Hardware Store Business Name Generator

Modern consumers like turning to local providers to get the supplies they need with more personalized service. If you plan to open a hardware store, you'll want to make a memorable impression on everyone who visits. The right name can help you convey your business’s helpful, personalized, and high-quality service to potential customers. 

Creativity is key when brainstorming hardware store names. Try to find a way to share an interesting detail about what you offer — whether it's a convenient location or a range of ultra-modern, high-end products. Alternatively, you could include regional elements, such as your city's name, or a bit of history with a name that has meaning to your family or the community. To help you get started, here are some useful ideas, tips, and tools.

Use our free business name generator above to discover an array of hardware store name ideas, or continue reading our quick guide to learn how to name your company.

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Step #1: Determine Goals for Your Hardware Store

Your business’s name is the very first connection you will make with prospective customers. It’s important that you define your organization’s mission, vision, values, and target audience as much as possible. 

Before naming your venture, ensure that you fully understand exactly how you will run your company. Familiarize yourself with the industry and determine what it takes to start a successful business by conducting thorough research.

Here are a few factors to keep in mind when launching and naming a hardware store:

• A hardware store typically sells hand and power tools, building materials, fasteners, keys, locks, hinges, chains,electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, cleaning products, housewares, utensils, and paint. 
• This type of business is usually attractive to handymen, tradesmen, and those who enjoy home improvement activities. 
• The business makes money by charging customers for tools and supplies. Usually the price is a fixed price for the item. In the case of items like rope or chain, the store may sell an item by the foot or priced by the yard.

Step #2: Begin Brainstorming

We’ve shared some brainstorming techniques that you can use to get your creative juices flowing.

• Jot down some specific keywords for your hardware store business name. Here are a few examples:
  • Craftsman Shop
  • Hardware Shop
  • Construction Shop
  • Build-it-Yourself Shop
  • Handy Store
  • City Hardware Store
  • Local Hardware Pros 
  • Hardware Retailer 
  • Wood Seller 
  • Hardware Experts 
  • Hardware Depot
  • Construction and Supply Shop 
  • Tool Shop
• Think of adjectives that would describe your hardware store and the types of products offered to derive inspiration. Here are some examples:
  • Affordable
  • Modern 
  • Trusted 
  • Friendly
  • Best 
  • One-stop
  • Expert
  • Professional
  • Extensive
  • Wholesale
  • High-quality
• Experiment with other branding and brainstorming techniques.

Recommended: Once you have your name, create a logo with our free Logo Generator. To learn about other small business ideas, read our guide.

Hardware Store Name Ideas

We’ve used general brainstorming techniques to share several creative and catchy business name ideas for a hardware store. 

Creative Approaches to Naming a Business

The following are helpful tips to help you find a unique business name that is relevant to you and/or your industry:

Capitalize on Business Location

The name of your city is one great way to brand your business. You can also think of nicknames that define what your city or state is well known for.

• Westpointe Local Hardware
• Big Tex Tools
• Lakeside Hardware Shop
• Chandler, AZ Hardware
• Minneapolis Hardware Center

Connecting Through Emotion

Words that evoke a certain emotion, reminders of personal experiences, and travel memories may be good for branding. 

Pun Fun, Word Combination, and Alliteration

Make brainstorming fun by creating puns, combining two relevant words and/or concepts, or by using same letter and sound repetition. 

Short and Sweet

Oftentimes, simply using one word for a business name can be more powerful and engaging for clients/customers. Carefully consider your brand and brainstorm adjectives and synonyms that describe your business idea. For instance, if you own a hardware store, ask yourself how you would describe what you’re offering (e.g., paint, wood, hardware tools, etc.). Consider how you want your customers to feel (accomplished, DIY expert, confident, etc.), and so on.

• Hammerspot
• Oddjobberry
• Hardwarerers
• Drillington
• The Plywoods

Name Game

Naming your business can be as easy as just using your own name. You can also incorporate names of friends and family members.

• Harry’s Hardware Haven
• Ebbington Bros. Hardware
• Erikson’s One-Stop Shop
• LB’s Hardware Store
• Christiansen Hardware

Step #3: Use Our Business Name Generator

Use our free business name generator tool by following the 3 simple steps: Search, select, and get the perfect domain name!

Filter results by location, industry, and domain name to produce more customized brand names for your venture.

Step #4: Register Your Hardware Store Business Name

Visit our business name search page to see if your desired brandable name is available in your state.