What’s in a name? Well, for a town, a lot—as it can shape first impressions, spark curiosity, and even tell a story about the place’s personality or the people who founded it. A town’s name often becomes part of its identity, something residents take pride in and visitors never forget. Across the USA, you’ll find places with names that are quirky and downright hilarious—each one adding a little extra character to America’s map. Don’t believe us? Keep reading to discover our roundup of 75 funny town names across the United States.
Some of them will make you giggle, others might make you do a double take, and a few may even leave you wondering how they came to be in the first place. The best part is, no matter if they’re the result of historical mishaps, inside jokes or just pure creativity, silly names can be found in pretty much every state. From Pennsylvania to Arkansas to Alabama and even Alaska, you’ll be surprised and entertained as you discover just how imaginative—and downright amusing—some of the names of the places in the U.S. are. Who knew geography could be this much fun?
So, buckle up—you’re about to take a cross-country road trip like no other, without having to leave the comfort of your couch. Once you’re through, don’t be surprised if you end up wanting to actually add a few of these towns to your real-life travel bucket list—because some of these places sound too good not to check out in person and see what they are all about. After all, there’s something undeniably fun about exploring towns with names that make you smile where you can LOL from coast to coast!
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75 Funny Town Names Throughout the United States
1. Big Bottom, Washington
2. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
3. Dummer, New Hampshire
4. Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
5. Kissimmee, Florida
6. Consequences, New Mexico
7. Zzyzx, California
8. Slapneck, Michigan
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9. Chugwater, Wyoming
10. Meddybemps, Maine
11. Reminderville, Ohio
12. Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania
13. Talking Rock, Georgia
14. Lost Nation, Iowa
15. Bald Head, Maine
16. Burnt Corn, Alabama
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17. Guysville, Ohio
18. Lovelock, Nevada
19. Normal, Alabama
20. Possum Grape, Arkansas
21. Rice City, Rhode Island
22. Accident, Maryland
23. Sandwich, Massachusetts
24. Screamer, Alabama
25. Horseheads, New York
26. Jackpot, Nevada
27. Santa Claus, Indiana
28. Lick Skillet, Alabama
29. Burnt Store, Florida
30. Carefree, Arizona
31. Pillow, Pennsylvania
32. Dog Town, California
33. Weiner, Arkansas
34. Needmore, Alabama
35. Hygiene, Colorado
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36. What Cheer, Iowa
37. Monkey’s Eyebrow, Kentucky
38. Uneedus, Louisiana
39. Anaconda, Montana
40. No Name, Colorado
41. West Thumb, Wyoming
42. Pee Dee, North Carolina
43. Butternuts, New York
44. Slicklizzard, Alabama
45. Why, Arizona
46. Two Egg, Florida
47. Ketchuptown, South Carolina
48. Yum Yum, Tennessee
49. Buttzville, New Jersey
50. Slickpoo, Idaho
51. Quitman, Georgia
52. Cookietown, Oklahoma
53. Possum Trot, Alabama
54. Lorida, Florida
55. Funk, Nebraska
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56. Hippo, Kentucky
57. Peever, South Dakota
58. Scratch Ankle, Alabama
59. Surprise, Nebraska
60. Five Forks, Alabama
61. Boody, Illinois Truth
62. Crooksville, Ohio
63. Beehive, Alabama
64. Ding Dong, Texas
65. Frogville, Oklahoma
66. Tightwad, Missouri
67. Bone Gap, Illinois
68. Zap, North Dakota
69. Zip City, Alabama
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70. Unalaska, Alaska
71. Happyland, Connecticut
72. Pie Town, New Mexico
73. Pickleville, Utah
74. Smut Eye, Alabama
75. Experiment, Georgia
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