Next to finding the right niche comes choosing a suitable blog name. Part of your blog’s success will hinge on promotion and marketing, so pick a name that is distinct and reflect the central theme of your blog.
In determining the perfect name for your blog, it’s best to pick one that meets the following criteria:
1. memorable and appealing
2. easy to spell and pronounce
3. will look good as a URL
4. appropriate to your niche and writing tone
Ways to create a name for your blog
Here are several ways you could go about in creating a name:
1. Use your own name
One way to name your blog is to use your own name. If you are someone reputable in the field, using your full name might be a good choice since it could add more credibility to your blog. The common approach to this, however, is to build on your first name to create a catchy expression. Examples:
2. Descriptive
You can also use phrases that describe the central theme of the blog. The advantage of this is it provides your readers an instant insight on what your blog is about. In crafting a name that follows this style, you’d want to pick words that convey your subject concisely. Examples:
3. Two-word phrase
This one uses a blend of two words to form a simple phrase. The most popular way people use this method is by combining a positive adjective and a noun that is related to the topic of their blog. Examples:
4. Portmanteau
A portmanteau is a blend of two words that form a distinct word. The origin words used here are typically descriptive or related to the theme, which makes the name suggestive of the topic. Unlike a two-word term, a portmanteau combines only the sound of original words so that the resulting term would sound more like a word than two words spoken without pauses. Examples:
5. Two-word term
This one’s similar to two-word phrases and portmanteau. They are essentially two words combined to form a new word without any alteration in the original spelling. Examples:
6. Expressions
The choice of phrase here are often suggestive of the blog’s niche or writing tone. It’s like a casual version of descriptive names—constructed as such in order to add more character and likability. Examples:
7. X and Y
This one is pretty straightforward—pick two words that are associated with your blog’s theme then use an ampersand or the word “and” as a separator to form a phrase. Examples:
8. Sensational spelling
This is the use of purposefully misspelled words in order to add more character and distinction to the name. Examples:
9. Alliteration
Another way you can create a name is by using alliteration, which is the combination of two words that have similar first consonant sounds. Examples:
10. Coined names
Lastly, you can also make up a new name. This one’s risky—an unfamiliar term could lead you to needing more time to build recognition. One great perk for this, however, is that domain names would likely be available so pick this option if that’s something you’re looking out for. Examples:
Your Turn
Decide a perfect name for your blog. One way to do this is to play around and form names from various naming styles, then narrow your list down based on preference.
Summary
To recap, this lesson has walked you through the steps in creating a name for your blog. There are several ways you could approach this. You can either use your own first name, be descriptive, use a two-word phrase or term, use a portmanteau, use expressions, use the “X and Y” format, noodle with sensational spelling, use alliteration, or coin your own name. Whichever way you choose, just make sure that the name you pick is memorable, easy to spell, good as a URL, and suitable to your niche.
That’s all for now, check back soon for instructions on how to setup your domain and hosting—the main foundation of your blog!