Questions, answered.
Everything you might want to know about generating names, checking domains, and what happens to your data.
- 01What is Name?
- Name is a free AI business name generator. Describe what you're building and it returns ten brandable names — each with a short tagline and a live
.comavailability check, in seconds. - 02Is it free? Do I need an account?
- Yes, it's completely free and there's no sign-up. You can generate as many name ideas as you like without creating an account.
- 03How does the domain availability check work?
- Each generated name is checked live against the domain registries using RDAP, the registries' official lookup protocol. On the Domain search page you can check a single name across nearly 500 extensions at once.
- 04Are the availability results guaranteed to be accurate?
- We query the registries in real time, so results are as current as the registry data itself. A domain can still be registered by someone else between the moment you check it and the moment you buy it, so always confirm at the registrar before assuming a name is yours.
- 05Where are my favorites saved?
- Your Favorites are stored locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server. Clearing your browser data or switching devices will clear them.
- 06Can I use the generated names commercially?
- Yes. Names generated here are yours to use. Before you commit, do your own trademark and business-name search in your jurisdiction — availability of a domain doesn't guarantee a name is free of trademark conflicts.
- 07What makes a good business name?
- Short, easy to say, easy to spell, and distinct in your category. A matching
.comhelps too. Read more in our blog.