Start with the name people know
A name used consistently across your work can make the website easier to connect with you. If the first choice is unavailable, consider a clear personal-name variation that still meets the registry rules.
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.name domain names
A domain centred on your own identity.
A .name domain is intended for personal identities. It can suit your own name, a name you are commonly known by or a personal creative identity, subject to the registry’s naming requirements.
£7.95 /yr + VAT · £9.54 including VAT
One-year renewal: £7.95 + VAT (£9.54 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
Personal-name registrations must meet the registry eligibility rules. Your own personal name or a name you are commonly known by can qualify. A generic business keyword is not the intended basis. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .name right for your idea?
Keep the personal site adaptable
An introduction, selected work and a contact route can remain useful as your career changes. Avoid tying the whole address to a job title you may later leave behind.
Know which form you are searching
This page searches a name directly before .name. It does not offer the separate third-level personal-name and email products that you may see described in older registry material.
Know what you’ll pay
.name registration and renewal prices
Choose your registration term at order review. Prices below are the total upfront cost for a standard domain, not a monthly payment.
Annual renewal: £7.95 + VAT
£9.54 including VAT at today’s price.
Longer renewal terms may differ from registration offers. Review the renewal price before paying. Premium names are excluded from standard prices.
| Term | Total + VAT | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £7.95 | £9.54 |
| 2 years | £15.90 | £19.08 |
| 3 years | £23.85 | £28.62 |
| 5 years | £39.75 | £47.70 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .name
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Verisign
Verisign is responsible for this domain registry. Registration through UK Cheapest and the website or email service you connect are separate parts of using the name. IANA: .name registry record (opens in a new tab)
A domain space for personal identity
The IANA record for .name begins in August 2001. Verisign operates this personal-name domain space, whose registration requirements are more specific than a broad brand ending.
Background checked 6 September 2026 against the sources linked above.
More than an address
Start using your name your way.
Make a simple first page
Use the included single-page builder for an introduction and contact details. Add a fuller website when you need one.
Website options →Forward your email
Send incoming messages from domain addresses to an existing inbox. A mailbox for storing and sending email is a separate service.
How forwarding works →Connect your services
Manage DNS, nameservers and web forwarding. Use your domain with a compatible website or email provider.
DNS help →A little more detail
Questions about .name domains
Can I register a nickname?
The personal-name rules recognise names by which a person is commonly known, including nicknames and pseudonyms. Use a genuine personal identifier that meets those rules.
Is .name intended for a generic shop name?
It is a personal-name space. A shop or business-themed ending is usually a clearer choice for a generic commercial brand.
Does it include an email account?
No. A mailbox service must be arranged and connected separately.
What happens after I find a domain?
Add one or more available names to your basket, then continue to registration. Enter the owner details and review the registration term and total before payment. Availability is provisional until the registrar confirms registration.
Will UKC charge me automatically at renewal?
No. UKC sends renewal reminders and an invoice. You need to pay the invoice to renew; UKC does not automatically charge you. Keep your contact details current so you receive reminders.
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