Top 149 Funny & Cool Walkie Talkie Code Names (+ How to Create Your Own)

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.

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.

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 than 100 walkie talkie code name ideas to choose from below!

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

1. Maverick
2. Godzilla
3. Bandit
4. Gandalf:
   “Lord of the Rings” reference
5. Batman
6. King Kong
7. Warhammer
8. Badger
9. Ghost Rider
10. Hornet
11. Boss
12. Thunderbolt
13. Blondie
14. Peaches
15. Navigator
16. Zombie
17. Professor
18. Saint
19. Candy Cane
20. Buffalo Bill
21. Reaper
22. Big Bird
23. Voodoo
24. Goose
25. Moonchild
26. Rookie
27. Blinker
28. Raptor
29. Brainiac
30. Cobra
31. Yoda:
    “Star Wars” reference
32. Daffodil
33. Pebbles
34. Hero
35. Blackout
36. Cave Dog
37. Taffy
38. Ice Man
39. Rocky
40. Little Lucky
41. Butcher
42. Papa Smurf
43. Chopper
44. Steam
45. Mad Max
46. Pappy
47. Budget
48. Lunch Lady
49. Critter
50. Hubcap
51. Pixie
52. Skywalker:
    “Star Wars” reference
53. Goody
54. Snoopy
55. Chaos
56. Snowman
57. Flounder
58. Bully
59. Cyclone
60. Grumble
61. Banjo
62. Desert Fox
63. Phoenix
64. Captain
65. Smurfette
66. T-Rex
67. Wingnut
68. Growler
69. Obi-Wan:
    “Star Wars” reference
70. Tumbleweed
71. Buster
72. Rawhide
73. McFly:
    “Back to the Future” reference
74. Halo
75. Popeye
76. Dumpling
77. Bullfrog
78. Scrappy
79. Star-Lord:
    “Guardians of the Galaxy” reference
80. Zig-Zag
81. Bingo
82. Gumshoe
83. Neo:
    “The Matrix” reference
84. Hooter
85. Knock-Knock
86. The Dude:
    “The Big Lebowski” reference
87. Chowder
88. Joker
89. Coleslaw
90. Maximus:
    “Gladiator” reference
91. Eyesore
92. Solo
93. Groundhog
94. Snakebite
95. Woody
96. Iron Man:
    Marvel reference
97. Big Bang
98. Legolas:
    “Lord of the Rings” reference
99. Howler
100. Phantom
101. Bengal:
     as in Bengal tiger
102. Jawbone
103. Booger
104. Groot:
     “Guardians of the Galaxy” reference
105. Boomer
106. Vader:
     “Star Wars” reference
107. Tweety Bird
108. Gollum:
     “Lord of the Rings” reference
109. Walker
110. Rabbit
111. Desert Flower
112. Sharky
113. Landbird
114. Inbetweener
115. Porky
116. Tex Mex
117. Katniss:
     “The Hunger Games” reference
118. Wolverine
119. Locust
120. Turtle
121. Ace
122. Panda
123. Bueller:
     “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” reference
124. Toe Jam
125. Edna Mode:
     “The Incredibles” reference
126. Road Hog
127. Sunburn
128. Baldy
129. Black Mamba
130. Cougar
131. Terminator
132. Potter:
     “Harry Potter” reference
133. Spider
134. Narwhal
135. Tatochip
136. Baby Bird
137. Mantis
138. Ghoul
139. Vulture
140. Twitch
141. Dragon
142. Optimus Prime:
     “Transformers” reference
143. Needlenose
144. Dirtbike
145. Mama Bear
146. Armadillo
147. Wombat
148. Ripper
149. Bilbo:
     “The Hobbit” reference

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.