The Funniest Place Names in the World

1. Boring, Oregon, USA

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Yep – there really is a place that is called Boring. This small Oregon town has been the subject of many a joke over the years, but locals say that the town is actually quite fun. Most people who are born in Boring end up staying there for the foreseeable.

2. Dull, Scotland, UK

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To keep the theme going, Boring is actually twinned with the teeny tiny town of Dull in Scotland, UK. And this has apparently provided a much-needed ‘flash of excitement’ for the Scottish residents! There are just 85 locals living in Dull, so the pairing with Boring has definitely put them on the map.

3. Bumpass, Virginia, USA

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Thanks to this wild place name, the small town of Bumpass is enjoying a huge influx of tourists from the US and beyond. In fact, there’s now an official tourism website for this northeast corner of Virginia, with a strapline that claims ‘Bumpass is for lovers’.

4. Intercourse,

Pennsylvania, USA

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America just loves a funny town name. Intercourse is right in the heart of the Amish country in southeastern Pennsylvania, and was the chosen location for the Harrison Ford film Witness. This town is also said to be the least like place in the US to live up to its namesake…

5. Bitchfield, England, UK

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Ah, the delights of Bitchfield. This hilariously named village is in Lincolnshire, UK, and is actually quite a nice spot for a quiet weekend away in the countryside. It has just two groups of buildings connected by a lane, and is close to local attractions such as fancy gardens and estates.

6. Shitterton, England, UK

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It seems that the UK is as big a fan of funny place names as much as America! The unfortunately named town in southern England hamlet of Dorset is often subject to jokes in the UK and beyond, and locals are becoming increasingly annoyed at ‘smutty’ teenagers stealing the town’s sign. Oh dear.

7. F*cking, Austria

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This tiny village in Austria got sick and tired of English-speaking tourists mocking its namesake (and posing with the sign on a daily basis) so they eventually decided to change it from F*cking to Fugging in 2020. The population of less than 100 people hope the new name will attract less attention.

8. Gobbler's Knob,

Pennsylvania

, USA

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Another great name from PA. This rural area just outside of Punxsutawney isn’t afraid of using its name to attract attention, and plays hosts to tons of visitors for Groundhog Day on February 2. Not only does it have an odd name, but it’s also home to a groundhog that can apparently predict the weather!

9. Hell, Norway

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Yep – Hell is well and truly real. The founders of this area named it Hell after ‘hellir’, which is a super old Norse word for ‘overhang’. Despite its name, it’s actually one of the coldest places to live in the world, and generally stays frozen for over a third of the year.

10. Dildo, Canada

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As ridiculous place names go, this is up there with the best of them. Wikipedia claims that this small town got its name thanks to the “phallus-shaped pin stuck in the edging of a row boat to act as a pivot for the oar”, which sounds like a bit of a stretch if you ask us!

11. Muff, Ireland

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Ever heard of Muff? This thriving Irish port city has it all, including an activity group you’ll be delighted to know is called the Muff Diving Club. While some locals are tired of the jokes and the tourists, most residents will take their city name with good humor.

12. Twatt, Scotland, UK

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A snicker-worthy name if there ever was one! While it might be surprising, Scotland actually has not one, but two Twatts – one is based on the Orkney Islands, while the other can be found on the Shetland Islands. And you can guarantee the locals have heard every joke under the sun…

13. Middelfart, Denmark

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The most juvenile name on our list belongs to the Scandinavian country of Denmark. This East Jutland town used to be a bit of a hub for whale hunters back in the day, especially during the Middle Ages, but it’s now becoming a popular tourist destination.

14. Humptulips, Washington, USA

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Yes, this is actually a real place. Humptulips is one of the, erm, more unusual names on our list, and is based in the western region of Washington. The name stems from the Native American phrase ‘hard to pole’, which referred to their difficulties in parking their canoes here.

15. Titty Hill, England, UK

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Fancy a day out to Titty Hill? It’s not actually too far away from Shitterton, so you could make a weekend out of these rude place names! Titty Hill is located in rural West Sussex, and it’s actually quite a pretty part of England. Titty Hill Farm also offers luxury accommodation to amused tourists.

16. Pee Pee Township, Ohio, USA

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Have you ever visited Pee Pee Township? It can be found in Ohio’s stunning Pike County, and is named after the Pee Pee river (you can make your own joke about the Pee Pee river if you wish). This town is becoming quite popular, and is well known for Chester’s Chicken and Shake Shoppe.

17. Anus, France

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A rude location if there ever was one. Anus is an idyllic, quaint town in the corner of Burgundy, and is actually a lovely place to visit. You might well snigger, but it’s a great location for wine tours in the region, and attracts a fair few tourists.

18. Nervous Knob, New Zealand

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Nervous Knob can be found in Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury, and is an absolutely stunning location. With plenty of hiking opportunities and beautiful views, it’s a lot prettier than its namesake! There are also ski slopes you can visit while you’re there.

19. Playa de Poo, Spain

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Playa de Poo might not conjure up the nicest of images, but this beach area in northern Spain is picturesque to say the least! With crystal blue water, fine sandy beaches and secretive forested headlands, it’s something to definitely put on your bucket list.

20. Arse, Indonesia

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Arse is found in South Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra province of Sumatra (the home of the Sumatran tiger FYI). This district is about 220 kilometers from the city of Medan. You won’t find many tourists visiting here though – most go to the Indonesian island of Bali instead.

21. Plentywood, Montana, USA

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Another laughter-inducing placename in the US is the humble city of Plentywood. It’s the county seat of Sheridan county in Montana, and is located in the northeastern corner of the state. There are rumors that this was the home of the first Viagra factory, but this is just urban myth!

22. Climax, Michigan, USA

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Believe it or not, there isn’t just one Climax in America. There’s also one in a place called Spunky Puddle in Ohio, but this area has now all but dried up (insert your own joke here). Climax in Michigan is still going strong though, and it originally got its name way back in 1834.

23. Ding Dong, Texas, USA

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Yep, this is a real one. While some may think there’s a questionable reason for the name, this community in central Texas is actually named after two settlers called Zulis and Burt Bell. You’ll generally find that residents don’t mind the name – in fact, they’re quite fond of it!

24. Placentia, California, USA

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A wild name for a supposedly pretty place. The name for this in-demand city in the Golden State apparently originates from the phrase ‘a pleasant place to live’. However, we don’t really think a name that sounds an awful lot like placenta quite does it justice…

25. Horni Police, Czechia

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This one has been the source of quite a few jokes from English-speaking tourists. And considering that this is home to the church of the Visitation, it couldn’t be less appropriate! While some have tried to capitalize on the funny name, a lot of locals are fed up with the attention.

26. Longcochon, France

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Okay, get your mind out of the gutter. This name literally just translates to ‘long pig’, so it’s not as rude as you might think. Longcochon is a commune located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France, and isn’t too far away from the Swiss border.

27. Rottenegg, Austria

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So this one isn’t quite as bad as the other Austrian name on our list, but it’s still… interesting. While it seems unlikely that this village in Upper Austria is specifically named after the smell of rotten eggs, it’s definitely a talking point! Locals are tired of explaining that the word translates to ‘ruined castle’ though…

28. Ugley, England, UK

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Imagine the jokes you’d be subjected to if you were from Ugley? Apparently the name dates all the way back to 1041, so there’s definitely been jokes flying around for a fair few centuries. This village is a small parish in Essex, which isn’t all that far away from London.

29. Dickshooter, Idaho, USA

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The name of this trail marker in Owyhee County Idaho is… unfortunate. Like every other place we’ve covered so far, the origins of the name are perfectly innocent, as it’s just named after the pioneer settler, Dick Shooter. But it now features in pretty much every ‘funny place name’ list you can find on the internet.

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Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, Wales

, UK

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A village that has more letters in its name than residents! It has the longest place name in Europe, and also holds the record for the longest internet domain name in the world. This quaint little town is on the stunning island of Anglesey, just off the northwest coast of Wales.