Tools
Minecraft server name generator
Pick your server's theme and, if you like, your own word to get a dozen short names in the style of popular servers: Latin letters, up to 16 characters, easy to fit into an address, a MOTD and server lists. Don't like them? Press "More ideas".
Server name
Latin letters, up to 10 — used in some of the names.
Found one you like? Check it's free: search for it on server lists and at a domain registrar.
How to choose a server name
A good name is short, reads at first glance and is spelled the way it sounds. People will type it into a server list's search, see it in their multiplayer list and most likely in the address — play.yourname.net. That's why the generator sticks to Latin letters and 16 characters at most.
Before you fall for a name, check three things: no server on the lists already uses it, the domain is free and the name isn't taken on Discord. A clash with a known project confuses players and holds back promotion.
A name is a promise. Something sharp suits an anarchy server, something fairy-tale suits roleplay, something light suits minigames. Next come the MOTD, the icon and the server list description.
And so a great name doesn't become known for cheaters, add an anticheat: DGuard, the best anticheat for a modern Minecraft server, is free up to 30 players online.
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FAQ
How do I come up with a Minecraft server name?
Pick a theme, add your own word and go through a few rounds of the generator. Take a short name that's easy to read and type, and check that it's free on server lists and as a domain.
How long should a server name be?
The shorter the better: one or two words. The generator keeps names within 16 characters so they fit the multiplayer list line and an address.
Can a server name have spaces?
It can in the MOTD and descriptions, but an address can't have spaces, so many servers write the name as one word: NovaCraft rather than Nova Craft.
Do I need to register a server name?
It's enough that it's free on server lists and as a domain. For a big project, grab the domain and social handles early.
The tools are free. So is anti-cheat protection
DGuard — the best anticheat for a modern Minecraft server — catches all 47 cheat types in our comparison; the nearest rival, Intave, catches 27. Free up to 30 players online, with the same protection as on paid plans.