Looking for inspiration to name your next band? Here are a few ideas to get the creative juices flowing:
Start by brainstorming a list of names.
Keep it short – choosing a short name or one that is easy to abbreviate will make your name memorable. It can also make merch design that little bit easier.
Pick a name that’s easy to search – avoid common words or phrases that could get buried online. You want something unique enough to stand out in a sea of search results.
Creative spelling might seem cool, but it can lead people to search for the wrong thing. Steer clear of special characters too – they can confuse search engines and trip up potential fans.
Using more than one word will increase the chances of your name being easily searchable. If you choose a single word, it needs to be something unique.
Avoid anything with negative connotations – If you have a swear word in your band name, some media outlets & radio stations may not be able to mention it.
Consider
– Choosing something with personal or sentimental value.
– The name of a place of significance to you (town, city, park, school etc.)
– Consider making reference to a TV show, book, movie etc.
– Inspiration can also come from common products; flowers, trees, cars, food, animals, colours, anything around the home.
– Flick through a dictionary for ideas.
– Put two words together to create something random and unique.
– Use the initials of band members’ names to create a word.
– Make up a new word, or misspell a common word.
Make sure someone else doesn’t have your name
Google it! You can also search for names on the muzic.nz Artist Pages. Doing your research in advance may save you a legal headache later on.
If you are planning on creating a website for your band, check that the domain name is available
Owning your own domain name gives you more credibility, and the name will follow you, even if you change internet providers. It also helps to protect your band name from being claimed by someone else.
