The person who was sent to set up your router asks you what you want your WiFi name to be, and in a panic, you tell them to just leave the name as is: H18YA91L. Now every time a friend asks for your WiFi name, you have to pull out a notebook where you keep the login information like a Neanderthal. The struggle is real—and it's time for the struggle to be over. So, we compiled 100 funny WiFi names including puns, references to your favorite shows, and just straight-up clever names below.
Of course, there are certain lines you don't want to cross, which is why we're kicking things off with a list of tips to use when coming up with your new network. Read on to get started!
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Tips and Tricks for Coming Up With a Funny Wi-Fi Name
Coming up with a truly great Wi-Fi name isn't easy, but it is possible. Check out the tips below for some help getting the ball rolling.
Be Unique, but Not Too Over the Top
We all love a clever internet invention, but don't make things too complicated. Stick to short, simple names that are easy to pronounce. Remember, you're going to want to keep this information top of mind and easy to access for your visitors. Pop culture references and punny titles typically work well here.
Avoid Offensive or Inappropriate Terms
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It's your network and your decision, sure. But you also don't want to alienate or offend the people living around you. Don't forget, these names are discoverable by neighboring networks. You don't know who they belong to, and what their limits may be.
Don't Include Any Personal Information
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Again, this information is public. You don't want to include any personal information, such as names, birthdays, or street addresses. While these things are easy to remember, they also leave you vulnerable to individuals who may use this information in ways other than you intended.
Cool Wi-Fi Names for Your Network
- Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi
- Bill Wi the Science Fi
- Yo Wi-Fi Loading
- Get Your Own Darn Wi-Fi
- I Love My Wi-Fi
- Where the Wild Pings Are
- Hotspot Life
- I am the Internet, AMA
- LAN Morrison
- Prohibited Connection
- Wi of the Figer
- Lan of the Free
- Loading...
- Wi-Fi So Serious
- No More Mr. Wi-Fi
- Connection Lost
- Area 51 Test Site
- Friendly Neighborhood SpiderLAN
- WiFi When You Can Drive
- Everyday I'm Buffering
- Lord of the Pings
- Just One Byte
- Nothing to Hack Here
- Caught in the Interweb
- Surveillance Van 3
- FreeVirus
- The Ping in the North
- Test Wi-Fi Please Ignore
- Smooth as a Buffer
- Wi-Me?
- Look Ma, No Wires!
- Darth Router
- Bad Error 313: Disconnect
- If You Can't Beat 'Em, Modem
- Drop It Like It's Hotspot
- Upload the Rain Download in Africa
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Funny Wi-Fi Names to Impress
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- FBI Surveillance Van
- Not a Virus
- The Password Is 1234
- Wi-Fi Network? Why Not Zoidberg?
- Routers of the Lost Ark
- Hide Yo Kids, Hide Yo Wi-Fi
- I Can Haz Wi-Fi?
- Get Off My Lan
- VIRUS.EXE
- ????
- IP Frequently
- Feeling Routy
- Click Here for Viruses
- No Laughing Router
- Text ###-#### for Password
- America's Next Top Modem
- All Your Bandwidth Belong to the US
- Nacho Wi-Fi
- I Believe Wi Can Fi
- Help, I’m Trapped in the Router!
- Silence of the Lans
- Winternet is Coming
- Lans House
- Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Wi-Fi
- Nacho WiFi
- Call Me Maybe
- Use Me
- I’m Cheating on My Wi-Fi
- BuyAnotherCupYouCheapSkate
- LANnister Winternet
- Girls Gone Wireless
- No Free Wi-Fi Here
Clever Wi-Fi Names That Are Impossible to Forget
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- The Promised Lan
- Tell My Wi-Fi Love Her
- Byte Me
- Free CeX
- LAN of Milk and Honey
- Access Denied
- AOL Dial-up
- Very Slow Internet
- WiFi? Wi-Not?
- Log in Here!
- Pay $1 Per Hour
- Abandon Hope All Ye Who Connect
- Not in Range
- Bilbo Laggins
- Network Not Found
- No Wires Attached
- Another Brick in the Firewall
- Abraham Linksys
- You Can Haz Wireless
- Dora the Internet Explorer
- MayTheBandwidthBeWithYou
- Life in the Fast LAN
- Bandwidth
- Link Up
- I'm Feeling a Connection
- AAAAAAAAAA
- One Network to Rule Them All
- Password Is Gullible
- 404 Wi-Fi Unavailable
- Connecto Patronum
- Hack of All Trades
- Close Your Bathroom Curtains
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FAQ
How can you change your WiFi network name?
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To change your WiFi network (also known as your network SSID, or service set identifier), follow the steps listed below:
- Find your router's IP address
- Open your web browser
- Type the IP address into the search bar and hit "Enter"
- Sign in with your existing username and password (this is not the same as your WiFi username and password)
- Click on "Wireless" or "SSID settings"
- Type in your new network name and password
- Apply and save
What does "WiFi" mean?
Contrary to popular belief, "WiFi" is not actually an acronym. Though many believe it stands for "wireless fidelity," the term was introduced to replace its original title: IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence. It was selected by a branding firm hired by the WECA back in 1999, in part due to its similarity to "Hi-Fi," or high fidelity.
Can I name my WiFi anything?
Network names cannot exceed 32 characters. Beyond that, there are very few restrictions in place on what you decide. However, you should avoid using vulgar or offensive terminology. It may not be illegal, but it can create a lot of bad blood with your neighbors.
Wrapping Up
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