Smart & Connected Life > Headphones & Ear Buds How to Change AirPod Name Try something fun or unique instead of the default name By Tyler Hayes Tyler Hayes Twitter Writer Tyler Hayes is a former Lifewire writer covering Apple, Google, Spotify, and more. Tyler has written for Fast Company, Digital Trends, and Paste, and others. lifewire’s editorial guidelines Updated on November 6, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Headphones & Ear Buds Eco Tech Electric Vehicles Working From Home Headphones & Ear Buds Smart Home Smart Watches & Wearables Travel Tech Connected Car Tech iPods & MP3 Players What to Know Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the circled i next to the name. Tap Name and enter the new moniker. Back out to confirm the change.The AirPods need to be connected to the appropriate iPhone before you begin.You can change the name anytime and as often as you like. This article explains how to change the name of your AirPods, explains why you might need to do it, and offers AirPod naming ideas. How to Change the Bluetooth Name on iPhone 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: Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Under My Devices, next to the name of your AirPods, tap Information (the circled i). Tap Name. You’ll see the current name of your AirPods at the top of the screen. Delete the current name and type a new name. Tap Done. (Use emojis if you like.) Tap Back in the upper-left corner, then go back to see the name change. To change the name to the default, reset your AirPods. Hold the button on the case for 3 to 5 seconds with the lid open until the light flashes. Close the lid and reopen it next to your iPhone, then reconnect. 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit