There’s a long list of names for the toilet and I aim to share them all.
Communication is one of the most important aspects of life. We communicate with body language, faces, our hands, and our words. Some things have only one word to describe it, however, most things have several.
The toilet is a noun that has a long list of names to describe it. There are so many slang and funny terms that people have come up with over the years (e.g. the porcelain throne or the big white phone).
In this article, I’ll share a list of toilet names. Let’s see just how many names we can add to the list. English and other languages are fair game! 
So Many Toilet Names!
As a child, I knew the toilet by 1 name: the toilet. My house was more formal and conservative so I didn’t hear all the funny terms to describe it.
Trips to my grandparent’s house opened my eyes to a bunch of funny sayings. I remember him saying “I need to see a man about a horse” and wondering why he was interested in a horse…what would he do with it?
I heard it called the throne, the porcelain god, and the can.
Once I began traveling I hear other English speakers refer to it as the “loo” and the “dunny”. These were interesting names and I added them to my Rolodex of terms.
In the last several years I lived in places where English isn’t common and I learned the name for the toilet quickly (there’s nothing worse than living in a place where you’re unable to ask directions to the nearest toilet).
No matter where you go, these toilet names should help you find a place to do your business.
Toilet Names
| Alhamam (Arabic) | Dunny | Lavoatory | Restroom | Tuvalet (Turkish) |
| Bano | Gabinetto (Italian) | Library | Roosevelt Hideout | Vin |
| Bathroom | Gents | Little Boy's Room | Roost | W.C. |
| Bench-Hole | See A Man About A Horse | Little Girls Room | Shauchaalay (Hindi) | Water Closet |
| Biffy | Gong | Loo | Shit Shack | |
| Big White Phone | Half-Moon | Netty | Shithouse | |
| Bog | Head | Office | Small White Pool | |
| Bowl | Hers and His | One-Holer | Squatty Potty | |
| Brick Shithouse | House Of Lords | One-Seater | Stink House | |
| Busu (Bemba) | House Of Office | Oval Office | Stool | |
| Can | Hxngna (Thai) | Pee House | Superintendent's Office | |
| Cesuo (Mandarin) | Jacks | Petty | Thunder Box | |
| Chamber Pot | John | Pit Stop | Thunder Mug | |
| Choo (Swahili | John's House | Pooper House | Toalett (Norwegian) | |
| Cludgie | Johnny | Porcelain God | Toilet | |
| Comfort Station | Karzy | Porcelain Throne | Toiletette (French) | |
| Crapper | Khazi | Pot | Toilette (German) | |
| Crapping Can | Latrine | Potty | Tualet (Russian) | |
| Depository | Lav | Privy | Turd Bucket | |
| Dream Catcher | Lavabo | Reading Room | Turd House |
Along with modern sewage systems and treatment facilities, toilets are one of the most important inventions. Most of us take them for granted but try going a day without a toilet and see what happens.
Maybe we have so many funny names for it because we appreciate our toilets so much or maybe we make up names to turn a gross device into a laugh.
Practice these new words with your family. Trust me, some of them are hard to say in a sentence because they sound weird.
For example, it may not seem natural to say “I’m going to take a trip the porcelain throne”. It’s a lot easier to say “I’m going to the can”.
Situational nomenclature is also important. If you’re with the in-laws, I wouldn’t recommend saying “I’m going to use the crapper” or “I need to visit the shitter”. A more discrete approach might be better and will make a better impression.
If you’re really comfortable with the in-laws, you probably don’t need a filter but the main thing to remember is to choose your words depending on the situation (here is more general info on toilets).
Do you have additional names for the toilet? Whether you’re from the U.S., Latin America, or Asia, I want your feedback to make this the most comprehensive list available.