What NameCraftr does
NameCraftr uses AI to generate business name ideas from your description and checks .com availability in real time for every suggestion. Most name generators produce ideas without telling you whether the domain is actually available. NameCraftr checks availability as each name is generated, so you only see names you can register today.
The result is a single screen where you can describe your business, generate name ideas, and immediately see which names are available as .com domains. No switching between tools. No manually verifying availability after the fact.
Why .com matters for US businesses
For a US business, .com is the default. Customers type .com instinctively, browsers autocomplete to .com, and investors expect it. Alternatives like .co, .io, and .net are acceptable in certain startup contexts, but none carry the same trust, recall, or direct-traffic signal as .com.
NameCraftr runs the availability check as each suggestion is generated, so you are only seeing names that are actually available to register right now. No need to fall in love with a name and then discover it is taken.
What NameCraftr checks - and what it does not
NameCraftr checks .com domain availability in real time for every suggestion. It does not check your state’s business name registry, the USPTO trademark database, or any other legal register. These are separate checks you will need to run yourself before committing to any name.
The domain check is the fastest first filter - if the .com is taken, every other extension is a workaround. Once you have a name that passes the domain check, the recommended next steps for US founders are:
- Register the .com domain immediately - domain squatters monitor registrar search activity
- Search your state’s Secretary of State business name registry
- Search the USPTO trademark database at tmsearch.uspto.gov in your relevant class
- Consider filing a TEAS Plus trademark application ($250 per class) before launch - rights date from the filing date, not the approval date
NameCraftr is the first step. The checks above are what turn a good name idea into a name you can actually own and protect.
Explore NameCraftr tools
- Business Name Generator - generates business name ideas and checks .com availability in real time
- Domain Name Generator - check .com availability for any name on your shortlist
- Brand Name Generator - brand-focused naming with trademark guidance
- Startup Name Generator - VC-ready name ideas for early-stage companies
- AI Business Name Generator - let AI generate name ideas from your business description