Skip to content
Things & More

158 Funny Planet Names From Far-Off Galaxies

FNBy FunnyNamez Team·Updated ·7 min read
Funny Planet Names cover image

Let's be honest: the universe is huge, and most of it has really boring names. HD 189733 b? PSR B1620-26 b? Those sound like printer error codes, not celestial bodies. If we're going to name planets, moons, and stars, we might as well have some fun with it. That's where funny planet names come in.

Whether you're naming a made-up solar system for a story, creating planets for a sci-fi game, or just want to imagine a galaxy where everything has a better sense of humor, this list has you covered. Expect puns, wordplay, pop culture nods, and names that sound way more fun than anything NASA would approve.

Our pick
Uranus
we all know why this one's here
On this page
  1. Funny Planet Names of All Time
  2. Funny Planet Names for Fictional Solar Systems
  3. Funny Planet Names Based on Food
  4. Funny Planet Names Inspired by Pop Culture
  5. Funny Male Planet Names
  6. Funny Female Planet Names
  7. Punny Planet Names That Are Almost Too Clever
  8. Funny Planet Names for Kids and Family Settings
  9. Funny Planet Names for Fantasy and RPG Settings
  10. Funny Sci-Fi Planet Names for Games and Stories
  11. How to Use These Funny Planet Names
  12. Frequently Asked Questions
  13. Conclusion
158 names

Funny Planet Names of All Time

Some planet names are just perfect. They work in any galaxy, any story, any situation where you need a celestial body with personality. These are the ones that make you wish real astronomers had a little more fun with the naming process.

  1. 1
    Uranus
    we all know why this one's here
  2. 2
    Pluto
    still salty about the demotion
  3. 3
    Earth
    the only planet named by people who hadn't seen the other ones yet
  4. 4
    Bob
  5. 5
    Planet of the Grapes
  6. 6
    Kevin
  7. 7
    Snackturn
    like Saturn, but with better food
  8. 8
    Not-Uranus
  9. 9
    Gary
  10. 10
    Flaturn
    Saturn after it lost all its rings in the divorce
  11. 11
    Marsha
    sounds like she runs the HOA
  12. 12
    The Big Cheese
  13. 13
    Brad
    definitely a gas giant with no substance
  14. 14
    Plan It Better Next Time
  15. 15
    Rockbert
    just a big dumb rock in space
RelatedFunny Star Wars Names with Galactic Laughs

Funny Planet Names for Fictional Solar Systems

Building your own universe? These planet names sound just official enough to belong in a sci-on story, but funny enough that readers will remember them. Perfect for sci-fi novels, tabletop games, or that screenplay you've been "working on" for three years.

  1. 16
    Graviton't
    a planet with suspiciously low gravity
  2. 17
    New Earth
    We Messed Up the First One
  3. 18
    Mercurial
    the most passive-aggressive planet in the system
  4. 19
    Second Breakfast
    a planet hobbits would colonize immediately
  5. 20
    Fartune
    mostly methane
  6. 21
    Velcrona
    everything sticks to you here
  7. 22
    Procrastinus
    always about to explode, but never does
  8. 23
    Big Susan
  9. 24
    Argon't
    noble gas planet that wants nothing to do with you
  10. 25
    Methania
    not a great place for open flames
  11. 26
    Crumbulon
    slowly falling apart, but still holding on
  12. 27
    Toastworld
    uncomfortably warm at all times
  13. 28
    Regretune
    where failed space missions end up
  14. 29
    Blurst
    the worst planet in the system
  15. 30
    Lactose
    best avoided if you're sensitive
  16. 31
    The Orb
    Derogatory

Funny Planet Names Based on Food

If we're naming things millions of miles away that we'll never visit, why not make ourselves hungry while doing it? These food-themed planet names are perfect for lighthearted space settings where the galaxy runs on snacks and bad decisions.

  1. 32
    Pita Bread Planet
  2. 33
    Nachovia
  3. 34
    Spudnik
    it's just potatoes all the way down
  4. 35
    Pizzaturn
    covered in rings of pepperoni
  5. 36
    Mozzarella
    a moon made entirely of cheese
  6. 37
    Baconator 9
  7. 38
    Marshmallow Earth
    The Good Timeline
  8. 39
    Jalapeño 5
    too spicy for human contact
  9. 40
    Hamplanet
    it's what it sounds like
  10. 41
    Raviolon
    pockets of mystery gas
  11. 42
    Tater-Tot Star
  12. 43
    Cheddarworld
  13. 44
    Porkopolis
    a planet of sentient pigs
  14. 45
    Biscuit Moon
  15. 46
    Waffletron
    covered in crispy grid formations
  16. 47
    The Meatball
    smaller than expected, but very dense
RelatedFunny Food Names for Cats That Just Fit

Funny Planet Names Inspired by Pop Culture

Sometimes the best planet names are the ones that remind you of your favorite shows, movies, or memes. These are for anyone building a parody universe or just sick of taking space too seriously.

  1. 48
    Tatooine but Worse
  2. 49
    The Planet Formerly Known as Earth
  3. 50
    Asgard's Garage
  4. 51
    Endor
    The One Without Ewoks
  5. 52
    Mordor in Space
  6. 53
    Wakanda II
    Electric Boogaloo
  7. 54
    That One Planet from Avatar We Can't Remember the Name Of
  8. 55
    Cybertron Lite
  9. 56
    Gallifrey Minus the Time Lords
  10. 57
    Krypton After the Explosion
    It's Just Dust
  11. 58
    The Upside Down
    Literally
  12. 59
    Westeros Without All the Drama
  13. 60
    Springfield
    There Are Hundreds
  14. 61
    The Good Place
    It's Actually Jupiter
  15. 62
    Gotham Without Batman
    Just Crime

Funny Male Planet Names

Some planets just have dude energy. Maybe it's the aggressive weather patterns. Maybe it's the way they refuse to ask for directions through the asteroid belt. These planet names are for the celestial bodies that radiate pure himbo chaos.

  1. 63
    Brock
  2. 64
    Chad Prime
  3. 65
    Kyleus Maximus
    definitely punched a moon once
  4. 66
    Brody
  5. 67
    Todd
  6. 68
    Broseidon
    planet made entirely of ocean and gym equipment
  7. 69
    Jockiter
    all sports, no science
  8. 70
    Dwayne "The Planet" Johnson
  9. 71
    Blaze
    covered in eternal wildfires
  10. 72
    Ricky
  11. 73
    Kronk
    surprisingly kind for a gas giant
  12. 74
    Slab Bulkhead
  13. 75
    Braven
    thinks he's tougher than he is
  14. 76
    Thadeus the Mediocre
  15. 77
    Big Steve Energy
  16. 78
    Gruntholomew

Funny Female Planet Names

These planets have their lives together way more than the male ones. They're organized, they've got a solid orbit, and they absolutely do not tolerate nonsense from nearby asteroids. Give your fictional galaxy some balance with these funny female planet names.

  1. 79
    Debra
    she's had enough of your gravity
  2. 80
    Venusina
    Venus's younger, cooler sister
  3. 81
    Lunaria
    aggressively moon-themed
  4. 82
    Karenia
    about to file a complaint with the galaxy manager
  5. 83
    Sharonica
    do not test her
  6. 84
    Earthleen
    exactly like Earth but slightly worse
  7. 85
    Barbara the Stern
  8. 86
    Gladys of the Void
  9. 87
    Patricia Prime
  10. 88
    Rhonda
    mostly rocks and disappointment
  11. 89
    Celestina
    takes herself way too seriously
  12. 90
    Morgana the Gassy
  13. 91
    Glenda
    the only planet with an atmosphere of passive aggression
  14. 92
    Sheila
    Australian moon
  15. 93
    Tiffany Stardust
  16. 94
    Big Brenda
RelatedFunny Female Cat Names: Hilarious Girl Cat Names

Punny Planet Names That Are Almost Too Clever

You came here for wordplay. You knew it was coming. These planet name puns are the kind you'd name a whole solar system after just to make one good joke.

  1. 95
    Nep-tune In Next Week
  2. 96
    Merc-you-later
  3. 97
    Sat-turn Down for What
  4. 98
    Earth, Wind, and Fireball
  5. 99
    Mars Attacks
    the Planet, Not the Movie
  6. 100
    Jupiter? I Barely Know Her
  7. 101
    Pulsar? I Hardly Know Her
  8. 102
    Star Bores
  9. 103
    Crater Tots
  10. 104
    The Sun Also Rises
    But This One Doesn't
  11. 105
    Eclipse of the Heart
  12. 106
    Space Jam
    the Moon
  13. 107
    Apollo-gize for This Name
  14. 108
    Milky Wayyyy Too Far
  15. 109
    No-va
    It Exploded
  16. 110
    Quasar? I Don't Even Like Her

Funny Planet Names for Kids and Family Settings

Looking for planet names that won't get you in trouble at the dinner table or in a classroom? These are silly, clean, and parent-approved. Perfect for school projects, kids' stories, or any space adventure where everyone keeps their clothes on.

  1. 111
    Bounceturn
    a planet with really good springs
  2. 112
    Jellyton
    gelatinous surface, great for jumping
  3. 113
    Giggleopolis
  4. 114
    Snortune
    the funniest planet in the system
  5. 115
    Wobbleton
  6. 116
    Silly Sam's Star
  7. 117
    Chucklonia
  8. 118
    Marshmallow Major
  9. 119
    Doodlebug 6
  10. 120
    Wigglewood
  11. 121
    Boopiter
    you have to boop it when you fly by
  12. 122
    Laughsaturn
  13. 123
    Fuzzball Prime
  14. 124
    Tickleton
  15. 125
    Hiccup Habitat
  16. 126
    Snickerworld
RelatedFunny Nicknames for Best Friends

Funny Planet Names for Fantasy and RPG Settings

Not every planet needs to sound like it came from Star Trek. If you're running a tabletop campaign or writing a fantasy world with a little cosmic flair, these names blend the magical with the astronomical.

  1. 127
    Aetherwind Prime
  2. 128
    Starfell
  3. 129
    The Forgotten Orb
  4. 130
    Voidhaven
  5. 131
    Grimrock
  6. 132
    Shimmermoon
  7. 133
    Gloomspire
  8. 134
    Celestara
    sounds mystical, is actually just rocks
  9. 135
    Duskmere
  10. 136
    The Pale Wanderer
  11. 137
    Runehearth
  12. 138
    Stormwake
  13. 139
    Emberveil
  14. 140
    Thornstar
  15. 141
    Shadowcrest
  16. 142
    The Shattered Sphere

Funny Sci-Fi Planet Names for Games and Stories

These are for your space operas, video games, and epic campaigns where the stakes are high but the planet names are ridiculous. They sound futuristic but still have just enough personality to make your players or readers grin.

  1. 143
    Sector Snack
  2. 144
    Blipworld
    mostly just radar noise
  3. 145
    Neutronia
    suspiciously neutral about everything
  4. 146
    Gridlock 9
    terrible traffic, even in orbit
  5. 147
    Dataforge
  6. 148
    Quantumdale
    where physics goes to get weird
  7. 149
    Axiom Breach
  8. 150
    Freon IV
    very chill
  9. 151
    Hyperion't
  10. 152
    Error 404
    Planet Not Found
  11. 153
    Glitch Prime
  12. 154
    Lithium 7
    keeps the galaxy stable
  13. 155
    Debug Station
  14. 156
    Overclockia
    spins way too fast
  15. 157
    Modulus
    always divided
  16. 158
    Firmware Falls

How to Use These Funny Planet Names

Now that you've got a whole galaxy of funny planet names to choose from, here's how to actually put them to work.

For sci-fi stories or worldbuilding projects, mix the silly with the serious. Drop a planet named Kevin into a story full of dramatic space battles and let it be the comedic relief no one expected. Readers love when an author doesn't take every single detail too seriously.

For tabletop RPGs like Starfinder or sci-fi D&D campaigns, use these names to set the tone right away. A planet called Broseidon tells your players this campaign isn't going to be a hard sci-fi slog. Meanwhile, something like Voidhaven signals mystery and danger. Name your planets based on the vibe you want for each session.

For video games, writing projects, or creative exercises, try naming each planet based on what happens there. Is it a food planet? Call it Nachovia. A combat zone? Kyleus Maximus. Let the name give players a hint about what's coming without spelling it out.

For school projects or kids' creative writing, stick with the clean and silly names. Bounceturn and Giggleopolis make science fun without making the teacher sigh. Plus, kids remember the funny ones, which means they'll actually engage with the material.

For humor writing, parody content, or memes, go full chaos. Combine a pun name with a food name and a pop culture reference and see what happens. The weirder, the better. If it makes you laugh out loud while typing it, it's probably going to work.

And if you're just here because you think space should be more fun, pick your favorite and use it as your phone name, your WiFi network, or your next Discord server name. The universe is big and mostly empty. Might as well fill it with something that makes people smile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some funny names for planets in a made-up solar system?

Try names like Bob, Planet of the Grapes, Snackturn, Gary, or Flaturn. You can also go with food-themed ones like Nachovia or Pizzaturn, or punny options like Nep-tune In Next Week. Mix different humor styles to keep your fictional galaxy interesting.

Can I use these planet names in my own stories or games?

Absolutely. These names are meant to inspire your creative projects, whether that's a novel, a tabletop RPG, a video game, or just a funny space-themed joke with friends. Feel free to tweak them or use them exactly as written.

What makes a planet name funny?

It usually comes down to wordplay, absurdity, or subverting expectations. A planet named Kevin is funny because it's so normal. A planet named Uranus is funny because, well, you know. Puns, pop culture references, and names that sound way too casual for something in space all tend to land well.

Are there funny planet names that are clean and kid-friendly?

Yes. Names like Bounceturn, Giggleopolis, Wobbleton, Marshmallow Major, and Boopiter are all silly and safe for classrooms or family content. They're playful without being inappropriate.

What are some good planet names for a parody or comedy sci-fi setting?

Go for names like Tatooine but Worse, Broseidon, Procrastinus, Error 404: Planet Not Found, or The Good Place (It's Actually Jupiter). Anything that plays off familiar tropes or mashes up references with space terminology usually works great in parody settings.

Conclusion

Space is cool, but it's way more fun when the planets have names you can actually remember and laugh at. Whether you're writing the next great sci-fi novel, running a chaotic D&D campaign in the stars, or just daydreaming about a universe where things are named by people with a sense of humor, these funny planet names give you plenty to work with. Bookmark this, share it with your group chat, and next time someone asks you to name a planet, hit them with Broseidon. They'll thank you later.

FN
FunnyNamez Team

We collect, sort and test funny names for a living. Names that get zero laughs get cut. More about us.