About App Name Generator
App Name Generator creates names for a mobile or web app that pass App Store and Play Store rules — short, brandable, easy to find via search, and not too close to existing apps. Enter the app category and core function, and it generates options ready for the store listing.
Who this tool is for
- Indie developers launching their first iOS or Android app
- Startup founders naming the consumer app before App Store submission
- Agencies naming client apps as part of the build deliverable
- Product teams renaming an internal tool before public launch
- No-code builders shipping apps via Bubble, FlutterFlow, or Glide
Real use cases
- Name a habit-tracking iOS app for productivity enthusiasts
- Brand a B2B mobile app for field service technicians
- Generate names for a kids' learning app targeting ages 5–8
- Suggest names for a fitness app focused on home workouts
- Name a meditation app that needs to stand out from Calm and Headspace
How to use App Name Generator
- Describe the app's primary function in one sentence
- Identify the audience persona (consumer hobby, B2B professional, kids, etc.)
- Pick a tone: serious utility, playful, calming, premium, technical
- Set length constraints — App Store displays roughly 30 characters before truncation
- Ask for the number of options and check the top 5 against the App Store and Play Store
Tips for better results
- Search the App Store and Google Play for your shortlist names — apps with duplicate or near-duplicate names get rejected during review
- Avoid generic category words ("Notes," "Calendar") — Apple often rejects them and you cannot trademark them
- Reserve the social handles (@yourapp on X, Instagram, TikTok) and the .com domain on the same day you lock the name
- Test app icon + name together at thumbnail size — if it does not pop on a home screen, iterate
Frequently asked questions
Will Apple or Google reject the name for being too similar to another app?
They can. Apple's App Store rejects names that are confusingly similar to existing apps, especially in the same category. Search before submission and pick something distinctive.
How long can an App Store name be?
iOS allows 30 characters for the app name plus 30 for a subtitle. Google Play allows 50. The first 15–20 characters matter most because that is what shows in search results.
Do I need to trademark the app name?
Strongly recommended once you have traction. Filing for a trademark in your home country (USPTO in the US) protects against copycats and is required if you ever want to sell the app.
Should the name include a keyword for App Store SEO?
A keyword in the name or subtitle helps App Store SEO, but never at the cost of brandability. Use the subtitle and the dedicated keywords field for SEO, keep the name memorable.