80+ Awesome Roller Derby Nicknames (With a Generator!)

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Wondering what your roller derby name should be? Look no further!

Co-authored by Luke Smith, MFA

Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Fact Checked

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• Roller Derby Team Names
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• Funny Player Names
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• Cool Player Names
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• Masculine Roller Derby Names
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• Roller Derby Name Generator
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Half the fun of roller derby is the names! This is your chance to flex your creativity and show people who you are before you even strap on those skates and get rolling. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of all the best roller derby team and player names, from straight-up funny monikers to downright cool calling cards. We've even got a Roller Derby Name Generator so you can find the ultimate name.

Coming Up with a Roller Derby Nickname

One way to pick a roller derby nickname is by making a pun on your given name. For example, if your name is Mary, you might choose “Mary Onette” or “Mary Jane.” Don’t be afraid to get silly, edgy, or even a little crass, as long as you show off your personality and creativity.

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Roller Derby Team Names

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   When it comes to roller derby, your team name is surprisingly important. It sets the vibe for how your team operates and works together, and tells your opponents what they’re up against. A good team name captures your collective identity while also rallying your teammates under a sort of flag that you can all be proud of. Check out some of these ideas:

   • Adult Daycare
   • After-Hours PTA Meeting
   • Babysitters’ Club
   • Black Widows
   • Bulldozers”fo
   • Classless Chaps
   • House of Ush-Her
   • Inglorious Blasters
   • Ladyfingers
   • Lavender Scare
   • Marie and the Tonettes
   • Nailbiters
   • Pink Pony Club
   • Pre-Madonna Girls
   • Showgirls
   • Sisterhood of the Travelling Aunts
   • State of Undress
   • The Crone-enbergs
   • The Girls Your Mom Warned You About
   • The Ladies Macbeth
   • The Straps
   • UHaul Truckers
   • Unlicensed ABBA Cover Band
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Funny Player Names

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   In roller derby, your player name is your calling card. It expresses your personality and style, and can be anything you like! Many players opt for funny names, which are lighthearted and memorable, even if they’re totally serious when they’re blading around the rink. Think up your own nickname, use these as inspiration, or check out our Roller Derby Name Generator to get a personalized suggestion:

   • Aperol Blitz
   • Denise the Menace
   • Half Mast-ectomy
   • Helena on Wheels
   • Inti-Macy
   • I’m a Little Afraid of Virginia Woolf
   • Jane Ire
   • Keith Swearing
   • Monica Lewd-insky
   • One-Trick Hoe-ny
   • Onya Tail
   • Our Lady of the Rink
   • Part-time Pattee
   • Rolling Stone Butch Blues
   • Samwise Ma’am-gee
   • Sapphic Infection
   • Stain Ya Lane
   • The Fifth Beatle
   • The Harem’s Pants
   • Yoko Oh No

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Cool Player Names

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   Many players also go with cool, slick names that roll off the tongue and leave a lasting impression. Names like these are best for when you want to intimidate or tell your opponents to watch out, because you mean business. Any given name can be turned into a cool nickname!

   • Ace
   • Arson
   • Blitzen
   • Bloody Mary
   • Daisy Chain
   • Dominatrix
   • Duress
   • Hemlock
   • Kiss Goodbye
   • Kramp
   • Maverick
   • Mercy Rule
   • Onyx
   • Orlando
   • Queen of Hearts
   • Rebel
   • Rooster
   • Rubbernecker
   • Thresh
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Masculine Roller Derby Names

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   Roller derby isn’t just for women! And plenty of women roller derby players prefer masculine names that show off their power and personality. Check out these names for some ideas.

   • Andy War-Hole
   • Bear Hug
   • Casanova
   • Country Boy
   • Handsome
   • Hunkmaster
   • Killshot
   • Man of the Mountain
   • Peter Packer
   • Pretty Boy
   • Private Parts
   • Stud
   • The General
   • The Player Formerly Known as Prince
   • Your Huckleberry
   • Your Weird Uncle

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