Transformers are some of the most iconic sci-fi characters in all of the world. Adding your own transforming sentient robots can be a great way to give your story some flair.
Good Transformer Names
Transformer names combine a few different sources of inspiration to come up with their iconic monikers, such as animals, technology, and warfare. Here’s a list of such combinations.
- Fangworks
- Smokebang
- Depthraider
- Grimbolt
- Phasebolt
- Whiz
- Error
- Requiem
- Wreckage
- Nightlight
- Fangjaw
Pyrofoot
Pyrofoot was known for her rocket-powered skates that formed part of her feet and doubled as a powerful weapon when necessary.
- Freeraid
- Strikeload
- Strikescraps
- Pest
- Shift
- Shift
- Hazard
- Ditch
- Roughsweep
- Flashcycle
Flyraider
Flyraider made his name with his fearsome falcon form and the daring, pirate-like plundering he partook in.
- Speedcycle
- Overraid
- Sidearm
- Coil
- Wheels
- Gleam
- Harness
- Scrapscrap
- Scrapray
- Stormcrack
Lunarside
Lunarside was a transformer who took his inspiration from the phases of the moon, and was feared for his deadly crescent blade.
- Freezewheels
- Eclipse
- Vermin
- Racer
- Smite
- Landslide
- Apeglide
- Magmawar
- Crankglide
- Diverazor
- Shadelight
Comet
Comet was known for the terrifying orbital drop strikes he performed on his enemies, which devastated all in their wake.
- Rumble
- Ares
- Stampede
- Beast
Transformer Villain Names
Great transformer villain names take similar inspiration for their names as their good counterparts, but instead emphasise the more violent or sinister aspects.
- Flashcut
- Bulkrunner
- Freeglitch
- Bouldermine
- Hydraucase
- Scratch
- Dynamite
- Flinch
- Tempest
- Twinkle
- Fangfire
Nightcut
A terrifying transformer assassin, who specialized at infiltrating enemy lines and eliminating targets without ever being seen.
- Photonblast
- Mechathing
- Sidestreak
- Prodigy
- Eclipse
- Smite
- TurboSpike
- Turbine
- Shadowworks
- Goldtrack
Bulletsnarl
One thing is certain when Bulletsnarl spotted you – his chaingun would wind up and you would soon be facing a hail of deadly bullets.
- Droprazor
- Doubledealer
That concludes our list of Transformer’s names, we hope you found this list useful. If you did, why not share it with a friend? Be sure to comment your favorite name in the comments below and see if anyone else chose the same!
