TL;DR
The best podcast name is memorable, sayable, and easy to find in search.
- Choose clarity over cleverness
- Include a keyword or clear theme when possible
- Avoid hard-to-spell words and inside jokes
- Validate in Apple/Spotify search before you commit
- Your name is the first hook; your interaction is the second
Naming a podcast feels like tattooing your brand on the internet forever.
But you don’t need the perfect name. You need a good name you can ship with.
If you’re still setting up the full show, start here: How to Start a Podcast in 2026 .
What makes a podcast name “findable”?
Findable names are:
- Easy to spell
- Easy to say out loud
- Easy to search
If someone hears your name once and can’t find you, you lose the recommendation.
7 practical rules for choosing a podcast name
1) Clarity beats cleverness
“I get it” beats “I don’t get it.”
2) Avoid hard spellings
If you have to explain the spelling, it’s friction.
3) Consider including a keyword
This helps both:
- Podcast app search
- Google search
Example: “The Running Reset” is easier to find than “Stride.”
4) Use a subtitle if you want creativity + clarity
Format:
Creative Name: A Podcast About [topic]
5) Don’t pick a name that’s too broad
Broad names get lost. Specific names earn trust.
6) Check for duplicates before you commit
Do a quick sweep:
- Apple Podcasts search
- Spotify search
- Domain availability (optional)
- Social handles (optional)
7) Say it out loud
You’ll say it in every intro/outro. It should feel natural.
Podcast name idea formulas (steal these)
Use a formula, then generate 20 options quickly.
Formula 1: [Outcome] + [Audience]
- “Better Sleep for Busy Parents”
- “Confident Sales for Freelancers”
Formula 2: [Topic] + [Vibe]
- “Marketing Unfiltered”
- “Calm Money”
Formula 3: [Host name] + [topic]
- “Ty Talks Podcasting”
- “The [Name] Show”
Formula 4: [Big question]
- “How Did We Get Here?”
- “What Would You Do?”
Formula 5: [Weekly ritual]
- “Monday Reset”
- “Friday Field Notes”
Your name is the first hook. Your interaction is the second.
A good name gets the click.
Interaction gets the loyalty.
Even a brand-new show can feel established if listeners can reply.
Add a “leave a voice message” CTA to your show notes and outro:
If you want the full engagement workflow: Podcast Voicemail (How-To).
Checklist to Get Started
- ✅ Pick 10 names using the formulas above
- ✅ Shortlist 3 based on clarity + memorability
- ✅ Search Apple + Spotify for duplicates
- ✅ Choose a subtitle if you need clarity
- ✅ Say it out loud and test it with a friend
- ✅ Add a listener voicemail CTA so people can engage immediately
FAQs about podcast names
Final Word
Pick a name you can say proudly every week, then publish.
If you want your show to feel interactive from day one: Create a listener voicemail link
