.dad Domain Registrationfrom £23.72/yr
Why Choose a .dad Domain?
The .dad extension launched in 2014 as part of Google Registry's portfolio of family-themed TLDs, alongside .mom, .baby and similar names. It is unrestricted and universally readable — a three-letter, dictionary-word suffix that needs no explanation when spoken aloud. Because the word reads naturally in English, .dad pairs well with first names, hobby words and product categories aimed at fathers, making it a popular pick for personal sites, gift shops and Father's Day campaigns.
Ideal for:
- Personal blogs and vlogs by fathers
- Father's Day gift shops and greeting card brands
- Parenting podcasts and YouTube channels aimed at men
- Dad-joke meme accounts and humour sites
- Family photographers and portrait studios
Things to know:
- Operated by Charleston Road Registry, a subsidiary of Google.
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .dad domain with no proof of fatherhood required.
- Some short, common or high-demand names are classified by the registry as premium and carry higher annual fees that renew at the premium rate.
- Standard ICANN policies apply, including the 60-day transfer lock after registration.
Creative .dad Domain Ideas
- SteveThe.dad — a personal blog or family vlog
- JokesFrom.dad — a dad-joke newsletter or TikTok handle
- GiftsFor.dad — a Father's Day ecommerce store
- Grill.dad — a barbecue recipes and gear site
- Coach.dad — a youth sports parenting blog
- FixIt.dad — a DIY and home repair channel
Frequently asked questions about .dad
Anyone, anywhere in the world can register a .dad domain. There are no eligibility requirements — you don't need to be a father, live in a specific country or run a particular type of business. The registry, Google's Charleston Road Registry, sells .dad on a first-come, first-served basis through accredited registrars.
You can register a .dad domain for between one and ten years at a time. You can renew it indefinitely as long as you keep paying the annual fee before expiry. Many owners pick a longer term up front to lock in continuity and avoid the risk of forgetting to renew.
Yes. The registry classifies a portion of short, common or commercially attractive names as premium, and these carry higher prices that also apply at every renewal — not just the first year. Our domain search will flag any premium pricing before you check out so there are no surprises later.
Yes, provided your domain is at least 60 days old, is unlocked at your current registrar and you have the authorisation (EPP) code. Transfers add one extra year to the registration term and your existing expiry date is preserved, so you don't lose any time you've already paid for.
After expiry you typically have a 30-day renewal grace period at the standard price, followed by a redemption period of around 30 days where recovery is possible but carries a substantial registry fee. After that the name is deleted and released back to the public pool, so anyone else can register it.