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.
Shadow Hunters[4]
Black Magic
Blackout
Back in Black
Midnight Suns[5]
The Black Swans
Obsidian
Black Panthers
Reapers[5]
Black Tie Only
The Black Sails
Nightshade
The Ravens[5]
The Dark Side[5]
Black Hole Network
The Black Roses
The Black Ravens
Onyx
Dark Horses
Better in Black
Blackbirds[5]
Total Blackout
Black Ink Only
The Black Unknown
The Plague[6]
On the Blacklist
Vipers[6]
Bandits[6]
Black Licorice
Black Mambas
Midnight Mavericks
In the Black
Black Cat Collective
Black Pirates[6]
Old Black Magic
Black Diamond Collection
Black Cats[5]
Chaotic Black Skies
Fiery Black Sapphires
Tinted Black Brigade
The Lucky Black Cats
Black Sox[5]
Black Widow Spiders
Paved in Black
Black Tie Force
Blackjacks[6]
The Black Bears
Lady Blackcats[5]
Here for Black
The Vampire Bats
The Char Grillers
The Coal Lumps
Black Rose Collective
The Black Olives
Black Bear Cubs
Pitch Black Posse
The Black Jaguars
Black Sea Navigators
Black & Yellow
Asphalt Stompers
On Black Ice
Gathering Black Shadows
The Black Crow Crew
Midnight Ink
The Flying Crows
Black Licorice[5]
Black Belt Conquerors
Black Gold Alloys
Black & Blue Crew
Penguins[6]
Black Shadow Apparitions
Black Coffee Bunch
The Moonless Nights
Team Noir
Blackout Brigade
Coal Crusaders
Onyx Outlaws
Dark Phoenix
Blackout Bandits
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.”