How to Rename Your AirPods

Be sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone before you begin the name-change process. Then follow these steps:

Reasons for Renaming Your AirPods

Whether your Airpod name just bores you or your favorite ear candy has been stolen or lost, there are plenty of reasons to rename yours. Renaming your AirPods isn’t just about customizing or expressing your individuality. Everyone’s AirPods are initially named whatever name you listed on your iPhone, followed by “AirPods.” If you have multiple AirPods in the house, it can be easy to mix them up. Having a customized name can help. Changing the name of your AirPods can also help if they get lost. Since all AirPods are white and look identical, changing the name is an easy way to confirm the identity of lost AirPods. You may want to show off your personality with something funny or clever. It’s okay to customize your AirPods and have some fun with them.

AirPods Name Ideas

Not feeling clever enough to come up with a unique name for your AirPods? There are a few places to go for inspiration. Nickfinder has a page dedicated to AirPods names and includes some like “Britney SpEARs,” “not your AirPods,” and “Allergic to Wires,” among others. There are also Reddit threads and Apple forum discussions with other ideas from similarly curious people. Even if you don’t use the names, it may help your creativity.