A Gold Coast man shot dead in bed has been named in a move to help find his killer.

Shyam Dhody, aka Sam Dhody, was discovered by his partner when she arrived at their Sunbird Court home in Gilston just before 5pm (AEST) on Friday.

The couple’s newly-built home is now a crime scene and police say the pair had only been living there for two weeks.

Mr Dhody had sustained gunshot wounds but police are refusing to provide further details, such as whether there was a struggle or signs of forced entry.