Church Name Generator

Generate unique and fitting names for your church based on your preferred type, style, and specific words

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How to Get Started

Simple steps to create amazing results

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Choose Your Church Type

Select the denomination, worship style, and ministry focus that best represents your church's vision and mission.

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Select Your Naming Style

Pick from traditional, modern, or unique naming styles, and add any specific words or themes you want included.

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Generate and Select

Review your personalized list of church names and choose the one that resonates with your community and calling.

Main Features

Powerful capabilities at your fingertips

Multiple Naming Styles

Choose from traditional, contemporary, modern, or unique naming styles to match your church's identity and reach your community effectively.

Customizable Options

Specify denomination, worship style, location, and keywords to generate names that perfectly reflect your church's mission and values.

Faith-Centered Results

Every generated name is thoughtfully crafted to honor your faith tradition while inspiring your congregation and community.

Unlimited Generations

Generate as many church name options as you need until you find the perfect name that captures your vision and ministry.

Easy Export

Save and download your favorite church names to share with your leadership team, board members, or congregation.

Memorable Names

Get meaningful, memorable names that are easy to pronounce, spell, and remember for both members and visitors.

Did You Know?

Interesting Things You Might Not Know About Church Names

Saint Saturation

Over 80% of Catholic churches worldwide are named after saints, with Saint Mary (in various forms) appearing in approximately 1 in 4 church names, making it the most common church dedication in Christian history.

The Trinity Formula

Trinity is the second most popular church name across all Christian denominations, with an estimated 15,000+ churches bearing this name in the United States alone.

Geographic Identity

Until the 12th century, most European churches were simply named after their village or town location, with saint dedications becoming the standard practice only after the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215.

Double Dedication

Medieval churches often had dual dedications (like Saints Peter and Paul), with historians documenting over 200 different saint pairings used across European churches between 800-1500 AD.

Calendar Connection

Many churches were traditionally named based on the saint's feast day closest to the church's consecration date, a practice that created regional patterns of saint dedications across Europe.

American Innovation

Protestant churches in America pioneered descriptive naming in the 1700s, creating names like 'First Baptist' or 'Grace Methodist,' which now account for over 60% of Protestant church names in the U.S.

The 'First' Phenomenon

The prefix 'First' appears in approximately 45,000 church names across America, originally denoting the oldest congregation in a town but now sometimes used for marketing appeal by newer churches.

Length Matters

Studies show the average church name has grown from 2.3 words in 1900 to 4.7 words in 2020, with modern churches favoring longer, more descriptive names like 'New Hope Community Fellowship Church.'

Royal Connections

England has over 600 churches named St. Mary, but only 135 named St. George (the patron saint), revealing that dedication popularity doesn't always align with national patron saints.

Nature Names

Approximately 8% of modern non-denominational churches incorporate nature words (River, Mountain, Stone, Tree) in their names, a trend that emerged in the 1980s and has grown 300% since 2000.

Lost Dedications

An estimated 2,000+ medieval church dedications in England have been lost to history, with many churches now known only by location names after Reformation-era record destruction in the 1530s-1540s.

The Rebranding Wave

Between 2000-2020, over 15% of established American churches changed their names to sound more contemporary, often dropping denominational identifiers and adding words like 'Community' or 'Life.'

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Our Church Name Generator takes inputs about the type of church, the style of name, and any specific words you want included. It then generates a list of potential names that fit the criteria.
Yes, you can specify the style you want for the name, such as Modern, Traditional, or Unique.
Yes, our Church Name Generator is free to use. Simply enter your preferences and get a list of suitable names.
Absolutely! You can add specific keywords, biblical references, location names, or themes that are important to your ministry to ensure the generated names align with your vision.
You can generate unlimited name options by adjusting your preferences or trying different combinations of styles, keywords, and church types until you find the perfect fit.
Yes, we recommend checking your local church registry, state business records, and domain availability to ensure your chosen name is unique and available in your area.

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