r/INeedAName

Time to tap into your inner rockstar or indie folk darling, or techno wizard.

If you were a musician, what would your stage name be? And what genre of music would you absolutely dominate?

Think about it, your stage name should reflect your vibe, your sound, maybe even a secret part of your personality. And the genre? Is it something you already love or something you'd invent?

For example, I might be DJ Static Hum playing experimental ambient noise, or "The Velvet Echoes" doing melancholic dream pop.

Drop your stage name and genre below. Let's build a fantasy festival lineup.

Im thinking about changing my name but i want it to correlate with my real name like a nickname sort of thing or at least sounding similar, my first name is Allana (pronounced A-lawn-uh) my middle name is grayce if that helps :))

I’m looking to change my name socially to something a bit more gender neutral (doesn’t have to be though). I’d really appreciate opinions and any suggestions based off the names below. I know I might have slightly eclectic taste but please be kind!

The four I particularly like:
Blue
Thyme
Indigo/Indy
Mercy

Names I also like:
Fox
Kit
Mari/Marina
Nim (name of a character I like)
Yarrow
Jupiter
Mercury (Mercy for short?)
Holland
Misha/Mischa
Rue
Reid
January
Mica(h)
Mina/Mena
Ev(i)e
Echo

Looking for some suggestions for a dj name/possibly business name down the line if I decide to do lighting/karaoke

Definitely need a good DJ name though!

My real name is Jesse Morgandale. I’ve never really liked my name, people always get it wrong but it’s pretty easy to remember for the most part so open to all suggestions.

My sound cloud is Jdmorg which is my go to for everything, email etc.

I've been buying domains for years, and one thing has always driven me crazy: searching one word after another at registrars only to find that almost everything is already taken.

I started collecting word lists and checking them in batches across different TLDs and languages because I wanted a faster way to discover available names instead of relying on trial and error.

I'm curious how everyone else approaches this.

• Do you use dictionaries?
• AI prompts?
• Expired domain lists?
• Brandable marketplaces?
• Build your own scripts?

I'd love to hear what actually works.

I’ve always felt somewhat uncomfortable with my name and want to change it. I’ve been kinda of stuck on Nela recently but idk if that’s even a normal sounding name. I go by Mid or Mel atm. Is Nela an ok name if not do you have any suggestions??

So I am making an OC for my storyline on Linz during the 30’s and 40’s, and I have a few name ideas, but first I think I must describe the personality

Name; undecided
Gender; Male
Born; June 14th, 1923, Linz, Österreich
Hair color; Chesnut Brown, slightly wavy
Eye color; Blue-Grey
Build; thin
Personality; reserved, slow to warm up to people, a bit shy, afraid of adults, shouting, sudden loud noises, etc. has a few very good friends, other than that, nothing. Has tried to talk to girls in the past but has always failed miserably

So, here are the name ideas I’ve come up with so far, I’ve used records to try to make then as accurate as possible to the time;

1. Johannes Peter
2. Karl Wilhelm
3. Herbert Anton (Herb?)
4. George Daniel
5. George Rudolf
6. Walter Dietrich

If anyone else has any ideas, let me know! I'm very much open!

I’m trans masc and I have already mostly settled on a name (and am changing it legally on the 16th this month). My second name will be Ties (currently going by this irl) (im dutch so its pronounced ties like in cities) and I want to be called Milo in the future (+ it also works in English). I think Milo Ties [lastname] sounds a bit stupid so I’d rather have my full name be Emilio Ties [lastname] but I’m not an ‘Emilio’ and i really only want it because it can be shortened to milo so idk what to do now. Please help me!! do yall think i should go for emilio (with milo being the name i go by ofc) or just stick to milo as my legal first name

hiya! i came up with a stage name (i'm a young actor) and i wanted to test it out and see if you guys could imagine reading it in a playbill or in film credits one day. Anyway, the one i've come up with is:

Oliver Prince

,love some thoughts <3

Hey, everyone. I need help with my pen name, as I want to write books. I also need it to sound catchy, as I want to sing on YouTube, too. I want something that pairs well with the initials AJ, but everything I type in seems taken. I wanted to use AJ Mooney, but AJ Manney exists and it sounds too close to her name.

As for my tastes:

• I like AJ best, but I am open to other gender neutral name suggestions.

• Moon-themed surnames work, but I am open to other ideas.

• Surnames I like include Mooney, Sparks, Yarbrough, Daughtry, Carlisle, and Magne.

All ideas are appreciated. Thanks!

Jane
June
Clare/Clara
Georgia
Aubrey
Chelsea
Sienna
Quinn
Jonie
Josie
Jenna

Thoughts? Which names do you prefer? Which ones do you hate? Any names you think I’d like based on this list?

Hi everyone!
We are expecting a baby girl soon and are on the hunt for the perfect name. We want something **Muslim/Arabic**, but we are trying to avoid the very common or trendy names (like Ayla, Zara, Ayah, Maryam, etc.).
Our main criteria:

**Unique/Uncommon:** Something you don't hear every day, but isn't impossible to pronounce or spell.

**Beautiful, profound meaning:** We really want a name that carries a deep, positive, or spiritual meaning (nature, light, grace, or virtues).

To give you an idea of the vibe we like, here are a few we’ve come across but aren't 100% sold on yet:
Rahaf
Zahra
Rabab

Would love to hear your hidden gems, lesser-known Quranic names, or beautiful classic names that deserve a comeback. Thank you in advance! ❤️

People please don't troll on this one, I am seriously trying to consolidate and am having an identity crisis 😅

I have four gamer tags and I need help picking the best one. If it makes a difference I am a 35yo male.

DarkRain / DarkRain1190

Xperamint / Xperamint626

Casanova

VelvetStatic99

Many people know DarkRain and Casanova the most which is why I kind of want one of those but I'm not sure that's my identity. That's why I need unbiased help choosing.

If you have something you think is better let me know.

Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for some unbiased feedback on a name I came up with: Lynsuvo.

I’d love to get the perspective on a few things:

How would you naturally pronounce this at first glance? Where would you place the stress?

What does this word remind you of? Does it give off a specific vibe?

Does it lean masculine, feminine, or gender-neutral to you?

Be as honest as you want. Thanks in advance for your help!

The Problem: Up until now, the working project name was Aoogle (short for anti-Google). I was planning to launch it on a public domain, but after looking into trademark risks and domain policies, using a name that is "confusingly similar" to a tech giant is just begging for an automatic takedown notice.

So, I need a completely fresh, unique name before I take the project public.

What I'm looking for:

• Short & Punchy: Ideally 1 or 2 syllables. Think of names like Bing, Kagi, or Brave.
• Style: I really like short, brandable pseudowords (abstract, made-up words) or clean-sounding roots.
• The Vibe: Minimalist, fast, direct, and raw. No corporate fluff.
• Domain Availability: It needs to look clean as a URL (like a short .in, .org, or .com extension).

For context, one name I have floating around as a backup is Suffy, but I'd love to see what creative ideas this community can come up with.

What should I name this? Thanks in advance for any ideas!

Hi, I'm non binary and I have been wanting to change my name for about 2 years. Recently I have been going by Radio or Ray as a placeholder nickname until I find what I am sure I want to change my name to so that people aren't dead naming me. Does anyone have any name suggestions? I am AFAB so less feminine name suggestions would be appreciated, I also really like space and nature names.