{"id":2832,"date":"2018-04-18T11:22:27","date_gmt":"2018-04-18T16:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atom.com\/blog\/?p=2832"},"modified":"2023-09-07T06:37:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T11:37:24","slug":"band-name-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atom.com\/blog\/band-name-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Band Names of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

A name can make the difference between success, failure, and mediocrity. Just as a <\/span>brand<\/span><\/i> cannot succeed without a name that appeals to its target audience, a <\/span>band <\/span><\/i>also requires an effective name for success.<\/span><\/p>\n

A band\u2019s name is the first thing an audience will likely ever know about it. We take a look at some of the best band name ideas<\/a> of all time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The Band<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you are going to choose a name for your band that is as simple as \u201cThe Band\u201d, then you are going to need to be pretty good. Fortunately, the Band lived up to the challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. ABBA<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Not only does the name of this legendary Swedish band use the initials of each of its four members\u2014it\u2019s also a name that conveniently places them near the front of most record stores.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. The Who<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        When you turn on the radio but fail to recognize this classic English rock band, you may ask your friend what their name is. Naturally, your friend will hilariously reply, \u201cThe Who\u201d as if they don\u2019t understand you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. The Artist Formerly Known as Prince<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Though this name is clearly rather ridiculous, it is something that almost everyone is able to remember. <\/span>The Artist Formerly Known as Prince<\/span><\/i> is one of the most recognized \u201cnames\u201d in music.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Garbage<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            This alternative rock band plays a clever joke on parents across the country. <\/span>\u201cTurn that Garbage down!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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            1. Trampled by Turtles<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              This contemporary bluegrass band from Minnesota puts an image in your head that\u2014just like when you are listening to their music\u2014makes you want to smile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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              1. The Grateful Dead<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                According to band member Phil Lesh, this name was randomly chosen from and old dictionary. Somehow, the name ended up being the perfect fit and helped the band become one of the greatest of all time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. Led Zeppelin<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Using the juxtaposition of opposites can be a great strategy for naming your band. <\/span>Led Zeppelin <\/span><\/i>immediately makes you picture a blimp that, tragically, will never be able to fly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                  1. Neutral Milk Hotel<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    This indie rock band takes three seemingly unrelated words and somehow finds a way to make it work. Even if you know nothing about them, you might still be interested.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    1. Cage the Elephant<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Cage the Elephant <\/span><\/i>is yet another band that, like others mentioned above, creates a vivid image. Like many of their songs, this name is one that can be difficult to get out of your head.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      1. Chicago<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        You have to be pretty bold to claim the third largest city in the country as your own. Yet, <\/span>Chicago <\/span><\/i>found a way to effectively pull this off and go down in rock and roll history.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        1. Yonder Mountain String Band<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          This bluegrass band from Colorado found a way to describe <\/span>exactly <\/span><\/i>what they are: a string band that is from those mountains over yonder.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          1. Rage against the Machine<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Whether you categorize this band as rock, metal, or punk, <\/span>Rage Against the Machine <\/span><\/i>is a perfect way to describe their revolutionary sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                            1. The Velvet Underground<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              This name describes what every indie band is hoping to accomplish: an apparent smoothness like velvet and a desire to remain underground.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                              1. The Beach Boys<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                The name \u201cThe Beach Boys\u201d is able to perfectly capture the band\u2019s desired California image without stating too much or being too flashy.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                Conclusion<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

                                Coming up with band name ideas is more of an art than it is a science. If you can be creative, inspired by the music you hope to play, and recognize the image you hope to project, a good band name should be well within reach.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                Need some more inspiration? Check out some of Atom’s cool company names<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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