Etsy Shop Name Checker: Verify Availability Instantly

The Etsy Shop Name Checker instantly searches Etsy's database to verify if a shop name is available. Enter any name to check availability in seconds—no account required.

Enter Shop Name (4-20 characters, letters & numbers only)

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💡 Pro Tip: Once you find an available name, register your Etsy shop immediately and claim matching social media handles to secure your brand.

Why You Need to Check Shop Name Availability First

The problem:

You've found the perfect shop name. It reflects your brand, meets Etsy's requirements, and you're ready to launch. Then Etsy tells you it's already taken.

The solution:

Check availability FIRST with our free tool.

What Happens If You Don't Check

•Wasted time: Hours spent on branding, logo design, and social media setup
•Confusion: Starting over with a completely different name
•Lost momentum: Delayed launch while you brainstorm alternatives
•Backup disappointment: Your second-choice name might also be taken

Why Other Methods Fall Short

❌ Manual Etsy searches don't work

• You can't search shop names directly on Etsy.com
• URL checking is unreliable
• Shops can be closed but names still reserved
• No batch checking for multiple options
• Time-consuming to verify each variation

✅ Our tool solves this

• Direct database search
• Instant availability confirmation
• Batch checking (test 10 names at once)
• Alternative suggestions for taken names
• Historical availability tracking

How the Etsy Shop Name Checker Works

Enter Your Desired Shop Name

Type the exact shop name you want. Our tool accepts 4-20 characters (Etsy's requirement).

Instant Database Search

We query Etsy's current shop registry, checking:

• Active shops with that exact name
• Inactive/closed shops (names still reserved)
• Name variations (CamelCase detection)
• Similar names that could cause confusion

Get Clear Results

You'll see one of three statuses:

✅Available - You can register this name right now

⚠️Similar Names Exist - Available but consider uniqueness

❌Taken - Choose a different name

Features That Save You Time

📋 Batch Checking

Test up to 10 shop name variations in one search:

• CraftyJewels
• CraftyJewelsShop
• TheCraftyJewels
• CraftyJewelsCo
• CraftyJewelryShop

💡 Smart Suggestions

When your first choice is taken, we recommend:

• Similar available alternatives
• Related keyword combinations
• Creative variations that maintain your brand

📊 Availability History

See when a shop name becomes available:

• Recently closed shops (names freed up)
• Trend analysis (popular naming patterns)
• Seasonal availability changes

🔗 Social Media Cross-Check

After finding an available Etsy shop name, check:

• Instagram handle availability
• Pinterest username availability
• TikTok handle availability
• Domain name availability

Etsy Shop Name Requirements (2026)

Requirement	Details	Example
Length	4-20 characters	✅ CraftyKate /❌ Cat
Characters	Letters & numbers only	✅ Crafty2Go /❌ Crafty-Co
Uniqueness	Cannot match existing shop	✅ YourBrandNew /❌ Etsy
No spaces	Use CamelCase for readability	✅ BlueOwlShop /❌ Blue Owl Shop
No trademarks	Avoid brand names	✅ CozyKnits /❌ Nike

✅ Use CamelCase for Clarity

❌ vintageringshop (hard to read)

✅ VintageRingShop (easy to scan)

🤔 Include Keywords (Optional)

Pros: Helps with SEO, describes what you sell

Cons: Less brandable, may outgrow niche

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our tool searches Etsy's public shop directory without requiring an account. You'll see instant availability results.

Our tool queries Etsy's live database in real-time. Results reflect current availability within seconds.

Etsy treats names as case-insensitive. "CraftyShop," "craftyshop," and "CRAFTYSHOP" are the same. If any variation exists, you cannot use that name.

No. Etsy doesn't offer name reservations. The only way to claim a shop name is to create a shop (which is free). You can create the shop without listings and complete setup later.

Etsy typically holds deleted shop names for 60+ days. Very popular names may be held longer. Our tool shows "recently freed" names so you can monitor availability.

Etsy's system is first-come, first-served. Whoever completes registration first gets the name. The second person receives an error.

You get one shop name change in Etsy's lifetime. Use it wisely. After your first change, the name is permanent unless you close and create a new shop (losing all reviews and history).

Global. Once a shop name is registered on any Etsy marketplace (US, UK, Canada, etc.), it's unavailable worldwide.

Yes. Etsy allows numbers (0-9). Examples: "Studio54Vintage," "Crafts2Go." But avoid looking spammy like "Shop123" or "Best4U."

Even if it's innocent in English, Etsy may reject names offensive in other major languages. Our checker flags potential issues in French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch.

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After Finding Your Perfect Name:

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Ready to Find Your Perfect Shop Name?

Use our Etsy Shop Name Checker to verify availability in seconds, test multiple variations at once, and start your shop with confidence.