Check your startup name before you build around it
MyLaunch gives founders a fast first-pass review of a startup, product, or SaaS name — including matching domains and the risks that are easy to miss in a brainstorm.
Start a free check →A good startup name has to survive more than a team vote. It needs to be easy to say, easy to remember, plausible for the product you want to build, and available enough to own online. MyLaunch turns that first naming decision into a repeatable check instead of a vague feeling.
What does a startup name checker review?
Start with the name you are considering, then add optional founder context such as your niche, naming style, current products, and words to avoid. MyLaunch checks the normalized name against your selected domain extensions, surfaces live DNS evidence, and produces a GO, CAUTION, or NO-GO verdict with a risk score. The report explains what is known, what is inferred, and what still needs a registrar, trademark, or market check.
Why check the domain at the same time?
A name can sound excellent and still create an expensive launch problem when the matching domain is taken, parked, or already used by a related product. Checking the name and domain together keeps the shortlist practical. MyLaunch can check common startup extensions such as .com, .io, .ai, .co, .dev, and other selected zones, while clearly warning that DNS availability is not a guarantee of registration.
How to use the result
Run several candidates with the same TLD set, compare the evidence, and keep the names that are both brandable and ownable. Treat the verdict as a decision aid, not legal clearance. Before committing, confirm the domain directly with a registrar, search relevant business and trademark databases, and check the name in the markets where you plan to operate.
Frequently asked questions
Is the startup name checker free?
The current MyLaunch beta provides a free first-pass validation with DNS checks and a transparent heuristic score. Deeper provider-backed checks are planned as a paid layer.
Does MyLaunch confirm that a name is legally available?
No. MyLaunch is not a legal or trademark clearance service. It highlights early risks and domain signals; founders must complete business-registry and trademark checks before adopting a name.
Can I check a domain instead of a name?
Yes. Enter a domain such as acmely.com and MyLaunch normalizes it to the brand stem before checking the selected domain variants.