A good app name is short, easy to say and unique, and on Google Play the whole title, your name plus any benefit words, can be at most 30 characters (as of October 2026). Type one to three keywords, pick a category and style, and the generator mixes them with curated prefixes, suffixes and compound words into about 30 names, each with its length and a “Name: benefit” Play title of up to 30 characters. It uses no AI and checks nothing online, so availability is yours to verify.
How long can an app name be?
| Where the name appears | Limit (October 2026) | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Google Play title | 30 characters; full-width and half-width count the same | Brand first, then a short benefit: “SipWell: Water Reminder”. |
| Translated titles | One per language, up to 30 characters each | Keep the brand, translate the benefit. |
| Name under the icon | No fixed number; launchers cut long labels short | Use the brand alone, one or two short words. |
| Package name (com.example.app) | Permanent once published; can’t be deleted or reused | Users don’t see it. Pick one with the package name generator. |
How does the generator build names?
Everything happens in your browser with word lists, not AI. Short & brandable joins a keyword with endings such as Hub, Pal, Mate, Nest or Wise, adds prefixes like Snap, blends two keywords and mixes in roots that suit the category (Fit and Pulse for fitness, Coin and Penny for finance). Descriptive sets your keywords next to plain nouns, such as “Water Tracker & Log”. Playful adds friendly words, alliteration and fun endings.
Names over 30 characters and duplicates are dropped, and each name gets a Play title within the limit when a benefit fits. “More names” shows a new set; the same inputs always give the same first set. Now and then a name drops a vowel, like Remindr. Google’s search tips advise against subtle misspellings of general terms, so treat those as brand ideas, not keywords.
What makes a good app name?
- Easy to say and spell. If a friend can’t spell it after hearing it once, they won’t find it.
- Unique. Google asks for a title that is unique and avoids common terms. A distinctive brand plus a plain benefit gives you both.
- Clean. Google’s Metadata policy rules out “Free”, “Best”, “#1”, emoji and ALL CAPS in the Play title; test your listing with the Play Store listing checker.
- Not borrowed. Don’t use another company’s name or suggest you are its official app.
How do I check that a name is available?
This tool doesn’t check, and no generator can promise that a name is free to use. Search Google Play for the name and close variants. Then search the trademark registers where you will publish, such as the USPTO in the US, the UK IPO, EUIPO in the EU, or WIPO’s Global Brand Database for many countries at once. Finally, check the domain and social handles. This is general guidance, not legal advice; when a lot rides on the name, ask a trademark lawyer.
What comes after the name?
Make the icon with the app icon generator; the guide to app icons and names covers the label under the icon. The Google Play publishing guide covers the listing and the review. No app yet? App Builder Agent builds it from a description: watch it run in the emulator preview, then download the APK or a signed AAB for Google Play.
Frequently asked
How many characters can an app name have on Google Play?
Up to 30 characters for the Google Play title, as of October 2026, including any words after the brand such as “Water Reminder”. Full-width and half-width characters count the same, and each translated title has the same limit.
Does this generator check whether a name is taken?
No. It runs entirely in your browser and makes no network calls, so it cannot see Google Play, trademark registers or domains. Search Google Play, the trademark databases for your markets (such as USPTO, UK IPO, EUIPO or WIPO) and a domain registrar yourself before you commit.
Does the app name generator use AI?
No. Names come from rules: your keywords combined with curated prefixes, suffixes, compound words and category word lists, shuffled in a repeatable way. The same keywords, category and style always give the same first set; More names shows another.
Can I change my app name after publishing?
Yes. The Google Play title can change with a store listing edit, and the name under the icon with an app update. The package name, such as com.example.app, is permanent once the app is published and cannot be reused.
Should my main keyword be in the app name?
It helps people understand the app, but don’t stuff it. Google asks for a unique title that avoids common terms and warns that repetitive keywords can get an app suspended. A brand plus one plain benefit, like “SipWell: Water Reminder”, does both jobs.
Is anything I type stored?
No. Your keywords and saved names live only in this browser tab and are gone when you close it, so copy the names you want to keep.
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