Can my LLC name be different from my business name?

Yes, your LLC's legal name can differ from the name you use publicly.

You accomplish this by filing a DBA (Doing Business As), also called a fictitious name or trade name. Your LLC's legal name is what appears on your Articles of Organization filed with the state. Your DBA is the customer-facing brand name. For example, "Johnson Digital Holdings LLC" might operate publicly as "Pixel Studio." You can have multiple DBAs under one LLC. To use a DBA, file the appropriate registration with your state or county (requirements vary), then you can open bank accounts, sign contracts, and market under that name. The DBA does not provide separate liability protection since it is still the same legal entity.