Saturday, September 27, 2025

What's in a (DJ) name?

Over 30 years ago, I heard an aspiring DJ call two morning radio DJs for advice on choosing his on-air name.  After telling them his first name was Dan, the DJs suggested pairing his first name with a two-syllable last name, such as Saint James or Saint John.

That's decent advice.  When going on the air, you want people to remember your name easily, and a two-syllable last name, especially one that includes Saint, will likely stick in listeners' minds.