55 Very Funny & Funky Town Names All Over The US

Do you ever wonder how cities and towns get their names? I do. It would be very fun to have the power to name something, but if someone wanted to name a town after me right now, my answer would probably be “no, not right now,” but check back later!

When it comes to catchy names, we might know a few with fascinating or even crazy histories. Some are just more memorable than others. Think of Rio, Berlin, Tokyo, Denver, or Oslo. Do any of those ring a bell?

They are names of cities, but also character names from the hit series Money Heist. While those names are iconic, they aren't quite as funny and funky sounding as the US towns on this list!

A Selection of Funky US Town Names

1. Dinosaur, Colorado: Renamed from Artesia to celebrate its proximity to Dinosaur National Monument.
2. Bangs, Texas: Located in Brown County with a population of about 1,500.
3. Hurt, Virginia: A small town in Pittsylvania County.
4. Ninety Six, South Carolina: A historic town in Greenwood County.
5. Atomic City, Idaho: A tiny community with a population of only 41.
6. Okay, Oklahoma: A small town in Wagoner County.
7. Coward, South Carolina: A quiet town in Florence County.

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8. Accident, Maryland: A scenic town in Garrett County.
9. Aladdin, Wyoming: A thirty-acre hamlet.
10. Bacon Level, Alabama: An unincorporated community.
11. Booger Hole, West Virginia: A community by the town of Ivydale.
12. Burnout, Alabama: Located in Franklin County.
13. Breeding, Kentucky: Located in Adair County.
14. Center of the World, Ohio: Founded by Randall Wilmot.

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15. Chicken, Alaska: A surviving gold rush town.
16. Coke County, Texas: Located on the Edwards Plateau.
17. Cut and Shoot, Texas: Located in eastern Montgomery County.
18. Ding Dong, Texas: A community in Central Texas.
19. DISH, Texas: Renamed as part of a commercial agreement with Dish Network.
20. Frankenstein, Missouri: Located in Osage County.
21. French Lick, Indiana: Known for its historic mineral springs.
22. Greasy Corner, Arkansas: Located in St. Francis County.
23. Mystic, Connecticut: A famous seaport village.

24. Electric City, Washington: Located in Grant County.
25. Tightsqueeze, Virginia: An unincorporated community.
26. Halfway, Maryland: Halfway between Hagerstown and Williamsport.

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27. Satan’s Kingdom, Massachusetts: An unincorporated village in Northfield.
28. North Star, Michigan: Located in Gratiot County.
29. Intercourse, Pennsylvania: A famous community in Lancaster County.
30. Elmo, Utah: A town in Emery County.
31. Dead Women Crossing, Oklahoma: Located in Custer County.
32. Yeehaw Junction, Florida: Located in Osceola County.
33. Love Valley, North Carolina: A western-themed remote town.
34. Luck, Wisconsin: Located in Polk County.
35. Humansville, Missouri: A city in Polk County.
36. Porcupine, South Dakota: Located in Oglala Lakota County.

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37. Volcano Village, Hawaii: Located in the district of Puna.
38. Woonsocket, Rhode Island: A city in Providence County.
39. Cool, Texas: A small incorporated town.
40. Pink, Oklahoma: A town in Pottawatomie County.
41. Rainbow City, Alabama: Incorporated in 1950.
42. Popejoy, Iowa: A tiny city with 76 residents.
43. Hygiene, Colorado: Named for a historic sanitarium.

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44. Ketchuptown, South Carolina: An unincorporated community.
45. Monkey’s Eyebrow, Kentucky: A community in Ballard County.
46. No Name, Colorado: Located in Garfield County.
47. Nothing, Arizona: A famous ghost town.
48. Pfafftown, North Carolina: Located in Forsyth County.
49. Random Lake, Wisconsin: A village in Sheboygan County.
50. Rough and Ready, California: A historic mining town.

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51. Santa Claus, Indiana: Known for its Christmas theme.
52. Scratch Ankle, Alabama: Located in Monroe County.
53. Bread Loaf, Vermont: Located by Bread Loaf Mountain.
54. Kismet, Kansas: Located along Route 54.
55. Sweet Lips, Tennessee: An unincorporated community.