.name domain — the extension for your own name
.name was created for real people: yourname.name. Managed by Verisign (the same people behind .com), it is the most direct extension for putting your name on the internet without depending on a long surname or a taken .com.
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About the .NAME domain
What is the .NAME domain?
Uses of .NAME
Who is the .NAME domain for?
These are the most common situations where .NAME is the ideal extension.
Personal portfolios with your own name
The most direct formula: miguelgarcia.name or maria.name. No need to add 'portfolio', 'web' or 'personal' to the name — .name communicates it on its own.
Writers and authors
Authors who want their name to be their brand: yourname.name as the destination for all their books, articles and literary activity.
Independent artists and musicians
Singers, musicians and performing artists who want their name as their primary URL: yourname.name as the hub for all their creative activity.
Consultants and independent professionals
When your name is your brand, yourname.name is the most coherent URL: no distractions, no complicated surnames, no taken .com.
Families and personal pages
The second-level .name allows you to register surname.name and create subdomains for each family member: mike.smith.name, anna.smith.name.
Personal page as a digital business card
A URL that works as a presentation card: yourname.name with bio, links and contact. More memorable and professional than social media profiles.
Real examples
Well-known websites with .NAME domain
.NAME vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .NAME with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .name This page | Individuals and personal brand | None | $9.99/year |
| .me | Personal brand | None | $22.99/year |
| .pro | Professional services | None | $15.99/year |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .es | Projects in Spain | Spain nexus | $8.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .NAME domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .NAME domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .NAME domain
Is .name restricted to individuals?
No. Originally (2001) .name was designed for individuals, but the restrictions were removed many years ago. Today any person, company or project can register a .name without restrictions.
What is third-level registration on .name?
The .name has a unique feature: you can register at the third level. This means john.smith.name can be a separate registration from smith.name. This allows multiple people with the same surname to share a second-level .name and have their own independent 'subdomains'. For example, john.smith.name, anna.smith.name and james.smith.name can all be independent registrations.
Does Verisign manage .name the same way as .com?
Yes, Verisign Inc. manages both .com and .name. This gives .name the same technical stability and reliability as .com — the most reliable TLD on the internet. Verisign manages over 170 million active domains.
What is the difference between .name and .me?
The .name ($9.99/year) was explicitly designed for people's names. The .me ($22.99/year) has a broader personal branding connotation and first-person identity. The .name is more affordable; .me has greater international recognition and is more widely used for creative and personal portfolios. For a pure given name, .name is more affordable and coherent; for a general personal brand, .me has more traction.
Does .name rank well on Google?
Yes. Google treats .name like any other generic gTLD with no advantage or penalty. With over 20 years of history it is a TLD perfectly recognised by all search engines.
Can I transfer my .name domain to miHosting?
Yes. The transfer has no additional management cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.
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