Top 123 Funny Jersey Names for Softball, Baseball, etc (Curated & Ranked) + Generator

April Marcom
Updated October 18th, 2022
Close-up of a green jersey with the number "9" and blue/black striped jersey with the number "10"

From hockey to football and baseball to basketball, sports are one of America’s favorite pastimes. One way fans show their support and promote unity is by wearing their favorite team’s jersey.[1]

Over the past 40 years, jerseys have skyrockted in popularity and sales.[2][3]

Today, not only can you wear your favorite player’s name and number, but you can also customize what’s printed on your jersey.

Recreational sports teams (such as local softball, baseball, and soccer leagues) also make custom jerseys.

Below, we have the list of over 100 funny and creative names and phrases perfect for jersey customization. The list is split into sections — first, jersey names suitable for all sports, and then ideas related to specific sports.

Also, see our ideas for creating your own perfect jersey catchphrase below the list!

All Sports

  1. Up
    11
    Down
    ::

    Respect the Game

  2. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Big Baller

  3. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Play With Heart

  4. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Oddball

  5. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Star Player

  6. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Fan at Large

  7. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Mega-MVP

  8. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Player Slayer

  9. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Go Big!

  10. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Hot Shot

  11. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Don't Hate -- Motivate

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Fast and Furious

  13. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Every Shot Counts

  14. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Unstoppable Force

  15. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Record Smasher

  16. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Sacrifice and Dedication

  17. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Saved by the Ball

  18. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Goal Oriented

  19. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    3, 2, 1, WIN

  20. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Throw off Some Steam

    a play on “blow off some steam”

  21. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Game Changer

  22. Up
    -8
    Down
    ::

    Game of Throws

  23. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Master of Defense

  24. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Soul Player

  25. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Passion and Perseverance

  26. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Ready for Victory

  27. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Refuse to Lose

  28. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Unity. Heart. Victory.

Baseball/Softball

  1. Up
    11
    Down
    ::

    Dirt Devil

  2. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Bang or Bunt

  3. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Mound Pounder

  4. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Base Stealer

  5. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Mad Batter

  6. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Hitman

  7. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Bat Attitude

  8. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    The Perfect Catch

  9. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Super Slugger

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    [Princess/Prince] Pitcher

  11. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Bunt Cake

  12. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Bat to the Bone

  13. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    I Glove You

  14. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Home Runner

  15. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Fastball Frenzy

  16. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Pitch Perfect

  17. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Play Ball

  18. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Double Header

  19. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Turf Warlord

  20. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Smooth Slugger

  21. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Grand Slammer

  22. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    [Queen/King] of Diamonds

  23. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Penny Pitcher

  24. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Fully Loaded

  25. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Catcher in the Rye

  26. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Diamond Thief

  27. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Ebb and Throw

  28. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Sir Sandsalot

  29. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Base Odyssey

  30. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    King Cracker Jack

  31. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Homerun Hitter

  32. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Mitt and Grit

  33. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Scaredy Bat

Football

  1. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    When Pigs-kin Fly

    a play on “pigskin” and “when pigs can fly”

  2. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Goal 9 Yards

  3. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Sack 'Em

  4. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Ready for Kickoff

  5. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Huddle Bros

  6. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Blitz 'Em

  7. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Kick Their Door Down

  8. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Total Take Down

  9. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Remember Rudy

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Block and Tackle

  11. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Total Tackle Takedown

  12. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Football Fanatic

  13. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Punt Intended

  14. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Case in Punt

  15. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Touchdown Showdown

  16. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Touchdown Triumph

  17. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Move the Goalpost

  18. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    The Huddle is Real

  19. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Kickoff Crew Member

  20. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Halftime Showdown

Soccer

  1. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Goal in One

  2. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Kick It Into High Gear

  3. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Dropkick the Competition

  4. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Footloose

  5. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    I'm a Keeper

  6. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Just for Kicks

  7. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Kickin' It Old School

  8. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Heads Up

  9. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Fancy Footwork

  10. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    I'm a Soccer for You

    a play on “I’m a sucker for you”

  11. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Alive and Kicking

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Kick 'em Like a Habit

Basketball

  1. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Dr. Dribbler

  2. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Dominant Dribbler

  3. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Shaq Attack

    reference to Shaquille O’Neal

  4. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Swish Come True

    a play on “wish come true”

  5. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Slam Dunker

  6. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Straight Shooter

  7. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Like Mike

    reference to Michael Jordan

  8. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Fastest Shooter in the West

  9. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Swish on a Star

    a play on “wish on a star”

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Drop It Like It's Shot

    a play on “drop it like it’s hot”

  11. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Blood, Net, and Tears

    a play on “blood, sweat, and tears”

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Swishful Thinking

    a play on “wishful thinking”

  13. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Swish You Were Here

    a play on “wish you were here”

Hockey

  1. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Ice Ice Baby

  2. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Straight Shooter

  3. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Gloves Off, Fists Up

  4. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Too Cold to Hold

  5. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    I Call the Shots

  6. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Pucker Up

  7. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Icicle Thrasher

  8. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Skate or Die

  9. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Meet Me at the Rink

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Puck-splosion

  11. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Twice as Ice

    a play on “twice as nice”

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Blizzard Banshee

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Glacial Goalie

  14. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Ice to Meet You

    a play on “nice to meet you”

  15. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Puck Massacre

  16. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Holy Goalie

  17. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Penalty Box Frequenter

Jersey Name Generator

How to Create Your Own Funny Jersey Names

Still having trouble finding the right jersey name? Creating your own can be fun and can help you find a personalized option that fits you perfectly.

Use the following tips to help you brainstorm.

  • Take inspiration from your favorite team. Think of the team’s mascot or what it’s known for and build off of that. You can find great puns online for almost any word. For instance, if you want your jersey to represent the Bulls, you might use “Bull-ieve in Yourself” or “The Bull Monty.”
  • Use words unique to your chosen sport. Every sport has specific gear and terminology. Make a list of words that reflect your sport and write phrases using these words. You can also think of words that rhyme with an item on your list, find popular phrases with the rhyming word, and substitute it with the sporty word from your list. We used this technique to come up with ideas like “Swish on a Star” for basketball lovers and “I Glove You” for baseball fans.
  • Write about your favorite game or sports memory. Grab a sheet of paper and jot down a few paragraphs about the best game you’ve ever watched or your best sports-related memory. Next, highlight phrases that stick out to you or have the most meaning. Feel free to move some words around; you might have just found your perfect jersey name!

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