “Smart Money Investments, LLC,” you’ll need to think of another name, such as “Ingenious Investments LLC.” 

Numbers or Names of Numbers

The use of numerals (“1,” “2,” “10,” etc.) or the name of a number (“one,” “two,” “ten”) doesn’t make LLC names distinguishable. 

If you choose a business name like “7th Heaven” and you learn that another business is using the name “Seventh Heaven,” you’ll have to change your name to something like “Total Bliss, LLC.” 

Deceptive Similarities

Sometimes you’ll see businesses with names that are deceptively similar to yours. Most states will reject your application if this is the case. 

If you choose the name “Freaky Fast Delivery Services, LLC” and you find out there’s a company called “Freaking Fast Delivery Services, LLC,” you should consider this name unavailable. Instead, you could choose something like “Rapid Dash Delivery, LLC.” 

Examples of Words You Can Use in Your LLC Name

Here are some words you can use in your business name: 

• Consulting
• Advisors
• Group
• Management
• Realty
• Associates
• Company
• Holdings
• Capital
• Development
• Investments
• Media
• Publishing
• Studios
• Ventures
• Management Group
• Partners
• Team

Good LLC Business Names

There are several things you need to consider aside from all the rules, restrictions, and legal guidelines for LLC names. 

You should choose a name that is relevant to your business and doesn’t confuse potential customers. 

You also should avoid using your personal name in the business name because it’s limiting to your business. Just because “Johnny’s Crafts Store” is a decent name for your small business now doesn’t mean that it’ll be a good idea years later if you want to expand your company to include more LLC members, or sell the company to someone else. 

You should also avoid using words that have the potential to stifle your business growth. For instance, if you call your business something like “Bob’s Burgers” it would be difficult to add wings and other entrees to the menu later. Or if you choose a name like “Speedy Bike Deliveries,” you’ll be limited to bicycle deliveries rather than expanding your business to include vehicles in the future. 

Here are some things to consider to help you develop a good business name: 

Brandable Names

When thinking about business names, you should think about brand names. Your name should be brandable. This means it shouldn’t describe an individual or persona, but instead help you to develop a persona. You shouldn’t think of your business as yourself, but as your brand. 

A good branded business name should be catchy and memorable. It should also be something that’s easy to pronounce, write, and spell. 

Concise and Easy

In terms of branding, you should use a name that isn’t long, but rolls off the tongue and is easy to spell. You’re looking for a short name that consists of consonants and vowels, or vowel sounds. 

Example: Zara – not a personal name here, but a label that created its own persona.

Your business name should use letters that flow nicely together and it should be easily pronounced. 

Keep It Short

Don’t add too many words, or letters if you’re using an acronym. If you use too many words or letters, people won’t remember it. It will also be difficult to fit on your advertisements. 

Don’t use overly complicated words. No one is going to remember your business name if they have to look up the words in a dictionary to understand them. 

Don’t Use Generic Words

On the other hand, there’s such a thing as too simple. In most instances, generic words won’t tell customers anything about your business. If you run a business that sells clothes, don’t just use the word “Clothes.” Get more specific about your angle – e.g., pair a relevant term with something distinctive such as “Harbor Fashion” or “Northline Accessories.”

Use Unique Words

It can be difficult to find short, easy-to-read-and-remember words. But you also need to choose unique words that make your business name stand out. When you use a word that isn’t seen every day, this will make your business name stand out in the minds of your customers. It can also add a bit of pizzazz to your brand name. 

Steps to Registering Your LLC Name

In most states, you don’t register the name separately – your LLC name becomes yours when your Articles/Certificate of Organization are approved. If you’re not ready to file yet, you can usually reserve the name for 30–120 days (small fee).

Here are the steps you’ll need to take to register your LLC name with a state office or state department in your area:

1. Decide what your company name should be.
   • Include an approved designator (e.g., LLC/L.L.C.).
   • Aim for a clear, brandable, future-proof name.
2. Make sure another company doesn’t have the same or a confusingly similar name.
   • Search your state’s business entity database for exact and close matches (articles “A/An/The,” & vs. and, punctuation, numbers vs. words, plurals, sound-alikes).
   • If you’ll operate in multiple states, check each state.
3. Decide what sort of business you’ll run and the type of LLC you want.
   • Standard LLC vs. PLLC (for licensed professions) vs. Series LLC (where allowed).
   • Choose member-managed or manager-managed—it won’t change the name, but it appears in formation documents.
4. Check your state’s LLC name requirements.
   • Required designators; restricted/prohibited words (e.g., bank, insurance, engineer, university, government terms).
   • Whether special characters/emojis are allowed (often limited or ignored).
   • If using restricted terms, obtain agency consent/approval first.
5. Decide where to file (state vs. county) and whether a reservation is needed.
   • Legal LLC names are almost always handled at the state level.
   • County filings typically apply to DBA/Fictitious Business Name notices, not the LLC’s legal name.
6. Register the name.
   • Option A (filing now): File your Articles/Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of State (or equivalent). Your name is secured upon approval.
   • Option B (not ready yet): File a Name Reservation to hold the name temporarily.
7. Follow all filing guidelines and pay the fee.
   • Submit the exact name (punctuation/capitalization as desired), registered agent info, principal address, organizer details, and management structure.
   • Pay the state filing fee (and expedite fee if you choose). Keep your stamped approval/Certificate.

Fictitious Names

If you aren’t fond of your LLC’s legal name, you can register for what is known in business law as a fictitious name, DBA name (“Doing Business As” name), or trade name. 

A DBA name is the business name that you present to the world. You’ll feature this name on your signs, advertisements, websites, and everything else. It doesn’t create a new legal entity and doesn’t provide liability protection on its own. You still file taxes and sign contracts under the LLC’s legal name (often “[Legal LLC Name] d/b/a [DBA]”).

Domain Names

Most businesses also apply for a matching domain name when they register their business name. A domain name is the physical address of your website. An example of a domain name would be “www.facebook.com.” 

You don’t have to include the words “Limited Liability Company,” or abbreviations like “LLC” or “L.L.C.” in your domain name. You can add them if you choose to, but generally people choose not to add the abbreviations because they don’t look good. 

For consistent branding, try to include key words from your business name in your domain. Also:

• Check the .com first, then credible alternatives (.co, .io, .net, or relevant industry/geographic TLDs).
• Secure obvious misspellings/variants and set 301 redirects.
• Grab matching social handles if possible.
• Do a quick trademark and state name check before you invest heavily.

Additionally, if you need to verify tax details later on, performing an EIN search by company name can help you quickly retrieve the necessary information.

Trademarks

If you want to ensure that no one else can use your business name, it’s a good idea to get your business name trademarked. When you have a trademarked name, other businesses or people can’t use the name without being vulnerable to lawsuits and potential punishments, such as paying fines, changing their business name, or closing their business. 

Without a trademark, your business name is reserved in the state your business is located in, but not nationwide. This means that another business in a different state could use the same business name as you and possibly use dubious business tactics, making customers weary of your business. Or, customers could simply be confused by a number of businesses with the same name. Many business owners decide to get their business name trademarked to avoid this. 

You can get your LLC name trademarked by filling out applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. 

LLC Name Changes

If you reach a point where you want to change your LLC name, the good news is that you can do it, follow this process:

1. File a name amendment with your state (often called a Certificate/Articles of Amendment), pay the fee, and wait for approval.
2. Update tax records:
   • LLC taxed as a corporation or partnership: check the name-change box on your next federal return (Form 1120/1120-S/1065) or send a letter to the IRS following their instructions.
   • Single-member LLC (disregarded): send a signed letter to the IRS referencing your EIN and new legal name; keep your CP-575/147C for your records.
   • Update your state tax agencies (sales tax, payroll/unemployment) as required.
3. Update financial and legal accounts: bank, merchant processor, payroll provider, insurance policies, licenses/permits, leases, contracts, utility accounts, and your W-9 for clients/vendors.
4. Update branding: website, domain (or set 301 redirects), email addresses, ads, business cards, invoices, and any public listings (Google Business Profile, marketplaces, directories).

Because it’s such a difficult and tedious process to change your LLC name, I recommend you take your time and choose a good LLC name from the start. 

Conclusion

It’s important that you choose a good LLC name so that you have a smooth LLC formation process. The name you choose will set the tone for the future of your business and its success.

Remember the key rules:
Include a permitted LLC designator, avoid restricted or misleading words, and make sure your name is distinguishable from existing businesses in your state. Also keep in mind that a database search is preliminary – your name is secured when the state approves your filing (or you file a name reservation if you’re not ready to form yet). For broader protection, consider a federal trademark search and, if appropriate, USPTO registration; a DBA can help with branding but doesn’t add legal protection.

For more information about how to form an LLC, read my article about how to start an LLC. 

If you’d like to get through the LLC formation process easily, you should consider hiring an LLC formation service. For more information about what an LLC formation service can do for you, check out my article about the best LLC services. 

Bonus: 25 Extra LLC Name Ideas

Looking for a little extra spark? Below are 25 bonus LLC name ideas – organized by theme – so you can scan quickly, shortlist two or three favorites, and pressure-test them against your state’s rules. Treat these as inspiration, not pre-cleared names; always confirm availability and do a quick USPTO check before you commit.

Modern & Minimal:

• Blue Oak LLC
• Silver Harbor LLC
• Summit Ridge LLC
• Copper Leaf LLC
• Stonebridge Lane LLC

Nature & Place:

• Indigo Creek LLC
• Willow & Pine LLC
• Coastal Haven LLC
• Cedar Ridge LLC
• Lakeside Path LLC

Strength & Reliability:

• Ironclad Works LLC
• Cornerstone Ridge LLC
• Beacon Point LLC
• Heritage Row LLC
• Evergreen Grove LLC

Movement & Energy:

• Apex Forge LLC
• Ember Trail LLC
• Crescent Peak LLC
• Signal Vista LLC
• Riverbend Works LLC

Fresh & Modern Tech:

• Cloudspring LLC
• Nova Meadow LLC
• Pixel Harbor LLC
• Golden Lantern LLC
• Desert Bloom LLC

Frequently Asked Questions About LLC Name

Here’s a focused FAQ to help you pick, check, and secure a compliant, brandable LLC name fast. Each answer is concise, practical, and pulled from the article you provided so you can act with confidence.

References

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Choose your business name
• National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS): Corporate Registration
• United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): Search our trademark database
• United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): Apply online
• LII / Legal Information Institute (Cornell Law School): Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 21004 – Distinguishable in the Records of the Secretary of State
• Justia (California Code): California Corporations Code § 17701.08 (2024)
• Hunton Andrews Kurth: Texas Changes Its Name Availability Standard for Entities (PDF)
• North Carolina State Bar: What’s In a Name? And What Shouldn’t Be?