It’s not a secret newspapers have gone through a challenging industry decline over the past few decades. Smaller newspapers in particular have been shuttered, writing staff cut, and news sources consolidated meaning there’s fewer viewpoints published as there once was. With the rise of online news sites, print newspapers suffer from annual declines subscriber rates.

But despite this sad news, it shouldn’t discourage you from starting our own newspaper business. Quite to the contrary. With the void in local news coverage, brings with it the opportunity for a scrappy upstarts like you to replace them. As an example, non-traditional journalism startups like TheAthletic.com have come in to fill the void in local sports markets. As newspapers cut staff writers, TheAthletic.com hired many of these laid off writers to provide ongoing coverage of smaller market sports teams and hit 1 million paying subscribers in 2020. There are similar opportunities that could be filled with local political news, arts coverage, and restaurant reviews.

To start on your online newspaper, you’ll need a good selling name and one that doesn’t scream fake news and wins the trust of readers. Here are some name ideas you can use that aren’t claimed yet.

Newspaper Name Ideas

Here are newspaper name ideas you can use

Newspaper names should sound credible the first time you hear them or read them. It should sound bold and formal to establish an immediate sense of credibility. It would also be nice if the name is direct to the point and memorable.

  • The World Daily
  • The International Bulletin
  • Daily Briefing
  • Citizen News
  • National Reports
  • The People’s Voice
  • Reports Weekly
  • World In Print
  • Weekly Real Life Stories
  • Lifestyle Tribune
  • Information Today
  • The Ultimate Report
  • The Latest Chronicles
  • World Updates
  • Current News
  • Daily Stories
  • World Echo
  • Info Express
  • National Headlines
  • The People’s Bulletin
  • The Daily Scoop
  • The World Summary
  • Update Times
  • Exclusive Scoop
  • Global News
  • Vital Headlines
  • Observant Stories
  • International Issues
  • Real Life Updates
  • Through An Eagle’s Eyes
  • The Daily Review
  • The Independent Paper
  • Significant Times

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  • The (Insert Town Name) Voice
  • The Weekly Times
  • Key Stories
  • Enquirer Updates
  • The Buzz News
  • The Main Post
  • The Prime Tribune
  • The Influential Print
  • The Daily Wave
  • Morning Bulletin
  • Weekender Review
  • Insider News
  • Union Stories
  • Public Updates
  • Urban Press
  • Citizen’s Daily News
  • Modern World
  • Global Post
  • Observer’s Express
  • Early News
  • Advance Stories
  • City Bulletin

Small Town Newspaper Names

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Small town newspapers are those that report on the local happenings within the town or city. From meal recipes to politics, you can cover it all. For more name ideas on local newspaper names, check out this list.

  • Local Updates
  • Independent Daily
  • Breakfast Conversations
  • Inside (Insert Town’s Name)
  • Local Buzz
  • Daytime Tribune
  • Morning Wave
  • Enquirer Weekly
  • The (Insert Town’s Name) Times
  • Morning Talk
  • Local News Talk
  • Heritage Daily
  • Metro News
  • Your Local Updates
  • Village Stories
  • The Community Scoop
  • The Residential Bulletin
  • Neighborhood Buzz
  • Local Press
  • The Insider’s Voice
  • Everyday News
  • Capitol Daily
  • District Updates
  • Local Report
  • Capitol Buzz
  • People Talk
  • The Citizen’s Scoop
  • Urban Bulletin
  • Village Headlines
  • Constituent’s News
  • The Community Digest
  • Eyewitness News
  • Breaking Dawn Report
  • Morning Updates
  • Weekly Scoop
  • Prestige Daily
  • The Breakfast Chronicles
  • Community Courier
  • The Daily Express Report
  • Daily Insider
  • Divisional News
  • District’s Prime Report
  • (Insert Town’s Name) Herald
  • Provincial Times
  • Small Town Buzz
  • Regional News
  • Community Updates
  • Local Stories
  • Regional Daily
  • Neighborhood Weekly
  • The Social Express
  • Local-Made
  • Rural Buzz
  • Evening Times
  • Community Narrative

Fictional Newspaper Name Ideas

If you’re writing a book or a movie, here are some fictional newspaper names to use.

Are you writing a story or developing a drama or movie? Here are some fictional newspaper names that you might want to use for your script.

  • Vine Daily
  • Lark News
  • Arandela Buzz
  • The Elizabeth Gazette
  • Grimsby Updates
  • Ocean Wave Report
  • The Cloud Tower Times
  • Green Meadows Scoop
  • The Koi Water Herald
  • Onyx News
  • Ash Cove News
  • The Blue Water Tribune
  • Acorn Daily
  • Westwood Weekly
  • Th