Support: Podcast Name Generator

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Common questions

How do I come up with a podcast name?

Start from what the show is about and who it is for, then try the usual shapes: the topic with a format word (Hour, Show, Diaries), the topic with a twist (Uncovered, Explained, After Dark), a verb in front (Chasing, Rethinking), two words from the topic joined, or an alliteration. This generator does exactly that from your own words so you can see the options side by side.

Does it check whether a name is taken?

No. Search the podcast apps for the name, check the trademark register for your country and see whether the domain and social handles are free. A name already used by a show in your category will send your listeners to the wrong one.

Should the name say what the show is about?

Usually yes, or at least hint at it: people find shows by searching for a topic, and a name that contains the topic word is found more often. Clever names work when the host is already known.

How long should a podcast name be?

Short enough to say in a breath and to fit in a podcast app's listing, usually one to four words. Apps cut long titles in their lists, and a name that needs explaining is hard to recommend.

Can I keep a word I want?

Yes. Type it under A word you want in the name and most of the names will include it.

Why are some names a bit odd?

They are built from patterns and word banks, not written by a person, so a few will not fit. Press More like these for another twelve; the ones you saved stay.

Is anything sent anywhere?

No. The names are put together by code in your browser, and the shortlist exists only on the page until you copy it.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free, with no sign-up.