"i", "-i" and Other Single Letter Prefixes

[Grrilla]

In some of the "What's Hot, What's Not" discussions from about a year ago, I recall the general concensus was that "i", and "e" were becoming passe.

- Do you think that the popularity of i-pod has given names prefixed by "i", (or "-i") a boost, or has "i-pod" had the effect of dilluting other "i" names through overuse?

- What do you think the next hot letter prefix will be, if any? Looking into my crystal ball, I see "M", (designating Mobile, Mobi) as a potential prospect. :tri:

 

[PoorDoggie]

"m" could go to anything, like "my" "mine" "more" "many" "mass" stuff like that

I think "e" too. sites like ebay, ebid and stuff are bringing the "e" into fashion!

 

[Mark]

I've seen a few "I" and "E" sales that still puzzle me - Have also noticed people going for "X" and "Z" domains as well ....

Personally I'm still weary of most of them unless it just Fits perfectly ~

 

[Grrilla]

Personally I'm still weary of most of them unless it just Fits perfectly ~

I regged M-Mobi.com, a speculative name that I am very high on. However, will have to wait and see how the .mobi gtld does. :talk:

 

[PoorDoggie]

what is a gTld?

 

[harkster]

I vote for Q. Look at Qwest communications. Q catches my eye especially when not followed by a U.
ex. Q-host -- branded as QUALITY hosting (or Q-xxxx = Quality anything.)

Yes, I know I lost one of my oars long ago but think about it a bit. We all struggle for that little thing that will make a name stand out.

 

[jeter4982]

A globabl domain, something specific to one country.

 

[dgridley]

I don't quite put "ipod" and the "i" domain prefix (meaning "internet") in the same category.. "e" for "electronic", etc. I think overall people who have been the most exposed to these types of internet shorthand have become somewhat innured to their effect, if any... I myself find them somehwat annoying at times due to their overuse.

On the other hand, I do see potential if anything (w3 ) fresh comes along...

"M" for mobile seems a logical next step to me as well...

 

[Grrilla]

what is a gTld?

generic Top Level Domain
I use the full gtld when referring to the "minor" gTLDs and TLD for the major gTLDs, (.com, .net, .org, .info, .biz), but this is an artificial distinction.

Generic Top-Level Domains​

* The .aero domain is reserved for members of the air-transport industry and is sponsored by Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques (SITA).
* The .biz domain is restricted to businesses and is operated by NeuLevel, Inc.
* The .com domain is operated by VeriSign Global Registry Services.
* The .coop domain is reserved for cooperative associations and is sponsored by Dot Cooperation LLC.
* The .info domain is operated by Afilias Limited.
* The .museum domain is reserved for museums and is sponsored by the Museum Domain Management Association.
* The .name domain is reserved for individuals and is operated by Global Name Registry.
* The .net domain is operated by VeriSign Global Registry Services.
* The .org domain is operated by Public Interest Registry. It is intended to serve the noncommercial community, but all are eligible to register within .org.
* The .pro domain is being established; it will be restricted to credentialed professionals and related entities and is operated by RegistryPro.
** .mobi, for mobile business was recently approved.
*** .xxx, ??for adult content- not sure if this has been approved

Registrations in the domains listed above may be made through dozens of competitive registrars. For a list of the currently operating accredited registrars, go to the InterNIC site. Information about becoming an accredited registrar is available on the ICANN site.

* The .gov domain is reserved exclusively for the United States Government. It is operated by the US General Services Administration.
* The .edu domain is reserved for postsecondary institutions accredited by an agency on the U.S. Department of Education's list of Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agencies and is registered only through Educause.
* The .mil domain is reserved exclusively for the United States Military. It is operated by the US DoD Network Information Center.
* The .int domain is used only for registering organizations established by international treaties between governments. It is operated by the IANA .int Domain Registry.

 

[PoorDoggie]

wow... thanks

did you type that out?... thanks!

 

[Mayur]

M would go with anything. Use M.

 

[Grrilla]

did you type that out?... thanks!

Just a little typing. My fingers did the walking and my mouse did the typing. Should have left/acknowledged the link. Here: http://www.iana.org/gtld/gtld.htm

 

[PoorDoggie]

:lol: thanks anyway