Cannabis growers and breeders can create unique and bizarre cannabis name combinations. While some names are very descriptive (e.g. Blue Dream, Sour Diesel), others are more abstract or whimsical (e.g. Green Crack, Alaskan Thunder Fuck). This guide will cover some of most unusual and extraordinary cannabis strain names and their sources.
Pineapple Express
Pineapple Express is the most well-known of all the popular strain names. The movie of the name gained it popularity. This strain is known for its tropical and fruity flavor that reminds one of pineapple.
Cookies for Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Cookies is a fun and memorable strain. It is named after its sweet, cookie-like smell and flavor.
Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue is a potent and powerful strain. This name comes from its sticky and resinous marijuana buds that resemble glue used in DIY projects. It has strong, long-lasting effects that can leave users feeling stuck to the couch.
LSD
LSD is a powerful, hallucinogenic strain that has been given a name to honor the psychedelic drug. It is thought to cause intense, mind-altering effects that are very similar to LSD.
Trainwreck
Trainwreck is an unusual strain with a memorable name. Its name refers the strong and fast-acting effects. This can cause users to feel confused and dazed.
Blueberry Cheesecake
Blueberry Cheesecake, a hybrid strain, is sweet and savory. Its name derives from its dessert-like aromas and flavors, as well its comforting and relaxing effects.
Chernobyl
Chernobyl is a mysterious strain. Its name derives from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. According to some reports, it was bred shortly after that disaster. Its effects can be described as stimulating and uplifting, just like the spirit of those affected.
Sour Patch Kids
Sour Patch Kids, a strain named after the candy Sour Patch Kids, is playful and sweet. Its flavor, which is similar to candy, is tart and lemony. Also, its effects are said uplifting and euphoric.
Cheese
Cheese is a very simple name, but it is memorable. Its pungent, cheese-like flavor is what gave it its unique name. Its effects are soothing and relaxing, similar in effect to eating a slice if cheese after a long hard day.
Purple Haze
Purple Haze has a name that’s both psychedelic, and bright. Its name is a play on Jimi Hendrix’s classic song. Its effects can be described as uplifting and euphoric. This strain is similar to the spirit and counterculture of the 1960s.
It is possible to have unique and bizarre cannabis strain names, which reflects the creativity and humor in the cannabis community. While some names are descriptive and simple, others are more creative and whimsical, paying homage either to popular culture or historical events. Each strain has a unique and memorable experience.

Laura McQueen is a writer for MJGreenNews.com.
She has been writing for different cannabis websites and publications since 2018.
