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 domains array
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-friendly

Step 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

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