From birthday parties to carnivals to crowded concert halls, clowns have an enduring and wide-reaching appeal. Their antics are always welcome and never fail to elicit a good laugh.
Clowns always pick a stage name, which is used both to promote their act and to set the stage for their performance, often hinting at their specialities.
Good Clown Names
The best clown names sound silly to say, using rhymes or alliteration. They will often incorporate some element of the clown’s act, like candy, juggling, or good old jokes.
- Gogo Glitter
- Flower Petals
- Jingle Joe
- Trixie Sweets
- Lollipop Larry
- Bongo the Clown
- Chubby Chuckles
- Banana Nose
Knick Knack
A carnie in a traveling summer fair, he could switch from entertaining kids to running sideshow scams to trick parents out of their money.
- Gale Gigglesnort
- Kermit Klutz
- Stiches the Clown
- Franny Frown
- Billy Boopsie
- Crazy Ollie
Tweety Pie
Master of birds, her magic act involving the disappearing parakeet was so popular it kept her schedule booked solid for years.
- Boomboom Echo
- Grumpy Grouch
- Dinky Ditso
- Bonbon Bob
Scary Clown Names
Coulrophobia—the fear of clowns—is very common, and so scary clowns have become a staple of horror media.
- Cackling Jack
- Binky Bileface
- Mildred Maggotbone
- Spyke Gigglez
- Punchy McPunchface
- Elvis Evil
- Bernie Bloodclot
- Rotting Ricky
Weeping Willy
After falling into a depression when he was fired from the circus, this clown went on a killing spree that lasted for a decade.
- Fiendish Patches
- Bag Headman
- Scare Crow
- Cotton Candy Killer
- Bitter Kandy
- Mister Funhouse
- Bozo Bloodbath
Mama Monster
Many children who went to visit her act mysteriously vanished, chained up in her basement as she collected kids for her surrogate family.
- Tiny Terror
- Laughy McLaugherson
- Franny Frown
Famous Clown Names
Many clowns have become famous for their exploits, some as renowned comedians and some for taking a twisted approach to clowning around.
- Red Skelton
- Krusty the Clown
- Ronald McDonald
- Mister Bozo
- Slim Pickens
- Doink the Clown
- Pennywise
- Buster Keaton
Jigsaw the Clown
Trying to mix vigilante justice with humor, he only succeeded in torturing the criminals he imprisoned, which he came to take pleasure in.
- Harley Quinn
- Pinhead
- Mister Tumble
- Pogo the Clown
- The Joker
- Soupy Sales
Pee-Wee Herman
More than just a clown, he was also an accomplished film star, musician, puppeteer, and writer, which earned him numerous accolades.
- Wavy Gravy
- Patch Adams
- Mister Noodle
- Pennypacker
Funny Clown Names
At the end of the day, clowns are meant to be funny and entertaining. Having a funny name is just one more way to make someone smile.
- Loopy Lulu
- Skippy the Clown
- Heckles the Hobo
- Daisy Doodles
- Chocko the Clown
- Billie Buttercup
- Twinkles the Troubador
- Wally Wiggles
Chuckles the Clown
The innovator of the famous “stink pellet” gag, he found his popularity dropping ever lower whenever he performed in crowded rooms.
- Mister Dumbo
- Delilah Dimples
- Jumbo the Clown
- Glitterbug Gal
- Dazzles the Clown
- Kranky Kaz
- Loose Pantalones
Popcorn Dust
Employed by a movie theater, she was in charge of cheering up children who were crying during a film and being disruptive.
- Scruffy Scotty
- Topsy the Clown
- Mister Tickles
Have any of these clown names tickled your funny bone? A good clown needs a good name to get their audience in a good mood. If you liked this article, let us know in the comments below and share it with your friends!
