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