Famous People Meeting Room Names: 40+ Ideas From Scientists to Storytellers

Most people remember "meet me in Curie" better than "meet me in Room 204." That's the whole argument for themed room names, and famous people work particularly well because each name carries built-in associations. Einstein means big ideas. Sherlock means problem-solving. You don't need a plaque to explain the vibe.

Here's a list organized by category. Pick one category for a consistent theme, or mix them if you want more variety.

Scientists and Inventors

These names work well in any office but are especially fitting for tech companies, research labs, and engineering teams.

1. Einstein — The big ideas room. Theoretical discussions, blue-sky thinking, strategy.
2. Curie — Research and development. Marie Curie won two Nobel Prizes in different fields, so this room can handle anything.
3. Tesla — The room with all the good tech. Product demos, engineering reviews.
4. Edison — Where things get built. Product development and hands-on planning.
5. Turing — Data analysis and technical architecture meetings. The father of computing deserves a good room.
6. Darwin — For meetings where ideas evolve. Product iteration, A/B test reviews, retrospectives.
7. Lovelace — Named for Ada Lovelace, the first programmer. Code reviews and technical design.
8. Hawking — Big-picture thinking. Long-range planning and vision sessions.
9. Galileo — Questioning assumptions. The room where you challenge the status quo.
10. Pasteur — Quality and process. The person who proved that germs exist probably deserves a clean, well-run meeting room.
11. Archimedes — The eureka room. When someone figures out the answer mid-meeting, it happened here.
12. Goodall — Patient observation. User research sessions and qualitative analysis.

Historical Leaders and Changemakers

These carry more gravitas. Good for executive floors, or companies that want their room names to reflect values.

13. Gandhi — Conflict resolution and difficult conversations. The name sets the right tone.
14. Mandela — Unity and reconciliation. All-hands meetings and cross-team gatherings.
15. Churchill — Decision-making under pressure. The war room.
16. Tubman — Courage and leadership. A strong name for rooms where you chart new territory.
17. Parks — Standing your ground. A fitting name for rooms where principles get discussed.
18. Cleopatra — Diplomacy and persuasion. Client meetings and partnership discussions.
19. Da Vinci — The polymath. Rooms that serve multiple purposes: creative, technical, and strategic.
20. Nightingale — People-focused meetings. HR conversations, team health checks, wellness.
21. Earhart — Taking risks. The room for pitching bold ideas.
22. Frida — Self-expression and authenticity. Design reviews and creative critiques.

Explorers

Explorer names naturally suit companies with a growth mindset or expansion plans. They also carry a sense of adventure that keeps meetings from feeling too corporate.

23. Magellan — Circumnavigating big problems. The room for going all the way around an issue.
24. Shackleton — Endurance. Long planning sessions and crisis management. Shackleton kept his entire crew alive in Antarctica.
25. Marco Polo — Market expansion and international discussions. The original globetrotter.
26. Amundsen — First to the goal. Sprint reviews and competitive strategy.
27. Cousteau — Going deep. Investigative meetings, root cause analysis, user research deep-dives.
28. Sacagawea — Guiding the way through unfamiliar territory. Onboarding sessions and cross-functional projects.
29. Armstrong — Moon shots. The room for your most ambitious planning.
30. Zheng He — Large-scale operations. The Chinese admiral commanded fleets of hundreds of ships.
31. Norgay — Climbing toward a peak together. Team goal-setting and OKR planning.
32. Heyerdahl — Testing unconventional theories. The Kon-Tiki guy. Good for rooms where you try things that sound a little crazy.

Literary Characters

Literary names add personality and are conversation starters. They work especially well in creative industries, agencies, and companies that value storytelling.

33. Sherlock — Problem-solving and investigation. The obvious choice for debugging sessions.
34. Atticus — Ethical discussions and leadership meetings. Steady, principled.
35. Gandalf — Wisdom and strategic counsel. The advisor room.
36. Hermione — Thoroughness and preparation. The room where you come with your homework done.
37. Odysseus — Long-term projects with lots of twists. The journey matters more than the destination.
38. Alice — Out-of-the-box thinking. Brainstorming sessions and creative workshops.
39. Bilbo — Unexpected adventures. Sprint kickoffs and new project launches.
40. Scout — Curiosity and fresh perspective. User research and customer feedback reviews.
41. Katniss — Competitive strategy. The room for planning your next move.
42. Mr. Darcy — Refinement and attention to detail. Client presentations and board prep.

Tips for Making It Work

• A one-liner at the door helps. "Curie — Two-time Nobel laureate" or "Shackleton — Kept his crew alive in Antarctica" gives the name context without turning your hallway into a museum.
• Match the person to the room's purpose. If your biggest conference room is named after an explorer and your phone booth is named after a scientist, the associations feel random. Be intentional.
• Represent broadly. A room list of all European men from the 1800s sends a message, whether you intend it or not. Mix it up across genders, backgrounds, and time periods.

Keep Your Rooms Organized

Once you've picked out names for your meeting rooms, you'll want a system to manage bookings and availability. WOX's room booking solution makes it easy to see which rooms are free, book recurring meetings, and keep everything organized — so your beautifully named rooms actually get used.

A great room name gets people talking. A booking system that actually works gets them in the room on time.