{"id":8532,"date":"2024-07-10T22:07:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T03:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atom.com\/blog\/?p=8532"},"modified":"2025-08-20T02:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T07:32:13","slug":"how-to-name-a-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atom.com\/blog\/how-to-name-a-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Come Up With a Great Podcast Name: A Guide by Naming Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two decades after podcasting blew up, these bite-size talk shows are as popular as ever. Over 100 million Americans will listen to a podcast in 2024<\/a>, giving you an enthusiastic and engaged audience to take hold of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hang on a minute though, because there are 3 million active podcasts<\/a> all vying for that audience\u2019s attention. Whether you\u2019re offering up your financial wisdom, cultural criticism or taking a deep dive into spooky unsolved murders, you need a catchy name to hook your potential listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So you\u2019re here to learn how to name a podcast. Fortunately, it\u2019s not rocket surgery. Sure, you need to be catchy, memorable and brandable, and provide a little bit of personality too. But you\u2019ve already got a great idea for podcast content, now you just need some expert tips to land on a powerful podcast name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive in and find out how to come up with a podcast name. Listen up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Come Up With a Podcast Name<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Naming a podcast is part of the fun: this is the moment that your great content ideas, expertise and the beginnings of your brand coalesce into a powerful, inimitable name. Of course, that puts quite a lot of pressure on just a few words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By following a process, and obeying a few podcast naming rules, you\u2019ll soon have a long list of great names<\/a> you can share with your friends, family, and potential audience. Here\u2019s how to name a podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Understand your Brand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you can sum your podcast up in a few words, you need to understand what makes it special and how you can connect with your audience. That means you have to get to know the brand you\u2019re about to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your brand will comprise a few characteristics. What\u2019s your unique selling point, the thing that separates you from your competitors? And what\u2019s your podcast tone <\/a>going to be: casual and chatty, offbeat and weird, or professional and experienced?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once answered, these questions will help you hone in on a name. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re launching a personal finance podcast and choosing between two names: Moolah Mischief and Guru Finance. Guru Finance tells the audience of your expertise and professionalism while Moolah Mischief might be a great name if your M.O. is financial banter with pearls of wisdom amidst the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Be Unique<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve already noted the competitive and crowded market that you enter with a new podcast. With hundreds if not thousands of others trying to charm the same audience with wit and wisdom, you\u2019ll need a name that stands out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert Tip: Get to know the competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the hunt for a unique name, you need to know what you\u2019re up against. search your favorite podcast platform for the keywords related to your topic, and scan your competitors\u2019 names. Ask yourself what trends they are following: is alliteration ubiquitous in the top ten? Are people building podcasts around their own names? Whether you follow the trends or buck them is up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Keep It Short<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two important reasons to keep your podcast name short. Firstly, a shorter name is more memorable, and should stick better in your listeners\u2019 minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, a longer podcast name will be cut off on all podcast platforms. Head over to Spotify or Apple Podcasts and explore the design, and you\u2019ll find that after around 20 or 25 characters, the podcast name tales off into an unhelpful ellipsis: dot dot dot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A general rule for naming your podcast is to make it four words or shorter, and no more than 25 characters. Sure, you\u2019ve got a lot to say, but put it in an episode, not your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Avoid \u201cThe\u201d and \u201cPodcast\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For a time, the words \u201cthe\u201d and \u201cpodcast\u201d were ubiquitous across podcast titles, but neither of these is building an emotional connection with your audience or helping your podcast stick in the minds of your listeners. They know it\u2019s a podcast, and the definite article wastes valuable characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t a hard and fast rule: \u201cthe\u201d can help you become the<\/em> definitive authority on the subject, for example. But think carefully and consider whether you can come up with something with a little more pizzazz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Be Searchable and Spellable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s vital that your audience can find you, both in search engines like Google and <\/strong>on the podcast platform of their choice. Make sure your name is easy to spell, and avoid using unexpected punctuation (such as switching an \u201cat\u201d to @) or quirky misspellings that your listeners could forget about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, consider including an industry-relevant keyword in your podcast title, such as \u201cFinance\u201d, \u201cBanter\u201d or \u201cCrime\u201d. But be sure to incorporate a keyword creatively, otherwise you\u2019ll end up getting lost in the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Say It Aloud<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As a podcaster, you have the opportunity to hammer home your podcast name whenever your audience hits \u201cplay\u201d. You\u2019ll likely open every episode with a variation of \u201cmy name is\u2026 and welcome to (podcast name)\u201d and this means that your name needs to sound as good as it looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhyme and alliteration can be leveraged to create a great-sounding podcast name, but could sound unserious if you\u2019re aiming for a professional brand tone. Whatever you choose, practice saying it out loud to ensure it sounds fluid and pleasing to the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Brainstorm for a Long List<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When naming a podcast you\u2019ll likely land on a good name pretty quickly: it\u2019s got a catchy hook, contains a topic-relevant keyword and you feel like it represents you pretty well. But don\u2019t settle, because there could be a better name out there yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not looking for the third- or second-best name for your podcast, you\u2019re looking for the number-one name that\u2019s going to see you sail to the top of the charts. Brainstorm a longlist of podcast names and then whittle them down with a ruthless selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need some help getting started, try our AI-powered generator of brand names<\/a>. Simply input your brand tone, podcast theme and any other key details and you\u2019ll have a readymade list of podcast names to test, tweak and choose from. Many creators also consult B2B podcast production agencies<\/a> to refine their branding and ensure their show\u2019s identity resonates with the right audience from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Ask Around for Opinions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, some validation of your chosen or shortlisted names is essential. After all, as an industry expert, you may be a little too close to the subject to know how your less knowledgeable listeners will interpret a name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So ask your friends and family what they think about when they hear a podcast name. Surprise them two days later and ask them which shortlisted names they\u2019re still<\/em> thinking of. Or consider getting serious with an audience testing service<\/a>, so you can launch your pod with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podspiration: Podcast Name Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for some podcast name inspiration? Here are a few ideas to get you started. Remember to put a unique twist on these podcast names to give your audience a taste of your personality, or whatever it is that makes your show special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lifestyle Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n