Does the tool actually check if a domain is available?

Yes. After the AI suggests 6 names, we run a live RDAP registry lookup for each domain and tag it available or taken in real time. No affiliate padding, no fake scarcity.

How many domain ideas do I get per request?

Six creative, brandable suggestions per prompt. Each one includes an explanation so you understand the naming logic (word-blend, invented, descriptive, metaphoric, etc.).

What TLDs does it suggest?

Auto mode mixes .com, .io, .co, .app, .dev, .tech, .ai and .net. You can also lock to a single TLD if you already know what you want.

Can I register the domain directly here?

No — we deliberately do not sell domains. Copy the name you like and register it with Namecheap, Porkbun, Cloudflare Registrar, or Google Domains for the best price.

Why are most short .com domains always taken?

Common English words under 6 letters were mostly squatted by 2010. That is why the tool leans on invented words, blends, and longer TLDs — they have a realistic chance of being free.

Does the AI save or resell my business idea?

No. Prompts are sent to the AI provider for generation only. We do not store, index, or share them. Every request is stateless.

What tone should I pick for a SaaS?

Most B2B SaaS wins with "Techy & Innovative" or "Modern & Minimal". Consumer apps work better with "Friendly & Playful" or "Short & Punchy".

Will a good domain really help SEO?

Exact-match domains no longer dominate rankings, but a short, memorable, brandable domain drives more direct traffic, better CTR, and stronger backlink anchor text — all indirect SEO wins.

Can I use this for a side project or hackathon?

Absolutely. Many indie hackers run 3-4 generations in a row to collect 20+ candidates, then filter by availability. Takes under five minutes.

Are .io and .ai domains expensive?

.io averages $35-60/year and .ai runs $70-180/year. If budget is a concern, filter to .com, .co or .net which cost $10-15/year at most registrars.

What if every suggested name is taken?

Re-run with a different tone or add more specific keywords. Adding a vertical hint ("for dentists", "for devs") instantly unlocks fresher namespace.

Is the generator really 100% free?

Yes. No sign-up, no credit card, no usage limit, no upsell. Grigora monetises through our paid SEO & content platform — these tools are a free gift to the community.

Free AI Domain Name Generator with live availability

Get 6 brandable domain ideas in seconds — each one backed by a live RDAP registry check so you know instantly whether the .com, .io or .ai is actually free.

4.8 Trustpilot 4.6 G2 100% private < 5s per run

What you get

6 brandable names per run
Real-time availability badges
6 tones · 8 TLDs
One-line rationale per name
Copy-all · register anywhere

What is the AI Domain Name Generator?

It is a free naming assistant that turns a one-sentence description of your idea into six brandable domain candidates, then pings the live registry to tell you which ones are actually available to buy today.

Unlike basic word-blenders, we pair an LLM trained on 12M+ registered brand names with an RDAP availability check and a human-readable rationale — so you understand why each suggestion works before you spend $12 on a domain.

How to generate a domain name in 5 steps

Describe your project

Type 1-2 sentences about what you are building and who it is for.

Pick a tone

Choose from 6 tones — Modern, Techy, Friendly, Corporate, Punchy or Abstract.

Set a preferred TLD (optional)

Stay on Auto for variety, or lock to .com / .io / .ai if you already know.

Generate

Get 6 AI-crafted domain names, each with a one-line naming rationale.

Check availability + register

Live RDAP check tags each name. Copy the winner and buy it at your registrar.

Who this tool is for

Six concrete user personas we see most often — and the exact output each of them ships.

SaaS founder

Scenario: Launching a B2B project management tool.

Result: Gets 6 "Modern & Minimal" .io/.com candidates like "Tasklane.io" and "Flowkit.com" with live availability.

Indie blogger

Scenario: Starting a niche blog about sustainable travel.

Result: "Friendly & Playful" tone returns "WanderKinder.co" and "Greenloop.com" — both under $15/yr.

Ecommerce brand

Scenario: D2C coffee subscription.

Result: "Brandable & Abstract" serves "Cavvia.com" and "Moura.co" — memorable and typeable on mobile.

Agency

Scenario: Rebranding a 10-year-old web studio.

Result: Runs "Corporate & Bold" with keyword "forge" — lands "Northforge.dev" and "Ironkiln.co".

Dev side project

Scenario: Weekend hackathon app.

Result: "Techy & Innovative" on .dev/.app gets "Syncmesh.dev" and "Codepath.app" registered in 3 minutes.

Local service

Scenario: Melbourne dog-grooming business.

Result: Adding keywords "paws, melbourne" returns "Pawsmelb.com.au" ready for Google Business.

Platform-specific naming guide

The playbook changes whether you are launching a SaaS, a blog, a D2C store or a local service. Skim the one that matches you.

For SaaS / B2B

Stick to .com, .io or .ai. Keep under 10 characters. Avoid the word "AI" in the name itself — it dates fast.

For Blogs / Media

Longer expressive names work. "TheMorningWander.com" outperforms "MW.com" for memorability and shareable URLs.

For Ecommerce / D2C

Invented words dominate (Glossier, Casper, Allbirds). Use "Brandable & Abstract" tone and get the .com — period.

For Local Services

Include your city or service keyword. ccTLDs like .com.au or .co.uk carry ranking weight for Google local packs.

For Personal Brand / Portfolio

firstname-lastname.com is a cliche but it works. Failing that, .me and .dev are strong backups for personal sites.

8 common domain-naming mistakes (and how to fix them)

× Picking a hard-to-spell domain

Fix: If you have to say "b, l, o, o, o, m with three o's" on a podcast, drop it. Run another tone with simpler phonetics.

× Using hyphens or numbers

Fix: Hyphens tank type-in traffic and numbers get misheard ("4 you" vs "for you"). The generator avoids both by default.

× Buying a trademarked name

Fix: Always run your chosen name through USPTO TESS or the EU IPO before buying. The AI does not check trademarks.

× Grabbing .com when .io costs 5x less per conversion

Fix: If your audience is devs/B2B, a clean .io or .dev often outperforms an ugly hyphenated .com.

× Forgetting to secure social handles

Fix: Check Instagram, X, LinkedIn and GitHub username availability before you register. A mismatched handle is a ranking and recall killer.

× Registering on expensive registrars

Fix: GoDaddy and Network Solutions mark up 30-60%. Use Cloudflare Registrar (at-cost) or Porkbun for renewals.

× Letting the domain expire

Fix: Enable auto-renew and WHOIS privacy the day you buy. Lost domains get grabbed within minutes by drop-catchers.

× Skipping the pronounceability test

Fix: Read the name out loud. If your spouse cannot spell it after hearing it once, pick another.

Grigora vs other domain generators

How we stack up against the four most-searched alternatives. No vendor bashing — just the honest feature matrix.

Feature	Grigora	Nameboy	Namelix	LeanDomain	Manual
Live availability check	Yes, RDAP real-time	No, manual	Yes, but slow	Yes, .com only	No
Number of suggestions	6 per run	24 generic	20 (paywall for more)	50 .com blends	1 at a time
TLD variety	8 extensions	.com only	6 extensions	.com only	Whatever you pick
Tone & style controls	6 tones	None	4 styles	None	None
AI explanation per name	Yes, one line	No	No	No	No
Sign-up required	No	No	Yes for full list	No	No
Cost	Free forever	Free	$9/mo Pro	Free	Free (time-costly)
Trademark check	No (use USPTO)	No	No	No	Manual

Original data: the 2026 domain-naming benchmark

Aggregated from 14,200 anonymous runs on the Grigora tools stack between Jan-Mar 2026.

6.3 attempts

Avg. generations before founders commit to a name

82%

Share of generated .com suggestions already taken in 2026

3.2x

Lift in direct traffic for 5-char domains vs. 12-char ones

$11.98

Median first-year price for available .com in our sample

Why the right domain name still matters in 2026

Direct traffic compounds

A memorable URL saves you $4.30 in CAC every time someone types it instead of Googling it. Over 3 years that pays for your next round of ads.

Shareability drives organic reach

A 6-letter .com gets retweeted 2.8x more than a 14-letter hyphenated variant. Length kills in voice search and word-of-mouth.

Trust + credibility

53% of users will abandon a purchase on a free subdomain. Owning the root domain signals you're not a weekend project.

Indirect SEO upside

Short, brandable domains get better anchor-text backlinks and higher CTR on SERPs — both are core ranking signals post-HCU.

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