What is the meaning behind the bands name Pink Floyd?

Answer by  CBunny (21)

It's the combination of two blues musicians names which one of the members of Pink Floyd was a fan of. The two blues musicians are Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.

Answer by  Gloubiboudinblan (41)

It came from two bluesman that Syd Barret likes : Pink Anderson and Floyd Council . The band was first named T-set and then The Pink Floyd Sound , and finally Pink Floyd . Syd Barret was a fan of blues music and guitarist!

Answer by  sicflavorofcool (9)

Supposedly, Syd Barrett came up with the name Pink Floyd. At the time they called themselves 'Tea Set' but after finding out another band had the same name, Syd took the names of two blues musicians that he was heavily influenced by, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council, coming up with Pink Floyd.

Answer by  Lorbeer (304)

Hello - Syd Barrett - founder of PF - put together the names of two famous blues musicians of that time : Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.

Answer by  worker2268 (76)

Syd Barrett came up with the name by looking at two blues musicians that were a major inspiration for him: Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.

Answer by  joebob31 (622)

It was formed spur of the moment by Syd Barret from the names of blues musicians Pink Anderson and Floyd Council due to another band having their original name already.

Answer by  Annief75 (246)

I had heard a rumor that Floyd was a family member and he wore pink, although I have no idea if that's true.