Domain Name Selection

The cluster focuses on discussions about brainstorming, generating, and selecting available domain names for startups, projects, and apps, including tools, tips for .com availability, and naming best practices.

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JSavageOne Jun 13, 2023 View on HN

I'm def not attached to the name, was just the best I could think of with a domain available. Can brainstorm others / open to ideas. Thanks for the feedback.

criddell Nov 25, 2023 View on HN

A meaningful domain name would be good as well.

handler Jan 21, 2011 View on HN

i made this to brainstorm domain names

biot Feb 27, 2011 View on HN

With a lot of projects these days, I get the feeling that the meaning behind the name is "this domain was available".

whatupdave Aug 2, 2016 View on HN

Someone should build something like this, based off startup domain names, cross-checked with availability.

gregstoll Jan 21, 2009 View on HN

Sorry about that! Good, clear domain names are a little hard to come by. I probably should have thought of a more clever name...

brfox May 15, 2008 View on HN

Do you care to offer your services to help other startups pick cool domain names? I find this to be difficult.

ryandrake Nov 9, 2017 View on HN

If these are just API endpoints (not typed in by users, and thus, no Marketing value to the name) why not just register .com?

timf Jan 29, 2009 View on HN

You have some competition, how do you stand out? (like nameboy.com, domainit.com, domainnamesuggest.com, domainsbot.com )

dkhvost May 15, 2025 View on HN

I built URLMint to solve a pain I kept running into: finding a great .com domain that's actually available. It uses AI to generate short, brandable names and checks live availability, returning only domains you can register right now. No more dead ends, awkward spellings, or wasting hours on name ideas that are already taken.Perfect for startups, side projects, or anyone trying to name something fast. Feedback welcome — would love to hear what you think or how you'd improve it.