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If you’ve recently gotten a Roomba, a Shark, or another robot vacuum, make it feel like part of the family by giving it a name. Tons of people name their vacuums and even treat them like a kind of pet. If you want to get in on the fun, we’ve gathered all the best funny , clever, cool , and cute names for robot vacuums. Keep reading to find the perfect name for your new robotic friend.
Best Robot Vacuum Name Ideas
- Funny: Dry Clean Only, Stuck Under a Chair, Floorida Man
- Clever: God Save the Clean, Sweeper Agent, Jeeves
- Pop Culture: Taylor Sweep, Vac Efron, Obi-Wan Cleanobi
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Funny Robot Vacuum Names
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Make your family laugh with a hilarious vacuum name. One of the best things about having a Roomba, a Shark, or another robot vacuum is getting to choose a silly name. Think of all the memes about vacuums getting stuck, or use some fun wordplay to get all your friends and family laughing. Here are some examples: [1] X Research source
- Stuck Under a Chair
- Dry Clean Only
- Homewrecker
- Robot Overlord
- Hockey Puck
- Who Left This Here
- Mr. Clean
- Spin Cycle
- Floorida man
- Sweeping Bag
- Minion
- The Carpet Crusader
- Suckaroo
- Super Soaker
- The Sheriff
- Brillo Pad
- Hot Fuzz
- Maytag
- Hockey Puck
- Squee G.
Celebrity Robot Vacuum Names
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Make a pun based on your favorite celebrity. Some of the most popular names for robot vacuums are inspired by actors, singers, and other celebrities. Pick a celebrity you like and see if you can make a pun based on words like “dust,” “vac,” or “clean.” If you’re having trouble coming up with your own, try one of these examples: [2] X Research source
- Vac Efron
- Samuel L. Vacson
- Meryl Sweep
- Dirt Reynolds
- Clean Latifah
- Roomba Thurman
- Dustbin Hoffman
- Nicole Cleanman
- Moprah Winfrey
- Keanu Cleans
- Steve McClean
- Marilyn Monrobot
- Vacuum Diesel (Vin Diesel)
- Leonardo DiCarpet
- Cleanith Paltrow
Cute Robot Vacuum Names
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Pick a cute name if you aren’t that interested in puns. While many people choose to give their robot vacuums funny names, there’s nothing wrong with choosing something else! Think of some cute words that also relate to cleaning, like “sparkles” (because your vacuum will get your house sparkling clean) or “cookie” (because your vacuum will clean up crumbs). Then, see what kind of sweet names you can come up with! Here are some examples: [3] X Research source
- Muddy Buddy
- Cookie Crumbles
- Little Helper
- Cookie Monster
- Sweep Dreams
- Dust Bunny
- Biscuit Bot
- Whiskers
- Sparkles
- Sweep Caroline
- Dusty Puff
- Shimmer
- Pebbles
- Cloudy
- Cutie Clean
- Snowball
- Sweeperoo
- Buttons
- Pippin
- Cupcake
Clever Robot Vacuum Names
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Go for a clever or cheeky name to show off your wit. Coming up with a unique pun or name for your robot vacuum is a great way to show your friends and family (or the Internet) how quick-witted you are. Take inspiration from popular names you see online, but try to put your own spin on them or come up with a name you haven’t seen before. Here’s some inspiration to get you started: [4] X Research source
- God Save the Clean
- Optimus Grime
- Sweeper Agent
- The Furminator
- Iron Man
- Jeeves
- Vac & Cheese
- Vaczilla
- Roombastiltskin
- Not a Toaster
- Mom (because it cleans up after you)
- Daredevil (because the character Daredevil is blind and Roombas bump into things)
- Suckasaurus Rex
- Cat Sitter
- Hoover Achiever
- Simon Says
- Spam Blocker
- Washboard Abs
- Wet Wipe
- Let’s Get Ready to Roomba
Cool Robot Vacuum Names
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Give your vacuum an edgy name if you want something more mature. If puns and jokes aren’t really your thing, consider giving your robot vacuum a more serious name. Think of names that sound sleek and cutting-edge, like something you’d hear in a sci-fi or futuristic movie. Here are some examples: [5] X Research source
- Whirlpool
- Quicksilver
- Hurricane
- Cyclone
- Minesweeper
- The Grime Reaper
- Zenith
- Aegis
- Phantom Sweep
- Vortex
- Kraken
- Matrix
- Jet
- Turbo
- Maverick
- Jetstream
- Flash
- Orion
- Tempest
- Blaze
Movie-Inspired Robot Vacuum Names
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Base your vacuum’s name on your favorite movie. If you’re a movie buff, naming your robot vacuum is a great opportunity to reference your favorite films. Make a pun based on a movie title or a popular character. Choose something popular that everyone will understand, or pick something more obscure, like a little-known movie from your childhood. Here are some examples: [6] X Research source
- Ghostdusters
- Sweeping Beauty
- Obi-Wan Cleanobi
- The Germinator
- WALL-E
- R2-D2
- Robocop
- Lightning McClean
- Brave Little Roomba
- Dirty Harry
- Mrs. Doubtfire
- BB-8
- Baymax
- Ultron
- C-3PO
- Tron
- HAL 9000
- Dust Lightyear
- Sweep Rogers
- Nanny McPhee
Game-Inspired Robot Vacuum Names
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Make a reference to your favorite robotic video game character. If you love robots and are excited to have one of your own, consider naming it after a famous robot. There are plenty of robot characters in video games, so pick a character you like, a character with a cool name, or go for something silly if you don’t take yourself too seriously. Here are some examples: [7] X Research source
- Claptrap (from Borderlands )
- Mega Man
- GLaDOS (from Portal )
- Cortana (from Halo )
- Bastion (from Overwatch )
- HK-47 (from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic )
- Robo (from Chrono Trigger )
- Zero (from Mega Man X Series )
- Metal Sonic (from Sonic the Hedgehog )
- Legion (from Mass Effect 3 )
- Mr. Handy (from Fallout )
- Jack (from Gears of War )
- Pathfinder (from Apex Legends )
- Thunderjaw (from Horizon: Zero Dawn )
- Victor (from Fall Out: New Vegas )
Music-Inspired Robot Vacuum Names
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Pay homage to your favorite band or musician. If you’re struggling to come up with a name for your robot vacuum, try listening to some of your favorite songs to get inspiration. Come up with some cleaning or robot-related puns that you can work into a musician’s name or a song title. Here are some examples: [8] X Research source
- Fleetwood Vac
- Dusty Springfield
- Sweep Street Boys (after the Backstreet Boys)
- The Rolling Roombas (after the Rolling Stones)
- Taylor Sweep
- Dustbin Timberlake
- Vac Jagger
- Sir Sucks-a-Lot (after Sir Mix-a-Lot)
- Dirt Cobain
- Michael Vacson
- Roomba McEntire
- Sweepy Wonder
- Elvis Dustley
- Grimes (like the singer)
- Mopriah Carey
Female Robot Vacuum Names
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Pick a feminine name if you want a girl robot. The fun thing about robot vacuums is that you can give them feminine, masculine, or gender-neutral names. If your vacuum has a girl vibe, get inspiration from some of your favorite female celebrities or characters. Or, if you prefer, pick a completely random name that you like. It’s entirely up to you. Here are some examples: [9] X Research source
- Mary Moppins
- Cinderella
- Robotina
- Dee Dee (for DEEBOT vacuums)
- Cleanopatra
- Rosie (from The Jetsons
- Consuela (from Family Guy )
- Dustina Aguilera
- Pearl the Purifier
- Duchess Dusty
- EVE (from WALL-E )
- Molly Maid
- Broomhilda
- Fran (from The Nanny )
- Alice (the housekeeper from The Brady Bunch )
Male Robot Vacuum Names
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Name your vacuum after your favorite male celebrity or character. Robots may not have a gender, but you might decide yours is a boy anyway. Give your vacuum any masculine name you want. Many people choose to make a pun based on their favorite male celebrities, while others prefer a masculine, butler-inspired name. Here are some examples:
- Dusty
- Alfred (from Batman )
- Sir Cleansalot
- Hairy Styles
- Hugh Vacman
- Vackie Chan
- Dwayne the Bot Johnson
- Dustbin Bieber
- Johnny 5 (from Short Circuit )
- Captain Cleanmore
- Mr. Sweepy
- Sir Sweepington
- Sherlock Combs
- Lightning Larry
- Turbo Tim
Pet-Inspired Robot Vacuum Names
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Give your vacuum a pet name if it’s part of the family. Sometimes, robot vacuums seem to have a mind and personality of their own. If you’ve grown fond of your little robot, why not treat it like a real pet? Choosing a stereotypical pet name is a hilarious way to let everyone know your Roomba is part of the family. Here are some examples: [10] X Research source
- Fido
- Fluffy
- Scooby
- Toto
- Hairball
- Rex
- Shadow
- Spot
- Rover
- Max
- Biscuit
- Cuddles
- Tigger
- Wags
- Scooper
- Furball
- Fluffbutt
- Mew
- Sable
- Woofles
Literary & Historical Robot Vacuum Names
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Name your vacuum after your favorite literary or historical figure. Who says robots have to have futuristic names? If you’re fascinated by history or love to read, think of some cleaning-related puns you can make based on your favorite historical figures, writers, or book characters. Here are some examples:
- Count Vacula
- Herbert Hoover
- Vlad the Inhaler
- Katniss Everclean
- Sherlock Homes
- Hairy Mopper (like Harry Potter)
- Jane Austclean
- Dobby the House Elf
- Spilliam Shakespeare
- Vacuum Van Gogh
- Leonardo da Vacuum
- Ebeneezer Squeegee (like Ebeneezer Scrooge)
- Amelia Bedelia
- George WASHington
- Sir Vacuum Newton
Tech & Gadget Robot Vacuum Names
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Embrace the robotic aspect of your vacuum with a tech-related name. If you’re fascinated by technology, name your robot vacuum after your favorite gadgets and gizmos. Consider using terms related to computers or the Internet, or poke fun at robots and tech in general. Here are some examples: [11] X Research source
- Pixel
- Byte
- Chip
- Circuit
- Quantum
- Bitcoin
- Firewall
- iPhone
- Java
- Beep Beep Boop
- Short Circuit
- RoboSweep
- DataVac
- Algorithm
- Digit
- Silicon
- Debugger
- Cache
- Flux
- RAMmy
Best Names for a Roomba
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Incorporate your vacuum’s brand into its name. Roomba is one of the most popular robot vacuum brands, so show yours some love by referencing the brand in your name. Think of different puns you can make with names, characters, celebrities, and even song titles. Here are some examples:
- Roombert
- Roombo (like Rambo)
- Routine Maintenance
- Timon and Roomba
- Domo Arigato Mr. Roomboto
- Androomba Lloyd Webber
- Roompa Loompa
- iRoomba
- Roomb Roomb (like Vroom Vroom)
- RoomPaul (like RuPaul)
- DJ Roomba
- Sir Roombert Von Cleans
- Mr. Roombastic
- Goomba the Roomba
- Roombacca
Best Names for a Shark
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Name your Shark vacuum with an ocean-related pun. If your robot vacuum is from the Shark brand, think of different ways you can incorporate the word “shark” into your vacuum’s name. Consider making a pun out of a celebrity or character’s name, or name your vacuum after your favorite shark. Here are some examples:
- Jaws
- Rip Tide
- Thar She Blows
- The Great White
- Kelly Sharkson
- Sharkira
- Baby Shark
- Shork
- Tony Shark
- Bruce (from Finding Nemo )
- Sharknado
- Shark Bait
- Dolphin
- Mermaid Man
- Barnacle Boy
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