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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Pick a few random words together to create an unusual name. Make sure the phrase doesn't actually mean anything.
5. 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.
6. Read about the bands you admire, and research the way they came up with their band names.
7. 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.