What is a Blog Name Generator?
A tool that can help you find a name for your blog that you find suitable. These tools often have the ability to:
Check to see if the name is available
Give you the ability to purchase the domain name
Suggest multiple unique blog names based on the keywords you enter into the search bar.
Questions To Ask Yourself Before Coming Up With Blog Names
Before starting any new blog you need to decide the purpose of this blog. Ask yourself the following questions:
How do I know if the domain is available?
When you use a blog name generator or a domain name generator (I will use these two phrases interchangeably in this article) You are usually served a list of available domains. You can usually select from the list and then pay for the name for your blog.
Below I will list tools that will help you find a domain name. Some of these tools allow you to purchase, some even host as well, others only help you find a name. So make sure to go through the list and research the best tool for your needs.
Classic Ways To Name Your Blog
Get inspiration from day to day life. Do a hobby or something you love and allow ideas to come to you.
Use a dictionary
Get inspiration from books, or a TV Show
Think about using another language.
Look to Nature for inspiration
Journal your thoughts. Explain to yourself what kind of blog you want to create. Where did you get your inspiration? Use your answer as a spring board for a name.
Research Your Competitors
Should I name my blog my name?
In my opinion, I prefer to use my own name as a website name. This is because using your name wont box you in -you have endless pivoting ability. You brand can grow with you as your interests and skills evolve. However, I am aware that many people don’t want to use their name because they simply don’t want to be the face of their brand.
Trust me, I struggled with this as well. Luckily there are many other options. In this post I will cover catchy blog name tools to help take your blog to a new level immediately!
Here are a list of blog name generators:
Squadhelp
Squadhelp does a really good job at highlighting premium domains. These domains in theory are generally aged domains that have been bought by a reseller. These names are usually shorter, catchy and highly brandable names. Many people find quick success with their blogs by using domain names that are premium.
This is because the names are said to easier to rank in google either from having links previously built to it or because there are easily remembered and searched by customers.
Either way, when starting a blog, you can use all the ranking help you can find. High ranking in google search means a chance for high traffic and traffic may translate into a steady stream of mulah.
Domainwheel
Bustaname name generator
Zyro Business name generator
NameBounce
Nameboy
Worddoid
Panabee
Godaddy (Hosting and domain name generator)
How to come up with Creative Blog Names?
When thinking outside of the box to create a blog name, remember to keep it to the maximum of three words. The goal here is to be as memorable as possible. Now that that’s out of the way, creativity will get you far in this department. The more unique a name the easier it is to stand out. Below I will list ways to come up with creative blog names outside of a using a blog name generator.
Incorporate another language
Using another language is a creative way to express your brand personality. It is widely accepted that different languages seem to embody different cultures. For example, the word love in French is L’amour. Many might agree that this seems infinitely more alluring and interesting than simply love to native English speakers.
From the previous example you can see how using another language to name your online website or blog can really help you convey a certain emotion and feeling to your readers.
Why?
Well, I think anything different from a cultural norm can be alluring. Also, using another language can help you align your brand with affluent and positive cultural expectations of that languages origin country.
Of course, if you’re using another language do your best to fully understand its culture. Do your research on each language and culture and do your best to honor and respect it by using a thought provoking and creative word that will help people walk away with a better sense of what your brand is all about.
I suggest take general industry terms and translate them into another language, take a step back and observe the way the translation makes you feel. Does it express your brand personality? If not, keep reading for more suggestions.
Invent a portmanteau
Portmanteau means mixing two separate words to generate one completely new word. The combination of two common phrases in one creates many ideas for blog names. Portmanteau blogs are good for describing your niche and are original since they combine different features.
For creating effective keyword combinations you can use the portmanteaux Wordmaker.
You can visit the above website at this address https://www.onelook.com/pm/
Examples include:
Food blog: appetizertime = appetizers + time
Travel website: flightsescapes = flight & escapes
Photos blog: Shutterclick = shutter + click.
Try an alliteration
Alphabetization occurs if a similar letter or a similar sound appears on a close word. The combination of words tends to roll effortlessly off the tongue and help us remember, because they may also seem catchy. This will help users find the information later. Make sure to write down the best number of words which begin with the same letter in the phrase.
Here is an example alphabetical list:
Lifestyle blog: My luscious Lifestyle.
Music blog: Music minute.
Fitness blog: Weight Lifting writers.
Use a thesaurus and special dictionary
Thesaurus names words as pairs of synonyms and finds similar concepts to inspire new names. If you notice travel is frequently used, a thesaurus may suggest a word that is similar or more appropriate to travel. Here is an option that should be explored: thesaurus – synonyms e.g. RhymeZone: Rhymes and words.
Include the name of a city, country or region
Using your location is a good way to differentiate yourself as a regional expert in your niche. If your blog name highlights the geographic area you can add city or country names. Regionalization in your blogs is important to your SEO.
If you are searching for travel blogs that are expert on what destinations you’re planning on seeing, your blog will come up.
Examples:
Lifestyle Blog: Vegan in Portland
fashion Blog: Tel Aviv fashionism blog
Travel Blog: Taste buds of Tokyo travel blogs
Gather related keywords
As you do your research, you’ll begin seeing repeatable words in blog categories, like food, fashion and travel. Using google ads manager can give you an idea on what word is popular for your target audience. Consider using a phrase in your industry that receives 100-2000 searches monthly. You want this keyword to be am emerging topic with an evergreen potential. For example you may name your website: www.camerasandgadgets.com.
Almost everything our world today has become automated or requires some sort of hardware. And honestly we know this is only to increase in the foreseeable future. This way, the owner of the above blog should have content to write about for years to come. Be careful not to box yourself into seasonal or fad trends.
Make it a brand
When creating a new blog, you must think about what blog name works best for branding. In the future your company may offer digital marketing resources, ebooks, and possibly develop new business models within your niche. Think about how the name can be used in a blog post as a professional email address or as branding.
Adapt a popular saying
A familiar sounding phrase to the ears is a very beneficial way of cementing brand memorability. What are the common phrases in your country, region or culture? Use social media to find out what’s trending, what’s being talked about a lot. Identify a popular slang or catch phrase and use that.
Wisdom dictates that you be careful here, sometimes there are trademarks to certain phrases and saying. Research thoroughly to ensure the phase you want to use is free of any trademarks or claims. You can even use a play on popular slangs, catch phrases or one liners that have gone viral.
Example for a Fashion blog, you may call it: ” IwearPrada.com” which is a play on the movie, “The devil wears Prada.
Be as creative here as you want and ensure you do your due diligence and legal work to make sure you can use it and there you go!
Make up words
Now, hear me out. Consider the website, Wix.com. Wix is simply a made up word made popular through branding and advertising. There was no way that one could tell this simple one syllable word had a chance at being as successful as it is. Try a few random words and ask friends who would suit a blog name best. When composing a new phrase, make sure it is meaningful in another language as well.
Be purely descriptive (and remember the rule of three)
Simple and precise name is often appreciated by people searching for specific blogs.
Some examples:
Pet Blog: Cats
Blogging blog: Beginners Blog.
The rule of three is a writing rule that suggests that three or more things used to describe an entity is more affective in being memorable. If we implement the rule of three you have a chance of having a rhythmic way to help people remember your blog. And example if the rule of three is : ” A government for the people, by the people, of the people.”
Blog Name FAQ’s
Can I get a free domain?
Yes it is absolutely possible to get free domain names. This can be accomplished in several possible means. Get a web hosting package that includes free domains. The Internet cannot function without web servers. However, as competition increases, companies now offer free domains in addition to hosting.
You can use a Bluehost or Hostify hosting service to get free domains + budget hosting.
Keep it easy to spell and pronounce
Make sure your blog name is easy to pronounce. This way its easily remembered and your readers can easily recognize it. Therefore do not use hyphens, dashes, or numbers. Also keep an eye out for homophone words and phrases that are similar in pronunciation except spelt with similar words like “bored” and “by” or “by”. Try it with friends and family for the easiest pronunciation of the name or as a spell check. Its name has an easy to read meaning for us to learn.
Conclusion
Naming your blog is one of the first things you will do toward building a successful presence online. It is important but not as important as simply getting started. Dont over think this and be open to changing your mind. In the end, my personal advise is always to use your name, because then you are afforded the opportunity to write about whatever you want. When youre ready to get started read this post on the exact steps on how to write an effective blog post that will get you traffic!
About the Author
De’Shante’ Grant- Parris
De’Shante’ is a Lifestyle and Wellness blogger with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. De’Shante’s love for living a life in balance was heightened through her experiences watching people in her life lose themselves to the rat race of life. De ‘Shante believes unbearable stress and neglect can lead to many preventable illnesses. She is an advocate for a life of wellness and self-care as top priority in our human experience.
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