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