> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.xverse.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.xverse.app/api/runes/etch-rune/validate-rune-name.md).

# Validate Rune Name

You can use this endpoint to 

* check if a Rune name is valid given current block height
* check whether it already exists
* estimateswhen shorter names will become available.

## GET /v1/runes-managed/etch/validate-name

> Validate if a rune name is available for etching. When not valid it can include below reasons:\
> \* \`minLength\` - rune does not match minimum length for current blockheight\
> \* \`alreadyExists\` - rune name already exists\
> \* \`format\` - rune name format is invalid\
> \* \`outOfRange\` - rune name is out of range of acceptable names

```json
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```


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