Free business name generator with UK, US, EU and international trademark checks

Why generate and search trademarks in the same workflow?

Many business name generators stop at a list of names or domain availability. That leaves the expensive question until later: is a similar mark already registered or pending for related goods or services? This tool puts a preliminary registry search beside each shortlisted name so obvious conflicts surface before money goes into identity, packaging and launch.

Nice classes organise goods and services, but a shared class does not automatically create a conflict and different classes do not automatically make two marks safe. Similarity of the marks, overlap between the actual goods or services, earlier rights and consumer confusion all matter. Treat the class data as evidence for review, not a pass/fail rule.

What this tool actually checks

UKIPO for UK trade marks, USPTO for US federal marks, EUIPO for EU trade marks, and WIPO Madrid for international registrations under the Madrid System. Searches use exact, phonetic, fuzzy and prefix matching, then show the closest records with owner, office, status, filing date and Nice classes where available.

What it does not check: Companies House names, domains outside the displayed TLDs, social handles, every unregistered or common-law right, passing off risk, or whether the mark is distinctive enough to register. A final name still needs a broader clearance search and professional advice in the markets where it will be used.

UK trademark search: UKIPO is separate from EUIPO

For a new UK launch, search UKIPO even if EUIPO has already been checked. New EU trade marks do not automatically cover the United Kingdom after Brexit. The “all” option now includes the UKIPO catalogue through Signa's GB office filter, and UKIPO can also be searched on its own.

For a manual second pass, use the official UK government trade mark search. This integration sends the GB office filter to Signa and reports the offices returned for every searched name, so UKIPO coverage is visible in the results rather than implied.

How to check if a business name is available in the UK

A UK business-name check is three separate checks, not one:

1. Companies House: use the official company name availability checker to see whether a limited-company name can be registered.
2. UKIPO: search registered and pending trade marks for similar names used with related goods or services. The generator above automates this preliminary step.
3. Market use: check domains, social handles and ordinary web results for unregistered businesses already using the name.

Companies House availability is not trademark clearance. A company name can be available to register but still conflict with an earlier trade mark, so UK founders should run both official checks before launch.

Grounded names and live domains, not generic noise

Before a single name is generated, the engine scans the live competitive landscape for your niche so candidates stand apart from the players already in the market instead of echoing them. Then each shortlisted name is checked for live domain availability and registration price across .com, .io, .ai, .co.uk and .dev, so you are not falling for a name whose domain costs five figures or is already parked. Export the whole shortlist to CSV or email it to yourself in one click.

Once you have settled on a name, the hard part starts: turning it into a brand. See the brand identity and trademark workflow guide for identity systems, manual registry checks and the point at which to involve qualified counsel, or read how design teams ship a coherent identity in Dribbble vs Behance for 2026.

How the tool keeps it free

Aggressive caching plus tiered checking. Each fresh search generates 20 names; the tool attempts registry and domain checks for the top 12 by brandability score. The remaining eight stay clearly labelled as unverified. Provider failures are also labelled as unavailable rather than being presented as “no conflicts”.

Frequently asked questions

Is this business name generator free?

Yes. Each search generates 20 names and attempts a preliminary live registry search on the top 12 across UKIPO, USPTO, EUIPO and WIPO Madrid. No sign-up or card is required.

Does it actually check trademarks?

Yes. It queries live trademark records and displays the closest matches. It is a preliminary screening tool, not a legal clearance opinion, and it cannot find every unregistered or common-law right.

Which trademark databases does it search?

Four: UKIPO for United Kingdom marks, USPTO for US federal marks, EUIPO for EU trade marks, and WIPO Madrid for international registrations. Select one office or search all four.

Does an EUIPO trademark search cover the UK?

Not for new EU trade marks after Brexit. Search UKIPO separately when the United Kingdom matters. The default “all” option includes UKIPO, and a UKIPO-only search is available.

Is a Companies House name check the same as a UK trademark check?

No. Companies House checks whether a limited-company name can be registered. UKIPO checks registered and pending trade marks. A company name can be available at Companies House but still conflict with an earlier trade mark, so a UK launch should check both.

Can I trademark a name with no close matches?

Not necessarily. It means the automated registry search did not surface an obvious similar record. Registrability also depends on the goods and services, distinctiveness, earlier rights and unregistered use. Confirm the final shortlist with a qualified trademark professional before filing or launch.

Does it check domain availability?

Yes. After the trademark check, it queries name.com for live availability and registration prices across .com, .io, .ai, .co.uk and .dev for each shortlisted name, so the trademark picture and the domain picture sit side by side.

Can I export or email the results?

Yes. Every shortlist has a one-click CSV export, and you can email the full results to yourself, names, brandability scores, trademark status, and domain availability. No account needed.