Choose the best name for your YouTube channel
Deciding on a name is one of the first and most vital steps in branding your website. It’s important to pick a name that shows who you are as a creator or business, and what you do best. Most importantly, your website’s name should be memorable—so make sure that the name you choose is easy for people to spell, pronounce and remember.
Use our free Website Name Generator to brainstorm website name ideas, or take inspiration from the examples below. Once you’ve found a name you like, you can find the domain name, choose your favorite website template, and take your brand online.
Examples from the YouTube Channel Name Generator
Each of these three names has a story to tell. Think about your story when choosing your channel name.
01. Simply Yoga
The perfect balance between simple and straightforward.
02. Surefire Cooking
A confident name for a culinary channel.
03. Happily Ever Education
A positive channel about kids education.
Let these YouTube name ideas help spark your creativity
We’ve put together some inspiring and catchy name ideas from our YouTube Channel Name Generator to help you along your journey.
Set the tone for your channel with the right adjective
Keeping the right adjectives in mind can help create the feeling you want your viewers to have when they see your channel’s name.
How to come up with your YouTube channel name
Use the Business Name Generator to come up with creative name ideas. Then, pick the name that’s right for your channel by keeping these best practices in mind.
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Decide on your channel’s vibe
Choosing the right keywords to describe your YouTube channel can make it easier for potential viewers and subscribers to find you online and help them decide if your channel is what they’re looking for.
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Get to know your target audience
Take time to understand how potential subscribers speak about channels similar to yours. Make sure the name you choose fits your target audience’s language and that the content you’re putting out speaks to their needs.
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Scope out the competition
See what other creators are doing in order to stand out in the crowd. The name you come up with should be different, bold and unforgettable. Be sure to run a thorough search to make sure the name you want isn’t already taken.
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Plan for the future
If you plan on going global, check that the name you choose has positive connotations in different languages. Mapping out future videos in advance can also help you decide if the name will stay relevant as your channel grows.
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Get feedback on your new name
Once you’ve chosen a name that you like, run it past potential subscribers or people in your industry to see what they think. Take note of their comments and reactions, and keep in mind any biases they may have.
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Brand your channel with a logo
Build a brand that will stay at the forefront of your viewers’ minds with a memorable logo and strong website. Creating mockups of your logo is a great way to test if your new name will look good online and in print.
