NameVetted
ACTIVELaunch your business name with confidence
Launched July 22, 2026
About NameVetted
Free UK business name checker — Companies House, sensitive words and domains, plus trademark risk screening in the full report. The service runs automated checks across the UK company register, trademark database, domain availability and sensitive‑word registers, and also offers name‑idea generation pre‑screened against these criteria.
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Capabilities
Business name availability check
Verifies that the proposed name is not already registered in Companies House, including “same as” and “too like” conflicts, phoenix‑company and statutory name‑format rules.
Sensitive‑word and register screening
Detects words requiring approval and checks against Charity Commission and FCA registers where applicable.
Domain availability checking
Real‑time lookup for .co.uk, .uk, .com, .io and .ai domains, flagging taken domains and confusion‑variant siblings.
Trademark risk screening
Searches the UK trademark register for identical, phonetic and fuzzy matches in relevant Nice classes and provides an AI‑driven risk score.
Name idea generation
Generates business name suggestions based on the described activity and pre‑screens them against Companies House, domain and trademark checks.
Social & developer handle verification
Checks availability of Instagram, X, GitHub, npm and PyPI usernames to ensure brand consistency across platforms.
Linguistics & spellability analysis
Evaluates cross‑language meanings, readability, and a “radio test” to gauge how easily the name can be spelled from hearing.
Guides and compliance assistance
Provides plain‑English explanations of Companies House and trademark rules, helping users avoid costly rebranding.
Use Cases
Founder validates a new company name
Ensures the chosen name can be registered, is free of trademark conflicts, and has an available domain before incorporation.
For: Startup founders and entrepreneurs
Startup generates brand‑compatible name ideas
Creates a list of viable names that are already cleared for registration, domains, trademarks, and social handles.
For: Early‑stage startups and product teams
Small business checks domain and social handles
Confirms that the desired web domain and key social media usernames are available to maintain a consistent online presence.
For: Small business owners
Entrepreneur avoids trademark infringement
Runs a comprehensive trademark risk assessment to prevent costly legal disputes after launch.
For: Solo founders and freelancers
Founder seeks compliance guidance
Accesses plain‑English guides on naming rules, sensitive words, and registration requirements to navigate legal requirements smoothly.
For: New company founders