Here are 10 Oklahoma town names that are quirky, funny, or just bizarre enough to make your GPS have an existential crisis:
- Gay & Straight – Two separate towns with these names exist hundreds of miles apart in Oklahoma, making for a humorous GPS moment.
- Forty One – A ghost town that still appears on maps despite being unincorporated long ago, confusing travelers who try to find it.
- Non – A tiny town in southeast Oklahoma with a name that simply means “no” in French, leading to amusing road signs like “Non City Limits”.
- Cookietown – Named after a general store owner who gave cookies to kids, this sweet name stands out on any map.
- Slapout – Originating from a storekeeper’s phrase “slap out of that” when supplies ran out, this tiny town’s name reflects its quirky history.
- Slaughterville – Despite its grim-sounding name, it’s named after a Mr. Slaughter who ran a grocery store, not a slaughterhouse.
- Hooker – Officially named after a cattle baron, but locals joke about the alternative meaning related to the railroad workers’ nightlife.
- Frogville – Named due to an abundance of large frogs in the area, this name is both bizarre and charming.
- IXL – A town with several origin stories for its unusual name, including settlers’ initials and ranch branding.
- Gay & Straight – Both towns exist separately but share these contrasting names, which can be confusing for navigation.
Bonus lewd-sounding or suggestive names that might make you chuckle or blush include Beaver, Bowlegs, Bushyhead, Dripping Springs, Greasy, Jumbo, Loving, and Pump Back.
These names reflect Oklahoma’s rich history, local legends, and sometimes just plain humor, making them memorable stops or detours on any road trip through the state.
Sources:
- https://z94.com/funny-oklahoma-town-names/
- https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/state-pride/oklahoma/hard-to-pronounce-words-ok
- https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/6-bizarrely-named-towns-in-oklahoma.html
- https://1073popcrush.com/oklahoma-towns-food/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RtZC7ijAsQ