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

April Marcom
10/18/2022
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 exploded 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
    7
    Down
    ::

    Big Baller

  2. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Respect the Game

  3. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Play With Heart

  4. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Fan at Large

  5. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Star Player

  6. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Mega-MVP

  7. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Every Shot Counts

  8. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Hot Shot

  9. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Record Smasher

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Player Slayer

  11. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Don't Hate -- Motivate

  12. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Unstoppable Force

  13. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Throw off Some Steam

    a play on “blow off some steam”

  14. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Game of Throws

  15. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Saved by the Ball

  16. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Master of Defense

  17. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Fast and Furious

  18. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Soul Player

  19. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Passion and Perseverance

  20. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Ready for Victory

  21. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Go Big!

  22. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Oddball

  23. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Refuse to Lose

  24. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    3, 2, 1, WIN

  25. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Goal Oriented

  26. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Sacrifice and Dedication

  27. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Unity. Heart. Victory.

  28. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Game Changer

Baseball/Softball

  1. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Dirt Devil

  2. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Bat to the Bone

  3. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Hitman

  4. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Double Header

  5. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Base Stealer

  6. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Mound Pounder

  7. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Turf Warlord

  8. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    I Glove You

  9. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Mad Batter

  10. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Bang or Bunt

  11. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    The Perfect Catch

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Pitch Perfect

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    [Queen/King] of Diamonds

  14. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Penny Pitcher

  15. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Fully Loaded

  16. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Catcher in the Rye

  17. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Diamond Thief

  18. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Bat Attitude

  19. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Ebb and Throw

  20. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Grand Slammer

  21. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Super Slugger

  22. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Fastball Frenzy

  23. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Sir Sandsalot

  24. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Play Ball

  25. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Base Odyssey

  26. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    King Cracker Jack

  27. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Home Runner

  28. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    [Princess/Prince] Pitcher

  29. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Homerun Hitter

  30. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Bunt Cake

  31. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Mitt and Grit

  32. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Smooth Slugger

  33. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Scaredy Bat

Football

  1. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Huddle Bros

  2. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Goal 9 Yards

  3. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Total Take Down

  4. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Kick Their Door Down

  5. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Remember Rudy

  6. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Punt Intended

  7. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Football Fanatic

  8. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    When Pigs-kin Fly

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

  9. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Case in Punt

  10. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Blitz 'Em

  11. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Total Tackle Takedown

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Block and Tackle

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Touchdown Showdown

  14. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Sack 'Em

  15. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Touchdown Triumph

  16. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Ready for Kickoff

  17. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Move the Goalpost

  18. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    The Huddle is Real

  19. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Kickoff Crew Member

  20. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Halftime Showdown

Soccer

  1. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Kick It Into High Gear

  2. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Heads Up

  3. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Footloose

  4. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Kickin' It Old School

  5. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    I'm a Keeper

  6. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Just for Kicks

  7. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Fancy Footwork

  8. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    I'm a Soccer for You

    a play on “I’m a sucker for you”

  9. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Goal in One

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Alive and Kicking

  11. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Kick 'em Like a Habit

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Dropkick the Competition

Basketball

  1. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Dr. Dribbler

  2. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Fastest Shooter in the West

  3. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Swish on a Star

    a play on “wish on a star”

  4. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Drop It Like It's Shot

    a play on “drop it like it’s hot”

  5. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Blood, Net, and Tears

    a play on “blood, sweat, and tears”

  6. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Swish Come True

    a play on “wish come true”

  7. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Swishful Thinking

    a play on “wishful thinking”

  8. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Like Mike

    reference to Michael Jordan

  9. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Slam Dunker

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Dominant Dribbler

  11. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Shaq Attack

    reference to Shaquille O’Neal

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Swish You Were Here

    a play on “wish you were here”

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Straight Shooter

Hockey

  1. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Ice Ice Baby

  2. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Icicle Thrasher

  3. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Too Cold to Hold

  4. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Puck-splosion

  5. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Twice as Ice

    a play on “twice as nice”

  6. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Blizzard Banshee

  7. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Skate or Die

  8. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Pucker Up

  9. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Glacial Goalie

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Ice to Meet You

    a play on “nice to meet you”

  11. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Puck Massacre

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Holy Goalie

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Straight Shooter

  14. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Meet Me at the Rink

  15. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Gloves Off, Fists Up

  16. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    I Call the Shots

  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!
Find more Naming Things related articles