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Two More Ways to Be Yourself Online: .name and .cc Are Now Available
2026-06-08 · OSIR Team
We've added two new extensions to the OSIR catalog: .name and .cc. One is built specifically for people, the other is one of the most flexible, globally recognized extensions on the internet. Both are operated by Verisign - the same registry behind .com and .net - and both register instantly on OSIR with free WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, and registrar lock.
Here's everything you need to know about each.
.name - the domain made for individuals
.name is the only top-level domain created specifically for personal identity. Introduced in 2001, it was designed from day one for individuals, families, and personal brands - not companies. If you want a clean, professional home for your own name online, this is the extension that says exactly that.
Who .name is for
- Personal portfolios and résumés -
jane.doe.nameorjanedoe.name - Professionals building a personal brand - consultants, writers, freelancers, creators
- Personal email -
jane@doe.namereads cleaner than a free webmail address - Families - claim a shared family name before someone else does
How .name works
.name supports two registration formats:
| Format | Example | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Second level | janedoe.name |
A standard personal website |
| Third level | jane.doe.name |
A first-name + last-name identity |
The third-level option (firstname.lastname.name) is unique to this TLD - it lets two people share a surname while each keeps a distinct address. Both formats can also power email forwarding, so jane@doe.name lands in whatever inbox you already use.
Tip: Because
.nameis reserved for personal use, it carries an implicit signal of authenticity. A.namedomain tells visitors that the site belongs to a person, not a faceless brand.
.cc - the flexible, globally recognized extension
.cc is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean. But like .io and .co, it has long since outgrown its origins. Today .cc is open to anyone, anywhere, with no residency or eligibility requirements - making it one of the most versatile short extensions available.
Why people choose .cc
- Short and memorable - just two letters, easy to type and say
- Unrestricted - no local presence, no documentation, no waiting
- Flexible meaning - it's been adopted for companies, content creators, creative commons projects, communities, and consulting brands
- A genuine alternative to .com - many memorable one-word
.ccnames are still available
Who .cc is for
| Use case | Why .cc fits |
|---|---|
| Content creators | yourname.cc is a clean, brandable channel hub |
| Startups | Grab a short name when the .com is taken or expensive |
| Communities & clubs | The double-C lends itself to "community" branding |
| URL shorteners & redirects | Two characters keep links tiny |
Because .cc is operated by Verisign on the same infrastructure as .com, it benefits from rock-solid DNS reliability and global resolver support - there's no obscure-extension penalty here.
.name vs .cc - which should you pick?
| .name | .cc | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Individuals and personal brands | Anyone - businesses, creators, communities |
| Restrictions | Intended for personal use | None |
| Standout feature | Third-level first.last.name format |
Two-letter brevity |
| Registry | Verisign | Verisign |
| Great for | Résumés, personal email, portfolios | Startups, content brands, short links |
Choose .name when the website is you - your identity, your portfolio, your personal email. Choose .cc when you want a short, flexible, globally trusted address that works for just about anything.
Register .name or .cc today
Both extensions are live right now on OSIR. Every registration includes:
- Free WHOIS privacy protection
- DNSSEC support
- Registrar lock
- Instant provisioning
- Full API and MCP tool access for AI-native workflows
Check availability for .name and .cc and claim yours before someone else does.