Why do startup names sound invented?

Made-up words are easier to own, trademark and rank for, and far more likely to have a free domain. This generator leans into that with vowel-dropping, blends and a statistical word model, so you get pronounceable inventions rather than dictionary words that are long gone.

Which domains should a startup check?

Beyond .com, the most common startup choices are .io, .ai, .co and .dev. The tool checks these together so you can see at a glance which extension your name is free on.

No. The names come from real naming techniques such as blending two words, adding brandable prefixes and suffixes, and a small statistical model trained on a list of brand-like words. That keeps results fast, free and free of the sameness you get from AI name tools.

Is this really free, and do I need an account?

Yes, it is free and there is no sign-up. The names, palettes and taglines are generated in your browser. Domain and handle checks run through a small private proxy so your browser can reach the registries; we do not store what you search.

Startup Name Generator

Get short, brandable, techy names from your keyword, the kind that suit a .io or .ai and a clean handle everywhere. Each result comes with live availability, a palette and a tagline. No AI, no sign-up.

No AI — real algorithms
100% free, no sign-up
Domains checked live
Handles checked live
Palette + tagline included

Read the guide: How to name a startup

Tip: click any color swatch to copy its HEX. Open a name to check domains and handles.

How to use it

1
Type a keyword

Enter a word or two about what you do. Leave it blank and press Surprise me to invent words from scratch.
2
Generate

Get a batch of brandable names. Not feeling them? Generate again for a fresh set.
3
Check and brand

Open any name to see free domains, available handles, a color palette and a tagline, then register the one you want.

When it comes in handy

Naming a startup

Find an invented, ownable word with the domain and handles free, the way most well-known startups did it.

Raising and pitching

Lock a name that looks right on a deck and has a real domain before you put it in front of investors.

Dev tools and APIs

Land a short, mono-friendly name with a .dev or .io available.

Instant, exact & 100% in your browser

The conversion runs right here in your browser using exact, standard factors. Nothing you type is sent to a server, there is no sign-up and no limit, and once the page has loaded it keeps working even with no connection.

Frequently asked questions

Why do startup names sound invented?: Made-up words are easier to own, trademark and rank for, and far more likely to have a free domain. This generator leans into that with vowel-dropping, blends and a statistical word model, so you get pronounceable inventions rather than dictionary words that are long gone.
Which domains should a startup check?: Beyond .com, the most common startup choices are .io, .ai, .co and .dev. The tool checks these together so you can see at a glance which extension your name is free on.
Does this use AI?: No. The names come from real naming techniques such as blending two words, adding brandable prefixes and suffixes, and a small statistical model trained on a list of brand-like words. That keeps results fast, free and free of the sameness you get from AI name tools.
Is this really free, and do I need an account?: Yes, it is free and there is no sign-up. The names, palettes and taglines are generated in your browser. Domain and handle checks run through a small private proxy so your browser can reach the registries; we do not store what you search.