How to Choose the Best YouTube Channel Name | Guide For Creators

Are you a new YouTube creator trying to decide on the perfect Channel Name for your YouTube channel? You’re not alone. Picking the right name might seem small, but it plays a big role in your channel’s identity and discoverability.

In this detailed blog post, we’ll walk through six smart and creative ways to choose a YouTube channel name that is unique, memorable, and aligned with your niche.

Remember:
Choosing a great name guarantee success, but a confusing or copied name can definitely slow you down.

Two Golden Rules for Naming a Channel

Before we dive into the six methods, let’s talk about two essential criteria that every good channel name should follow:

1. Uniqueness: Avoid copying existing creators. A copied name, no matter how catchy, will always be second-best. A unique name stands out and is easier to rank.
   
2. Clarity: If people can’t understand or pronounce your name easily, they likely won’t remember it. Make it simple, clean, and meaningful.

Now that we understand the basics, let’s explore the 6 ways to find the best YouTube channel name.

1. Use Your Real Name

Using your real name is a powerful branding tool, especially if you want to build a personal brand. Examples:

• Dhruv Rathee
• Sandeep Maheshwari
• Marques Brownlee

You can use your full name (e.g., Mark Rober) or just your first name (e.g., Preston).

Watch out:
If you have a very common name (like “Pawan Kumar”), you’ll find hundreds of similar channels already exist. That can hurt your discoverability.

2. Altered Personal Brand (Name + Niche)

This method includes your real name and a keyword that reflects your content. Examples:

• Code with Harry
• Finance with Sharan
• English with Lucy

Even if your name is common, this combo makes it unique and explains your content instantly. You can even use formats like:

• Saurav Joshi Vlogs
• Ashish Chanchlani Vines
• Jaiden Animations

Tip: Write a short summary of your channel’s purpose and combine the key terms. If a name is already taken, use synonyms to remix it.

For example, for a food review channel:

• “The Food Reviewer” may already exist.
• Try: “The Cuisine Critic” or “The Delicacy Analyst” ( Just the synonyms of already existing channel names! )
  

These names are creative, personal, and memorable. There’s no fixed format – mix and match parts of your name, initials, or add extra letters.

Try combining random words using a dictionary or name generator:

• Olive Caesar
• Panda Ping
• BerryTV

These names are often available and stand out from the crowd. Great for entertainment and gaming niches.

6. Use ChatGPT to Generate Name Ideas

Still stuck? Let AI help. Use this prompt:

“I’m starting a YouTube channel about [topic]. Suggest 10 unique but simple name ideas.”

You can also ask ChatGPT to mix and match words or give you synonyms.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Before you finalize your channel name, make sure you avoid these:

1. Not checking handle availability: YouTube handles (@name) must be unique. Make sure your desired name is available.
2. Inconsistent casing: “MyChannelName” looks more professional than “mychannelname” or “MychannelNAME”.
3. Ignoring community guidelines: Don’t use restricted or misleading terms in your name.

Final Thoughts: Your Name Is Just the Beginning

You now know six powerful ways to choose a channel name, plus the common pitfalls to avoid. But don’t forget:

A good name doesn’t make your content successful. Great content makes your name iconic.

Pick a name that feels right, test it, and stay consistent. If you still can’t decide, watch our “Complete YouTube Starter Guide for 2024” for step-by-step help.

Now go ahead, find your name, and start creating!

If this guide helped you, share your new channel name in the comments below — and inspire others!