Can I use a YouTube name already taken?

No, you will be infringing the trademark rights of the other channel.

What happens when someone copies your YouTube channel name?

Nothing, unless you trademarked your channel name and the channel that “stole” your name produces the same type of content as you. If the channel also took your cover art and/or profile image, and you own the rights to those, then that would be copyright infringement.

Can two YouTube channel names be same?

Channel impersonation: A channel that copies another channel’s profile, background, or overall look and feel in such a way that makes it look like someone else’s channel. The channel does not have to be 100\% identical, as long as the intent is clear to copy the other channel.

Can 2 channels have same name?

Yes, there can be multiple channels with the same name; if the channel name is the name of a person or something popular or a Proper Noun, then it is highly likely that there can be more than one.

Can I choose a YouTube channel name which is already taken?

Why not, you can choose a Youtube channel name if it is already taken but you should add some letter which is not same as other. I have also my YouTube channel which name is MYSTERIC PLAY. But there is a Youtuber which name is MYSTIC7 , I think everybody knows him. But see the difference in name it’s different from mine. Both are gamers.

What happens if someone steals your YouTube name and post it?

Nothing, unless you trademarked your channel name and the channel that “stole” your name produces the same type of content as you. If the channel also took your cover art and/or profile image, and you own the rights to those, then that would be copyright infringement.

Is it possible to have a duplicate name on YouTube?

There is no restrictions on duplicate names on youtube, i can literally run a channel called PewDiePie even though he is the biggest youtuber out there. Go ahead and pick a name, if you might get over 100,000 subs anytime before the others, be sure to verify your name ( That little tick on the names) Good Luck.

What is the best way to name Your Channel?

Using the Youtube Name Generator to create names that fit to your personal name or content is the best way to name your channel. Now a days, there are far too many generic channels, viewers now a days are more often to connect with channels that connect the creators with their videos. 2. Keep it Short: