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Writer's pictureJohannes Becht

20 weird and funny Oklahoma town names – and what you should expect

Updated: Sep 21


Welcome to Slaughterville, Oklahoma. Don't worry, you'll survive.

Oklahoma, like many places, has its fair share of quirky, weird, strange and sometimes outright funny town names. Here's a list of 20 funny and weird town names in Oklahoma, along with a brief description of what you should expect. Please don't take it too seriously.


List of 20 weird and funny Oklahoma town names


Hooker

Where every handshake is a business deal, and no one leaves without a smile!


Bowlegs

The town where we've all got legs, but we bow anyway – for fun!


Okay

It's not great, it's not terrible, it's just... okay!


Slaughterville

The town where vegetarians are always welcome, but just don't ask about our BBQ!


Bushyhead

Where the locals have got a head start on fabulous hairdos!


Slapout

The town where we're all out of excuses for not having more fun!


Gotebo

Where the goats are our bosses, and they've got big plans!


Bugtussle

A buzzing good time for all, just watch out for the mosquitoes!


Frogville

The land of amphibious entrepreneurs, ribbiting jokes, and lily pad real estate!


Nimrod

Where everyone's an expert in hunting... or so they think!


Corn

Our motto? 'You're a-maize-ing!'


Wapanucka

Where the locals say 'What's up?' and everyone replies 'Nucka thing!'


Bowring

The town that's all about ties and bows, but no strings attached!


Foraker

Where we for-ake all worries and embrace the joy of small-town living!


Slick

Our town's so smooth; even the tumbleweeds slide through without a hitch!


Slaughter

Not as scary as it sounds – we're all about cow puns and good humor!


Tushka

Where every day is a tush-tickling good time!


Alluwe

A town of endless surprises – 'Alluwe need is a sense of humor!'


Bugville

Home to the world's most famous entomologists, or so we claim!


Ding Dong

Where the doorbell rings, and we're all waiting for the punchline!


Oklahoma sure knows how to keep its residents and visitors amused with these amusing town names. After all, who wouldn't want to live in a place where laughter is just a town sign away?


 

About the Author

Johannes Becht is a multimedia journalist, digital marketer, video producer, filmmaker/actor and photographer with 9+ years experience as multimedia journalist and 2+ years in video production and marketing. Get in touch here.

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