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40 band name ideas

40 band name ideas, grouped by style, for bands of every kind. Tap any name to see it drawn as a logo straight away, or type your own. When one feels right, change the colours and font, then download your logo and brand kit.

Band name ideas

Tap a name to see it drawn as a logo below.

Rock and loud

Names that look right on a festival poster.

Short and indie

One or two words for a streaming tile and a tote bag.

Playful

For bands who don’t take themselves too seriously.

Dreamy and alternative

For shoegaze, folk, synth and slow songs.

Band logo ideas

Every logo is drawn live. Type your band name above to see them all with yours, then tap one to customise it.

How to name your band

  1. Make it look good on a T-shirt

    A band name lives on gig posters, merch and streaming tiles, often at tiny sizes. Check it’s free on Spotify and Bandcamp, easy to search, and still looks great as a logo on a black T-shirt.

  2. Say it out loud

    If you have to spell your name twice on the phone, people won’t find you when they search. Pick a name that’s easy to say, spell and remember after hearing it once.

  3. Check it’s free

    Search Spotify, Bandcamp, YouTube and Instagram, the domain and your trademark database before you commit. Another band with a similar name will split your audience and could cost you the name.

  4. Leave room to grow

    A name tied to one sound or one joke can feel tight on your third album. If your music might change, choose a name with a mood rather than a genre.

  5. See it as a logo

    A name looks different on a sign than in a notes app. Tap any name on this page to see it drawn as a band logo, in colour, before you decide.

Pick a package for your band

Only the logo, or a Brand kit with your logo plus 150+ designs. You always own your logo, even if your subscription ends.

Basic logo

One PNG file

$20

One-time purchase

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  • One PNG logo file (no transparent background)
  • Use it anywhere, for ever

Premium logo

Every file type, colour and mono

$65

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  • High-res PNG, transparent PNG, SVG and PDF
  • Colour, black and white versions
  • Unlimited changes
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Brand kit

Everything your band needs

$96/ year

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  • Everything in Premium logo
  • Spotify, Bandcamp and Instagram profile images
  • Gig posters and flyers
  • Merch-ready black and white versions
  • Kick-drum and banner artwork
  • A brand guide with your colours and fonts
  • 150+ designs filled in with your name, colours and fonts

Free to design and preview, no account needed. You only pay when you download. Prices in US dollars.

Questions

How do I choose a name for my band?

Start with how you want fans to feel, then pick a style: rock and loud, short and indie, playful or dreamy and alternative. Shortlist five names, say them out loud, check the domain and social handles, then see each one as a logo. The one that still looks right on a sign usually wins.

What’s a good name for a band?

Good band names are short, easy to spell and say something about what you offer. A few from this page: Iron Static, Paper Lungs and The Unplugged Toasters. Tap any of them to see it drawn as a logo.

Can I use these band names?

They’re ideas to start from. Before you use one, check it isn’t already taken on Spotify, Bandcamp, YouTube and Instagram, in your trademark database, and as a domain and social handle. Adding your own name or a twist makes most of them unique.

Can I make a logo for my band name?

Yes. Type your name above or tap one of the ideas, and Zenn draws band logos with it straight away. Pick one, change the colours and font, then download it. Designing is free; a Basic logo is $20, a Premium logo with every file type is $65 and the Brand kit is $96 a year.

Can Zenn suggest more names?

Yes. Open the logo maker and tap Business Names: describe your business and Zenn suggests names you can turn into logos in one tap.

Do I own my band logo?

Yes. Once you buy it, the logo is yours to use on your sign, website, packaging and socials, for ever.