A domain name generator with an honest availability hint
Type one to three keywords and this domain name generator returns 30 ideas across the extensions you pick — .com, .in, .co.in, .io, .co, .app, .ai, .store, .shop and more. It starts with the exact match on each extension, then tries the patterns people actually register: prefixes (getgreentea), suffixes (greenteahq), short forms (gtea), blends, and — only if you allow them — hyphens and numbers.
Every idea is checked against the DNS rules for a valid name and scored for memorability. When one looks promising, press its tower button for a DNS check: your browser asks Cloudflare’s public resolver whether the domain has name servers. That is a quick hint, not a guarantee — the result tells you which way it points and links to the registration record and registrar searches for the final word.
How to use the Domain Name Generator
- Type your Keywords — a brand, product or topic such as “green tea” or “pixel studio”.
- Tick the Extensions you would consider and set Max length.
- Leave Hyphens and Numbers off unless you need them; they make names harder to say.
- Press Generate domains, then press the tower button on any idea (or DNS-check the first 10).
- Open the RDAP record or a registrar search for the final answer, star your favourites and download a CSV.
Domain Name Generator features
Valid by construction
Labels use only letters, digits and inner hyphens, stay within 63 characters and never have “--” in the third and fourth positions, which is reserved for internationalised names.
Memorability score
Rewards short, pronounceable labels and takes points off for hyphens, digits and extensions other than .com; ideas that pass the “radio test” are marked.
Optional DNS check
One domain at a time over DNS-over-HTTPS, cached for the session and limited to 20 checks a minute so the free resolver is not hammered.
Registration links
RDAP record, ICANN Lookup and two registrar searches open with the domain filled in — only when you click them.
Arrives pre-filled
Links from the business and blog name generators open this page with your name already typed in.
Domain name rules in brief
- Each label (the part between dots) is 1–63 characters; a full name is at most 253 (RFC 1035).
- Use letters a–z, digits 0–9 and hyphens; a hyphen cannot start or end a label. Upper and lower case are the same.
- Labels starting “xn--” are reserved for internationalised (non-Latin) domain names, so “--” is not allowed in positions 3–4.
- .app and .dev are on browsers’ HSTS preload list: sites on them only load over HTTPS, so plan a certificate from day one.
Which extension should you choose?
| Extension | Good for | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| .com | Any business with global ambitions | The default people type; short ones are rarely free |
| .in / .co.in | Brands focused on India | Open to anyone; signals an Indian audience |
| .io / .ai / .co | Start-ups, software, AI products | Country codes (British Indian Ocean Territory, Anguilla, Colombia) marketed worldwide; often pricier |
| .app / .dev | Apps and developer tools | HTTPS required by browsers |
| .store / .shop | Online shops | Clear meaning, less familiar to some customers |
What the DNS check can and cannot tell you
A registered domain normally has name server (NS) records, so “Registered — has name servers” is a reliable no. An NXDOMAIN answer (“no DNS records found”) means the name is not in DNS, which usually — but not always — means it is unregistered: a domain can be registered without DNS, be held by the registry, sit in a grace period after expiry, or be a premium name priced far above normal. The registrar’s checkout and the RDAP record are the only authoritative answers. For full DNS detail of a live domain, use the DNS Lookup; to turn a domain into a brand, try the Brand Name Generator or Business Name Generator.
Domain Name Generator FAQ
How do I find an available domain name?
Generate ideas with the domain name generator, run the DNS check on the ones you like, and confirm the “may be available” results at a registrar. Shorter names with no hyphens or numbers are the most valuable and the first to go, so be ready to try a prefix, suffix or a different extension.
Is the DNS check the same as a WHOIS lookup?
No. It only asks whether the domain has DNS records. WHOIS and its replacement, RDAP, show the registration itself; the check links to the RDAP record so you can see it.
What is sent when I press DNS check?
Only that domain name, sent from your browser to Cloudflare’s public DNS resolver over HTTPS — the same question any DNS resolver answers when you visit a website. Nothing is sent until you press the button.
Should I use hyphens or numbers in a domain?
Usually not. People mishear them (“is that 4 or four?”) and forget hyphens, so traffic leaks to the unhyphenated name. They are fine for an extra campaign domain that redirects to your main one.
Is .in as good as .com for an Indian business?
For a business that sells mainly in India, .in or .co.in is a clear local signal and often easier to get. If you plan to expand abroad, try to secure the .com as well, even if you only redirect it.
Why are some ideas shortened or missing my full keyword?
When the joined keywords are longer than your max length, only short forms, initials and blends can fit. Raise the max length to see the full keyword again.