find a name for what you built
type one or two words about your product. you get names built from them, and each one is a tap away from a check of its domains.
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how it works
- 1
type a word or two
what the product does or is about, like "invoice" or "photo notes".
- 2
look through the names
pick a style, ask for more, and star the ones you like to build a shortlist.
- 3
check the domain
one tap opens the domain checker with the name filled in, across ten endings.
how the names are made
- your word with a short ending, like -ly, -hq, -hub, -kit, -flow or -base
- a short word in front, like get-, try-, use- or go-
- two words joined, in both orders
- two words blended: the front of one with the back of the other
- a shorter spelling, like a dropped vowel or a swapped letter
- a shortlist you build as you go
- a link from every name to a check of its domains
what makes a good startup name
easy to say and easy to spell
A name travels by word of mouth and by typing. If someone hears it once and can not spell it, or reads it and can not say it, it loses people at each step. Say the name out loud to a friend and ask them to type it. If they get it right the first time, it passes.
short enough to remember
Most names that stick are one or two words and under about twelve letters. A long name gets shortened by its own users anyway, so you may as well pick the short version yourself.
a hint is enough
A name does not have to describe the product. It only has to not point the wrong way. A word that hints at what you do helps early on, when nobody knows you; a name that describes one feature exactly can hold you back when the product grows.
the domain matters less than it used to
A free .com is still the best case, but plenty of products do well on .dev, .app, .io or .ai, or on a .com with a short word added like get or try. Do check before you fall for a name, and check that the name is not already used by a product in your field.
do not get stuck here
A name feels like the biggest decision when nothing else exists yet. In practice the product makes the name mean something, not the other way round. Pick one that passes the checks above, and get back to building.
a few quick answers.
Does it use AI?
No. The names are built from your own words by a set of patterns, on your device. That is why it answers at once and why nothing you type is sent anywhere.
How do I check if a name is free?
Tap "is it free?" next to a name. The domain checker opens with the name filled in and asks each registry about ten endings, including .com, .dev, .app, .io and .ai.
Can I use a name it gives me?
A name being suggested here does not mean it is free to use. Search for it, check its domain, and look for a trademark in your country and field before you settle on it.
Why do some names look odd?
The patterns are applied to whatever you type, so some results will not read well. Ask for more, try a different word for the same idea, or add a second word to get blends.
Is what I type stored?
No. The names are made in your browser and nothing is saved.
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