How to Come Up With a Band Name
The first thing most people hear about a band is its name. Having a horrendous or embarrassing name makes people less inclined to listen to the music with an open mind. Choosing an interesting or intriguing name can be a good indication of the music the band plays.
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Match the name with the type of music that the band performs. Select a scary or bizarre sounding name for a heavy metal band. Choose a calmer name such as a blending of the band member's names for a folk band.
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Adopt a name that can withstand the test of time, instead of a fad name that no one recognizes in a few years. Choose a pop culture reference name only if it has wide appeal and is not likely to fade away soon.
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Use a few words that are likely to come up in your songs. Think about words that convey the imagery or topics of your songs.
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Pick a few random words together to create an unusual name. Make sure the phrase doesn't actually mean anything.
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Check the names you are considering online to make sure there isn't a band with any of your names already. Change your name slightly, if you have settled on a name that another band already took.
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Read about the bands you admire, and research the way they came up with their band names.
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Consult an online random band name generator, if you have trouble coming up with a name on your own. Keep using the generator until you come up with a name that matches your music.
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