Top 173 Funny & Cool Walkie Talkie Code Names (Curated & Ranked) + Generator

Walkie talkie code names trace their origins to the military. Military code names go at least as far back as World War I, when the Allies used code names to reference governments, cities, meeting places, and influential figures.

They’re also inspired by CB radio handles, which emerged when the popularity of the radios skyrocketed in the 1970s.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) required licenses for people to operate radios and set strict regulations for things like antenna height, transmission distance, and call signs.^[1]

Radio users weren’t too fond of these rules, so they used code names in part to hide their identities and stay under the FCC’s radar.^[1]

As the popularity of these radios continued to grow, movies like “Convoy” and “Smokey and the Bandit” inspired truck drivers, tinkerers, and radio enthusiasts to create handles of their own.

Whether you’re using two-way radios for work, having fun with friends/family, or staying in touch with your fellow adventurers during outdoor excursions, we have more the list of walkie talkie code name ideas to choose from below!

Plus, scroll past the list for our code name generator and tips on how to create your own code name.

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Funny & Cool Walkie Talkie Code Names

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Blackout
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Ghost Rider
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Phoenix
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Reaper
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Black Mamba
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Bandit
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Desert Fox
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Ace
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Taffy
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Phantom
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Rocky
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Flounder
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Toe Jam
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Fury
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Groot
“Guardians of the Galaxy” reference
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Cobra
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Bengal
as in Bengal tiger
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Ice Man
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Halo
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Skywalker
“Star Wars” reference
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Dragon
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Ghost
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Mad Max
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Candy Cane
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Iron Man
Marvel reference
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Mantis
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Armadillo
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Maverick
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Badger
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Chopper
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Obi-Wan
“Star Wars” reference
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Bilbo
“The Hobbit” reference
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Wolverine
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Saint
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Chaos
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T-Rex
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Bullfrog
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Desert Flower
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Landbird
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Bumblebee
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Jaguar
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Popeye
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Wombat
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Raider
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Saber
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Kraken
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Optimus Prime
“Transformers” reference
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Snakebite
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Spider
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Star-Lord
“Guardians of the Galaxy” reference
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Cave Dog
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Warhammer
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Big Bird
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Smurfette
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Daffodil
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McFly
“Back to the Future” reference
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Firecracker
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Mama Bear
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Navigator
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Zombie
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Legolas
“Lord of the Rings” reference
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Boss
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Professor
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Lunch Lady
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Panda
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Eagle
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Thunderbolt
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Big Bang
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Sharky
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Potter
“Harry Potter” reference
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Vulture
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Knock-Knock
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Snowman
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Tatochip
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Dirtbike
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Cherry Bomb
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Joker
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Cougar
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Gandalf
“Lord of the Rings” reference
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Buffalo Bill
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Voodoo
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Vader
“Star Wars” reference
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Ruby
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Yoda
“Star Wars” reference
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Howler
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Gorilla
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Turtle
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Pixie
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Snoopy
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Grumble
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Captain
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Gollum
“Lord of the Rings” reference
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Walker
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Edna Mode
“The Incredibles” reference
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Laser
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Sunburn
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Rawhide
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Dumpling
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Tweety Bird
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Brainiac
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Papa Smurf
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Pappy
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Cyclone
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Booger
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Katniss
“The Hunger Games” reference
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Growler
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Ripper
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Moonchild
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Inbetweener
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Peaches
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Raptor
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Wingnut
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Terminator
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Baby Bird
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Needlenose
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Electric Eel
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Hooter
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Goose
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Little Lucky
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Banjo
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Baldy
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Sass
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Gingerbread
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Blinker
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Godzilla
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King Kong
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Blondie
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Tumbleweed
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Buster
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Scrappy
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Zig-Zag
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Solo
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Groundhog
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Jawbone
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Rabbit
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Locust
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Goliath
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Cactus
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Mammoth
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Hornet
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Rookie
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Butcher
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Porky
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Tex Mex
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Batman
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Critter
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Bully
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Eyesore
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Ghoul
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Twitch
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Titan
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Jupiter
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Pebbles
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Steam
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Budget
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Hubcap
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Gumshoe
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Bingo
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Brawler
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Woody
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Hero
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Goody
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Neo
“The Matrix” reference
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The Dude
“The Big Lebowski” reference
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Chowder
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Coleslaw
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Maximus
“Gladiator” reference
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Boomer
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Bueller
“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” reference
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Road Hog
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Narwhal
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Froggy
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Sapphire

Walkie Talkie Code Name Generator

How to Create Your Own Walkie Talkie Code Name

Keep the following tips in mind if you’d prefer to create your own walkie talkie code name rather than choosing from our list:

Choose a two-syllable word or phrase. Your code name doesn’t necessarily have to be two syllables, but words and phrases of that length tend to work well. Your name will be short, catchy, and easy to remember if you limit it to two syllables.
Get inspiration from popular culture. Just like the Convoy-inspired CB handles of yesteryear, you can get inspiration from movies, television shows, and songs. You can borrow a code name from a fictional trucker or military service member or create a code name based on your other favorite characters and stories. Examples from our list include “Gandalf” and “Katniss.”
Turn to nature for ideas. Animals, in particular, can be great inspiration for code names! Choose your favorite animal, one that has fascinating symbolism, or one that just sounds cool as a code name.
Let your friends or colleagues decide. There’s always a risk that you won’t like your nickname if you choose this option, but the best code names are given, not chosen. You’ll see this often in the military — people will receive code names based on one of their defining features or a memorable incident. For example, someone might get the nickname “Tex” for having a thick Texas accent.