20th Century Business Names + Free Logos

Including the company founders' last names or initials was a common 20th-century naming rite.

The adjective "General" was commonly used as a reference to a company's extensive range of products.

Another commonly used adjective, "Standard," suggests a certain level of quality and service.

Using your personal name is a great way to create a sense of familiarity with customers.

The moniker "Vee" — short for Veronica — gives this name an endearing quality.

Incorporating Latin words add memorability and prestige. Here, "Viribus" means "strength."

Another Latin word, meaning "power," makes this a formidable name for any business.

Foreign words are still popular name options today. Here, "Santé" is French for "health" or "cheers" if used with an exclamation mark.

"Innovate" and "electrode" are blended to create a modern name idea.

The suffix "-dyne" was used in many a business name during the 20th century.

The suffix "-tron" was also a common addition to company names.

A typical 20th-century name underpinned by the founders' initials and the noun "Group."

This blended word is perfectly suited for an energy or fuel business.

A catchy name, which uses a compound word to make it edgy and appealing.

This straightforward name includes the founder's initials and the industry he/she is in.

A great name for any technology-oriented business.

One-word names became popular towards the end of the 20th century. Think Amazon and Apple.

The combination of "Verbal" and "Press" makes this an auspicious name for a media company.

A credible name for a shipping company or biotechnology firm.

The abbreviation "US" gives any name a sense of patriotism.