DJ Names - 6 Tips For Coming Up With A Name For DJing

Coming up with a stage name can be tricky if you don't know where to start. You can end up spending hours, days or weeks trying to figure out what works and won't sound stupid. When I had to go through the process several years ago I remember trying to come up with one and it was pretty tough, I almost pulled my hair out before settling on Vernon Mashwell. In an effort to help my fellow DJ brethren (ladies too!), I've whipped together this article to save you time and heart ache.

1. Use your own

The easiest, simplest way to come up with a DJ name is to use your own. Now before you get all excited, there's a few key points to keep in mind when using your name. Is it a very common name? Todd Smith is kind of boring. Does it sound unique? David Guetta is a pretty sweet DJ name. Try using a variation of your first or last name. For example, swap Bob Cannon with B. Cannon and Shelly Thomas with Shelly T. If you work a full-time job in corporate America, your employers and prospective employers will Google you. You don't want to have to explain those crazy Ibiza photos to HR so use caution if you're sticking to your real name.

2. Use an alias

Do you go by another name? What about a pen name? What about the nick name you had back in High School? Try not to use the name your grand mother gave you. DJ sugar cheeks won't fly in a posh night club.

3. Match your market

I hate putting people in a box, so take this with a grain of salt. "..Traditionally.." DJ names have reflected the genre of music the DJ plays. For instance, DJ Jazzy Jeff is influential and respected hip-hop DJ while John Digweed is considered the godfather of progressive house. I use "..traditionally.." in quotes as this isn't always the case.

4. Google it

This should be a no brainer, but it's worth mentioning. Don't try taking another DJ's name! If its taken move on and find another. Make sure the.com version of the name is available too.

5. Keep it PG-13

If your planning to make money as a DJ, there will come a time in your career when your DJ name will have to go on flyers, marquees, websites, magazine articles, etc. DJ Seemore Buts is funny but it's not classy.

6. Make it memorable and original



If people can't pronounce and read DJ Names, they forget them! Keep it short and make sure it's catchy. You can use other languages, a thesaurus, Greek gods, and renaissance artists If you want to get even more creative.




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