# Startup Name Generator

> Startup Name Generator is an AI-powered tool that helps entrepreneurs and founders create compelling business names across various industries. Generate creative startup names, check domain availability, and verify trademark status all in one platform.

## Features

- **AI Name Generation**: Generate creative startup names based on your business description and industry
- **Domain Availability Check**: Instantly verify domain availability across popular TLDs (.com, .ai, .io, etc.)
- **Trademark Verification**: Check trademark availability to ensure your brand name is ready for registration
- **Industry-Specific Guidance**: Get naming tips and popular examples for 25+ industries
- **SEO Optimization**: All generated content is optimized for search engines

## Main Routes

### Home & Generator
- `/` - Main name generator page with AI-powered startup name creation

### Industry Pages
Industry-specific pages with tailored name generation and naming tips:

- `/ai-machine-learning` - AI & Machine Learning startup names
- `/fintech` - Financial technology startup names
- `/healthtech` - Healthcare technology startup names
- `/edtech` - Education technology startup names
- `/e-commerce` - E-commerce and online retail startup names
- `/real-estate` - Real estate and proptech startup names
- `/travel-hospitality` - Travel and hospitality startup names
- `/cybersecurity` - Cybersecurity and security tech startup names
- `/blockchain` - Blockchain and cryptocurrency startup names
- `/hr-tech` - HR technology and workforce management startup names
- `/clean-tech` - Clean technology and sustainability startup names
- `/biotech` - Biotechnology and life sciences startup names
- `/iot-platform` - IoT platform and connected device startup names
- `/cloud-computing` - Cloud computing and SaaS startup names
- `/defi` - DeFi and decentralized finance startup names
- `/mobile-app` - Mobile app development startup names
- `/saas` - SaaS platform and software startup names
- `/consumer-tech` - Consumer technology startup names
- `/enterprise-software` - Enterprise software startup names
- `/agritech` - AgriTech and smart farming startup names
- `/beauty-tech` - Beauty technology startup names
- `/canna-tech` - Cannabis technology startup names
- `/[industry]/recent` - Recent name searches for each industry (e.g., `/ai-machine-learning/recent`)

### Name Results Pages
Dynamic pages showing generated name suggestions with domain and trademark checks:
- `/[industry]/[description-slug]` - Individual name generation results (e.g., `/fintech/mobile-payment-app`, `/ai-machine-learning/chatbot-platform`)

### Community & Inspiration
- `/searches` - Browse recent startup name searches from other entrepreneurs
- `/blog` - Articles, guides, and insights on startup naming and branding
- `/blog/[post-slug]` - Individual blog posts (e.g., `/blog/startup-domains`, `/blog/startup-name-strategies`)

### Domain Tools
- `/domains/[domain-name]` - Individual domain availability and information pages

### Tag Pages
- `/tags/[tag-slug]` - Browse startup names by tags and categories

### Legal & Info
- `/privacy` - Privacy policy
- `/terms` - Terms of service

## API Endpoints

The application uses several API endpoints for functionality (not directly accessible to users):
- `/api/generate` - AI name generation
- `/api/domains/*` - Domain availability checking
- `/api/trademark/*` - Trademark verification
- `/api/industries` - Industry data
- `/api/search-query` - Search query management

## Content Structure

- **Server-Side Rendering**: Uses Next.js 15+ with SSR/ISR for optimal SEO
- **Database**: Supabase for storing search queries, suggestions, and analytics
- **AI Integration**: OpenAI GPT-4o-mini for name generation
- **Domain APIs**: RapidAPI integration for domain availability
- **Trademark APIs**: USPTO integration for trademark checking

## Industries Supported

The platform supports name generation for 25+ industries including AI/ML, FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, E-commerce, Real Estate, Travel & Hospitality, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, HR Tech, Clean Tech, Biotech, IoT, Cloud Computing, DeFi, Mobile Apps, SaaS, Consumer Tech, Enterprise Software, AgriTech, Beauty Tech, and Cannabis Tech.

## Usage Tips for LLMs

- All name generation results include domain availability and trademark status
- Industry pages provide specific naming tips and popular examples
- Search results are cached and can be accessed via SEO-friendly URLs
- The platform emphasizes trademark-ready and domain-available names
- Content is optimized for both user experience and search engine crawling

## Contact & Updates

For the latest features and industry additions, visit the main generator at the root URL.