How to Name Your Podcast
Your show name is the first thing a listener sees. Here is a practical path from blank page to a name you can actually publish.
1. Define your angle
Before brainstorming, write one sentence about your show: topic, tone, and who it is for. A clear angle makes “good name” obvious later.
2. Brainstorm with the generator
Open the Podcast Name Generator, pick a style (Professional, Creative, Funny, or Niche), and add a keyword from your angle. Generate 15–20 ideas and save anything that makes you nod.
3. Shortlist 3–5
Choose names that are easy to say aloud, under 30 characters, and not tied to a passing trend. Test them on a friend — if they can spell it after hearing it once, it works.
4. Check availability
- Search your podcast host and major directories.
- Check the matching social handles (.com, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok).
- Run a quick trademark search in your category.
5. Commit and publish
Pick the name that fits your brand and is available everywhere it matters. You can always evolve the format — the name just needs to be clear and ownable today.
Need more ideas? Jump back to the generator or read what a name generator is.