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Whether you’re a clown yourself, are going as a clown for Halloween, or just need to name a fictional character, you'll need a good clown name—and we're here to help. Ahead, you’ll find 300 awesome clown names to choose from, including popular, famous, and funny names. We’ve included names for male and female clowns, circus clowns, and even scary clowns you might see in a horror film.

Section 1 of 10:

Popular Clown Names

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  1. This list includes iconic names for clowns you’ve probably seen at the circus or on TV. If you’re trying to be a clown, pick fun-loving names, including Bubbles, Giggles, Coco, and Bozo. Others, like Whimsy and Jolly, simply describe how a good clown makes you feel.[1]
    • Shorty
    • Chuckles
    • Patches
    • Guffaw
    • Bubbles
    • Bimbo
    • Pogo
    • Giggles
    • Wiggles
    • Grouchy
    • Bippy
    • Ringo
    • Zippy
    • Coco
    • Whimsy
    • Belly Laugh
    • Dizzy
    • Bozo
    • Bobo
    • Flippo
    • Juggles
    • Joker
    • Bingo
    • Rusty
    • Grin
    • Quirk
    • Goofball
    • Jolly
    • Jingles
    • Snickers
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Classic & Famous Clown Names

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  1. If your clown is super playful, you might call them Choo Choo or Topsy. If they’re based on a historical type of clowns, use Harlequin or Pierrot. Frowny or Loco might be a good name for a clown who isn’t always in the mood for fun.
    • Choo Choo
    • Lolo
    • Waldo
    • Koko
    • Gogo
    • Pierrot
    • Pierre
    • Yobo
    • Harlequin
    • Topsy
    • Twizzle
    • Daffy
    • Dodo
    • Razzamatazz
    • Alfie
    • Flapjack
    • Grock
    • Rollo
    • Squeeky
    • Jester
    • Skeeter
    • Pickles
    • Sparkles
    • Loopy
    • Frowny
    • Hobo Joe
    • Zazzle
    • Zonk
    • Buffo
    • Loco
Section 3 of 10:

Cute Clown Names

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  1. These names are heavy on cuteness and not scary at all. Many cute clown names incorporate foods that kids love, from Sweets and Marshmallow to Skittles and Popcorn. Names like Pippin, Twinkle, and Peanut also work for both boy and girl clowns.[2]
    • Cupcake
    • Sweets
    • Doodles
    • Twinkle
    • Marshmallow
    • Skittles
    • Peanut
    • Jellybean
    • Poppet
    • Dinky
    • Sunshine
    • Happy
    • Jumpy
    • Gummy
    • Cuddles
    • Tinker
    • Chirpy
    • Pippin
    • Popcorn
    • Sprinkles
    • Lolly
    • Twinkie
    • Nibbles
    • Tickles
    • Ruffles
    • Popsy
    • Pudding
    • Buttons
    • Smiley
    • Muffin
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Section 4 of 10:

Unique & Creative Clown Names

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  1. Jazzy and Kooky are words that describe what kind of clown you may be. Zizzle, Jamboree, and Gadzooks are all zany as well as original clown names. Quasar, Sprocket, and Nimbus all sound like clowns from the future.
    • Jangle
    • Winkle
    • Tumble
    • Ploop
    • Jazzy
    • Kooky
    • Spindle
    • Whirligig
    • Zoodle
    • Fizzle
    • Razzle
    • Pizzazz
    • Boomer
    • Frolic
    • Dazzle
    • Rumpus
    • Wobble
    • Zizzle
    • Shindig
    • Jamboree
    • Gadzooks
    • Snazzy
    • Snappy
    • Quasar
    • Riffraff
    • Sprocket
    • Flicker
    • Jitterbug
    • Nimbus
    • Bungee
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Funny Clown Names

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  1. Most clown names are somewhat lighthearted and funny, but these really go for laughs. Bananas, Dimples, and Clumsy describe clowns who have a hilarious act. Doodle Ditz, Jangle Jiggles, and Wobble Whiskers are examples of compound funny names that are fun to say.[3]
    • Tickle Tornado
    • Wacky Jack
    • Nutmeg
    • Tater Tot
    • Whacky
    • Loony
    • Bumper
    • Clumsy
    • Bananas
    • Dimples
    • Jittery Jangles
    • Bumbles
    • Squiggles
    • Snerk
    • Loopy Lulu
    • Doodle Ditz
    • Jangle Jiggles
    • Wobble Whiskers
    • Bellylaugh
    • Wacky
    • Mischief Maven
    • Silly Billy
    • Doodlebug
    • Gobble Gigglesworth
    • Bumblebee
    • Muffin Top
    • Snort
    • Hoots and Honks
    • Dingbat
    • Nutty
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Circus Clown Names

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  1. The following names are inspired by the greatest show on earth, including Giggles Galore and Big Shoes Bobo. Circus clowns make people laugh, entertain, and sometimes do acrobatic tricks. Names like Tumble Tessa and Jugglin’ Johnny reflect their role in the circus.[4]
    • Cotton Candy Carly
    • Whirly
    • Skippy
    • Big Shoes Bobo
    • Waffles
    • Riff
    • Giggles Galore
    • Tumble Tessa
    • Puddles
    • Pipsqueak
    • Dizzy Lizzy
    • Ringmaster
    • Hoot
    • Whistle
    • Pippin the Performer
    • Trapeze Tony
    • Baloney
    • Big Top Benny
    • Spritz
    • Squeaky Susie
    • Acrobatic Abby
    • Jugglin' Johnny
    • Twister
    • Bungle
    • Bonkers
    • Carnival Carl
    • Twirling Timmy
    • Gleam
    • Popcorn Penny
    • Starlight Steve
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Female Clown Names

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  1. This list includes cute everyday names, like Gigi or Molly, as well as playful names, like Buttercup and Glitter. Pipsy and Petunia are both adorable, yet feminine, while Star and Lulu are short and sweet choices.[5]
    • Pipsy
    • Sassy
    • Petunia
    • Buttercup
    • Gigi
    • Molly
    • Noodles
    • Zinnia
    • Fanny
    • Lala
    • Lulu
    • Pippa
    • Calliope
    • Petal
    • Harley Quinn
    • Winky
    • Zuzu
    • Honey
    • Marigold
    • Glitter
    • Daisy
    • Taffy
    • Star
    • Mimi
    • Rosie
    • Tilly
    • Dolly
    • Trudy
    • Blossom
    • Poppy
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Male Clown Names

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  1. It may be a nickname, like Jimbo, Rascal, or Hobo, or a compound name, such as Squeaky Sid or Wacky Willy. Even fun-loving one-word names like Zappy or Ozzie can help your clown feel unique.[6]
    • Yoyo
    • Squeaky Sid
    • Mondo
    • Zany Zach
    • Ozzie
    • Jimbo
    • Zappy
    • Bonkers Ben
    • Lollygag
    • Figgy
    • Silly Steve
    • Bepo
    • Uppy
    • Hiccup
    • Clanky
    • Wacky Willy
    • Dapper
    • Fumbles
    • Mumbles
    • Nifty
    • Quacky
    • Fizbo
    • Tumbles the Tumbler
    • Hobo
    • Dizzy Doug
    • Knickknack
    • Gizmo
    • Rumble
    • Jolly Jerry
    • Rascal
Section 9 of 10:

Magical Clown Names

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  1. Choose a name that reflects your magical skills, like Mysto the Magician or Sorcery Sam. Costume designer Natalie Hanrion says to consider the aesthetic you're going for when choosing a clown name.[7] Names with a magical clown aesthetic include Glimmer Giggles and Wand Wiggler.[8]
    • Charmington
    • AbracaDoodle
    • The Illusionist
    • Sorcery Sam
    • Wand Wiggler
    • MagiMirth
    • Twinkle Toes
    • Mystic Marvel
    • Whispering Wonders
    • Mysto the Magician
    • Wizard Whirl
    • Phantom Poppet
    • Fizzle Fairy
    • Bubbles the Enchanter
    • Trickster Tim
    • Pixie Prank
    • MystiClown
    • Zippy Zapper
    • Enchantix
    • Sparkle Stardust
    • Spooky Specter
    • Magico the Clown
    • Hocus Pocus Pete
    • Whimsy Wonder
    • Glimmering Gags
    • Abracadabra Al
    • Razzle Dazzle
    • Encanto
    • Glimmer Giggles
    • Dapper Dan
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Scary Clown Names

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  1. If you’re inspired more by horror movie clowns than circus clowns, your name can reflect that. Simple, one-word names like Fiend, Gloom, or Abyss are mysterious. Others are names from famous books or films (like Pennywise from Stephen King’s It). Diablo, Hades, and Grim are perfect for demonic clowns.
    • Vortex
    • Gloom
    • Wraith
    • Tempest
    • Scourge
    • Lucifer
    • Omen
    • Doom
    • Art
    • Curse
    • Vengeance
    • Pennywise
    • Fiend
    • Phantom
    • Sinister
    • Abyss
    • Nemesis
    • Diablo
    • Ruin
    • Shakes
    • Malevolence
    • Grim
    • Rift
    • Spite
    • Morbid
    • Hex
    • Bane
    • Hades
    • Fury
    • Wrath

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Maryana Lucia Vestic, MFA, M.Phil.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Maryana Lucia Vestic, MFA, M.Phil.. Maryana Lucia Vestic is a staff writer at wikiHow. She holds a BFA in Film and TV Production from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, an M.Phil. in Irish Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin, and an MFA in Creative Writing (Nonfiction) from The New School. She has published articles for online publications, including Vice (Tonic), Porridge Magazine, and Tasting Table. Maryana writes and edits for the wikiHow content team on a number of topics she loves learning more about while helping others become more knowledgeable. Maryana is an expert in food, drink, cooking, and baking everything under the sun.
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