How to Come Up with a Blog Name [+ 50 Creative Ideas]

Words matter, and names play a huge role in perception. Therefore, when you create a blog, make sure you choose a name that best represents you, your area of expertise, and captures the attention of potential readers.

In addition, your blog’s name should be unique across the internet and optimized for search engines so that new readers can easily find you.

To come up with a memorable blog name, start with a short brainstorming session and gather the most interesting ideas. One of the best ways to do this is to combine a blog name generator with the strategies you’ll find in this article.

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Coming Up with a Blog Name

Before you start blogging, you should decide what your blog will be about and what goals you want to achieve with it. Start by asking yourself the following questions:

• What type of blog will you create?

• Who will be your target audience?

• What goals do you want to achieve?

• What writing style do you plan to use?

• Who are your competitors and how do they promote their blogging strategy?

To further help you define your blogging style, take a look at Wix templates designed specifically for bloggers. They can serve as a new source of inspiration. Understanding where you’re heading will help you come up with stronger ideas for your blog name.

How to Come Up with a Blog Name

Before we dive into 15 methods for choosing a blog name, remember that a blog name is similar to choosing a name for a child — you want it to “grow” with you.

With that in mind, make sure the name you choose is original and not too specific, so that you can expand your niche in the future. This will allow you to grow your readership and increase your earning opportunities.

In addition, your blog name ideas should be catchy, short, and easy to understand. It should be easy for people to find and remember you.

Let’s take a look at some of the most effective ways to come up with a blog name:

• Gather niche-related keywords

• Enter your keywords into the Wix Blog Name Generator

• Experiment with blog name formulas

• Blend words together

• Use reference guides and dictionaries

• Adapt a popular saying or phrase

• Include another language

• Try alliteration

• Use your own name or a pseudonym

• Simplify the name with abbreviations

• Combine unrelated words

• Create your own pun

• Include the name of a city, country, or region

• Invent a new word from combinations

• Try describing your blog in three words (what it’s about)

01. Gather Related Keywords

As you conduct research, you’ll begin to notice recurring words that are commonly used in your blog category, whether it’s food, fashion, or travel. At this first stage, you should write down as many words as possible that come to mind and relate to your niche.

Later on, we can incorporate these phrases into blog naming strategies and add them to a name generator. To help yourself collect more niche-related words, read articles, blog posts, and books on your topic.

The more words you have on your list, the more blog name ideas you’ll be able to create.

02. Enter Your Keywords into a Blog Name Generator

Do you already have a word you’d like to include in your blog name? If you have a general direction, you can find great blog name ideas using a blog name generator. This online tool suggests names by combining the text you enter with industry trends to generate relevant ideas that can inspire you.

The platform also automatically shows domain availability for each suggestion. Before purchasing a domain, make sure the name is also available on social media, since you’ll likely want to promote your blog across multiple channels.

03. Experiment with Blog Name Formulas

Fortunately, these formulas are much simpler than math equations and make solving the “blog name equation” fun and easy. You can use the keywords you prepared earlier that relate to your niche.

Try one of these five methods to generate great blog names:

Blog Name = [Adjective] + [Noun]

Examples:

Parenting blog: Happy Mama

Food blog: The Experimental Chef

Travel blog: The Lonely Traveler

Baking blog: The Skinny Baker

Arts and crafts blog: Colorful Canvas

Blog Name = Simply + [Word]

Examples:

Food and diet blog: Simply Paleo

Fitness blog: Simply Cardio

Design blog: Simply Design

Blog Name = [Noun] + [Noun]

Examples:

Author blog: Pen and Paper

Fitness blog: Gym King

Blog Name = [Topic] + Hacks

Examples:

Business blog: Small Business Hacks

Parenting blog: Parenting Hacks

04. Blend Words Together

Word blending is the process of combining two different words to create a completely new one. Many blog name ideas can be created by merging two familiar words into one.

The advantage of these names is that they can clearly describe your blog’s niche while also being unique, since you are creating a new combination.

To help generate effective keyword combinations, you can use online name-generator tools.

05. Use Specialized Dictionaries

Dust off your thesaurus—or more realistically, open a new browser tab—because this method can help you find exactly the blog names you’re looking for.

A thesaurus is a type of dictionary that shows semantic relationships between words, such as synonyms, antonyms, and related concepts.

How can this help? A thesaurus groups words by meaning and suggests related terms that may inspire many new blog name ideas. For example, if you notice that the word “travel” is used too often, a thesaurus might suggest alternatives like journey, wanderlust, or voyage.

Other types of dictionaries can also help you find the perfect blog name, including:

• Thesaurus (synonyms and related words)

• Rhyming dictionaries

• Concept dictionaries

• Definition dictionaries

06. Adapt a Popular Saying

Sometimes familiar phrases simply sound good. You can take advantage of this by adapting a well-known saying and reshaping it to fit your blog name.

Not only does this make brainstorming easier—because you already have a starting point—but it also makes the name memorable since it connects to a familiar phrase.

You can find common sayings on platforms like Pinterest or in collections of popular English proverbs.

Examples:

Food blog: Bake Your Cake and Eat It

Fashion blog: [Your Name] Wears Prada

Finance blog: More Money, Fewer Problems

Home décor blog: Honey, I’m Home

07. Add Another Language

Want your blog name to instantly sound more exotic, international, and interesting? Consider incorporating a foreign language into your blog name. Don’t worry—you don’t need to enroll in language classes. A quick search using Google Translate can help you find a blog name that feels just right.

Try choosing a language that relates to your niche. For example, if you’re starting a food blog, use the language of the country your cuisine comes from. If pizza and pasta are your signature dishes, using an Italian phrase in your food blog’s name can work perfectly.

We took several common industry-related words and translated them into another language so you can see the unique effect they can have. Try taking one of these words and incorporating it into your blog name.

Fashion blog: À la Mode — “in fashion” in French

Example: À la Mode by [Your Name]

Travel blog: Adiós — “Goodbye” in Spanish

Example: Adiós [Your Hometown]

08. Try Alliteration

Alliteration occurs when the same letter or sound appears at the beginning of nearby or closely connected words. These word combinations usually roll off the tongue smoothly and are easier to remember, which makes them quite memorable.

This can be very convenient for users when they want to find your blog again later.

To come up with alliteration, create a list of as many words as possible that begin with the same letter as the word you plan to use.

Remember, you can always return to strategy #5 and use one of the specialized dictionaries to help you find more options.

Example for a music blog: Music Minute 

09. Use Your Name or a Pseudonym

What could be better than putting your own name out there? Using your name or a pseudonym allows people to immediately recognize the person behind the blog. This approach is very common for personal blogs.

There are two main ways to include your name in your blog: use your full name or combine it with other keywords.

Using your full name allows you to have a simple domain name that constantly reminds readers who you are.

For example:

DianaWilliams.com

TonyJackson.com

AmandaSmith.com

Another popular approach is to use your name and add adjectives, nouns, or keywords before or after your name or pseudonym:

Movie blog: Katie’s Movie Addiction

Art and design blog: Ella the Artist

Poetry blog: Andrew’s Poetry

Fitness blog: CrossFit with Chris 

10. Simplify with Abbreviations

The phrase “less is more” explains why many people use abbreviations in names. A shortened version of a sentence or phrase can make your blog name easier to write, remember, and recognize.

You can still include the full phrase or explanation elsewhere, while keeping the name itself short and simple.

Abbreviations are often used in blog logos. When creating a logo, you can place the abbreviation in capital letters and write the full phrase below it in a smaller font.

11. Combine Unrelated Words

We’re not crazy for suggesting that you combine random, unrelated words. Many people use this technique to create memorable blog names.

To make this work, include at least one word related to your blog’s topic or purpose. The other words can be adjectives or nouns that add creativity and make the name more distinctive.

Examples:

Interior design blog: Dancing Furniture

Photography blog: Laughing Camera

Travel blog: Lazy Suitcase

Food blog: Green Kitchen

12. Create Puns

Time to add a little humor. A pun plays on different meanings of a word or combines words that sound the same but have different meanings.

Try adding a pun to your blog name to showcase your quirky and creative side. After all, people enjoy reading blogs written by someone with personality—and a clever pun can highlight that perfectly.

If you can’t come up with a pun, try using slang or humor in your blog name to achieve a similar effect.

Books and writing blog: Never Wrong, Always Write

Travel blog: Love at First Flight 

13. Include the Name of a City, Country, or Region

If you’re blogging in a highly competitive niche, it can be helpful to stand out by positioning yourself as a regional expert in your field. To highlight your geographic presence, you can include the name of a city, country, or region in your blog name.

Including a region in your blog name can also be helpful for SEO. For example, if people are searching for travel bloggers who are experts in a specific place they plan to visit, your blog may appear among the first results and reach the right audience.

Examples:

Lifestyle blog: Alice in Paris

Travel blog: Adventures in the Middle East

Personal blog: Katarina from Korea

Lifestyle blog: Vegan in Portland

Fashion blog: Tel Aviv Fashionista

Food blog: Tokyo Taste Buds 

14. Create a New Word

Invent a completely new word for your blog or business. Think about well-known names like Google, Häagen-Dazs, or Sony. Of course, a great name also needs a great product behind it.

Try coming up with a few random words and ask your friends or family which ones sound the most suitable for your blog name.

15. Describe Your Blog in the Name (and Remember the Rule of Three)

Describing the content of your blog directly in its name may seem obvious, but it helps readers instantly understand what your blog is about. Simple and clear names are often appreciated by people who want to quickly find a specific type of blog.

Examples:

Pet blog: All About Cats 

Blogging blog: Blogging for Beginners

Religion blog: Daily Prayers

Music blog: Nashville Country Music Lovers 

To simplify things even further, you can list three words that describe what you will write about in your blog. A great example of this technique can be found in Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.

Let’s apply this rule of three to a few blog name ideas:

Examples:

Health and wellness blog: Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness

Fitness blog: Gym, Sleep, RepeatCraft blog: Sewing, Knitting, and Crafts

Writing blog: Stories, Poems, and Creative Writing

News blog: News, Gossip, and Pop Culture

Lifestyle blog: Coffee, Clothes, and My Camera 

50 Creative Blog Name Ideas

Let’s move from theory to practice by looking at some blog names we’ve come up with. Below, you’ll find 50 blog name ideas across different niches to spark your creativity.

If you see one you like, secure the domain name, choose the best blog template for your website, and start writing your first blog post.

Food Blog Name Ideas

1. Serve Your Best Dish

2. Life with Food

3. The Real Happy Meal 

Travel Blog Name Ideas

4. Explore to See More

5. The Purpose Seeker

6. Travel Hacker

7. Journey of a Thousand Miles 

Health and Fitness Blog Name Ideas

8. Ready, Set, Go

9. Simply Yoga

10. Marathons Made Easy 

Lifestyle Blog Name Ideas

11. Cook and Look Good

12. Food, Fashion, Fairytale

13. The Time of My Life 

Fashion Blog Name Ideas

14. The Fashion Therapist

15. Walking in [Your Name]’s Shoes

16. That’s Style 

Beauty Blog Name Ideas

17. Beauty Hacks by [Your Name]

18. The Glam Blog

19. The Makeover

    
    

Photography Blog Name Ideas

20. Photo Hub

21. Overexposed

22. Life Through the Viewfinder 

Personal Blog Name Ideas

23. The [Girl/Guy or Your Description] with a Blog

24. You Heard It from [Name]

25. Confessions of a [City] [Girl/Guy or Your Description]

Example: Confessions of an LA Girl

DIY & Crafts Blog Name Ideas

26. Craft Queen

27. Make Art, Not War

28. The Sewing Master

Parenting & Mom Blog Name Ideas

29. Lessons for New Parents

30. If Only I Knew — A Parenting Blog

31. Sleepless in [Your City]

Movie Blog Name Ideas

32. The Show Must Go On

33. Don’t Be Salty

34. Spoiler Alert

    
    

Book Blog Name Ideas

35. Books Over Looks

36. The Secret Book Club

37. Pen, Paper, and Imagination

Personal Finance Blog Name Ideas

38. If Money Could Talk

39. The Savvy Saver

40. Leisure and Finance

Sports Blog Name Ideas

41. Game Reviews

42. What’s the Score?

43. Sports, Sports, and More Sports

    
    

News Blog Name Ideas

44. News Flash

45. In the Know

46. Have You Heard?

    
    

Interior Design Blog Name Ideas

47. Mi Casa Es Tu Casa

48. Your Dream Home

49. Home Décor Hacks

50. No Place Like Home