I spent an afternoon playing with PlaylistName AI, and it’s like a burst of creativity in a bottle. You fire up the website, pick a mood — let’s say “chill” — and maybe a genre like lo-fi. Tell it you’re making a playlist for a rainy afternoon, hit “Generate,” and suddenly you’ve got names like “Rainy Lo-Fi Reverie” or “Cloudy Day Drift.” It’s fast, intuitive, and honestly kind of fun. I tried the “Surprise Me” feature, and it tossed out “Midnight Synthwave Stroll,” which felt like it belonged in a neon-lit movie scene. The whole process took seconds, and I was already imagining the tracks I’d pair with it.
The tool’s strength is its simplicity. The interface is bare-bones but effective, with dropdowns for mood and genre and a text box for context. I liked how it let me specify the playlist’s purpose — say, “yoga session” or “party vibes” — and delivered names that matched. The personalization feature, where you save names to train the AI, is a nice touch. After saving a few, I noticed the suggestions started leaning toward my taste for moody, atmospheric names. It’s powered by GPT-4, which gives it a knack for understanding context, making the names feel less random than some other generators I’ve tried.
That said, I hit a few bumps. The free version is great, but you’ll need credits for the GOAT model, which promises better results. I stuck with the BASIC model, and while it was solid, I wondered if I was missing out. Compared to PlaylistGeniusAI, which builds entire Spotify playlists, this tool feels narrow — it’s names only, no song suggestions. Sometimes, the names felt a bit formulaic, like it was recycling similar phrases. And while I loved the “Emoji Only” mode (think “☕🎵” for a coffee shop vibe), it’s not for everyone.
What caught me off guard was the “Gen Z Mode.” I tried it, and it spat out names like “Vibe Check Jams,” which made me chuckle but wouldn’t suit every playlist. The privacy focus, with Plausible Analytics, gave me peace of mind, and the cross-platform compatibility means you can use these names anywhere — Spotify, Apple Music, even Tidal.
If you’re naming a playlist, this tool is a lifesaver. Play with different moods, save names to refine the AI’s suggestions, and don’t be afraid to hit “More” for variations. It’s a quick way to make your playlists pop without breaking a sweat.