# Help me come up with a roller derby name! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 26, 2007, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801 "2007-04-26T23:41:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Br\_er\_Lapin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Br\_er\_Lapin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Br_er_Lapin)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2007, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/1 "2007-04-26T23:41:28Z")
I renewed my account JUST to post this, which for a poor college student is nothing to sneeze out, so I am really hoping the dope pulls through! It should be something that’s a play on words, a celebrity’s name, etc, preferably while somehow conveying that I am TOUGH. An example (which is sadly unavailable) would be Veruca Assault. It also cannot be [already in use](http://twoevils.org/rollergirls), which rules out almost everything. I have no ideas. Can anyone come up with something clever and witty that isn’t already taken? Pleeease? ---
**Author:** ![pinkfreud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pinkfreud/32/17603_2.png) [@pinkfreud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pinkfreud)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/2 "2007-04-27T00:06:11Z")
Paris Hittin’? ---
**Author:** ![pinkfreud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pinkfreud/32/17603_2.png) [@pinkfreud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pinkfreud)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/3 "2007-04-27T00:11:22Z")
Hammerin’ Diaz? ---
**Author:** ![racer72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/racer72/32/3075_2.png) [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/4 "2007-04-27T00:13:38Z")
Cleveland Steamers. ---
**Author:** ![MrDantastic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b487fb/32.png) [@MrDantastic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDantastic)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/5 "2007-04-27T00:17:07Z")
MrDantastic’s Fantastics? Just a thought… ---
**Author:** ![Br\_er\_Lapin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Br\_er\_Lapin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Br_er_Lapin)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/6 "2007-04-27T01:15:15Z")
I like! Keep 'em rolling! :dubious: to\*\* racer\*\*, however… ---
**Author:** ![GrizzRich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7ba0ec/32.png) [@GrizzRich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrizzRich)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/7 "2007-04-27T15:17:27Z")
[QUOTE=racer72] Cleveland Steamers. [/QUOTE] Sorry, but the [Cleveland Steamers](http://www.burningriverrollergirls.com/teams_index.html) is already the name of a Roller-Derby Team. May I suggest… **Latex Pain** ---
**Author:** ![meek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce73a5/32.png) [@meek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meek)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/8 "2007-04-27T15:52:34Z")
The scariest thing on a hockey rink… The Great [Zam Boni](http://www.prosportsmedia.com/monarchs/uploaded_images/Zamboni.jpg) [sub] it’s not in use… Paris Hittin’ was taken.[/sub] oooo - Hammerin’ Diaz - good one! . ---
**Author:** ![Br\_er\_Lapin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Br\_er\_Lapin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Br_er_Lapin)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/9 "2007-04-27T17:00:39Z")
[QUOTE=meek] The scariest thing on a hockey rink… The Great [Zam Boni](http://www.prosportsmedia.com/monarchs/uploaded_images/Zamboni.jpg) [sub] it’s not in use… Paris Hittin’ was taken.[/sub] oooo - Hammerin’ Diaz - good one! . [/QUOTE] That might be a little confusing, as we’re not on ice! 🙂 I DO like Hammerin Diaz…I have an irrational hatred of the person at the root of the name, but I’m willing to overlook that. ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/10 "2007-04-27T18:20:09Z")
How 'bout the Brittany Smears? ---
**Author:** ![Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/11 "2007-04-27T18:27:44Z")
[QUOTE=Br’er Lapin] I DO like Hammerin Diaz…I have an irrational hatred of the person at the root of the name, but I’m willing to overlook that. [/QUOTE] You could go with an alternate like Hammerin’ Manheim or Hammerin’ Crowe. My favorite derby name belonged to a librarian friend of mine: Dewey Decimator. ---
**Author:** ![racer72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/racer72/32/3075_2.png) [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/12 "2007-04-27T18:30:49Z")
[QUOTE=Br’er Lapin] I like! Keep 'em rolling! :dubious: to\*\* racer\*\*, however.. [/QUOTE] Some folks have a dirty mind. 😃 I present to all, a [Cleveland Steamer.](http://www.sporest.com/myfiles/CLEVELAND%20STEAMER.jpg) Yes, it is work safe. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/13 "2007-04-27T18:36:43Z")
Just some ideas… Max Payne Mick Jagged Kelly Ripper Jane Bomb Jovi The Duchess of Hazard ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/14 "2007-04-27T18:47:44Z")
Killery Hinton Anna Nicole Corpse Aileen Wuornos ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/15 "2007-04-27T18:48:05Z")
Hamma’ Nicole Smith Lindsey Lowhand Lindsey Lowblow Rude Paul Rude Paula Disgrace Jones ---
**Author:** ![pinkfreud](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pinkfreud/32/17603_2.png) [@pinkfreud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pinkfreud)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/16 "2007-04-27T19:08:49Z")
[QUOTE=Spoons] Just some ideas… Max Payne Mick Jagged Kelly Ripper Jane Bomb Jovi The Duchess of Hazard [/QUOTE] I like “The Duchess of Hazard” best of all the suggestions so far (including mine). ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/17 "2007-04-27T19:14:56Z")
The Pain Train From Spokane? ---
**Author:** ![Sternvogel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sternvogel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sternvogel)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/18 "2007-04-27T22:48:19Z")
To play off your lagomorphic user name: [Bunny O’Hare](http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066870/) Beater Cottontail ---
**Author:** ![Kevbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e47774/32.png) [@Kevbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kevbo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/19 "2007-04-27T22:54:15Z")
Ivana Smakunow Cimi Denudye And my best effort: Mekatrina Eulevey ---
**Author:** ![sturmhauke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@sturmhauke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sturmhauke)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2007, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801/20 "2007-04-27T23:30:19Z")
[QUOTE=Br’er Lapin] I have no ideas. Can anyone come up with something clever and witty that isn’t already taken? Pleeease? [/QUOTE] What’s your real name? We could come up with a play on that. In the meantime, here’s some suggestions: Anvil Lavigne Shell Bombblonde Queen of Spades Alecto, Megaera, or Tisiphone (the Greek Furies) Black Magic Woman Run Around Sue A Tomboy Named Sue Slasher Chick [a list of historical pirate women](http://www.beaglebay.com/women_pirates.htm) By the way, Spokane does not rhyme with train, but with Anne. Unless you’re talking about [Spokane, Missouri](http://www.kxly.com/gmnw/?sect_rank=7§ion_id=565&story_id=10429), apparently. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-come-up-with-a-roller-derby-name/401801.md?page=2)