How do you ruin a band name?

One simple rule : Change one letter of the name to ruin the band.

What should you not name your band?

How (Not) to Name Your Band

• No puns allowed.
• Lispy stuff sucks.
• Ixnay on the Irtyday.
• No band names that sound like a single person’s name.
• Anything with the word “whiskey” in it is guaranteed to blow.
• Use umlauts sparingly.
• Try not to name your band with an adjective and a noun.

How do I name my band?

Here is the consensus from over a hundred musicians, and the best tips on how to come up with a band name.

1. Find a Name That Resonates With Your Music.
2. Don’t Settle.
3. Don’t Just Google It.
4. Get Inspired, But Be Careful Of This.
5. Don’t Use a Band Name Generator.
6. Play With Words.
7. A Unique Name Or Spelling.

Is it illegal to name your band after a song?

You may be infringing a trademark if the fictional band name you want to use just happens to be a trademark for music production or live music entertainment. Fortunately, it is easy to search online for trademarks that have been registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: TESS .

How long is too long for a band name?

Band names should be no more than three words. Four, max.

How do you come up with an original band name?

Here are our tips for coming up with your great name:

1. Keep it simple. Some of the most memorable band names, like The Beatles, are really short and consise.
2. Draw from cultural references.
3. Song titles and lyrics.
4. Intentional misspelling of a word.
5. Just open a dictionary.

Does band name matter?

1) Don’t use a band name that’s already been taken. You’d be amazed at the lawsuits, threatened lawsuits, Internet trash talk and colossal inconveniences that have resulted from disputes over band names — especially once a band has taken off enough to become a juicy target for legal action.

Can you get sued for using a band name?

State and federal statutes comprise the laws for trademarks for a band name. As an owner of a trademarked band name, you have a right to enforce unauthorized use and sue an unauthorized user for trademark infringement.

Can I name my band after a Disney character?

WHY: So you do not violate anyone’s trademark, copyright, right of publicity, privacy rights, or anything else. You might think it is cute to name your band after a Disney character, but Disney lawyers will let you know fast and firmly that it is not acceptable.

Does band name really matter?