.navy Domain Names
35 registrars compared — cheapest from $25.80 at eDomains
Delegated in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD program, .navy is a generic top-level domain that carries strong military and maritime connotations, yet it's not restricted to naval organizations.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eDomains Cheapest | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $129.00 | $258.00 | Visit |
| 2 | Cloudflare | $32.20 | $32.20 | $32.20 | $161.00 | $322.00 | Visit |
| 3 | OVHcloud | $34.09 | $39.99 | $39.19 | $194.05 | $394.00 | Visit |
| 4 | Hello.co | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 5 | NameBright | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $175.00 | $350.00 | Visit |
| 6 | Above.com | $35.42 | $35.42 | $35.42 | $177.10 | $354.20 | Visit |
| 7 | Truehost | $35.42 | $142.21 | $41.86 | $604.26 | $1315.31 | Visit |
| 8 | UK2 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $178.75 | $357.50 | Visit |
| 9 | DreamHost | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $199.95 | $399.90 | Visit |
| 10 | Crazy Domains | $40.99 | $40.99 | $40.99 | $204.95 | $409.90 | Visit |
| 11 | 123 Reg | $43.54 | $43.54 | $43.54 | $217.70 | $435.40 | Visit |
| 12 | Netim | $52.50 | $52.50 | $35.00 | $262.50 | $525.00 | Visit |
| 13 | Gandi | $53.61 | $87.98 | $45.42 | $405.53 | $845.43 | Visit |
| 14 | Squarespace | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $275.00 | $550.00 | Visit |
| 15 | IONOS | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $295.00 | $590.00 | Visit |
| 16 | Porkbun | $82.90 | $82.90 | $82.90 | $414.50 | $829.00 | Visit |
| 17 | Spaceship | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $415.00 | $830.00 | Visit |
| 18 | Sav | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $417.00 | $834.00 | Visit |
| 19 | Epik | $84.95 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $424.75 | $849.50 | Visit |
| 20 | Regery | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $424.95 | $849.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Dynadot | $85.02 | $85.02 | $85.02 | $425.10 | $850.20 | Visit |
| 22 | EuroDNS | $87.79 | $87.79 | $87.79 | $438.95 | $877.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Marcaria | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $450.00 | $900.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Gname | $96.99 | $96.99 | $96.99 | $484.95 | $969.90 | Visit |
| 25 | Directnic | $99.49 | $99.49 | $99.49 | $497.45 | $994.90 | Visit |
| 26 | Regtons | $101.99 | $101.99 | $101.99 | $509.95 | $1019.90 | Visit |
| 27 | MrDomain | $103.17 | $103.17 | $103.17 | $515.85 | $1031.70 | Visit |
| 28 | NameSilo | $108.99 | $109.99 | $93.99 | $548.95 | $1098.90 | Visit |
| 29 | Namecheap | $109.98 | $114.98 | $109.98 | $569.90 | $1144.80 | Visit |
| 30 | Internet.bs | $114.37 | $129.31 | $114.37 | $631.61 | $1278.16 | Visit |
| 31 | INWX | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $594.00 | $1188.00 | Visit |
| 32 | 101domain | $126.17 | $150.17 | $126.17 | $726.85 | $1477.70 | Visit |
| 33 | Name.com | $134.99 | $134.99 | $134.99 | $674.95 | $1349.90 | Visit |
| 34 | Moniker | $151.27 | $171.01 | $151.27 | $835.31 | $1690.36 | Visit |
| 35 | GoDaddy | $160.19 | $160.19 | $160.19 | $800.95 | $1601.90 | Visit |
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From Dog Beach to the Deep Blue
Dog Beach, LLC, a subsidiary of Identity Digital, oversees .navy, but the name's heritage runs deeper. The registry's portfolio already includes a cluster of lifestyle and interest-based TLDs like .band, .ninja, and .video. What makes .navy distinct is its straddling of two worlds: it's officially a generic TLD with no registration restrictions, yet its semantics evoke a specific branch of armed forces. That tension creates an unusual branding canvas.
The 2012 Round's Catch
Delegated on May 29, 2014, .navy emerged from ICANN's 2012 new gTLD expansion, a round that unleashed hundreds of niche suffixes. Unlike a brand TLD, it wasn't tied to a corporate trademark — a deliberate choice that opened the door to myriad users. The timing also placed .navy among the early wave of registries competing for registrants who previously had few options beyond .com, .net, and country codes.
Not Just for Seafarers
While the name suggests nautical or military ties, .navy has no eligibility requirements. That opens it to veterans' groups, maritime businesses, naval history enthusiasts, or even clever domain hacks like 'na.vy' — though the two-letter construct makes those rare. Its primary appeal lies in its instant thematic clarity: a URL that signals discipline, tradition, and service. But the term also carries cultural weight in sports team names (like the Navy Midshipmen) and fashion (navy blue), giving the TLD a wider semantic berth than its literal meaning.
Pricing: Broad Waters
With 35 registrars offering .navy, the pricing spread runs wide, categorizing it as a budget-friendly option at entry levels, though renewal rates can climb. For registrants, this means the initial year might be cheap, but long-term costs require attention. [[CHEAPEST_REGISTRAR]]](/registrars/cheapest) often lists it at promotional rates, but sticker shock can strike at renewal. This dynamic is common among niche gTLDs, where registries rely on volume rather than premium pricing, and it's worth comparing renewal costs against acquisition deals.