Dropshipping Store Name Generator

Find the best domain name for your dropshipping store!

Tips to Use The Dropshipping Store Name Generator

Use one or two keywords. An adjective and a noun work best! (For example, Clever Clothing).

Use correct English words to allow the generator to produce similar names.

How To Choose The Best Domain Name For Your Dropshipping Store

Here’re some tips to help you choose the best domain name when starting a dropshipping business.

1. Make Sure The Domain Name Is Available

Your dropshipping store name should be the same as your domain name (The name that appears in the address bar of your web browser). So, make sure it’s available.

You can use the Domain Name Search Tool to check for the availability of a domain name.

2. Resonate With Your Dropshipping Products

Your store name is the very first thing that many people will look at. Therefore, it would be best to pick a name related to your dropshipping niches and products. Your customers look at it and expect that they land on the right store.

Example: NotebookTherapy is a stationery store.

3. Including A Keyword In Your Domain Name Is A Good Idea, But Not Required

There was a time that many people created stores with exact match domains to easily rank high in search results. This is because an exact domain name contains one or many keywords that match a search query. Google used to look at it as one of the significant factors in ranking a website in search results.

However, Google updated its algorithm a long time ago, and that time has passed. According to John Mueller’s statement from Google, a keyword in a domain name nowadays would not make a site rank better for that keyword.

So, why should you consider including a keyword in your domain name?

Even though having a keyword in your dropshipping store name doesn’t directly have SEO (Search Engine Optimization) benefits, it does play a role in the anchor text of the reference links to a website.

For example, when people link to the store “galaxylamps.com,” the anchor text will usually contain the keyword “lamps.” This tells search engines what the site is about and gradually rank it for that keyword.

In that regard, keywords in domain names can provide some sorts of SEO advantages.

Therefore, although it’s not required and doesn’t really have an obvious benefit to include a keyword in your store domain name, it might still be a good idea to have one. However, don’t force it if you don’t want to.

Example: GalaxyLamps is a dropshipping store that ranks first for the query “galaxy lamps.”

4. Go With The Extension “.Com” If Possible

According to Statista, the most popular domain name extension on the entire internet is “.com.”

Since “.com” is the most recognizable domain extension, go for it if you can. It will make your dropshipping store look more trustworthy.

If the “.com” version of your store name has been taken, “.store,” “.net,” or “.org” are good alternatives. They are not as familiar, though.

Although “.ru” is the second most popular extension, it’s Russia’s official domain and only ideal for Russian businesses. So, avoid using it.

5. Choose A Short And Memorable Dropshipping Store Name

The name of your dropshipping store should be short and easy to remember. If your readers want to find your site again, they can do it with ease.

So, how short should it be?

The answer is your dropshipping store name shouldn’t be longer than 15 characters. The reason is that many social networking sites like Twitter limit your username to a maximum of 15 characters. If you want to have the same name across platforms, pick a short one.

We didn’t pay attention to this at first and ended up naming our blog “TheCleverBusiness,” which contains 17 characters.

Don’t be like us!

Example: Amazon has 6 characters.

6. Avoid Hyphens In Your Domain Name

Hyphen “-” is the only special character that you can put in your domain name.

However, the symbol not only adds an extra layer of complexity for people to enter your dropshipping store name, but it also makes your store look less professional.

Therefore, we recommend avoiding hyphens at all costs.

7. Avoid Numerical Digits

For a similar reason, avoid using numerical digits in your domain name.

However, it’s fine to use numbers in text form like “one,” “two,” etc.

8. Use The Correct Spells Of Words

Misspelled words make the name of your dropshipping store harder to remember. What’s worse is that it can direct people to the wrong site.

For example, many people mistype gogle.com instead of google.com. Google decided to buy the gogle.com domain and redirect it to the main one to avoid users from landing on the wrong site. Although this is not a precise example of using wrong spells of words, you get the point.

9. Your Personal Name Is Fine

Before going into this, we have to admit that we don’t like the idea of using a personal name for a store. Also, we rarely see any dropshipping store use a person’s name. It doesn’t give customers any clue as to what the store is about. In addition, it’s harder to remember than a general name like WanrlyDecor or NotebookTherapy.

However, a personal store name does give you some significant advantages.

Firstly, you can leverage it to brand your dropshipping store. A personal name is harder to remember but easier to be wired into your customer’s brain.

Secondly, it gives your dropshipping store strong credibility, and customers will be more likely to look at your store as a trustworthy destination to buy things.

Therefore, using a personal name for your dropshipping store is absolutely fine.

10. A Niche Name Is Good, But Think It Twice

A niche name creates a good impression on your customers since it immediately tells them what your dropshipping store is about.

However, think twice before doing it. The reason is that as your store grows and you want to sell other products that aren’t directly related to your current niche, people will find it weird. For example, it’s not ideal for a store named “GalaxyLamps” to sell jewelry.

Therefore, before using a niche domain name for your dropshipping store, ask yourself a question: Will I sell other products in the future?

Example: DogPawty is a dog niche dropshipping store.

11. Auto-Generate A Dropshipping Store Domain Name

If you get stuck, try using a domain name generator tool like the one above. Just insert one or two keywords that relate to your dropshipping niche into the blank field and let the tool suggest a wide variety of domain name ideas.

You might find some interesting names for your store.

To quickly find related keywords to your dropshipping niche, use RelatedWords.

12. Synonymize It!

A technique to come up with an interesting dropshipping store name is to use synonyms for your keywords. You can use Thesaurus or Merriam-Webster to do this.

For example, if you love the name “warmlydecor.com,” but it has been taken, try a synonym for the word “warm” or “decor” is a good way to go. It could be something like “sunnydecor.com” or “warmlydesign.com.”

13. Rhyme It!

Rhyming is another technique to create an easy-to-remember and fun domain name for your dropshipping store.

Take the word “cat” as an example and put it into a tool like RhymeZone. You can get back some cool ideas like “Smart Cat” or “Craft Cat.”

14. Try Acronyms

Many big companies abbreviate their full name, so it’s easier for people to remember. We also often call ourselves TCB instead of The Clever Business.

Example: NASA stands for The National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

15. Combine Multiple Words

Mixing words together can yield back some creative and catchy results.

Example: Facebook is a compound of the 2 words face and book.

16. Cut Out Parts Of Words

Another clever method to find ideas for your dropshipping store name is cutting out parts of words.

Take Lego as an example. The name ‘LEGO’ is created from the two Danish words “leg godt,” meaning “play well.”

Another creative example comes from Passio Coffee. The name is created by cutting the “n” character from the word “passion,” and its motto is “passion without end (n).”

17. Add A Prefix Or Suffix

Prefixes like “a,” “the,” or “best,” and suffixes like “-ify,” “-er,” or “-ize” can create a unique domain name for your dropshipping store and make it flow better when reading out loud.

Example: Spotify and Shopify are two big companies that use the suffix “-ify” in their name.

18. Everything Is Possible

Sometimes, it’s best to go all out and come up with a name that you love, even if it has nothing to do with your dropshipping niche.

There are countless successful companies with names that are completely irrelevant to their expertise, like Apple, Google, Amazon, etc.

19. Don’t Worry About Your Dropshipping Store Name Too Much!

It’s true that your store name is important. However, customers don’t really care about it that much. What more important are your products, how your store looks like, and how trustworthy it is.

So, don’t get too hung up on it.

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