Music and Band Name Generators

These generators cover band names, artist names, album titles and song ideas across many genres. Press Generate, read the names out loud, and see which ones fit your music. Save your favourites with the heart button and share the list with your bandmates before you vote.

Matching the name to the genre

Different genres have different naming habits. Heavy metal names often use dark, powerful words linked to fire, iron or myth. Indie and folk bands lean on gentle, odd or poetic phrases. Pop acts often use one strong word or a stage name. Electronic artists and DJs often use short, punchy names, sometimes with numbers or unusual spellings.

Your name does not have to follow the rules of your genre, but it helps listeners guess what you sound like.

• Rock and metal: strong, dark nouns and verbs.
• Indie and folk: unusual pairings, nature words, soft phrases.
• Electronic: short, futuristic, easy to fit on a flyer.
• Hip-hop: bold stage names, wordplay and personal nicknames.
• Say it like a radio host would: 'That was the new single from...' and hear if it sounds right.

Checking a band name before you commit

Before you print shirts or upload your first song, search the name on music streaming services and social media. Many band names are already taken, and two acts with the same name confuse listeners and split your audience. Check that the matching social handles and website address are free too.

If you plan to sell music and merch seriously, it is worth checking trademark records in your country. A name you can protect is a name you can keep.

Some bands change names early on, and that is fine. Before you release music widely, settle on a name you will be happy to keep, because fans, playlists and venues will all know you by it.