Search .com and .net domains already registered - CheapNames Wildcard Whois Search

Cheapnames Wildcard Whois - see what is taken, and what is still available ..

This search tool is for listing all registered .com and .net domains which match a keyword query using a wildcard (*). Please do not abuse as this is provided by Internic/Verisign. To look up the WHOIS details of an individual domain name use our CheapNames WHOIS search tool.

Search with a keyword matching the start only of your desired domain and add a wildcard (*) to list all .com and .net domains currently registered (up to 50 at a time) which match your search term. Click a registered domain to see when it expires (coming soon -for now use whois.com). We recommend a CheapNames bulk domain availability check once you have your list of desired domain names.

Show all currently registered .COM and .NET domain names with a wildcard Whois query

Enter first few letters

Example: Click CarolinaVac* to show all registered .com and .net domains beginning "carolinavac*". These domains are already registered. You will see that the listing stops at 50 records because there are a lot of matching domain names. So unless you can see within the ones displayed that yours is taken (or not taken) you will need to add an extra letter to narrow your search - so let's add an extra "p", because I have a domain in mind .. So now click CarolinaVac*. Hence, at the time of writing, you can now see the full list of all .com/.net domains beginning with this search term.

And so you can see that no-one has registered CarolinaVacuumCleaners.com! which is great because I was looking for a name for my hoover store .. ;)

Hint! Domain names (Internet addresses ..) are the same name whether you use UPPER or lower case, or a MixTure .. type GOOGLE.com or google.com in your browser - it's all the same

How to interpret the search results
The search matches hyphens (-) before letters and can only show a maximum of 50 results at a time. So if you get lots of domains which are simply your search term with -, a or b added on and then other letters and the message Maximum number of results reached you need to make your search more specific and add another letter to make your search term longer, more precise. Full instructions (show/hide)

How to interpret the WHOIS wildcard search results:

0. The results show all .COM and .NET domains currently registered matching your search. Meaning anything NOT in the list is available to register (but see 2. below).
1. "No match for partial .." means ALL domains beginning with your search are available.
2. Too many matches (50 max per search) - result shows ".. 50 records found .." - just use a longer search term to narrow your search.
3. Results are in reverse alpha order with dash coming '-' before letters/numbers (so broad matches will show all dash versions first - just use a longer search term)
3. If you get just one result .. it means that the .net (or .com if the match is a .net) version is available, and any other longer variations such as plural and so on.
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* The "*" at the end of the search word is a wildcard (which means "any match") but can only be used at the end.
* No spaces or punctuation characters allowed in domain names - just letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and - (minus or dash or hyphen). Do not enter .com or .net unless searching specific domains.
* All existing domains will be shown (com/net only), meaning everything else is available. Max 50 results.
* Many matches shows "Aborting search 50 records found .." - just use a longer search term and repeat.
* No matches will show just that, one match shows full details for domain (normal WHOIS output)
* Results are in reverse alpha order with dash '-' first (wide matches will bring all dash versions first)
* Cut/paste your shortlist for a quick bulk check and please register at cheapnames.com.
* Also works as a general whois enter cat.com , dog.net or cow.co.uk etc. Terms of use.

Terms of use: Abusing this utility by feeding automatic queries, inappropriate repackaging or reverse engineering, or more than 100 queries per day will result in permanent IP blocks and possibly the complete removal of the search. Please don't spoil things for everyone else.

You also must agree to the general Internic WHOIS TERMS OF USE:
You are not authorized to access or query our Whois database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone, or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation, repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure operational stability. VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.