Domain Name Generator Tips 2025: Find the Perfect Name

Best Domain Name Generators

RECOMMENDED

Lean Domain Search

Enter a keyword, get hundreds of available .com combinations. Fast and focused.

Namelix

AI-powered generator. Creates brandable names with logo mockups. Good for startups.

Panabee

Checks domain + social media availability simultaneously. Useful for brand consistency.

Bust a Name

Combine multiple keywords, filter by length, check availability in bulk.

Domainr

Creative with TLD hacks (like del.icio.us). Good for finding clever alternatives.

Generator Strategies

Start with keywords: Enter your main topic/industry terms
Try synonyms: If "fast" doesn't work, try "quick," "swift," "rapid"
Add prefixes/suffixes: get-, -ly, -hub, -app, -io
Combine words: Two short words often work (Facebook, YouTube)
Make up words: Spotify, Shopify, Canva—invented names are memorable

Manual Brainstorming Tips

Word Mashups

Pinterest (pin + interest), Instagram (instant + telegram)

Foreign Words

Hulu (Chinese), Roku (Japanese for "six")

Misspellings

Lyft (lift), Tumblr (tumbler), Flickr (flicker)

Acronyms

IBM, BMW, HBO—works for established brands

Before You Buy

✓ Say it out loud—is it easy to spell when heard?
✓ Check for unintended meanings (especially combined words)
✓ Search for trademarks
✓ Check social media availability
✓ Sleep on it—does it still feel right tomorrow?

Our Advice

Don't spend weeks searching for the "perfect" name. A good-enough name with great execution beats a perfect name with no action. Pick something brandable, register it, and start building.