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What's in a Name? Tips on Picking Your Fantasy Football Team Name

Fantasy football, more than anything, is about having fun. It's your way of pushing your love of the game further and have more excuses to bow out of other appointments and dates just to check out the weekly stats. And yes, there's your bragging rights in case you win the championship or even reach the finals as a newbie. But wait have you picked a name for your fantasy football team?

Why picking a name matters

You need to be careful here. Picking names is like having a tattoo. It tends to be permanent and can get under your skin, especially if you make a silly mistake early on.

Imagine winning the league championship and having your team name plastered all over the place, appearing on your league website and getting engraved on your championship trophy. Would you still be proud of that team name years from now or would you hide that trophy under your floorboards so your grandchildren wouldn't know their cool granddad once stumbled upon himself in the search for a perfect moniker?

So to give you an idea of what to name your fantasy football team, here are a few samples that some of the more creative members of today's fantasy leagues have come up with. Take a cue:

Your name

While you're at it, why not use what your father gave you to name your team? A few examples:
- Andrew's Team
- Bill's Team
- Ryan's Team
- Wesley's Team
- Allen's Crew

Winners league

Positive thinking never fails. Some optimists include:
- Known to Win
- 2 Fast for You
- The True Champs

Tough as nails

Scare your competition away with names that say you don't take prisoners. A few samples:
- Deathrotguard
- Bashers.die
- Screweryouers
- Skull crusher
- South Side Killaz

Animal instincts

What says strength and toughness better than a magnificent animal? Naming your team after a known predator sends a message: I prey on the weak. Some samples:
- The CS Cougars
- Colts
- T Wolves
- Crocs
- Eagles
- Tigerz
- Rattlesnakes
- Lucky Dogz
- Hammerheads
- Jersey Goats

What you love

Why not name your fantasy football team after something you love? Here are a few team names that might reflect their owners' interests:
- The Alcoholiks
- Beerz
- Suga High

The irony of it all

A team doesn't have to take itself seriously, as long as your team rocks or at least you have a great sense of humor. Some samples:
- My Team Sux
- I Hope I Win Let Me
- The Truth Hurts
- WhoRU
- The Blahs
- Peepee
- Bored