What is the name of your home network? Most home networks have a name that is the SSID of their primary home broadband router. Some homeowners keep the default names of their routers, such as linksys or AEFLHB198Z-2GJ, while others prefer to give their router a more personal name. If you can’t think of a good name for your home network, these suggestions will give you some ideas.

SSIDs or network names have a few rules that are important to keep in mind when naming your network. Below are the two most important rules for naming a home network:

While the list below provides a lot of inspiration, there are a few things to avoid when creating a unique network SSID:

Some Lifewire readers have shared their favorite router and network names in the past. Maybe one of these will inspire you to change yours.