501 Magazine Name Ideas

If you’re starting a magazine, congratulations! You have an exciting journey ahead. You also have a host of decisions to make, and one of the most important is choosing your business name.

The name will be the first impression that people will have of your magazine, so your decision should be made with careful consideration.

Choosing a winning name is not always easy, but luckily, you’ll find valuable tips and suggestions in this handy guide.

We’ve done some work and come up with some name suggestions for your magazine. The names are divided into categories so that you can choose one that fits your brand’s personality.

Lifestyle Magazine

1. Serenity
2. Euphoria
3. Aura
4. Bliss
5. Tranquil
6. Dreamer’s Realm
7. Haven Journal
8. Zenith Living
9. Life Refined
10. Balanced Life
11. Simply You
12. Free Living
13. Calm Moments
14. Living Modern
15. The Inspired Hour
16. Newfound Life Insights
17. Dreamers and Doers
18. Inspired Home Tales
19. Flourish and Thrive
20. Blissful Living Guide
21. Daily Muse Journal

Music Magazine

22. Notation
23. Reverb
24. Tempo
25. Cadence
26. Syncopation
27. Timbre
28. Beatnik
29. Harmoniq
30. Echoes
31. Chordal
32. Acoustic Realm
33. Symphonic World 
34. Harmonic Notes
35. Electric Groove
36. Anthem Pulse
37. Amplified Sound
38. Vibrato Wave Journal
39. Sharp Flat Focus
40. Lyric Beats Review
41. Sonic Vibes Digest
42. Crescendo Life Gazette
43. Pitch Perfect Chronicle

Sports Magazine

44. Sportopia
45. Athletix
46. Endurace
47. Gamepress
48. Powerzone
49. Kickstart
50. Matchplay
51. Scorecard
52. Winning Streak
53. Bold Move
54. Peak Play
55. Champion Spirit
56. Game On
57. Play Break
58. Sports Sphere
59. The Sports Circuit
60. Victory Field Journal
61. The Sports Tribune
62. Next Level Sports
63. Pro Sports Review
64. The Athlete’s Path
65. Total Sports Coverage
66. Game Day Digest
67. The Ultimate Athlete
68. Beyond the Game
69. The Winning Drive

Men’s Magazine

70. Monarch
71. Swagger
72. Outlaw
73. Beast 
74. Bravado
75. Grind
76. Ironclad
77. Valor 
78. Rebel Blend
79. Brave Code
80. True Titan
81. Sharp Edge
82. Men’s Pulse
83. Rugged Appeal
84. Gentle Strength
85. Power Mode
86. Classic Man’s World
87. Luxe Men’s Life
88. The Fashion Alpha
89. The Everyday Maverick
90. The Gentleman’s Edit

Business Magazine

91. BizSphere
92. VentureX
93. Capitalize
94. Enterprise
95. FinSight
96. Commerce
97. Nexus
98. Ledger
99. Trade Pulse
100. Market Scope
101. Biz Pioneer
102. Future Path
103. Wealth Pulse
104. Strategy Hub
105. Leader Spark
106. Capital Wave
107. Corporate Vision Report
108. Market Mastery Journal
109. Business Impact Weekly
110. Leaders in Focus
111. The Prosperity Post
112. Wealth and Strategy
113. Global Enterprise News
114. Next Gen Leaders

Medical Magazine

115. MedScope
116. Therapeia
117. MediVerse
118. Medist
119. MedNet
120. Diagnos
121. Vitalis
122. Remedyx
123. Curex
124. Pharmatica
125. Medical Insights 
126. Health Vanguard
127. Life Source
128. Medicus Monthly
129. Doctor’s Perspective
130. Health Profile
131. Body Mind
132. MedConnect Report
133. Medical Science Bulletin
134. Health Practice Today
135. Health Trends Report
136. Clinical Knowledge Digest
137. Health Innovations Review
138. Medical Practice Today

Political Magazine

139. Consensus
140. Governia
141. Impulse
142. Mandate
143. Diplomatica
144. Politicoid
145. Stateline
146. Civiscope
147. Agenda360
148. Vote Wise
149. Stateside View
150. Next Election
151. Politics Now
152. Civic Review
153. The Debate
154. Insight Politics
155. Voice Matters
156. The Tactics
157. Liberty Lens
158. Power to People
159. Political Thought Leader
160. Voices for Progress
161. Reform and Revolution
162. National Policy Forum
163. The Legislative Review
164. Political Clarity Now
165. Voices of Change
166. The Reform Report

Beauty Magazine

167. Elegantia
168. Empressa
169. Glamorize
170. Charisma
171. Glowtique
172. Allurian
173. Glamourly
174. Charmelle
175. Sublime
176. Flawless Touch
177. Glam Essence
178. Shine Muse
179. Beauty Aura
180. Style Glow
181. Glam Appeal
182. Bold Beauty
183. Lustrous Life
184. She Sparkles
185. Glow & Shine
186. Beauty in Bloom
187. The Beauty Spectrum
188. Glowing Beauty Insider
189. Ageless Beauty Guide
190. Allure of Elegance
191. Pure Beauty Secrets
192. Beauty Beyond Boundaries

Gossip Magazine

193. Rumorize
194. Spillin’
195. Scandala
196. Chatterbox
197. Revealers
198. Snoopz
199. Spylight
200. Eavesdrop
201. Celeb Chat
202. Star Struck
203. Pop Pulse
204. Trend Talk
205. Diva Daily
206. Star Confidential
207. Paparazzi Pulse
208. Celebrity Buzz
209. Star Secrets
210. The Fame Scoop
211. Hot Celeb Headlines
212. Inside the Spotlight
213. Celeb Secrets Revealed
214. The Hollywood Buzz
215. Stars In Focus
216. Scandalous Star Stories
217. Pop Culture Pulse

Fashion Magazine

218. Modish
219. Swank
220. Posh
221. Classique
222. Snazz
223. Finesse
224. Styla
225. Modeology
226. Fashion Lookbook
227. Style Saga
228. Fashion Trip
229. Street Chic
230. Style Statement
231. Fashion Freak
232. Glam Slam
233. Fashion Fix
234. Couture Street
235. Fashion Passion
236. Fashion Spotlight Edition
237. Trendsetter Fashion Hub
238. All About Fashion
239. Timeless Style Stories
240. Fashion Pulse Daily
241. Trendy Style Journal
242. Streetwear Style News

Motorcycle Magazine

243. Rideon
244. Ignition
245. Motoverse
246. Roar
247. Chopper
248. Cruisin’
249. Speedster
250. Rumble
251. Overdrive
252. Accelerate
253. Throttlehead
254. Steel Rebels
255. Ride Passion
256. Rebel Wheels
257. Nitro Dreams
258. Moto Rush
259. Road Kings
260. V-Twin Vibe
261. Torque Masters
262. Asphalt Journey
263. Throttle Zone
264. Moto Insider Weekly
265. Wild Ride Tales
266. High Gear Chronicles
267. The Ride Scene
268. Revved Up Report
269. Biker’s Paradise Magazine
270. Rev It Up
271. The Moto Journey
272. Riders World Weekly
273. Moto Xperience Digest
274. Bike Culture News

Movie Magazine

275. Screenz
276. Filmatic
277. Movix
278. Reeltime
279. Cinemotion
280. Filmflux
281. Viewpoint
282. Cinemagic
283. Showbizzy
284. Moviesta
285. Spectacle
286. Movie News
287. Popcorn Review
288. Film Buff
289. Film Beat
290. Scene Mag
291. Screen Stories
292. Movie Journey
293. Cinema Insider
294. Screen Rush
295. Flick Report
296. Cinema Chronicle
297. Frame Review
298. Movie Moments
299. Flicks On Screen
300. Reel Scene Journal
301. Director’s Cut Magazine
302. Film Fanatics Journal
303. Movie Trends Review
304. Box Office Buzz
305. Spotlight Film Times

Car Magazine

306. MotoX
307. Cruise
308. Piston
309. Circuit
310. Drift
311. Vroom
312. Trackday
313. Auto Circuit
314. Gearhead Life
315. Turbo Edge
316. Car Quest
317. Drive Insight
318. Speed Realm
319. Car Essence
320. Wheel Trend
321. The Gear Journal
322. Auto Style Digest
323. The Car Chronicles
324. Auto Rush Insider
325. Fast Lane Weekly
326. Auto Dream Journal
327. Performance Drive Review
328. The Auto Authority
329. Car Culture Today
330. Turbo Drive Digest
331. Street Car Enthusiast

College/School Magazine

332. Ambition
333. Unify
334. Collegiate
335. Campuscope
336. Brainwave
337. Scholarix
338. Intellectus
339. Student Success
340. Campus Life
341. The Quad
342. Study Stories
343. Uni Trends
344. Scholars Weekly
345. Campus Chronicles
346. Bright Minds Review
347. The Student Voice
348. The University Gazette
349. The Study Focus
350. Fresh Ideas Bulletin
351. The Academic Connection
352. The Scholar’s Digest

Photography Magazine

353. Lenscape
354. Expose
355. Snapology
356. Chromatic
357. Framed
358. Visions
359. LightBox
360. Zoomed
361. Prismatics
362. Captura
363. Snaplight
364. Imagica
365. Shot Angle
366. Light Prism
367. Exposure Lab
368. Photo Journal
369. Lens & Light
370. Picture Theory
371. Frame Style
372. Capture Light
373. Lens Focus
374. Frame the Moment
375. Click and Create
376. Digital Image Explorers
377. Snap and Focus
378. Beyond the Lens
379. Capture the Essence
380. Art of Exposure
381. Through the Lens
382. Frame and Exposure
383. Depth of Field
384. Light and Shadow

Teenage Magazine

385. Quirk
386. Hype
387. Poppe
388. Funster
389. Chillout
390. Teenology
391. Mood Pop
392. Star Vibe
393. Vibe Tribe
394. Pop Chic
395. Youth Mode
396. Teen Vibe
397. Style Crush
398. Teen Flicks
399. The Youth Perspective
400. Teen Trends Now
401. Vibrant Youth Life
402. Next Generation Trends
403. Teen Beat Buzz
404. Girl Power Journal

Tech Magazine

405. Technova
406. Digitalize
407. Dataverse
408. Techedge
409. Codetide
410. Cyberwave
411. Techscape
412. Digiflux
413. Quantumix
414. Cyber Pulse
415. Chip Matrix
416. AI Vision
417. Gadget Sphere
418. App Frontier
419. Data Zone
420. The Data Daily
421. Tech Xplorer Monthly
422. Data Science Network
423. Advanced Tech Digest
424. The Coding Journal
425. Emerging Tech Reports
426. Code Breaker Guide

Travel Magazine

427. Globetrotter
428. Roamer
429. Expeditions
430. Traverse
431. Venturist
432. Terra
433. Journeyer
434. Wanderlust
435. Boundless
436. Nomadica
437. Wayfarer
438. Adventure Awaits 
439. Global Adventures
440. Trek Diaries
441. Pathway Tales
442. Discover Routes
443. Voyager’s Journal
444. Travel Atlas
445. Dream Destinations
446. Explore More
447. Explore And Discover
448. Global Escape Journal
449. Explore Beyond Limits
450. Roam the Globe
451. Passport To Wonders
452. Odyssey Awaits You
453. The Great Expedition
454. Seek New Adventures

Food Magazine

455. Feastology
456. Flavorist
457. Scrumptious
458. Spiced
459. Chowdown
460. Gusto
461. Palate
462. Munch
463. Relish
464. Culinary Muse
465. Taste Spectrum
466. Flavor Hub
467. Meal Studio
468. Bite Magazine
469. Taste Quest
470. Flavor Feast
471. Global Dish Trends
472. Sweet and Savory
473. Farm Fresh Focus
474. The Feast Guide
475. Gourmet Kitchen Chronicle
476. Plate and Palate
477. Bite Into Flavor
478. The Taste Journal

Science Magazine

479. Elemental
480. Spectra
481. Synapse
482. Eureka
483. Prism
484. Hypothesis
485. Apex
486. Spherica
487. Scientia
488. Matter Journal
489. Genius Chronicles
490. Gravity Report
491. Vision Science
492. Deep Explore
493. Neural Trends
494. Evolution Update
495. Theory Review
496. Astro Focus
497. The Science Pulse
498. New Frontiers Journal
499. Innovations and Insights
500. Discovery Through Innovation
501. The Science Frontier

How to Choose a Name for Your Magazine

Here are some key factors to consider when choosing your magazine name.

1. Check Name Availability

When you come up with name options, you’ll want to make sure they’re available and stand out from competitor names.

Do a business name search on your state’s Secretary of State’s website to see if the name is available. The search will also show similar names, so you can ensure your name is unique in your state.

Also, visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s website to check if the name is trademarked.

2. Check Your State’s Business Name Regulations

Each state has rules regarding business names, often restricting words such as “bank” or “university.” Some states have stricter rules than others. For example, Michigan has a long list of prohibited words. You should be able to find your state’s rules on the Secretary of State’s website.

Upon creating an LLC, it’s mandatory to have either “LLC,” “limited liability company,” or “limited liability” as part of its official name. This ensures clarity and compliance with naming conventions for such entities.

3. Choose a Name with Relevance

Your name should be relevant to your magazine products. It should also reflect your business mission. Often, if you write down a description of your brand identity, you’ll come up with words that have the potential to be used in your business name.

4. Keep It Simple

Your name should be easy to say so that it’s more memorable. It should also be easy to spell so that people can search for your magazine online. 

5. Short and Unique

Short, unique, and catchy names tend to stand out. Think Google, which is so catchy and unique that it’s become a verb!

6. Get Feedback

Family and friends can give you an outside perspective on your magazine name. They can offer suggestions and give you feedback on the names you have in mind.

7. Allow for Expansion

As your business grows, you may expand into new types of products, so you don’t want a business name that’s too narrow. For example, use “Universal Pages” instead of “Tech Digest.”

The name should also have timeless appeal. Don’t try to capture a trend — trends continuously change, so you don’t want a name that could become outdated. 

8. .com is Best

Domain names that end in .com generally reflect more credibility than alternatives. That’s why you should first check if that domain is available for your business name. To save time, use our Domain Name Search Tool to find an available website name and get the perfect domain for your business.

9. Use Keywords to Boost SEO

You’ll want your name to be SEO-friendly to boost your organic search engine rankings. Use words your potential customers might search for, like “magazine,” “digest,” “journal,” “chronicle,” and “bulletin.” 

10. How Does it Sound?

Say the name out loud to see how it rolls off the tongue. Is it pleasant? Does it evoke positivity? You’d be surprised how different a name sounds when you say it compared to when you think it. 

11. Appeal to Emotions

Names that evoke positive emotions can create a connection with your target customers. You want them to feel good about your magazine.

Common Questions

How important is cultural sensitivity when naming a magazine?

Cultural sensitivity is crucial to avoid unintentionally offending potential readers or alienating certain groups. Names should be vetted for unintended meanings in different languages and contexts.

How important is the emotional impact of a magazine’s name?

The emotional impact is crucial because it creates a connection with readers. A well-chosen name can evoke inspiration, curiosity, or excitement. For example, “Wanderlust” appeals to travel enthusiasts by sparking a sense of adventure, while “Mindful Living” attracts those interested in personal growth and mindfulness.

Should a magazine’s name reflect its niche?

Yes, a magazine’s name should ideally reflect its niche to attract the right audience. For example, a magazine about health might have a name like “Vitality Weekly,” while a tech-focused publication might go with “Innovate Today.” This clarity helps potential readers quickly identify the magazine’s purpose and decide if it aligns with their interests.

Can a magazine name be too creative?

Yes, being overly creative can sometimes backfire. If the name is too abstract or obscure, it may confuse potential readers or fail to convey the magazine’s purpose. Striking a balance between creativity and clarity is essential to ensure the name is both unique and informative.

Can I use a foreign or invented word for a magazine name?

Using a foreign or invented word can make a name unique and intriguing, but it’s important to ensure the word is meaningful, easy to pronounce, and doesn’t have unintended negative connotations in any language. Names like “Kinfolk” or “Bon Appétit” add a layer of sophistication and charm to the brand.