Domain Name Generator
Purpose
Generate creative, short, pronounceable, and catchy domain names that are memorable, brandable, and suitable for startups, products, SaaS tools, or side projects.
When to Use
- User asks for domain name suggestions
- User needs a brand name or product name with a matching domain
- User says "name my startup/app/tool/project"
- User wants catchy, short URLs
Instructions
Step 1: Gather Context
Before generating names, understand the user's needs. Ask clarifying questions if not provided:
- What does the product/service do? (e.g., "AI-powered invoice processing")
- Target audience? (e.g., developers, SMBs, enterprise)
- Preferred vibe/tone? (e.g., playful, professional, techy, minimal)
- Max character length? (default: aim for 4–8 characters)
- TLD preference? (e.g.,.com,.io,.ai,.co,.dev,.app)
- Any words/themes to include or avoid?
Step 2: Generate Names Using Linguistic Techniques
Apply these proven techniques to create pronounceable, catchy names:
Technique 1: Consonant-Vowel (CV) Patterns
Build names using alternating consonant-vowel patterns for natural pronunciation.
- CVCV: Nava, Relo, Kibo, Zumo, Talo, Vero
- CVCVC: Molex, Sivot, Kanet, Borek, Lupen
- CVCCV: Norta, Belka, Finto, Zarba
Technique 2: Blend / Portmanteau
Combine two relevant words by overlapping sounds.
- Cloud + Outline → Cloutline
- Ship + Simple → Shimple
- Trade + Radar → Tradar
Technique 3: Truncation + Suffix
Take a root word and add a catchy, modern suffix.
-ly,-fy,-io,-zy,-ra,-va,-ix,-os- Compliance → Complify, Invoice → Invora, Trade → Tradix
Technique 4: Invented / Abstract Words
Create entirely new words that *feel* like real words due to familiar phoneme patterns.
- Use common English phoneme clusters: "str-", "bl-", "cr-", "-tion", "-ent", "-ive"
- Examples: Strivon, Blendra, Crestix, Zentiva, Plexo
Technique 5: Respelling / Letter Swap
Take a real word and creatively misspell it.
- Quick → Qwik, Pixel → Pyxel, Simple → Simpl
Technique 6: Compound Micro-Words
Combine two very short (2-3 letter) real words.
- AirBit, SetFox, RunHub, ZipOwl, GetMesh
Step 3: Score and Rank
For each generated name, mentally evaluate on these criteria (don't show scores unless asked):
| Criteria | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pronounceability | 30% | Can someone say it correctly on first try? |
| Memorability | 25% | Will someone remember it after hearing it once? |
| Brevity | 20% | Shorter is better (4-8 chars ideal) |
| Relevance | 15% | Does it evoke the right associations? |
| Uniqueness | 10% | Does it feel distinct and ownable? |
Step 4: Check Domain Availability
After generating and ranking names, check availability for all candidates using the domain check API. Batch all generated names across the user's preferred TLDs into a single request:
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/api/v1/domains/check \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "x-device-id: test-device" \
-d '{"domains": ["name1.com","name1.io","name1.ai","name2.com","name2.io","name2.ai"]}'- Combine every candidate name with each preferred TLD (default:.com,.io,.ai) into the
domainsarray - Parse the response and annotate each name with its availability status
- Prioritize available domains when presenting results
Step 5: Present Results
Present 10-15 names organized by technique or theme. For each name:
- The name (with suggested TLD)
- How to pronounce it (phonetic hint if ambiguous)
- One-line rationale (why it works / what it evokes)
Example Output Format
🔤 Domain Name Ideas for [Product Description]
1. **Kibo.io** ✅ — (KEE-boh) — Short, global-sounding, easy to spell
2. **Tradix.com** ❌ — (TRAY-dix) — Evokes "trade" with a techy suffix
3. **Shimple.co** ✅ — (SHIM-pull) — Blend of "ship" + "simple", playful
4. **Zentiva.ai** ✅ — (zen-TEE-vah) — Abstract, premium feel, flows well
5. **Qwik.dev** ❌ — (KWIK) — Respelling of "quick", dev-friendlyStep 6: Iterate
After presenting initial options, offer to:
- Generate more names in a specific style the user liked
- Explore variations of a favorite (e.g., "You liked Kibo? How about Kibra, Kibex, Kibon?")
- Re-check domain availability for new variations using the API
- Suggest matching social media handle availability
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
- ❌ Names longer than 12 characters
- ❌ Names with confusing spelling (is it "ph" or "f"? "c" or "k"?)
- ❌ Names that sound like existing major brands
- ❌ Names with awkward consonant clusters (e.g., "Strblx")
- ❌ Names that have negative meanings in common languages
- ❌ Hyphens or numbers in domains
- ❌ Generic dictionary words that are impossible to get as.com
Tips for Quality
- Say it out loud — If you stumble, the user will too
- The phone test — Could you tell someone the domain over a noisy phone call?
- The spell test — If you say it, can someone type it without asking how to spell it?
- Two-syllable sweet spot — The best domain names are often 2 syllables
- End on a vowel — Names ending in vowels (Kibo, Nava, Zumo) feel friendlier and more international