Finding a travel blog name: Ideas, examples and checklist
The blog name is the first thing friends type into their browser, and the one that lingers long after the trip. At the same time, it's true that no blog has ever failed because of a mediocre name—but many never even got started because the search for the perfect name became an endless loop. Here are the patterns that work, concrete ideas, and a checklist to help you decide in under an hour.
Why the name is more important than you think — and less important
The name is important because it's in the blog address, gets passed around, and sets the tone of your blog: "ankunft-ungewiss" (uncertain arrival) promises something different than "familie-meier-on-tour" (Meier family on tour). It's unimportant because readers return for the posts, not the name. The right approach: one hour of focused searching, deciding, and then getting started. Content always trumps the name.
7 patterns that make for good travel blog names
- Name plus movement: your first or last name combined with on the go, on tour, travels, nomads — “the-webers-on-the-go”. Uncomplicated, personal, never embarrassing.
- Wanderlust vocabulary: words like wanderlust, compass, horizon, miles, luggage form the core — "wanderlust compass". Atmospheric, but popular, so pay attention to availability.
- Wordplay or rhyme: "TwoTheTravels", "OffInTheBlue". It sticks in your mind — the test: Can you understand it spoken without seeing it written down?
- Number plus motif: “2backpacks”, “fourfeetonthego” — works particularly well for couples and families with a fixed travel setup.
- Self-irony: "arrival-uncertain", "always-lost". Likeable and distinctive, it suits the honest narrative style.
- Foreign language travel word: wanderlust, viaje, safar, tabi — sounds good, but say it out loud and check the meaning before you use it.
- The motto of the trip: "around the world," "parental leave by the sea." Powerful if the blog focuses on this one trip—but be careful if more is to follow.
The 60-minute method
- Take 10 minutes to collect: Write down 20 unfiltered words that belong to you and your travels — places, quirks, nicknames, favorite words.
- 15 minutes of brainstorming: Create 10 to 15 name candidates from the words, following the patterns above. Don't evaluate, just produce.
- Take 10 minutes to sift through: Eliminate everything that is longer than three words, that needs to be spelled out, and that will no longer be relevant in two years.
- Test for 15 minutes: Say the three best names out loud, send them to two people, and type them once on your phone. Anything that doesn't work gets removed.
- Decide in 10 minutes: Check the availability of your number one choice — and take it. Perfect isn't possible, but good enough is ready to go today.
30 ideas as a starting point
To adapt and expand upon — replace names, numbers, and places with your own:
- Classic-personal: the-webers-on-the-road, anna-on-tour, meiers-miles, two-tents-one-destination, family-wanderlust, traveling-with-emma, jans-travel-diary, we-four-worldwide
- Mood and wanderlust: wanderlust compass, salt and road dust, beyond the horizon, packed happiness, more than everyday life, southbound, barefoot onward, crooked on the road
- With a wink: arrival-uncertain, always-procedure, suitcase-chaos, planless-happy, wrong-turned, homesickness-switched off, residual-risk-travel
- Travel motto: around the world, parental leave by the sea, sabbatical in the south, van life through the four seasons, world trip for two, time out in Asia, road trip to the north
The checklist before making a decision
- Does it pass the phone test? If you have to spell the name over the phone, it's too complicated.
- Short enough? One to three words. Anything longer than that is never typed, but googled — or forgotten.
- Unambiguous spelling? Avoid ambiguities like two/2 or sea/more in critical positions — any variant that can be mistyped will be mistyped.
- Have you considered umlauts? In the blog address, ä, ö, ü become ae, oe, ue. "suedwaerts" reads okay in the URL — check if your name does too.
- Future-proof? A year or a single country in the name ("Asia 2026") won't be appropriate after the next trip. Only choose this option if the blog specifically focuses on that one trip.
- Free from third-party trademarks? Don't include protected names (companies, apps, associations) in your blog name — this will likely cause trouble and looks unoriginal anyway.
- Will he still feel good in two years? His name will appear under every report you share.
German or English?
Choose the language you write in and the language your readers use. For a German-language blog with family and friends as its audience, a German name is usually the better choice—it sounds like you, not an agency. English is worthwhile if you actually want to write internationally or if an English pun simply works better. Hybrid forms ("wanderlust-webers") work as long as the pronunciation remains clear.
Frequently asked questions about the blog name
Should my real name be in the travel blog name?
For private blogs primarily read by family and friends, using one's own name is charming and practical. Those who intend to write publicly and long-term, or who value their privacy, are better off with a pseudonym—it can be linked to one's real name later on, whereas the reverse is more difficult.
What do I do if my desired name is already taken?
First, try out small variations: add a word (on the go, on tour), change the order, or add a meaningful number. If the name is only available with some contortions, it's better to go with the second-best candidate—a slightly different name is better than a cryptic spelling that no one can guess.
Can I rename my travel blog later?
Technically, this is usually possible, but shared links and saved addresses will then lead nowhere. Therefore: invest an hour in finding a name, decide—and then put your energy into the articles. Incidentally, renaming a private blog with a small readership is much less problematic than renaming a public one.
How do I check if a blog name is still available?
Try it out directly with your chosen provider — at Vakantio , you can see immediately during registration whether vakantio.de/your-name is available. If you're also planning to use your own domain, it's worth taking a quick look at a domain search tool at the same time.
Is your name still available?
Create your travel blog at Vakantio and secure your address — vakantio.de/your-name. Free, in under a minute, private or public.
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