Cool band names examples
Here are some examples on cool band names from real life:
Acronyms
REM, ACDC and ABBA are all pretty cool names for a band. All the bands used an acronym to make their name. REM is a acronym
for "Rapid Eye Movement". It was was generated by a random look up in a dictionary.
AC/DC is a acronym from science, alternating current/direct current. AC/DC is also slang for bisexual, but the according
to ACDC they apparently didn't know that, when they created the name. AC/DC is definitely a cool rock name.
ABBA used the initials of the band members. And they're were pretty lucky with the ring of that.
Band names and every day things
U2 and UB40 are unemployment forms. The rock band U2 and pop orchestra UB40 both made their band names from these forms.
Many musicians strives to make money early in their carrier, and it quite normal for rock band members to be in contact
with social security systems in their home countries.
Also a lot of examples of of great band names inspired from animals, like The Animals themselves. ;) Other examples is The
Yardbirds, The White Snakes and The Black Crows. Pretty obvious using cool animals for naming the band.
Inspiration from art
Many bands has found ideas and inspiration in art. It could be from movies, books , cartoons, paintings, theaters etc.
A couple of examples of cool examples is Coldplay and Collective Soul. Both names are created from books. Coldplay is from
a collection of poems and Collective soul is the name of a novel.
Randomness
A random generator can not, by the very definition of
random, make cool band names with hidden meanings. At least no by design. But with the help of random and randomness
it sure can make both casual and cool rock band names by accident.
As history also shows many cool and great band names has been created by accident.
Band Names Origins
If you wanna read more about famous bands, their history and origin, visit the
band names origins list.
The list contains lots of bands and explanations on how their names were created.
Alternative Band Names
For some alternative band names browse my site and try out some of my other name generators. Here's a handful that might
give you that alternative expression you are looking for.
Evil names
You can start with the
Evil Name Generator if you are looking for some evil heavy rock or metal names.
Code names
At the
Codename Generator. Where you can find more humorous and surprising band names.
Heroic band names
Also the
Superhero Generator
that makes more funny, heroic or epic band names is worth a visit. Especially if you are looking for the funny or corny twist.
Clan names
Or finally the
Clan Name Generator
that makes mysterious or surreal sounding names because it is based on a fantasy universe. Might be perfect for the more
artistic orchestras that maybe want a more abstract band name.
Usability
The Band Name Generator is very easy to use. It has a clean and logical user interface. Big buttons and clear text. Very
easy to overview the interface and instantly grasp the functionality.
Just hit the button and the generator will make a creative band name. If you don't like the first name, just give it another
shot, and a new cool band name will be generated.
Generator speed
The Orchestra Name Generator is programmed in JavaScript. It means generation is done locally in your browser. Locally generation
gives great speed and absolutely no waiting time.