NameTheory
Find the perfect app name
About
This app assists developers and creators in brainstorming unique names and checking their availability across web domains and social media handles. It leverages AI to generate variations and offers domain alerts, all while prioritizing user privacy with on-device processing.
What's New in NameTheory
1.1
September 29, 2026
- Set up domain alerts to be notified if a domain becomes available - Checks Instagram, TikTok, and BlueSky for available handles - Adds one-off searches for specific names
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What is NameTheory?
NameTheory is a free app that uses AI to help you brainstorm names for your projects. It also checks the availability of web domains and social media handles for those names.
How does NameTheory generate names?
NameTheory uses AI to suggest words matching your theme and generates variations of your starter words. It then checks the availability of these names across various top-level domains and social platforms.
Does NameTheory require a subscription for AI features?
No, NameTheory does not require an AI subscription. All AI processing runs on your device, ensuring privacy and no ongoing costs for the AI functionality.
Is my data private with NameTheory?
Yes, all your data is private and stored locally on your device or synced via your iCloud account. The app prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing.
What platforms can I check domain availability for with NameTheory?
NameTheory automatically searches for available domains across hundreds of top-level domains, including .com, .app, .ai, and many others.
Can NameTheory find available social media handles?
Yes, NameTheory searches for available handles on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, X/Twitter, Reddit, and GitHub.
Does NameTheory have ads?
No, NameTheory is completely ad-free. It is a free application with no advertisements displayed to the user.
What devices does NameTheory support?
NameTheory is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was last updated on September 29, 2026.
