side project name generator

Name your side project

A side project needs a name before the weekend is over, not a branding agency. Describe it in a sentence and Vocari returns names with registerable domains, first-year and renewal prices, and a shortlist you can send a friend.

Generate names free →

Opens the generator with a starter brief. Finish the sentence and hit go.

What makes a good name here

  • Don't overspend on the domain

    Check the renewal price, not just the first year. A $2 domain that renews at $40 adds up across ten projects.

  • Leave room to grow

    A name that only describes today's feature gets awkward if the project turns into a product.

  • Share the shortlist

    Send two or three options to friends. The one they remember a day later is usually the winner.

  • Check the handles you'll post from

    If you plan to build in public, grab the X or Bluesky handle with the domain.

Names that got it right

  • GumroadPlayful and easy to remember, and it started as a side project.
  • PinboardA real object that describes bookmarks, by a solo founder.
  • CarrdA misspelled real word that got a short, available name for one-page sites.
  • PlausibleA real word that sums up the pitch for privacy-friendly analytics.

What Vocari checks for you

Every suggestion already has a domain you can register. Open the handles & trademarks panel on any name to check the rest:

  • Domain with renewal price
  • X and Bluesky handles
  • GitHub
  • Shortlist to share
Try it on your idea →

Questions

What's the cheapest domain for a side project?
It depends on the TLD and the registrar, and renewal prices vary a lot. Vocari shows first-year and renewal prices and links to several registrars so you can compare.