The SIGRUN Show · Episode 107

#AskSigrun Picking a Name For Your Business

Host SigrunPublished Updated 14 min listen1 min read

You may be an entrepreneur who’s starting a business or thinking of renaming your existing business. Remember that choosing a name for your business is as important as the products you sell or the services you offer. It’s an important part of your company’s branding and reflects what your business is all about. For many people, the name of your business will create a first impression that may last for a long time. You need to make sure this is a positive one!

In this episode, I help you figure out how to pick a name for your business. I also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using your own name for branding or a name that indicates what you do or offer. I also talk about how branding helps you rank on Google and share some business-naming stories and the factors these business owners considered in finalizing their business name. Finding the perfect moniker for a business is potentially critical to your future success, so be sure to tune into this episode.

Pick a business name that resonates with you and your market. - Sigrun

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

  • Questions to ask when picking a name
  • Branding under your name versus a name that reflects what you do
  • When not to use your name
  • Why it is cheaper to run Facebook ads under your name
  • Selling a program in your business

Key Takeaways:

  1. If you’re a coach, consultant, or trainer, pick your name (first and last) as a business name.
  2. If you intend to sell your business, don’t use your name for branding.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use my own name as my business name?

If you are a coach, consultant or trainer, yes, use your first and last name. If you intend to sell your business, don't brand it under your name.

Why use your own name for Facebook ads?

It is cheaper to run Facebook ads under your own name.

Sigrun Gudjonsdottir

About the author

Sigrun Gudjonsdottir

Sigrun helps smart female entrepreneurs build AI-first companies. She has trained 229,426 women, worked with 10,000 clients and generated over €22M in revenue. In April 2026, she closed all her programs and is now turning 13 years of proven business methodology into AI agents. She is the host of The SIGRUN Show and the bestselling author of Kickstart Your Online Business.