A Reserved Name is a string designated for a specific entity, and cannot be registered by any other applicant. Strings on the Reserved Names list may be applied for, but only through an exception process by the relevant entity, which must provide appropriate documentation for verification. The entities that can apply for their relevant Reserved Names are:
- Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC)
- International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- International Governmental Organization (IGO)
- International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGO)