50 Domain Name Patterns That Actually Work

Finding available domains feels impossible until you understand the patterns. For the psychology behind why these patterns work, see The Psychology of Memorable Domain Names. After analyzing thousands of successful brands, these 50 patterns consistently produce memorable, available names.

Key Takeaways

Patterns beat random brainstorming every time
Combine multiple patterns for unique results
Test pronunciation before committing
Available domains exist in every pattern

Action + Object Patterns (1-10)

1. Verb + Object

Pattern: {action verb}{object}
Examples: SendGrid, DropBox, BuildSpace
Why it works: Clear purpose, easy to understand

2. Object + Action

Pattern: {object}{action verb}
Examples: DocSend, FileMerge, DataSync
Why it works: Object-first aids recognition

3. Imperative Commands

Pattern: {command}{target}
Examples: GetResponse, GrowthLab, LearnDash
Why it works: Direct, action-oriented

4. Present Continuous

Pattern: {verb}ing{noun}
Examples: LivingSpaces, WorkingNomads, TradingView
Why it works: Suggests ongoing activity

5. Action + Result

Pattern: {action}{outcome}
Examples: ClickFunnels, GrowthHackers, ConvertKit
Why it works: Promise of transformation

6. Tool + Action

Pattern: {tool}{what it does}
Examples: PageSpeed, LinkTree, FormStack
Why it works: Functional clarity

7. Quick + Action

Pattern: {speed word}{action}
Examples: FastSpring, QuickBooks, RapidAPI
Why it works: Speed sells

8. Smart + Object

Pattern: Smart{object}
Examples: SmartSheet, SmartCar, SmartNews
Why it works: Intelligence positioning

9. Action + Hub

Pattern: {action}Hub
Examples: GitHub, StubHub, GrubHub
Why it works: Central destination

10. Action + Lab

Pattern: {action}Lab
Examples: GrowthLab, DataLab, DesignLab
Why it works: Experimentation space

Descriptive Patterns (11-20)

11. Color + Object

Pattern: {color}{object}
Examples: BlueBird, GreenLight, RedBull
Why it works: Visual memorability

12. Size + Object

Pattern: {size descriptor}{object}
Examples: BigCommerce, TinyLetter, MicroConf
Why it works: Sets expectations

13. Quality + Object

Pattern: {quality}{object}
Examples: PureChat, ClearBit, BrightLocal
Why it works: Positive associations

14. Material + Object

Pattern: {material}{object}
Examples: IronPort, CopperCRM, SilverPeak
Why it works: Tangible imagery

15. Nature + Tech

Pattern: {nature element}{tech term}
Examples: DigitalOcean, CloudFlare, DataTree
Why it works: Organic meets digital

16. Time + Object

Pattern: {time reference}{object}
Examples: OneSignal, LastPass, FirstData
Why it works: Temporal positioning

17. Number + Noun

Pattern: {number}{noun}
Examples: OnePassword, 37Signals, FiveActs
Why it works: Specificity

18. New + Category

Pattern: New{category}
Examples: NewRelic, NewBank, NewsCred
Why it works: Fresh positioning

19. Next + Object

Pattern: Next{object}
Examples: NextDoor, NextCloud, NextGen
Why it works: Future-forward

20. Open + Object

Pattern: Open{object}
Examples: OpenTable, OpenAI, OpenSea
Why it works: Accessibility

Compound Patterns (21-30)

21. Rhyme Compounds

Pattern: {rhyming words}
Examples: StubHub, YouTube, FitBit
Why it works: Musical memory

22. Alliterative Pairs

Pattern: {same starting letter}
Examples: PayPal, CircleCI, BitBucket
Why it works: Phonetic flow

23. Contrast Pairs

Pattern: {opposite concepts}
Examples: BigSmall, NearFar, OpenClose
Why it works: Memorable tension

24. Double Words

Pattern: {word}{word}
Examples: Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp
Why it works: Compound clarity

25. Word + Twist

Pattern: {common word}{unexpected addition}
Examples: Salesforce, Workspace, Userbase
Why it works: Familiar yet unique

26. Category + Modifier

Pattern: {industry}{descriptor}
Examples: FinTech, EdTech, MarTech
Why it works: Instant categorization

27. Place + Action

Pattern: {location type}{action}
Examples: HomeRun, FieldTest, MarketWatch
Why it works: Contextual action

28. Animal + Action

Pattern: {animal}{verb/trait}
Examples: MailChimp, CrazyEgg, DuckDuckGo
Why it works: Personality injection

29. Food + Tech

Pattern: {food item}{tech reference}
Examples: CookieBot, BeanStack, SugarCRM
Why it works: Approachable tech

30. Weather + Object

Pattern: {weather}{object}
Examples: CloudKit, StormPath, SunBasket
Why it works: Natural phenomena

Abstract Patterns (31-40)

31. Made-Up But Pronounceable

Pattern: {consonant vowel patterns}
Examples: Spotify, Canva, Asana
Why it works: Unique but speakable

32. Foreign Word Adaptation

Pattern: {non-English word modified}
Examples: Ubuntu, Django, Roku
Why it works: Global uniqueness

33. Portmanteaus

Pattern: {word1 portion}{word2 portion}
Examples: Microsoft, Pinterest, Groupon
Why it works: Meaning fusion

34. Letter + Word

Pattern: {single letter}{word}
Examples: eBay, iStock, uShip
Why it works: Brand prefix

35. Suffix Additions

Pattern: {word}ly/ify/io
Examples: Grammarly, Shopify, Draw.io
Why it works: Action transformation

36. Double Letters

Pattern: {word with doubled letter}
Examples: Dribbble, Flickr, Tumblr
Why it works: Visual distinction

37. Missing Vowels

Pattern: {word minus vowels}
Examples: Flickr, Tumblr, Modernizr
Why it works: Compact uniqueness

38. Phonetic Spelling

Pattern: {sound-based spelling}
Examples: Lyft, Fone, Qik
Why it works: Memorable twist

39. Initial Combinations

Pattern: {initials that form word}
Examples: AMD, IBM, SAP
Why it works: Corporate brevity

40. Sound Symbolism

Pattern: {sounds matching meaning}
Examples: Zoom, Zip, Pop
Why it works: Audio-meaning match

Industry-Specific Patterns (41-50)

41. Stack/Kit/Box Endings

Pattern: {function}Stack/Kit/Box
Examples: FullStack, ConvertKit, DropBox
Why it works: Tool collection

42. API/App/OS Endings

Pattern: {name}API/App/OS
Examples: SendAPI, TodoApp, CoreOS
Why it works: Technical clarity

43. Labs/Works/Studios

Pattern: {name}Labs/Works/Studios
Examples: SkunkWorks, IronStudios, DataLabs
Why it works: Creative space

44. Get/Go/Use Prefixes

Pattern: Get/Go/Use{object}
Examples: GetSatisfaction, GoFundMe, UseProof
Why it works: Action initiation

45. My/Your/Our Prefixes

Pattern: My/Your/Our{object}
Examples: MySpace, YourStory, OurPlace
Why it works: Ownership feeling

46. Cloud/Net/Web Suffixes

Pattern: {name}Cloud/Net/Web
Examples: SoundCloud, BrightNet, OpenWeb
Why it works: Internet native

47. Pro/Plus/Max Modifiers

Pattern: {name}Pro/Plus/Max
Examples: MailPro, ZoomPlus, DataMax
Why it works: Premium positioning

48. Dot Combinations

Pattern: {word}.{extension}
Examples: About.me, Join.me, Sign.al
Why it works: Domain hacking

49. Number Replacements

Pattern: {word with number substitution}
Examples: Gr8, 2Go, 4Square
Why it works: Compact messaging

50. Category Killers

Pattern: The{category}
Examples: TheVerge, TheMuse, TheSkimm
Why it works: Definitive positioning

Using These Patterns

Combination Strategy

Mix patterns for unique results:

Color + Action: BlueShift
Animal + Stack: TigerStack
Quick + Cloud: SwiftCloud

Testing Framework

Before committing:

Say it aloud 10 times
Spell it to someone
Type it quickly
Check translations
Verify trademarks

Pattern Selection

Choose patterns based on:

Industry norms
Target audience
Brand personality
Global considerations

The Pattern Advantage

These patterns work because they:

Provide systematic approach
Generate hundreds of options
Create memorable structures
Balance creativity with availability

Stop randomly guessing. Start pattern matching. The perfect domain exists at the intersection of these patterns and your brand vision.

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