What makes a good tech company name?

It's short, easy to spell, credible to enterprise buyers and available as a domain and GitHub organisation. Avoid names that tie you to one technology that may be outdated in five years.

Should I include "tech" or "labs" in the name?

Only if the root word is taken without it. "Labs" suits R&D-heavy companies and studios; "Tech" adds little and makes names longer.

Is a .dev or .io domain professional enough?

For developer-focused companies, yes. For companies selling to non-technical buyers, a .com is still the safest choice.

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Tech company name generator

Generate credible, professional names for a software studio, IT consultancy or engineering company, with domains checked as you browse.

Keywords

1–5 words separated by commas or spaces

How to use this tech company name generator

A tech company name has two audiences: the engineers who'll judge you on GitHub and Hacker News, and the buyers who'll put your name in front of a CFO. It needs to sound competent to both, without the jargon that dates names like "WebSolutions2000".

This generator uses the professional style with a developer tools preset. Enter the domain you work in (cloud, data, security, automation) and it produces solid, trustworthy names rather than playful consumer ones.

Tips for choosing the right name

Skip dated tech suffixes

"-ware", "-soft" and "-tronics" date a company instantly. Short real words or clean invented words feel current for much longer.

Make it work as a GitHub org

Check that the name is free as a GitHub organisation and an npm scope. For developer-facing companies these matter almost as much as the domain.

Favour credibility over cleverness

Enterprise buyers sign multi-year contracts. A calm, confident name reads better on a vendor list than a pun.

Leave room to expand

"Data" or "Cloud" in the name is fine for a niche, but limits you if you move into consulting, hardware or new markets.

Tech company names with lasting credibility

Atlassiana mythological reference that feels solid and global
Datadogdescriptive and memorable at the same time
HashiCorpa founder's name turned into a brand
Cloudflarea vivid compound for an infrastructure company

Frequently asked questions

What makes a good tech company name?: It's short, easy to spell, credible to enterprise buyers and available as a domain and GitHub organisation. Avoid names that tie you to one technology that may be outdated in five years.
Should I include "tech" or "labs" in the name?: Only if the root word is taken without it. "Labs" suits R&D-heavy companies and studios; "Tech" adds little and makes names longer.
Is a .dev or .io domain professional enough?: For developer-focused companies, yes. For companies selling to non-technical buyers, a .com is still the safest choice.