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Find an Interesting Name for Your Band
Are you looking for a memorable name for your band that's intriguing and unique? Here are some steps you can take to find one.
Steps
Find a random word in the dictionary and make that your band name. That's what REM did.
Use a pop cultural reference. A famous example is the band Veruca Salt, which took their name from the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.
Make up a name using the initials from the names of each band member.
That's how N SYNC got its name.
Make a list of your favorite words and draw on that.
Use a name that's an inside joke or has significance to you.
Run the name by friends before you adopt it. A name that sounds cool to you might have a different connotations for someone else.
Tips
Avoid using names that don't apply to what you're writing about. Try to use a name that applies to your style of music. If you play death metal, a name like "Sugar Lollipops" doesn't make much sense. Unless you're trying to have a name that doesn't make sense
Warnings
Make sure to research the name you pick to make sure it's not taken by another band.
Don't use words in your band name that a lot of other bands have used. For example, avoid using a band name with the word 'wolf' in it since right now there are a bunch of bands from Canada that have the word 'wolf' in their name (Wolf Parade, We Are Wolves). People get sick of repetition, and you want a name that stands out.
Try to stay away from names that are long or hard to pronounce.
Steps
Find a random word in the dictionary and make that your band name. That's what REM did.
Use a pop cultural reference. A famous example is the band Veruca Salt, which took their name from the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory.
Make up a name using the initials from the names of each band member.
That's how N SYNC got its name.
Make a list of your favorite words and draw on that.
Use a name that's an inside joke or has significance to you.
Run the name by friends before you adopt it. A name that sounds cool to you might have a different connotations for someone else.
Tips
Avoid using names that don't apply to what you're writing about. Try to use a name that applies to your style of music. If you play death metal, a name like "Sugar Lollipops" doesn't make much sense. Unless you're trying to have a name that doesn't make sense
Warnings
Make sure to research the name you pick to make sure it's not taken by another band.
Don't use words in your band name that a lot of other bands have used. For example, avoid using a band name with the word 'wolf' in it since right now there are a bunch of bands from Canada that have the word 'wolf' in their name (Wolf Parade, We Are Wolves). People get sick of repetition, and you want a name that stands out.
Try to stay away from names that are long or hard to pronounce.
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