Those who compete in debates are in good company; Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, Nelson Mandela, Malcolm X, and James Earl Jones are among the notable figures who have competed on debate teams in the past.[1]
From high school teams to high-stakes political arguments, debates give us the opportunity to weigh options against one another and find the best solutions by evaluating facts and passionately defending our positions.
It’s a longtime practice, too — records of formal debates go all the way back to ancient Greece![2]
Debate team names can range from creative to fun. Our list features some great options.
If you want to create your own debate team name, we have some tips below.
Agree to Disagree
The Opinionated Ones
Skeptic Society
Fight or Flight
In Pursuit of Dispute[3]
Discourse Division
Dialog
Saga
War of Words
We're Judgy[3]
Arguably the Best[3]
Convince Us
Not up for Debate[3]
DB8[3]
Contention Henchmen
Always Debatable
Statement Makers
Don't Hate, Deliberate!
What's the Issue?[3]
Rebuttal Rebels
The Opposing View
Chitchat Alliance
The Pontificators
Daily Arguers
We've Got Issues!
Logical Reasoning
Bicker Pickers
Discussion Experts
The Argument Association
Clash of Words
First Rate Debate[3]
Ever Outspoken
Effortless Spiel
The Debate Masters
We Came to Win!
Full of Rebuttal[3]
Walkie Talkies[3]
Always Right[3]
Deliberation Generation
We Dissent!
The Cross Exam Crew
Make a Statement[3]
Listen Up![3]
Impact
Persuasive Posse
Epic Negotiators
The Bait Takers
Greater Debaters[3]
Speaker Uppers[3]
Parley Patrol
Verbal Exchange
Uncommon
Argue-nauts
Controversial Crew
Quibble and Quarrel
Root of Dispute
Hash it Out
Debate Team Name Generator
How to Create a Great Debate Team Name
Create a great debate team name using the following tips:
- Use debate terms. Think about the terms used in debates and choose one you like. You can add a descriptive word or phrase to the term to create a unique team name.
- Create a team name with a motivational word or phrase. Motivational words or short phrases make great team names. Involve your whole team in the process by having each member submit their name of choice, then have the team vote to choose the winner.
- Make a debate acronym out of your team’s first initials. Use each team member’s first initial to form an acronym out of debate-related words. For example, if Paul, Sam, and Dan are a team, their acronym could be Persuade Skeptics Daily. Get creative!
- Choose a single word that isn’t specific to debate. Single-word team names can be powerful and impactful. Think of powerful words and synonyms for a great range of options.
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