79 Best Black Team Names (Curated & Ranked) + Generator
Black isn’t technically a color — it’s an absorption of the entire color spectrum[1] and lacks its own hue, so it’s considered achromatic.[2]
In color psychology, black is considered mysterious and powerful, conveying authority.[3] This makes it perfect for a team that aims to take the top spot.
It symbolizes sophistication, security, strength, and prestige.[3]
Whether your team has been assigned to black or you’ve chosen it to intimidate your competition, feel free to use any one of our name suggestions below.
We also have tips for creating your own black team name below the list.
Black Team Names
Black Magic
Gathering Black Shadows
Shadow Hunters[4]
The Black Swans
The Black Ravens
On the Blacklist
Onyx
Black Mambas
The Black Bears
The Plague[5]
Back in Black
Midnight Suns[6]
Reapers[6]
Blackout
Black Panthers
The Ravens[6]
The Black Roses
Black Hole Network
Black Licorice
Vipers[5]
Bandits[5]
Midnight Ink
The Moonless Nights
Total Blackout
Old Black Magic
Better in Black
Dark Phoenix
The Dark Side[6]
Black Tie Only
The Black Unknown
Nightshade
Blackbirds[6]
Obsidian
Dark Horses
Black Cats[6]
Black Pirates[5]
Here for Black
The Vampire Bats
Black Rose Collective
The Black Crow Crew
Midnight Mavericks
Coal Crusaders
Onyx Outlaws
In the Black
Chaotic Black Skies
On Black Ice
The Black Sails
Black Diamond Collection
Black Ink Only
Paved in Black
The Lucky Black Cats
Black Cat Collective
Tinted Black Brigade
Black Widow Spiders
Team Noir
Lady Blackcats[6]
Fiery Black Sapphires
Blackout Bandits
Black Sox[6]
Black Tie Force
Blackjacks[5]
The Char Grillers
The Coal Lumps
The Black Olives
Black Bear Cubs
Pitch Black Posse
The Black Jaguars
Black Sea Navigators
Black & Yellow
Asphalt Stompers
The Flying Crows
Black Licorice[6]
Black Belt Conquerors
Black Gold Alloys
Black & Blue Crew
Penguins[5]
Black Shadow Apparitions
Black Coffee Bunch
Blackout Brigade
Black Team Name Generator
How to Create a Good Black Team Name
Keep the following tips in mind when brainstorming your own black-themed team name:
- Make a list of inspirations. From stylish sunglasses to spooky bats, there are a lot of things — from objects to animals and everything in between — that are black. Make a list of these to use for inspiration. You can either list your favorites, or just look around your house or browse the internet to find a wide variety of options.
- Get inspiration from songs and movies. Songs and movies sometimes use the color “black” in their titles. This is one of the easiest ways to find a black team name — just search the word on a movie database like IMDb or music platform like Spotify. You’ll find familiar and lesser-known pop culture inspirations for your team name.
- Put a positive spin on it. While it’s a powerful color (or lack of), black is sometimes associated with unlucky or unhappy things — like black cats and dark clouds. Flip these representations on their heads by putting a positive spin on them, such as with our list’s example of “The Lucky Black Cats.”
