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What to name my fantasy team?

 

Your entire fantasy season depends on this crucial decision.  It determines whether you will be feared, respected or laughed at by other players. Don't screw it up.

Seriously, it's not that big of a deal. This guide offers ideas to help you pick a great name for your fantasy team or league.  Many of the examples are from fantasy football but these ideas can be used to name teams in fantasy baseball, hockey, basketball, soccer or any fantasy sport...even fantasy golf.

What makes a good team name? 

Team names can instill fear in your opponents, make them laugh or just ask "what is this dude on?".

A team name should sound good when used in smack talk.

Examples:
1. "You don't have a prayer against team name."
2. "team name is going to dominate this league."

Remember, it's your team so have fun naming it. The name doesn't even have to make sense and you can always change it later.

Real Sports Teams 

Lots of people name their fantasy team after their favorite pro or college team. It's quick, easy and you show support for your team.

If you want to be more creative, change the name up a little with similar words. For example, there's a guy in one of my leagues who is a Detroit Lions fan so he names his fantasy team "Motorcity Maulers".

You can also name it after your favorite team's fans like "Raider Nation" or a team slogan like "Fear The Turtle".

Songs & Bands 

Use the title or a lyric from a favorite song. Country songs can make good team names because they usually have funny titles. Any song titles by Weird Al Yankovic are also good candidates.

Some example ideas:
Redneck Yacht Club

Redneck Yacht Club

My Kind of Livin'

First Redneck on the Internet

First Redneck on the Internet

Did I Shave My Back for This?

Sports Phrases & Quotes 

Athletes and coaches frequently mouth off with memorable quotes. Use one as your team name.

Examples:
"Just give me the damn ball"
"He hate me"
"They are who we thought they were"

How about Materazzi's head-butt inciting quote for a fantasy soccer team name?

Movies & TV Shows 

The title of your favorite movie/TV show or a great quote from it can make a good team or league name.

Here are a few movie title ideas:

The Replacements

"Pain fades, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever"

Current Events and Slang 

Make up a name based on anything that's happening in the sport or other news. Last year, I named my fantasy NASCAR team "Jet Fuel Additives Anonymous" based on the fuel additive scandal at the start of the 2007 season. I saw several fantasy football teams use a name like "Vick's Dog Sitting Service" last season.

Slang words or phrases are good, too. "Pimp My Team" for example.

Your Own Name or Nickname 

Hey, it's your team, put your name on it. A popular idea is to find something that starts with the same letter as your name. You could also use your pet's name.

Examples:
"Frank's Fury"
"Craig's Crew"
"Matt's Masters of Mayhem"
"Rover's Racetrack Raiders"

Where Are You From? 

Use your nationality or location

Americans aren't fans of getting beat at our own game by someone who shouldn't know anything about football, basketball or baseball. So if you're from another country, make sure to remind us with your team name. Something like "British Bulldogs", "Kiwis" or "Scottish Soccer Hooligans" should do the trick.

You can also use your city, street or neighborhood in your team same. Some examples include "Pine Street Punks", "Boston Bruisers" or "South Street Crew".

Girl Team Names 

Any of the above ideas will work for a girl's team. But if you really want to have fun, pick something that reminds the guys they are getting whooped by a girl.

Examples:
"Girl Power"
"End Zone Divas"
Anything with the word "pink"

 



Work and Occupation Related Names 

A lot of fantasy leagues are started by people at the same job. Make up a name based on your company, job field or something funny that happened at work.

Still can't think of a name? 

I've searched the web for lists of good fantasy team names. I discovered there's a lot of junk and not much good stuff. Here is the best of what I've found so far.
Junkyard Jake's Team Name Generator
This is cool. The site will generate a random name and logo for you. Expect names like the Astonishing Touchdown Hags, Disturbed GameDay Psychos and Loony TrashTalk'n Chicks.
TeamNames.net
A list of team names that you can rate. Also has a random team name generator.
Action Art Banner's Team Names
A sports banner company that built a list of team names from the banners they've created.
Playerline's List of Team Names
It's a big list and many of them are lame but you might see something that inspires you.

Comments 

What's your favorite fantasy team name? What do you use for ideas?

beachbum_gabby

"Chick Pink" because pink is my favorite color. :)

Posted April 16, 2008

FootballChick

Love this lens! Good information.

Posted April 14, 2008

gurka

well i really counter strike and i have always wished that i would one day play in a team called DEATH SQUAD :):) well, counter is all about killing so...

Posted April 02, 2008

flamm

withanothermansballs... hey lightning does your girlfriend know your playing withanothermansballs this week?

thats the best.

Posted March 27, 2008

Lightstruck

There is a friend of mine in our league that uses the name "He Hate Me," and has for years..lol. I use "Lightning." This is a fun read!

Posted March 20, 2008

beachbum_gabby

creative names, love your lens.

Posted March 18, 2008

km352

I'm partial to my "Laurel Accolades", a subtle (maybe too subtle) play on the town in which I live, Laurel.

Posted March 14, 2008

Staff Infection

Great for teams that are pitcher heavy

Posted March 08, 2008

divyaa

If I would have given the oppurtunity to select a teams name, I would say the best, easy and a unique name would "2 hot 2 handle". I guess that would really create a fantasy between teams when the compet with each other.

Posted February 20, 2008

andre

Carl Edwards Makes My Dick Trickle, Hamlinburgler, Roosevelt's New DALE...thats all i can think of for now

Posted February 13, 2008

sonshine

big block, wrecking yard, salvage, speed

Posted February 13, 2008

thomasz

Cool lens. Interesting info.

Posted February 13, 2008

msirkin

I've been using Tatooine Banthas forever. Beyond geeky, I can hardly stand myself for using it, but I do like it.

Posted January 16, 2008

rochester

ice hockey team

Posted December 23, 2007

Susan52

My fantasy is just that my favorite real teams win all their championship games! (Great lens - very entertaining.)

Posted October 06, 2007

ey_jay

great lens and cool names.

Posted October 01, 2007

nanny macphe

i thought they were all stupid

Posted September 25, 2007

allysa

I like the "End Zone Divas" for girl teams.

Posted September 17, 2007

Aika

Dizzy up girls

Posted September 10, 2007

Dillon

In any sport that involves referees:

The Zebra Hunters

Posted September 07, 2007

Seth

I use (and created) the Fantasy Football Team Name Generator at SMJSolutions.com. I use it every year.

Posted August 24, 2007

Jason

Hoof Hearted

Posted August 24, 2007

Ryan

Lights out

Posted August 22, 2007

 
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