How to Come Up with a Good Band Name

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Brainstorm.

   A band usually has more than one person.
   
   Ask for others' input.
   
   You don't even have to limit your ideas to what the band comes up with.
   
   Get everyone involved!
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   Step 2: Find some phrases or words that could work in a name.

   Or, take a phrase and replace a word or two to make it sound catchy.
   
   A good place to find ideas would be to go to Wikipedia and click "Random Article." Also, maybe look around your room.
   
   You could probably find some good ideas on random labels there. , For example, you wouldn't be in a folk band named "Feast Of Blood," would you? ,,
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   Step 3: Now that you have some ideas for a name

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   Step 4: try to find ones that match your style of music.

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   Step 5: Once you have your choices narrowed down

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   Step 6: ask the other band members what they think of it

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   Step 7: a unanimous agreement for a name is best.

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   Step 8: Google or Wikipedia your chosen name to see if there is a band named that or close to it

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   Step 9: you don't want to get in some kind of lawsuit.

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