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List of college team nicknames in the United States

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This is an incomplete list of U.S. college nicknames.

If two nicknames are given, the first is for men's teams and the second for women's teams, unless otherwise noted.

The 12 most-used names of four-year college teams (including names with attached adjectives such as "Blue", "Golden", "Flying", or "Fighting"): Eagles (118), Hawks (106), Tigers (72), Lions (65), Bulldogs (58), Cougars (58), Panthers (55), Bears (54), Knights (50), Wildcats (42), Warriors (41), and Pioneers (36).

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Institution Nickname Location
Abilene Christian University Wildcats Abilene, Texas
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Golden Stallions Tifton, Georgia
Academy of Art University Urban Knights San Francisco, California
Adams State University Grizzlies Alamosa, Colorado
Adelphi University Panthers Garden City, New York
Adrian College Bulldogs Adrian, Michigan
Agnes Scott College Scotties Decatur, Georgia
Aiken Technical College Knights Graniteville, South Carolina
Aims Community College Aardvarks Greeley, Colorado
United States Air Force Academy Falcons Air Force Academy, Colorado
University of Akron Zips Akron, Ohio

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Institution Nickname Location
University of Alabama Crimson Tide Tuscaloosa, Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers Birmingham, Alabama
University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers Huntsville, Alabama
Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Normal, Alabama
Alabama State University Hornets and Lady Hornets Montgomery, Alabama
Alamance Community College River Otters Graham, North Carolina
College of Alameda Cougars Alameda, California
University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves Anchorage, Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks Fairbanks, Alaska
University of Alaska Southeast Humpback Whales Juneau, Alaska
University at Albany, SUNY Great Danes Albany, New York
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Panthers Albany, New York
Albany Technical College Titans Albany, Georgia
College of The Albemarle Dolphins Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Albertus Magnus College Falcons New Haven, Connecticut
Albion College Britons Albion, Michigan
Albright College Lions Reading, Pennsylvania
Alcorn State University Braves and Lady Braves Lorman, Mississippi
Alderson Broaddus University Battlers Philippi, West Virginia
Alexandria Technical and Community College Legends Alexandria, Minnesota
Alfred University Saxons Alfred, New York
Alfred State College Pioneers Alfred, New York
Alice Lloyd College Eagles Pippa Passes, Kentucky
Allan Hancock College Bulldogs Santa Maria, California
Allegany College of Maryland Trojans Cumberland, Maryland
Allegheny College Gators Meadville, Pennsylvania
Allen University Yellow Jackets Columbia, South Carolina
Allen Community College Red Devils Iola, Kansas
Alliance University Warriors New York City, New York
Alliant International University Mountain Lions San Diego, California
Alma College Scots Alma, Michigan
Alpena Community College Lumberjacks Alpena, Michigan
Alvernia University Golden Wolves Reading, Pennsylvania
Alverno College Inferno Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alvin Community College Dolphins Alvin, Texas

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Institution Nickname Location
Amarillo College Badgers Amarillo, Texas
American University Eagles Washington, D.C.
American Indian College Warriors Phoenix, Arizona
American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield, Massachusetts
American Jewish University Lions Los Angeles, California
American River College Beavers Sacramento, California
Amherst College Mammoths Amherst, Massachusetts

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AV-AZ

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BAR-BAY

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BEL-BEN

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BER-BEV

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CAB-CALH

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UC (CAL)

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CALI

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CALU-CAN

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CAP-CAR

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CAS-CAZ

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CC

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CEC-CENTE

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CENTRAL-CENTRAL L

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CENTRAL M-CENTRAL W

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CENTRALI-CER

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CHA-CHE

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CHES-CHR

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CI

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CL

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Cleary University Cougars

COA-COK

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COL-COLO

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Colby Sawyer Chargers

College of Biblical Studies Ambassadors

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COM-CONC

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CONN-COP

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COR-COW

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CU-CY

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DA

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DE-DEL

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DEN-DET

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DR

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DU-DY

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EAR-EAST

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EASTERN-EASTFIELD

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GU-GW

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HAG-HAN

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HAR

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HAS-HAY

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HI

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HOB-HOS

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HOU-HOW

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HU

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I

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ID-IL

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IM-IN

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IO

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IR-IT

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JA

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JE

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JO-JU

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Judson Eagles

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KA

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KE

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Keystone college Giants

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KN-KU

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LA-LAG

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LAK

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LAM-LAN

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LAR-LAW

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LI

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LOC-LOR

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LOU

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LOW-LOY

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LY

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MAC-MAL

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MAS-MAY

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MIA-MID

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MIL-MIN

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MIR-MIT

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Mississippi University For Women owls

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MOO-MOT

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NORTH D-NORTH T

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NORTHA-NORTHEAST

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NORTHEASTERN

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NORTHERN-NORTHLAND

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NORTHWEST

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NORTHWESTERN

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NORTHWO-NOV

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NU-NY

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OB-OG

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OK

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OL-ON

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OU-OZ

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PA

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PE

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PF-PH

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PI

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PL-PO

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Plymouth state Panthers

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RH-RI

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ROA-ROC

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ROG-ROX

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SAC-SAG

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SAINT A-SAINT J

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SAINT K-SAINT X

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SAL-SAM

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SANTA

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SAR-SC

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SOL-SON

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SOUTH

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SOUTHERN-SOUTHSIDE

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SOUTHWEST

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SOUTHWESTERN-SOW

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STA-STE

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STI-STR

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SUF-SUL

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SUNY

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SUR-SY

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TEC-TER

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TEX

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TH-TI

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TU-TY

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UA-UN

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VA

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VI

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WAB-WAR

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WAS-WAY

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WEA-WES

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WEST-WESTC

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WESTERN

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WESTF-WESTM

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WIC-WIN

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WIS-WIT

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WO-WY

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X-Z

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References

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