So it’s new bike day and you’re struggling to come up with a name for your new bike.
Or maybe you’ve decided that your old two-wheeled steed now deserves a cool bike name?
Either way, you’ve come to the right place! Below I’ve put together a list of over 40 unique bike names, suitable for a wide range of bikes.
This bike names list includes the best and boys girl names for bikes. Although any of these bike names can be used by anyone, so feel free to pick and mix!
First I’ll let you know how to choose the perfect name for your bike and then we’ll take a look at the best bike names. If you’d rather jump straight to the list, use the button below.
If you’ve already named your bike, I’d love to hear about it! Comment your bike’s name and why you chose it at the bottom of the page and I’ll add some of the best names to the list for others to see!
Without further ado, here are the best names for a bike!
How to Choose a Name for Your Bike
As you’re probably aware, choosing a name for your bike isn’t quite as easy as it sounds.
With so many different types of bikes finding a name that fits your bike’s personality is a challenge. So, below I’ve put together four different criteria you’ll want to consider to be able to choose the perfect bike name.
Consider the Type of Bike are You Riding
One of the main things you’ll want to consider when choosing a name for your bike is the type of bike you’re riding.
The name you decide on should fit your bike well, unless you want it’s name to be ironic or funny.
I’ve put together a guide which explains and highlights the characteristics of every type of bike, so have a read if you’re unsure what type of bike you’re riding.
Once you’ve established your bike type, you’ll have a better understanding of your bike’s characteristics.
For example comfort bikes are slower and very comfortable to ride, so a name like Whizz or Zipp might not be the best option!
Think About Your Riding Style
Are you a competitive cyclist that likes to overtake everyone in your path or do you enjoy sitting back and enjoying the view?
Either way, make sure to take your preferred riding style into consideration when choosing a name for your bike.
What Colour, Make & Model Is Your Bike?
The colour of your bike is another important attribute to consider when deciding upon the perfect bike name.
If your bike has a similar colour scheme, why not name it after a superhero or film character?
The make and model of your bike can also help to decide its new name.
For example a fitting name for a Trek gravel bike could be Trekker.
Do You Want Funny or Cool Bike Name?
Ultimately deciding on your bikes name is down to you.
If you want to give your bike a funny name that will get laughs from friends you cycle with, do it!
Other cyclist might chose a more serious name as naming an item is shown to create more attachment to it.
If this means you’ll take better care of your bike, it seems like a no-brainer to me!
The Best Genderless Name for Bikes
If you’re after a good bicycle name that isn’t gender-specific, the bike names list below will help you ut and give you plenty of awesome ideas!
Trailblazer
The perfect name for a bike that conquers trails and finds daring new paths to follow.
Trailblazer literally means a person or thing that is the first to achieve something, so if you enjoy tackling routes that no one has taken before, there might not be a better bike name!
Rusty
Rusty, a very fitting name for your old bike that could probably do with a bit of TLC!
If your bike’s been sitting out in the rain and snow for years, but has no problem getting you from a to b, Rusty is a funny and obvious choice.
Couch Potato
If your bike hardly moves and sits there watching the days go by, then give it the funny name it deserves.
We’re all guilty of being a couch potato at times, but bikes are made from riding!
Get out there and take your reluctant couch potato for a spin.
Cranky
Does your bike squeak and groan each time you take it out for a spin?
Or do you have a particularly colourful set of cranks on your bike?
If so, cranky is a great bike name.
Wheelie Wheelie Slow
Pedalling super fast but can’t seem to build up any speed?
Looks like you’re riding Wheelie Wheelie Slow. A funny bike name for bike pun lovers.
Podium
Competitive cycling is exhillerating, and what better way to demonstrate your confidence than calling your bike podium.
A pretty smart move as well, because wherever you finish in the race, you’ll always end up finishing on the podium!
Gone
If road cycling is your passion and you spend your time on two wheels taring up the tarmac, this is one of the best names for your bike.
Creeping up on a competitor only to whizz past them and leave them in your dust. There isn’t a better feeling.
Going, going….. gone!
Mule
So you’ve been racking your brain for bike name ideas for your faithful commuter or bikepacking bike?
If your bike never fails to get you and your heavy belongings to work on time, this is probably the best choice in this bike names list!
Two-Tired
Can’t be bothered to go for a ride today? Neither can your bike, its two-tired!
A great name for anyone who wants a bike pun name.
Steed
This name quite literally means “a horse being ridden or available for riding”.
One of the driving reasons behind the invention of the bicycle was that the working man needed a lower maintenance alternative to a horse.
This is definitely an awesome bike name and one of my favourites in the list!
Tornado
Do you find yourself wreaking havoc whilst you’re on your bike?
Do other bikers prefer to steer clear of you when you’re riding?
Tornado is a cool name for a bike that can’t and won’t be stopped until it wants to.
This is also the name of an awesome military jet and gives a powerful impression.
Hawk
Have none of these bike name ideas taken your fancy so far? Here’s a cool bike name for you.
If your bike makes you feel weightless while riding, as if you were soaring above the clouds, Hawk is no brainer.
Or if your bike is red and white like Hawk the DC superhero, there isn’t a cooler name for it.
Bolt
If you ride a track bike and have spent hours looking through bike names online, this is the one for you.
There has never and may never be a faster name than bolt.
If you plan and dream of setting world records in the velodrome, this is the cycle name you’ve been looking for.
Casual
Prefer a laid back, comfortable approach to cycling?
Or do you constantly take first place in competitive races?
Either way, this is a great bike name and is suitable for those travelling in style, or looking to wind up fellow competitors.
Rascal
The name for a cheeky bike that can’t be tamed.
Rascal is the best name for a brightly coloured bike that gets compliments from your cycling friends but is a real pain to ride!
Mucker
Mucker, the perfect bike name for a bike that’s a real mud-magnet.
If you constantly return from your rides covered from head to toe in dirt, then there isn’t a better bicycle name out there.
Grease Lightning
A perfect name for an old-school 70’s red bike with racing stripes. Go Greased Lightning!
Also a great name for a bike that’s just had a complete overhaul and a shiny new paintjob.
Godspeed
Been in need of some extra luck for your time on two wheels?
Godspeed will make sure you arrived at your destination safely and without any problems.
Blink
The fastest name for a bike there is. Blink… gone.
Blink is a cool bike name for a bicycle of any colour, but is most suitable for a triathlon or time trial bike that disappears into the distance in the blink of an eye.
The Best Girl Name for Bikes
Ariel
Got a beautiful bike that’s fit for an underwater princess?
If you enjoy more casual cycling and love riding your bike sparkly clean, this is one of the best bike names for you.
Her Majesty
Got a sassy bike that’s disobedient and has a mind of its own?
Her Majesty is what your bike wants to be named.
She’s a beautiful bike that travels with elegance and purpose.
Leia
If your bike is a princess from another galaxy, the name Leia will suit her well.
The Latin name Leia means lioness, signifying power and lack of fear.
If your riding style matches this description, this is the perfect name for your bike!
Storm
Storm is one of the most powerful superheroes in the Marvel Universe.
She’s a fierce leader that has the power to manipulate the weather.
If your bike performs well in all conditions and isn’t afraid of getting wet, this is a great bike name idea!
Little Miss Trouble
There might not be a better funny bike name for a cyclist that always ends up in trouble whilst riding.
Little miss trouble is always up to no good, but doesn’t care and is constantly giggling whilst causing mischief!
Athena
If you’re a fan of ancient Greece, Athena – Olympian goddess of wisdom and war is an awesome name for your bike.
Athena is also one of the best names for a Peloton bike or a spinning bike since the Greek goddess was associated with spinning (though not on a Peloton bike!).
Karen
Got an entitled bicycle that doesn’t listen to you and is constantly demanding maintenance and TLC?
Karen is one of the funniest girl names for bikes and will have your friends laughing hysterically when you explain the meaning behind the name.
Harley Quinn
A red and black supervillain that’s always up to no good!
If you aren’t afraid of daring adventure and constantly chase the most exciting rides, who’d be a better accomplice than Harley Quinn?
The perfect name for your two-wheeled partner in crime.
Boudiccia
Always end up in first place, way ahead of the competition?
The name Boudiccia is a Latin name that literally translates to victory.
It’s a well known name thanks to the powerful and brave Queen Boudiccia, one of the most iconic queens of Britian.
Velma
Still not found the right girl name for your bike?
If you ride an orange bike that helps you navigate your way out of sticky or scary situations, Velma is a funny and very suitable bike name.
Symphony
Feel like the conductor of a full-scale orchestra whilst riding your bike?
Enjoy rolling along quiet woodland paths or spending tie cycling in remote areas?
If so, then Symphony is a great girl name for bikes and one that suits your bike well!
Luxe
The name Luxe is of Latin origin and means light, but when not used as a name luxe means luxury in many languages.
Just kitted out the bike of your dreams and spent an arm and leg doing so? Luxe will suit her nicely.
Or if you’re proud to show off your weight weenie to your cycling club, then Luxe is a cool bike name for sure.
The Best Boy Name for Bikes
Alan
That fiddly little wrench you always need whilst out cycling but you left it at home. Damn.
Alan is one of our favourite gunny bike names and suits any type of bike, although it’s a bit more fitting for an older town bike!
Skywalker
Whether your preference is Luke or Anakin, if you’re capable of controlling the force, then this is the awesome bike name you’ve been searching for!
Lt. Dan
Throwback to 94 and the perfect bike name for a bicycle that’s always a little grumpy, but stays by your side and pulls through no matter the task.
Whether you race down forest trails or enjoy a quiet ride along the pier, watching the sunset, Lt. Dan is a great bike name idea for a beat-up old bike.
Goku
Kamehameha! Feel the power of the Super Saiyan as you blast down the street.
This name makes sense for any bike with a fierce, fearless attitude and especially an orange and blue bike.
Bike Tyson
The king of the ring and the heaviest of hitters.
Bike Tyson is afraid of nothing and no one can stop him.
Another funny bike pun name for all you pun lovers. [1]
Axel
Another funny boy’s name for a bike that rolls smoothly on its axels.
Since axels are used by bikes, this is also a bike related name.
Blaze
So you’ve made it this far in our bicycle names list, but still haven’t found a cool bike name that fits.
Blaze is the name of a bike that rips down canyons and hits the biggest and gnarliest jumps out there.
Also a great name for a bright orange or red bike!
Ceasar
A bike name to rule them all. A name which was given to Roman emperors, such as the well known Julius Ceasar.
This bicycle name emanates power and nobility and would be the perfect fit for a red or gold bike.
Mike Wazowski
A green bike that isn’t afraid of intense thrills and dangerous routes.
Mike Wazowski is a funny bike name, perfect for any bright green bike, add some green handlebar streamers to your bike and take this name to the next level.
Hercules
Hercules embarked on many gruelling adventures and travelled far and wide to complete the twelve tasks set for him by the gods.
Hercules is the name of a sturdy bike that’s resilient and not afraid of getting dirty.
If you regularly take your two-wheeled friend on long cross-country rides, this is a suitable choice of name.
Fatboy
If you enjoy riding a chunkier bike with a hefty frame or a fatbike, Fatboy is the perfect bicycle name.
Alternatively, if you see yourself cruising around town, blasting old-school classics from your boombox, your bike deserves a cool name like this!
The Undertaker
Always end up getting beaten and battered whilst riding?
Does your bike seem to be on an endless mission to inflict maximum damage?
The Undertaker is an awesome name for a mean-looking cruiser bike, and is also a great name for a low-rider motorbike.
Broken
The final name in our bike names list and one for a bike that doesn’t get ridden too much.
Most of us have a bike that’s not been ridden for some time and is waiting for the “quick fix” that we’ve been planning for the past few years.
Put your bike out of its misery and get it back in action!
Conclusion - Funny & Cool Bike Names
Hopefully one of these bike name ideas has taken your fancy and you’ll now be able to grace the streets with your newly named friend.
If none of these names suit the personality of your bike, don’t worry! Hopefully, you’ve been able to take some ideas and inspiration from this bike names list and should now be able to come up with your own.
If you came up with your own funny bike name, let me know in the comments and I’ll add it to the list!
As always, lock it or lose it.
Ciao for now!
Sources:
- [1]: KrowbarMO - Reddit
