Name Generator
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Find the perfect
startup name
Generate creative, brandable startup names tailored to your industry and vision — with instant domain availability signals.
Blend words
Invented word
Descriptive
Metaphor
Acronym
Hindi / Sanskrit
Founder-derived
Crafting names for your startup
Generated names
Saved names
What makes a great Indian startup name?
Easy to say in any Indian language
Test your name by saying it in Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali. If it sounds awkward or means something negative — it will hurt growth in regional markets.
Under 10 characters is ideal
Flipkart (8), Zomato (6), Swiggy (6), Zepto (5). Short names are easier to type on mobile, remember, and brand. Avoid compound words over 12 characters.
Check .com and .in together
Indian startups targeting domestic markets should secure the .in domain. For global ambitions, .com is non-negotiable. Buy both on day one — they cost under ₹1,000/year.
Trademark before you launch
Register your startup name under the relevant class at the Indian Trade Marks Registry (ipindia.gov.in) before you go public. It costs ₹4,500 for startups and takes 3–6 months.
Domain availability shown is indicative only — verify on GoDaddy, Namecheap, or BigRock before purchasing. Check trademark availability at ipindia.gov.in before finalising any name. AI-generated names may occasionally resemble existing brands — always do a Google search before committing.
A free tool by StartupIndiaX.com — India’s startup knowledge portal
A free tool by StartupIndiaX.com — India’s startup knowledge portal
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}
/* ── GENERATE ── */
async function generate() {
var what = document.getElementById('inp-what').value.trim();
var sector = document.getElementById('inp-sector').value;
var audience = document.getElementById('inp-audience').value.trim();
var tone = document.getElementById('inp-tone').value;
var keywords = document.getElementById('inp-keywords').value.trim();
var count = parseInt(document.getElementById('inp-count').value) || 9;
var styles = getActiveStyles();
if (!what) {
showError('Please describe what your startup does before generating names.');
return;
}
hideError();
setLoading(true);
var prompt =
'You are a world-class startup naming expert specialising in the Indian market. ' +
'Generate exactly ' + count + ' creative, memorable startup name ideas based on these details:\n\n' +
'What it does: ' + what + '\n' +
'Sector: ' + sector + '\n' +
(audience ? 'Target audience: ' + audience + '\n' : '') +
'Brand personality: ' + tone + '\n' +
(keywords ? 'Keywords guidance: ' + keywords + '\n' : '') +
'Preferred name styles (use a mix): ' + styles.join(', ') + '\n\n' +
'Requirements for each name:\n' +
'- Maximum 12 characters (shorter is better, aim for 5-9)\n' +
'- Easy to pronounce in Hindi, English, and South Indian languages\n' +
'- No generic suffixes like "ify", "ly", "hub", "tech" unless creative\n' +
'- Avoid names that sound negative or mean something bad in Indian languages\n' +
'- Be creative: try Sanskrit roots, portmanteaus, invented words, metaphors\n' +
'- Each name must feel distinctive and ownable as a brand\n\n' +
'Respond ONLY with a valid JSON array. No markdown, no backticks, no explanation. Format:\n' +
'[\n' +
' {"name": "Kiraana", "tagline": "Your neighbourhood, digitised", "style": "Hindi-inspired"},\n' +
' ...\n' +
']\n\n' +
'Generate ' + count + ' names now:';
try {
var resp = await fetch('https://startupindiax.com/gemini-proxy.php', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({ prompt: prompt })
});
if (!resp.ok) {
var errData = await resp.json().catch(function(){ return {}; });
throw new Error(errData.error || 'API error ' + resp.status);
}
var data = await resp.json();
if (data.error) throw new Error(data.error);
var raw = data.text || '';
var cleaned = raw.replace(/```json|```/g, '').trim();
var firstBracket = cleaned.indexOf('[');
var lastBracket = cleaned.lastIndexOf(']');
if (firstBracket === -1 || lastBracket === -1) throw new Error('Could not parse response. Please try again.');
cleaned = cleaned.slice(firstBracket, lastBracket + 1);
var names = JSON.parse(cleaned);
if (!Array.isArray(names) || names.length === 0) throw new Error('No names returned. Please try again.');
renderResults(names, sector);
} catch (err) {
showError('Generation failed: ' + err.message + '. Please check your connection and try again.');
} finally {
setLoading(false);
}
}
function renderResults(names, sector) {
var grid = document.getElementById('name-grid');
grid.innerHTML = names.map(function(item, i){ return renderCard(item, i); }).join('');
document.getElementById('results-title').textContent = names.length + ' names for your ' + sector + ' startup';
document.getElementById('results-meta').textContent = 'Domain availability is indicative — verify before buying';
document.getElementById('results-section').classList.add('visible');
document.getElementById('results-section').scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'start' });
}
/* ── SAVE / COPY ── */
function toggleSave(name, btn) {
var idx = savedNames.indexOf(name);
if (idx === -1) {
savedNames.push(name);
btn.textContent = '\u2713 Saved';
btn.classList.add('saved');
} else {
savedNames.splice(idx, 1);
btn.textContent = 'Save name';
btn.classList.remove('saved');
}
renderSaved();
}
function renderSaved() {
var sec = document.getElementById('saved-section');
var chips = document.getElementById('saved-chips');
if (savedNames.length === 0) { sec.classList.remove('visible'); return; }
sec.classList.add('visible');
chips.innerHTML = savedNames.map(function(n) {
return '' +
'
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'' + escHtml(name) + '
' +
'' + escHtml(tagline) + '
' +
'' +
(style ? '' + escHtml(style) + '' : '') +
scoreBadge(score) +
(TLD_LIST.filter(function(t){ return !simulateDomain(name,t); }).length > 2
? 'Domains free'
: '') +
'
' +
'' + buildDomainRows(name) + '
' +
'' +
'' +
'' +
'
' +
'' + escHtml(n) +
'
';
}).join('');
}
function removeSaved(name) {
savedNames = savedNames.filter(function(n){ return n !== name; });
document.querySelectorAll('.save-btn').forEach(function(btn) {
if (btn.closest('.name-card') && btn.closest('.name-card').querySelector('.name-display') &&
btn.closest('.name-card').querySelector('.name-display').textContent === name) {
btn.textContent = 'Save name';
btn.classList.remove('saved');
}
});
renderSaved();
}
function clearSaved() {
savedNames = [];
document.querySelectorAll('.save-btn.saved').forEach(function(btn) {
btn.textContent = 'Save name';
btn.classList.remove('saved');
});
renderSaved();
}
function copyName(name, btn) {
navigator.clipboard.writeText(name).then(function() {
var orig = btn.textContent;
btn.textContent = 'Copied!';
setTimeout(function(){ btn.textContent = orig; }, 1500);
}).catch(function() {
btn.textContent = name;
setTimeout(function(){ btn.textContent = 'Copy name'; }, 2000);
});
}
/* ── HELPERS ── */
function setLoading(on) {
document.getElementById('loading-strip').classList.toggle('visible', on);
document.getElementById('gen-btn').disabled = on;
if (on) document.getElementById('results-section').classList.remove('visible');
}
function showError(msg) {
var el = document.getElementById('error-box');
el.textContent = msg;
el.classList.add('visible');
el.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'nearest' });
}
function hideError() {
document.getElementById('error-box').classList.remove('visible');
}
function escHtml(s) {
return String(s).replace(/&/g,'&').replace(//g,'>').replace(/"/g,'"');
}
function escAttr(s) {
return String(s).replace(/'/g, '\\\'').replace(/"/g, '"');
}
/* Allow Enter key in text fields */
['inp-what','inp-audience','inp-keywords'].forEach(function(id) {
var el = document.getElementById(id);
if (el) el.addEventListener('keydown', function(e){ if (e.key === 'Enter') generate(); });
});