Robots are fascinating machines that help us in many areas of life. Whether in production, entertainment or science, they are everywhere. And just like any other invention, you need a name for your robot.
Why settle for boring and matter-of-fact names when there are so many fun and creative options out there?
In this blog post, we're going to take a look at some of the most original and fun robot names. From RoboRave to Botty McBotFace - there is something for everyone. So, prepare to have a few laughs and let's discover some of the funniest robot names!
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Robots from well-known films
Robots have played a major role in many well-known films, acting as both heroes and villains. Some well-known examples are the droid R2-D2 from the Star Wars saga, who has accompanied his friends through many adventures, or the lively and sarcastic Bender from the animated series Futurama.
The T-800 robot, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in James Cameron's Terminator film series, has secured its place in pop culture as one of the most iconic and feared movie robots - although the T-1000 was, of course, a little more dangerous.
Here is a list of robot names taken from movies:
- Ava—Ex Machina
- BB-8 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- Bender-Futurama
- Bishop- Aliens
- Bumblebee-Transformers
- Chappie - Chappie
- C-3PO-Star Wars
- EDI-Stealth
- ED-209 – Robo Cop
- Eve—WALL-E
- HAL 9000 - Space Odyssey
- The Iron Legion—Iron Man 3
- The Iron Monger—Iron Man
- The Iron Giant—The Iron Giant
- IG-88 – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
- Jarvis-Iron Man
- The Matrix's Agent Smith – The Matrix
- Optimal Optimus - Beast Wars: Transformers
- The robot Gort - The Day the Earth Stood Still
- KITT-Knight Rider
- The Robot - Lost in Space
- The Robot Monster – Robot Monster
- RoboCop - RoboCop
- Robby the Robot - Forbidden Planet
- R2-D2 - Star Wars
- R2-Q5 - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
- The Sentinels - X-Men: Days of Future Past
- Sonny—I, Robot
- Commander Data - Star Trek: The Next Generation
- The Terminator T-800 – Terminator
- The Terminator T-850 – Terminator: Salvation
- The Terminator T-1000 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- The Terminator T-3000 – Terminator: Genisys
- The T-800 - Terminator: Dark Fate
- The TX – Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
- The Transformers—Transformers
- VINCENT-The Black Hole
- The Vision-Avengers: Age of Ultron
- War Droids - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
- Wall-E – Wall-E
- The Borg - Star Trek: First Contact
- The War Droids – Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
- The Vision-Avengers: Age of Ultron
There are many films with famous robot characters and there are certainly many others that I have not mentioned here. However, this list is a small selection of well-known film robots that I came across while researching the article.
Funny Robot Names (Male)
Robot names can say a lot about the nature of the robot, and a fun name can add personality to the character. Here are some fun names suitable for male robots:
- RoboSavvy
- mechanic
- RoboRhino
- TechTitan
- Robotics Maximus
- Bot-a-tron
- RoboRascal
- Mech-a-tron
- CyberSentry
- RoboRave
- mechamind
- RoboRevelator
- RoboRider
- Robo Ranger
- Robo Rebel
- Robo Rambler
Funny Robot Names (Female)
The name of a robot vacuum or lawn mower is an important aspect to identify its role and function in a household or garden. A creative and fun name for such a robot can help make it memorable and reveal more about its personality to the owner.
Here are some fun and creative names for female robots:
- Robotica
- CyberSapphire
- Mechadonna
- Robo Luxe
- Bot-a-trix
- RoboRouge
- IronEmpress
- Tech Enchantress
- RoboRebel
- RoboRangerine
- Robo Ramblerine
- The RoboRaveress
- Cyber Sirenna
Scottish robot names
If you happen to be looking for a name for your robot lawn mower or robot vacuum that sounds a bit Scottish, then here are a few ideas for you:
- Robo MacGregor
- Mech-a-Donnchadh
- The Tin Can Laird
- The Iron Highlanders
- Bot-a-MacKenzie
- Robo MacPherson
- The RoboRanger of Clan Sinclair
- The Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Bot of Clan MacKenzie
- Robo MacIntyre
- The RoboRebel of Clan MacGregor
- The Mech-a-Donnchadh
- Robo MacKenzie
- The Robotic Laird of Clan MacPherson
- The TechTitan of Clan MacGregor
- Robo MacKay
Names for robots with abbreviations
Sometimes it's funny how things sound abbreviated. Here are a few more robot names based on abbreviations:
- BOT (Best Operating Technology)
- ROBO (Robotic Operations and Beyond)
- MECH (Mechanically Engineered Computing Hardware)
- AIM (Advanced Intelligence Machine)
- TECHNO (Technology Enabled Companion and Helper)
- ROBOTIC (Robotic Operations for Better Technology and Innovation Control)
- ARCHIE (Advanced Robotic Companion and Helper with Intelligence and Empathy)
- REBOOT (Robotic Evolutionary Breakthrough in Operating Technology)
- IRON (Intelligent Robotic Operations and Navigation)
- HAL (Hyper Advanced Logic)
Robots from Star Wars
Here are some examples of robot names appearing in the Star Wars saga:
- R2-D2 (Episode IV-IX)
- C-3PO (Episode IV-IX)
- BB-8 (Episode VII-IX)
- IG-11 (Episode IX)
- K-2SO (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story)
- L3-37 (Solo: A Star Wars Story)
- Choppers (Star Wars: Rebels)
- K-1 (The Clone Wars)
- HK-47 (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic)
- GONK (Episode IV-VI)
Fun Fact: The little droid known as R2-D2 got its name from an unexpected source. The abbreviation "R2-D2" was used by film editing professionals and describes the role of the droid as the second in the film as well as the second line of dialogue.
There are many more robot names in the Star Wars universe appearing in the movies, TV series, comics and books. The above names are just a selection of the most famous and most watched robots appearing in the Star Wars saga. There are also many others that do not appear in the films but appear in other media.
Conclusion
The world of robotics is not only about making technological advances, but also about enriching the imagination of robots and integrating them into our daily lives. A creative and whimsical name for a robot can help personalize the idea of it and give it a personality of its own.
Get inspired by the names we've featured in this post and come up with your own fancy name for your next robot. Let him live in your imagination and let him step out into the world as a unique and distinctive creature created by you.
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Jens has been running the blog since 2012. He acts as Sir Apfelot for his readers and helps them with technical problems. In his spare time he rides electric unicycles, takes photos (preferably with the iPhone, of course), climbs around in the Hessian mountains or hikes with the family. His articles deal with Apple products, news from the world of drones or solutions to current bugs.