How To Check If Your Blog Name Is Taken

If you're interested in starting a blog you've probably thought about how to name a blog, right? It's an important question to answer during this process.

It's estimated that there are over 500 million blogs on the internet. It stands to reason therefore, that it'll take some effort to truly stand out from the crowd. Especially if you hope to write blog content that people will actually want to read for the long run.

But before you can start writing amazing content, you'll want to think of a great blog name. Part of your branding strategy and making yourself memorable to readers, is in choosing a lasting blog name that you can use for the foreseeable future.

This is the part that stumps a lot of new bloggers. How do you think of a blog name that represents your brand and can be remembered later when people search for it on Google?

Here are some of my best strategies and tips for how to name a blog, including 40 of the most creative blog name ideas & examples that you can use as inspiration to come up with your own clever blog name today.

How to Name a Blog (the Smart Way) + 40 Blog Name Ideas and Examples

1. Blog naming ideas (quick tips & easy techniques)
2. Deeply research your niche
3. Think about why you want to blog
4. Get to know your potential readers
5. Identify strong branding opportunities
6. Start with a keyword focus
7. Use a name generator
8. 40 blog name ideas & examples (plus why they work)

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I get a version of this question a lot from readers… "How do I name my blog, Ryan?"

Your blog name represents you and it can be the difference between someone clicking on your blog or passing it over to instead choose your competitor's site to read on. And while this is true, naming your blog is actually NOT the most important part of creating a successful blog.

The content you create, the feeling that you give your readers and the value you give them far outweighs any blog name you come up with when first launching.

Consider the company Apple. People don't spend billions of dollars each year on Apple products just because they love the name. People buy Apple because they love their products and believe that they have original intuitive ideas that beat their competition. Today, many people do love the name Apple, but it was their ingenuity, branding, and marketing that made the company what it is.

Despite this truth, your blog name is going to be the first thing people see in search results—and today's recent blogging statistics show that your name does matter. Your blog's name (and domain you choose) will tell people something about you and your blog, so you want to make a strong first impression.

If you're you're ready to start your blog, but can't commit to a name, then start right here with my quick tips for how to name a blog, first.

On the other hand, if you already have a few ideas about what you'd like to name your blog, then you can check whether or not your dream blog name is available using this quick search tool:

Check if your (dream) blog name is available:

If you're still searching for the right blog name, then let's keep moving in our blog naming guide.

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Blog naming ideas (quick tips & easy techniques)

If trying to figure out how to come up with a blog name makes you feel like you're stranded in a desert—take a deep breath and relax.

We're going to start with some very helpful (quick) ways to help get your creative thinking warmed up, so you can come up with the right name for your blog today.

1. Read a book (or article) to uncover a clever blog name

Did you know that reading can open your mind and improve your imagination in fascinating ways?

Your perfect blog name may just be hiding away inside your favorite book, or even one of my free blogging books. It might be a word or a phrase that catches your attention a few pages in.

Or more often than not, the simple act of reading something you're interested in—might just open your mind into thinking outside the box for a bit. This is a great way come up with a fresh blog name that has a connection to something you're already interested in, too.

2. Dust off your thesaurus or dictionary

When new parents want to name a baby, they often turn to Amazon to order a baby-naming book. These books are filled with names alphabetized from Aaron all the way to Zylina. If you're looking for a great baby name, there are even entire websites dedicated to that process.

So where should you go if you want to figure out how to name a blog? Try a thesaurus or dictionary.

Personally, I recommend picking up a physical book that you can flip through and actually see the array of available words right in front of you. But if that's not an option—go for the online Merriam-Webster Dictionary or Thesaurus.

If you have a theme in mind, but you're not sure which word(s) to use yet—a thesaurus will be your best friend.

If you have no idea where to start with naming your blog, try thumbing through a dictionary. You're likely to find words you've never heard of, come across ones that pique your interest and that could lead to the right inspiration for figuring out the right blog name for you.

3. Try alliteration to come up with a catchy blog name

Take a look at the address bar of this blog and you'll see the domain "ryrob.com" sitting there (my nickname).

Best Buy. Dunkin' Donuts. Coca-Cola. PayPal. Lois Lane. Fred Flintstone.

What do all these names have in common? They're all excellent examples of alliteration.

Alliteration is a literary stylistic device and it leads to incredibly catchy ways to name a blog too. Names that use this stylistic technique are fun and have a way of sticking in your mind.

4. Find a good pun for your blog name

Puns are surprisingly common in the blogging world, and it's a great way to help readers remember your blog name far into the future.

If you want to use a pun as the basis for figuring out how to name a blog, strive to use well-known phrases and incorporate a word from within your blog niche.

Here are a few examples of punny blog names that do a great job of setting a light tone and communicating the topics being discussed:

• Dollars and Sense
• In Tents Camping
• Budget Bytes
• Girl Gone Travel
• She's in the Glow

If you do come up with a pun-inspired blog name, just be careful not to choose something too obscure that the majority of people won't understand. That'll just leave readers scratching their heads.

5. Use humor to name a blog

Along the same lines as a pun-fueled blog name, you should consider using humor to lighten things up with the name of your blog (if that matches your style and tone).

Coming up with a blog name that makes people laugh when they see it, is an awesome way to get more clicks and stay top of mind with your readers.

Here are a few examples of bloggers that've used humor to decide how to name a blog that sets the tone for their content style:

• Pregnant Chicken
• Fit Bottomed Girls
• Cats Who Code
• Will Run for Margaritas
• The Lazy Baker
• Do You Even Blog?

Like with puns, just be mindful of how readers will perceive and form their own opinions as you decide how to name a blog with a comedic twist.

6. Unrelated words are memorable

Remember Little John from Robin Hood? His name stands out from a childhood story because he's the opposite of little.

Many successful bloggers have applied this concept to their own efforts when it comes to choosing how to name a blog that'll stand out from the crowd.

Beyond just that, you can also create a smart branding play by putting two words that are totally opposite or unrelated together for your blog name.

7. Use your own name (or nickname)

There are plenty of bloggers that use their name for their blog (myself included—ryrob).

This can be a great strategy in particular for lifestyle bloggers, or for a blog that's centered around a single person offering a service.

Many bloggers who offer courses or share authoritative information on a subject, often use their own names for their blog.

This technique can be especially useful if you have a unique or unusual name (provided the domain is still available and at a reasonable price).

8. Brainstorm words that relate to your niche

Once you've identified your blog's niche, you can begin to think about the words that are most closely related to these topics you'll now be blogging about.

Start brainstorming about words that match your content topics. Here are a few examples of how to name a blog with a niche-centric domain, for bloggers in the travel and crafting niches.

If you're travel blogging, you can find a blog name that uses words like:

• Adventure
• Wayfarer
• Explorer
• Venturer
• Journey
• Sojourner
• Grifter
• Vagrant
• Nomad
• Wanderer
• Vagabond

Think of words that elicit the excitement and feeling of what it's like to travel through a brand new (beautiful) country. Nomadic Matt is a great example of a blog name like this, that's perfect for a travel blog. Words that make people feel like they're joining you on a life-changing adventure can be super compelling when deciding how to name a blog.

If you're craft blogging, you can use words like:

• Maker
• Make
• Crafter
• Stitches
• Designs
• Creations
• Creative
• Art
• DIY
• Builder
• Handmade
• Projects

Each of these words show that your blog is clearly somewhat related to the crafting of DIY space, but they work best when paired with another unique or interesting word. The Underground Crafter is a good example of an unusual word paired with an ordinary one in this particular niche.

9. Take a break and try something new

Sometimes when you focus on a problem too much (or for too long), it's hard to find the solution.

It's almost like dwelling on a project for too long makes your brain do the opposite of what you want. It shuts down and you're unable to come up with any remotely good blog names. I know, I've been there myself.

If that's the case for you right now, then try taking a little break. Go outside and take a walk through a park. Sit down at a coffee shop and have a conversation with someone new. Try going to the movies to relax, or go to the gym for a good workout.

Give yourself a complete break from thinking about how to name your blog.

Once you've given yourself some time, come back and write down a list of any words or phrases that come to mind first—there are no wrong answer. This mental break might be exactly what you needed in order to come up with your new blog name.

10. Use made up words to name your blog

Finally, don't feel like you have to be constrained to real words for your blog name.

Think about some of the most recognizable companies in the world today. Many of them have names that are truly non-sensical when taken out of context.

• Xerox
• Kodak
• Sony
• Google
• Häagen-Dazs

Yep, even the Häagen-Dazs ice cream brand name is totally made up. Reuban and Rose Mattis, originators of Häagen-Dazs ice cream, wanted something that sounded both like old-world craftsmanship and a name that still sounded Danish. The name they came up with really doesn't mean anything. And although it's gibberish even in the Dutch language, today this name is associated with high quality ice cream.

The natural downside of using a made up word as your blog name, is that it's essentially meaningless (until you've made it big). People won't automatically understand what your blog is all about.

The upside though, is that you can make your blog name mean whatever you want to mean. Using a made up word allows you to brand your blog any way you choose.

Now, if you're a more visual learner, here's a video tutorial I made that walks through these blog naming ideas & strategies that you can put to use today:

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Alright! We've made it through the quick tips & techniques section of this guide on how to name a blog.

If that hasn't yet landed you with the right blog name—then let's turn this activity up a notch.

Moving forward, take this step-by-step approach to coming up with a thoughtful name for your blog.

1. Deeply research your niche

First things first. Before you can launch your blog, you'll need to do some deep research into the niche you're going to blog about.

Take time to discover other prominent people in your industry. Find out what's working (or not working) for them in terms of how to name a blog in this space. Seek to answer questions like:

• How are they branding themselves?
• What kind of names are they choosing for their blogs? Any trends stick out?
• How are their readers responding to their work?

As you collect data and pore over examples, determine what kind of blog you want to create. How is your blog going to be different than everything else that's out there?

If you've spent enough time researching your blog niche, you'll know what kind of blog names are already being used.

You want a blog name that's unique.

If your blog name is almost identical to thirty-five other blogs, there's a good chance readers will overlook yours.

You may also want to research niches or businesses outside of your industry to gather inspiration. And it's worth taking real time to do this activity, because the right blog name can actually be instrumental in how you promote your blog over time (great blog names can encourage people to share your site with their friends more readily).

Taking words or phrases from other places may just be the ticket to setting yourself apart and making your blog stand out as unique.

2. Think about why you want to blog

If you're starting a blog you probably have a good reason.

Chances are, there's something you're passionate about, and you want to share it with the world.

Maybe you've got a unique skill set to teach, or career insights that others in your field can benefit from?

When you're choosing how to name a blog, think about what you want your core message to be.

• What are you trying to communicate to readers?
• Which parts of that message are most important to you?
• How do you want your readers to feel after seeing the name of your blog?

If you can identify what your purpose for starting a blog in the first place is, you'll have a good foundation for coming up with a smart blog name that relates back to your overall message and blogging goals.

Keep in mind that not every blog needs to be deeply meaningful or serious in nature, either.

While most of my content here is related to blogging and building a side business, I've also written about things like my biggest failure, quotes that motivates me and share weekly podcast episodes that cover a wider range of topics.

Some blogs are created just for fun. A good blog name will reflect this just as much as one with a more serious mission.

3. Get to know your potential readers

The next step is to think of who your ideal reader is. What makes them tick? What will they be interested in?

In my guide about how to write a winning blog post, I outlined a very crucial step in the blog writing (and outlining) process, plus you can grab my free blog post templates too.

When you write a blog post (whether for your own site or a part of a guest blogging campaign), you want to find topics that have a common ground between you and your reader.

The crossover point between what you want to write and what they want to read is the sweet spot you should always aim for in order to cultivate long-lasting relationships with your blog readers.

Coming up with a name for your blog is a similar process—it should be mutually beneficial.

Your blog name should represent you and appeal to your audience.

If you're not yet sure who your audience is or how to attract them, your next mission is to develop that picture of who your readers could be—then learn to understand their needs and desires as time goes on.

Often, your initial assumption about who your future readers are going to be, will be pretty spot-on. But, it can also evolve over the coming weeks and months as you begin actually creating & sharing content on your blog.

To build this important relationship with your target audience, you'll need to do more than just a little keyword research.

One way to connect with your audience is to find them in the real world (or online) in Facebook Groups, niche online communities and in the comments sections of other more established blogs in your niche.

Next, you'll identify the pain points of those readers by answering questions like:

• What are their most pressing needs?
• How can your blog offer unique solutions to these problems? (Hint: this should be incorporated into both your overall blog business plan and blog planner template too)
• Do you want your blog name to appeal to a specific reader demographic?
• What kinds of skills and abilities do your readers have?
• Are you thinking about offering a blog to absolute beginners, or are you interested in attracting people who are already very successful in your field?

Answering these questions will help you think about your overall branding, come up with ideas for your blog layout and color schemes, positioning from a marketing perspective—and especially help you to find the right blog name that'll appeal to your readers.

Create a list of ideas that you like and feel will resonate with your audience.

Once you've narrowed it down, try to pick a name that's simple and memorable.

4. Identify strong branding opportunities

No matter which blog name you choose, remember that the way you brand it is crucial to your success.

Think again about our example with Apple. There's a reason they've become such a long-lasting household name.

One contributing factor to Apple's success is its consistent use of branding over the years.

From their iconic 1984 Superbowl commercial, to one of their most recent commercials entitled Apple at Work: The Underdogs, they've time and time again reaffirmed their brand as being cutting edge, non-conforming and deeply valuable to their customers.

Your blog has the same potential for becoming a strong brand.

And the name you choose for your blog can be a crucial element in that overall blogging strategy—if you choose wisely.

Then, what you do with your blog name after its chosen, is even more important.

5. Start with a keyword focus

There is a long-standing debate about whether or not keywords in a domain name will help your blog with SEO.

According to Google's John Mueller, there's not a significant increase in visibility (if any) with keyword domain names.

What is a keyword domain (blog name)?

A keyword domain is when you choose a blog name that incorporates a main keyword you plan on blogging about directly into your blog's URL. For example, if you wanted to start a blog about traveling the world, a keyword domain could be something like travelwithryan.com orfindustraveling.com where you've got either the exact word "travel" or a closely-related term included directly in your domain name.

Pre-2011, a keyword in your domain did tend to increase your SEO rankings.

Since then, Google has consistently changed its algorithm to devalue keyword blog names—so that they don't automatically rank higher.

However, there is still a clear benefit to choosing a keyword domain if you can secure one.

One thing to keep in mind is a domain name with a keyword is beneficial in terms of both brand strategy and topic signaling. But as long as you learn how to do keyword research within your content creation process, you'll cover that base.

If your domain name has a word in the title that people are often searching for, it can help make your content stand out.

Readers may think your website is more relevant to their search—and choose to click on your article over another blog name that's seemingly unrelated to their query.

As a result, Google may also begin to rank your website higher because it has a higher organic click rate. A win-win.

For example, if you're launching a blog that talks all about web hosting as your niche topic area, then it makes sense to try and get a domain with the word "hosting" somewhere in it. That way, when you publish content like a roundup of the best cheap web hosting plans or a breakdown of monthly billed hosting plans, the readers that come across your content in search results will instantly make the connection that your blog is primarily about hosting—and trust can form more easily.

Just be sure to follow other blog SEO best practices like choosing one of the best website builders and properly learning how to make a website that won't disappoint your readers.

6. Use a blog name generator

If you're having a hard time thinking of a name for your blog, there are entire websites dedicated to helping you name a blog, and without adding anything to your blogging costs.

They're called domain name generators and they give you clever variations and name ideas for your blog—and even usually recommend one of the best web hosting plans to go along with your new domain name once you've landed on a strong blog name.

Whether you already have a general idea of what you want to blog about, or even if you have no direction at all, these name generators can help immensely.

In addition to giving you a variety of ideas, many name generators also let you know if the name you like has an available domain right now.

Here are four of the top domain name generators you can use today:

1. SmartWP's Name Generator

SmartWP's Name Generator is a completely free tool that uses computer algorithms to find you a SEO-friendly domain name ideas for where your new blog is going to live. I teamed up with my friend Andy to build this domain name generator as an extremely simple, easy to use and straightforward tool that all new bloggers should leverage.

When you land on our domain generator page, you'll see a single search bar that allows you to type in a few phrases, some words that define your blog, or even the exact domain name you're interested in registering (like yourawesomeblog.com) to see if you can grab your top desired blog name.

The tool then gives you instant results with the closest domain names matching the words you typed in—and will hide the domains that are already registered. You'll also see a list of suggestions for domain names that are available right now and can be registered in a matter of minutes through my discounted Bluehost link.

Here's a full breakdown of our features:

• 100% free to use and gives you immediate results to your searches
• Only see domain name suggestions that are currently available
• Built to be super clean, clutter-free and has no advertisements or distractions
• One-click "Get it Now" button that'll immediately take you to where you can register the domain name
• Very extensive list of different domain name ideas (and TLD extensions) to choose from

Try out our name generator today and I promise you won't be disappointed. 🙂

2. Panabee

Panabee is a particularly great name generator for international bloggers, as it offers a lot of extensions including .co .uk .in and .com.au.

This blog name generator also offers domain search, suggestions, word variations and related terms.

A bonus feature of this name generator is that it also checks your desired name for available app and social media handles to make sure your names and branding can be consistent across all platforms you'll be engaging on.

3. Name Station

Name Station offers many of the same features as the other name generators, but it has a few cool additional functions.

With Name Station you have the option of hosting a contest to crowdsource name suggestions, letting other people in on the brainstorming session to help name your blog.

When you use this name generator, you can combine keyword lists and choose from a variety of extensions. Each search yields a list of synonyms for your word, which I've also found to be extremely helpful.

You also have the option of a "smart search" where you can pick a primary and secondary word for your search.

Like within most name generator websites, you can also use several useful categories like:

• Compound Words
• Business Names
• Hand-picked Names
• Related Words

4. Looka's Business Name Generator

Looka's business name generator is another great option, which helps you brainstorm ideas from keywords, industries and even more abstract ideas in case you're unsure where to start. You'll also be able to toggle the length of your name up to 20+ characters.

It generates dozens of business names and automatically checks for both domain and social handle availability. During your review process, you'll come across name ideas from different categories like invented, traditional, compound and more.

If you find the perfect blog name and want to keep expanding on your brand, this tool will also allow you to source logo design ideas too.

All of this being said, in my opinion, a name generator should be your last resort when wrestling with how to name a blog.

Rather than rushing into crowdsourcing a name or letting a computer program spit some options out for you, I recommend being patient for a day to see if something particularly exciting comes to you before running with a blog name you're lukewarm about—the right name can help dramatically with figuring out how to grow your blog.

As long as you know which topics you want to blog about, the right name will eventually come to you.

Here are a few final pointers to keep in mind and some great blog name examples to spark your imagination.

Final pointers on how to name a blog

Take these tips into account when you're deciding on a smart name for your blog:

• Use a domain extension that fits your blog. Using .com is often the best and most universally recognized and remembered.
• Think of a name that's easy to pronounce. If the spelling is too different or the word is too unusual, people may have trouble finding your blog again.
• Try to avoid using hyphens when possible. Hyphens are another reason that people may struggle to find your blog again.
• Avoid using names that are copyrighted. For example, if your domain name could be confused with a high-level commercial website, you may be at risk for legal action.
• Ask for some advice. Know any other writers in your niche? If not, do some smart blogger outreach to someone you respect within your niche and ask for some tips.
• If there's a name you know you want to use, try to snatch it up quickly. It may not be around for much longer.
• Once you land on a clever blog name, you'll need a logo (check out my favorite creative blogging tools).

Alright, now that we've covered a nice step-by-step tutorial for how to name a blog—let's go over some examples of blog names.

Whether to spark your imagination or just show you what's possible when it comes to naming your blog, these examples won't disappoint.

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40 Genius Blog Name Ideas & Examples (Plus Why They Work)

One of the best ways to discover a killer name for your blog is by looking at works for other bloggers.

So, how do you name a blog? Here are 40 examples of genius blog names (broken down by category) to get you inspired today.

Personal Finance Blog Name Ideas & Examples

1. Smart Passive Income

One of the reasons that the title Smart Passive Income is successful is because it tells people exactly what blogger Pat Flynn is all about.

There are a lot of blogs that talk about increasing your income, but this one is specifically dedicated to passive income. That's a niche that a lot of people are interested in today, and Pat's got a lot of experience in the field.

2. Making Sense of Cents

Making Sense of Cents is a clever play on words that's memorable and lets potential visitors know exactly what to expect.

Plus, Michelle has been blogging for many years about her own personal journey of paying off debt, mastering financial topics like taxes for bloggers, leaving her day job and reaching the seven-figure income mark from her blog.

3. The Penny Hoarder

The Penny Hoarder is a humorous title that will attract a lot of people who are interested in finance, but especially those who are concerned with personal finances.

The about page they wrote says, "The Penny Hoarder's mission is to make personal finance less intimidating and accessible. We do this by providing inspiration and actionable blogging advice to millions of readers on how to make, save and manage money." That's a pretty great mission statement that related directly back to their blog's name.

4. The Millennial Money Man

The Millennial Money Man is a popular personal financial website and blog. The creator uses alliteration and appeals to a certain target audience (millennials) in choosing how to name a blog very cleverly for this niche.

Parenting Blog Name Ideas & Examples

5. Scary Mommy

Scary Mommy, a blog that began in 2008, is edgy and also extremely relatable. They chose how to name a blog in a way that thoughtfully expresses something atypical from the common Mommy blog. As their website about page explains, "[the blog] transformed into a massive vibrant community of millions of parents, brought together by a common theme: Parenting doesn't have to be perfect."

In other words, parenting is hard. You're not alone, and you can be a good parent without being a perfect one.

6. Have Baby Will Travel

Have Baby Will Travel is a blog all about traveling the world with babies and young children. It fills a real need as parents of young children often have a lot of questions about the best way to travel with their little ones in tow.

Their blog name is easy to understand and a humorous take on a classic phrase format in the English language.

7. The Growing Creatives

The Growing Creatives is a site about raising creative kids (as their blog name suggests). On this blog, you'll find craft ideas for kids, creative play ideas, how to raise kids to be independently creative and how to incorporate creativity into learning.

The creators of this parenting blog very thoughtfully went about deciding how to name a blog in this crowded space—and their content does a good job of showing that it's different than your average website with parenting tips—it's truly a parenting blog for raising more creative children.

Technology Blog Name Ideas & Examples

8. Learn to Code With Me

Coding has become enormously popular both with children and adults in recent years. That's what makes a name like Learn to Code With Me such a smart blog name idea. It's relevant, clever and closely tied to the subject matter Laurence covers on her blog.

Many people who are interested in coding don't know where to begin, but the name of this blog gives them an easy place to start. Not to mention the fact that Laurence's content delivers on the promise of her blog's name. What's particularly great about a name like this too, is that it leaves the door open to delivering your content in multiple different formats (like videos and podcasts). Just be sure that if you choose to start a podcast, you get the best podcast hosting to deliver your show to the widest possible audience.

9. The Verge

Sometimes a blog name is used to elicit a feeling. Such is the case with the blog The Verge.

On their blog they write, "The Verge is an ambitious multimedia effort founded in 2011 to examine how technology will change life in the future for a massive mainstream audience. Our original editorial insight was that technology had migrated from the far fringes of the culture to the absolute center as mobile technology created a new generation of digital consumers. Now, we live in a dazzling world of screens that has ushered in revolutions in media, transportation, and science. The future is arriving faster than ever."

This blog shows that humankind is always on the precipice of something new, and they're here to expose what it will be.

Food and Nutrition Blog Name Ideas & Examples

10. Pinch of Yum

While there are a lot of food blogs on the Internet, the blog name Pinch of Yum is recognizable and very fun.

It lets visitors know the niche of this site simply by reading this blog name out loud—without using other kinds of tired or worn out ideas.

11. The Easy Homestead

A lot of people are interested in homesteading but are concerned that the learning curve may be too steep.

That's why the blog name, The Easy Homestead, is a great landing place for people who want to homestead but aren't sure where to get started.

12. Minimalist Baker

The Minimalist Bakeris a super interesting pair of words that also piggybacks on the minimalism trend. It's intriguing but it's also informative about the blog's content.

How does one become a minimalist in the kitchen? In this case, it's by carefully choosing recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients, time, or kitchen products.

13. Lazy Cat Kitchen

The Lazy Cat Kitchen is another food blog and it cleverly uses alliteration in the way they chose how to name a blog. The title is a bit curious though, as it makes you wonder what a cat has to do with cooking.

The reason for the name is blogger Ania's love for animals. She developed her blog after she incorporated a plant-based diet into her life. The back story is she fostered a few stray cats while living on a small Greek island and during that time reexamined her life as a meat and dairy eater. She decided to become vegan and created The Lazy Cat Kitchen to share food preparation and cooking ideas with other vegans.

14. Beekeeping like a Girl

To be fair, this isn't technically a food blog. However, bees (and their honey) are a hot topic today. Beekeeping has been on the rise with the #savethebees campaign, but historically it has been a male-dominated field.

That's what makes Beekeeping Like a Girl stand out as a great blog name idea. It's all about beekeeping and appeals to inspiring beekeepers—especially female ones.

Bonus: Check out some of my own advice about starting a food blog and you can even observe my own real-world approach to food blogging with my girlfriend's vegan food blog, Vegan Anj. Be sure to check out her vegan spicy fusilli recipe too 🔥

Fitness Blog Name Ideas & Examples

15. Nerd Fitness

Nerd Fitness is a really popular blog in the fitness niche. What's great about this blog name is that it's very simple and gets right to the point.

It's a fitness blog primarily for nerds—which means the content revolves around people who want to get fit, but are also interested in comic books and movies like Lord of the Rings.

16. No Meat Athlete

No Meat Athlete is a fitness blog for people who want to be fit, but while remaining vegan. While many fitness blogs encourage eating meat for the protein, this blog focuses on ways to be healthy with a plant-based diet.

This blog name is fascinating because it combines two niche interests—fitness and eating vegan, which shows people how they can do both. The name of the blog expresses this relationship well and it's even more creative because it rhymes.

17. Breaking Muscle

To muscles stronger they have to first be torn and then repaired. That's the idea behind the blog nameBreaking Muscle.

A blog with an intense name like Breaking Muscle is likely to attract an audience that's ready to get fit.

Travel Blog Name Ideas & Examples

18. Expert Vagabond

The Expert Vagabond is a clever pairing of two words that you wouldn't ordinarily see together into a fun blog name.

According to the website, the word vagabond means leading an unsettled and carefree life. The word "expert" gives the blog a level of authority while the word vagabond appeals to the adventurous side of his readers.

When thinking about how to name a blog for your ideal audience, this blog could potentially appeal to two very different groups of people. The first is people who want advice and inspiration for their world traveling. The second is those who simply enjoy following his travels while continuing to live their non-nomadic lives.

19. Solo Traveler

There are many travel blogs to choose from if you're looking for information on where to go (or what to do) for your next big trip. What sets a particular travel blog apart from another, is a more specific niche.

In the case of Solo Traveler, its a blog all about traveling the world alone. The name of this blog lets readers know exactly what to expect.

20. Cranky Flier

This blog is all about airlines and the airline industry. The blog name Cranky Flier definitely catches a reader's attention. Anyone who has traveled knows the feeling of crankiness—so the name is also relatable.

21. The Fearful Adventurer

In the same vein, the blog The Fearful Adventurer touches on a very real idea. Many people want to be adventurers but are simultaneously afraid.

In her about section, the author carefully explains, "Adventure to me is a vehicle for understanding myself and human nature through experiential learning. I believe that, somewhere in between the terror of fear and the exhilaration of adventure is a sweet spot for understanding the self." Now that's a meaningful way to go about deciding how to name a blog.

Writing-Related Blog Name Ideas & Examples

22. Copyhackers

Joanna Wiebe's world-renowned copywriting blog has long been a staple resource for marketers, writers and freelancers alike—especially for those with an eye toward conversion copywriting. She chose this clever name for her blog nearly a decade ago after launching the site to grow her conversion copywriting business. Their catchy name and immensely valuable content has solidified this blog's reputation for years to come.

23. ProBlogger

Another way to come up with a creative name is to play with prefixes and suffixes. A good example of this is ProBlogger.

This name quickly shows two meanings. The first is being a pro at blogging. The second means "ahead of" because the Latin prefix "pro" means "in front of," which is a nice play on words.

24. Literary Hub

Literary Hubis a blog that explores many elements of modern literature. This blog covers news topics about literature and shares ideas about contemporary lit. Literary Hub posts original content and shared work from their editorial partners, too. On their long list of partners are recognizable names like Penguin Press and Little Brown Company.

The word hub means, "a center around which other things revolve or from which they radiate; a focus of activity, authority, commerce, transportation." This blog name has worked hard to place itself at the center of the modern literary world.

25. Seth's Blog

Another way to come up with a blog name is to use your own personal name (or nickname). That's what I've done and many other bloggers have done the same.

This is a good choice if you want to use your personal name for branding.

Seth Godin, famous entrepreneur, author, and speaker uses his personal name for his blog: Seth's Blog.

Music, Film and Entertainment Blog Name Ideas & Examples

26. The Music Ninja

The music and entertainment niche has a lot of bloggers that want to show that they have the best and most up-to-date information for their crowd. The Music Ninja is a blog and music center for indie music lovers and it strives to separate good music from the bad. Their blog name comes from the site's self-proclaimed ability to share quality music despite the surrounding world of "bad" music.

On their blog they write, "Radio committed suicide for repeating the same hits over and over, print magazines are at the brink of extinction and the tubes of the internet are getting clogged with so much bad music, it is nearly impossible to filter through it all. Fortunately, we have been trained in the secret arts of auto-tune detection and mediocre bass lines to bring you digestible daily updates of genuine up and coming artists across all genres whose music truly deserves to be shared. And along the way a couple of fun remixes and mash ups.. lets not take ourselves too seriously now!"

27. Consequence of Sound

Music and entertainment is a niche that gives total freedom when it comes to deciding how to name a blog. The blog's name doesn't need to have the word entertainment in it, in order to fit in. Found somewhere between underground music and mainstream pop, the blog Consequence of Sound is a highly successful online publication with millions of readers.

And where did the name come from? They found their inspiration from a song of the same name written by artist Regina Spektor.

28. Film School Rejects

While you might think that a blog name like Film School Rejects would make people think that the people writing aren't a good authority on entertainment—the opposite effect happens here.

This blog name makes you feel like you're part of a group of people who may have failed film school but still have an interesting take on entertainment.

Lifestyle and Fashion Blog Name Ideas & Examples

29. Cupcakes and Cashmere

The blog name Cupcakes and Cashmere evokes a lot of feeling in just two words. It gives the impression that it's going to be sweet and sophisticated. Not only that, but it's a fine use of alliteration.

30. Hippie in Heels

The fun thing about the blog name Hippie in Heels is that it uses opposite words AND alliteration. It mashes together two very different ideas and instantly creates interest.

What kind of blog would mix a hippie lifestyle with heels? The creator's about me section says, "Some of my friends think I'm a girly-girl and some think I'm a dirty hippie. I'm a little of both, hence the name of my blog."

31. Coco+Kelley

Many times people are attracted to simple blog names, as they can be more enticing to the right audience.

While Coco+Kelley doesn't immediately tell you what the blog is about, it does use a popular branding technique. Other companies employ the use of two names put together to create a name. Examples include Aden + Anais, Mott & Bow, Wolf & Shepherd, and Whimsy + Row.

The addition of the plus sign, ampersand, or word "and" is a branding strategy all its own. These companies are particularly popular among millennials and hipsters.

32. The Good Men Project

The Good Men Project is a website dedicated to exploring what it means to be a good man in the 21st century.

One of the biggest appeals to this blog name, is that you know instantly what the website is about. Plus, it's simple and easy to remember.

33. The Art of Manliness

The Art of Manliness is another clever name for a blog. This blog name not only gives a clear idea of what the blog is about, but it also does an excellent job connecting with its intended audience.

The website is a mix of advice, humor and general information that appeals to men. This blog has a great name and a strong branding strategy.

Crafting and DIY Blog Name Ideas & Examples

34. Love. Life. Yarn.

You've probably heard of phrase "Live. Laugh. Love." before, right? Choosing a well-known phrase and changing it slightly is a clever way to create a clever blog name.

This is what blogger Amanda did with her blog name, Love. Life. Yarn. (a blog about knitting and crocheting).

35. Repeat Crafter Me

Repeat Crafter Me is a blog about crafting, crocheting and crock-potting. It's a good example of a pun-based blog name that'll make (the right) people smile.

It's also easy enough to remember and it clearly defines what the blog is all about.

36. Krazy Coupon Lady

If you're passionate about saving, then you're probably going to be attracted to the blog name The Krazy Coupon Lady. While the word "Krazy" may not ordinarily instill a sense of authority, the way it's used here does.

This blog name gives readers the impression that she'll go above and beyond to find the best deals to share with her audience.

Hobby-Driven Blog Name Ideas & Examples

37. Car Talk

Simple and straight to the point. That's what you get from the blog name, Car Talk.

Just as the name of this blog suggests, it's everything you could want to discuss about cars in both blog and radio format.

38. Fluent in 3 Months

Fluent in 3 Months is a blog name that really sells. If you read it, you automatically want to know more about it if you're interested in learning a new language. Can you learn a new language fluently in three months?!

If you're interested in learning a foreign language, there's a really good chance that you'll click on this blog name to find out more.

39. Tiny Buddha

Some blog names are interesting because they mix two words that are opposites. That's the case with the blog tiny buddha.

This blog is about using simple wisdom for complex lives. The creator of the site explains, "Much of [the website] has its roots in Buddhism, but this is not a site about religion. It's about ideas that make sense and make a big difference when applied."

40. Humans of New York

Humans of New York is a wildly popular social media series, blog, and book. The title of this blog tells readers that it will likely be an exploration of humans. That alone is a really interesting concept.

But besides having an interesting name, the popularity and heart of this series ultimately come from the amazing stories and photographs.

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Final takeaways on how to name your blog

Naming your blog is an important step, but it shouldn't leave you paralyzed.

If you're not thrilled with your blog's name, you can always rebrand and change it in the future. Don't make the blogging mistake of thinking your name will doall the work for you.

Remember that the quality of your content, the ability to connect with your audience and the way you've branded your site are all a crucial part of your blog development.

Ultimately, your blog name choice is only a small part of this process.

So if you're getting hung up on how to name a blog, just get started with the first decent option that comes to mind—and know that you can always change it one day soon after you're driving a meaningful amount of traffic and monetizing your blog (the most important things for your blogging business). As a quick aside, if you're having trouble with your content planning efforts, you can grab my free blog planner bundle and turn things up a notch today.

When you do choose a name, try to choose something that interests your ideal audience.

Find a blog name that's simple and memorable.

You can use interesting prefixes, alliteration, unusual combinations, or your own name.

You can be funny, strange, shocking, or sweet. The main point is to pick a blog name that fits both you and your readers.

Once you've learned how to name a blog, then the real work fun begins.

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