45 Raiders Nicknames

Oluniyi Akande
Feb 16, 2024 By Oluniyi Akande
Originally Published on Sep 04, 2022
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Some popular Oakland Raiders nicknames are 'Last Play,' 'Black Hole,' 'The Assassin,' 'Chucky,' 'Darth Raider,' and 'Eleven Angry Men.'



Las Vegas Raiders or Raiders is a famous American football team based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Eddie Erdelatz, former assistant coach at the Navy, was the first coach for Oakland Raiders. They are also popular among their fans as Silver and Black.

They were a member of AFL and later shifted to NFL after the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. Here are some cool Oakland Raiders nicknames for you.

Awesome Raiders Nickname

Some of the memorable and awesome Raider nicknames are listed below.

  • Assassin- was dedicated to Jack Tatum, a famous raider and NFL player.
  • At-it-son- is inspired by a Raider, George Atkinson. He was one of the best defensive players on the team.
  • C-allen- Victory is dedicated to one of the best running backs of Raiders, Marcus Allen.
  • Child's Play- is a reference from the movie 'Child's Play' featuring 'Chucky.' Its literal meaning is an easy task.
  • Chucky- is the famous nickname that was kept after coach Jon Gruden, who was called 'Chucky' from the movie 'Child's Play.'
  • Chucky To Be Here- is 'lucky' to be here, except the word lucky is replaced by 'Chucky.' A cool nickname for the team featuring 'The Assassin.'
  • Cult Of Chucky- is a nickname promoted by Raider fans and Chu.
  • Darth Raider- is derived from the famous 'Star Wars' character 'Darth Vader.' It could be an inspiration from either linebacker Wheatley or linebacker Chucky.
  • Dr. Death- is a nickname inspired by a guy named Ray Parez, a famous superfan.
  • Eleven Angry Men- is inspired by the 1967 Oakland Raiders game.
  • Fumbling Miracle- is inspired by Raider's most controversial win in football games.
  • Ghost- is a nickname inspired by the player Dave Casper aka 'Ghost.' It was named after the movie 'Casper The Friendly Ghost.'

Best Raiders Nickname

Every game or play has a story attached to it. Some of the interesting and best Raiders nicknames are given below.

  • Ghost Raider- is a nickname inspired by the movie 'Ghost Rider.' A great nickname for the team that ruled the ball.
  • Ghost To The Post- is a nickname inspired by NFL history's most remarkable plays.
  • Ghost To The Past- was dedicated to Dave Casper.
  • Hall Of Shane- is dedicated to Shane Lechler, who was one of the hidden weapons of the team Raider and the NFL games.
  • Heidi Game- was tossed after an Oakland Raider and Jets game.
  • Howie You Doing?- is dedicated to one of the best defensive players of the Oakland Raiders, Howie Long.
  • Immaculate Reception- is a famous nickname the fans gave after the infamous Holy Roller match. Immaculate reception is a cool nickname for the team that has won multiple Super Bowls.
  • Joshing Around- is a nickname inspired by the young running back of the team, Josh Jacobs.
  • Just Win Baby!- is a saying by Al Davis, their football coach.
  • Loose Gannon- is a nickname dedicated to the famous quarterback Rich Gannon.
  • Mad Bomber- is a nickname used for Daryle Lamonica, an Oakland Raider known for his long passes.
  • Mad Stork- is a nickname inspired by Ted Hendricks as a tackler for the Oakland Raiders.

Cool Raiders Nickname

Here are some cool Raiders nicknames you might find interesting.

  • Malosos- means 'Bad Boys' in Spanish.
  • Men In black- is one of the most popular nicknames.
  • Raiders Of The Lost Yard- is a creative nickname inspired by 'Indiana Jones' and 'The Raiders Of The Lost Ark'- It is a great nickname for a team that could score almost at will.
  • Raider's Way- is a perfect nickname for a legendary team with a unique way of winning.
  • Red Right 88- is a nickname coined after a game against the Browns at the divisional levels.
  • Refridge-Raider- is a cool and funny nickname for the natural winners.
  • Rusher- is associated with one of the most established rushers and defense players, Gregory Townsend Sr., who was loved by the fans inside and outside the stadium.
  • Sea Of Hands- is another nickname inspired by a neck-to-neck win against the Dolphins.
  • Snead Up- is a nickname created from the phrase Speed up and the name of a Raider, Willie Snead. A cool nickname for the team with an impressive ball record.
  • The Assassin In Silver And Black- is known for its killer performance as a team. The nickname suits them perfectly. 'The Assassin' was used for Jack Tatum. The nickname 'The Assassin' referred to his playing style.
  • The Conquerors- is a good choice because these Darth Raiders are famous for bagging victory at the nick of time.

Popular Raiders Nickname

Let's have a look at some popular Raider nicknames:

  • The Divine Interception- is the game played a day after the death of coach Al Davis.
  • The Holy Roller- is a nickname inspired by the legendary wins of all time. This nickname was given in the 70s to the Raiders.
  • The Tacklers- is a simple football reference nickname.
  • The Tuck Rule- is the nickname derived from the famous tuck rule game.
  • Touchdown Kings- is the immaculate conception that has also marked the Raiders in the history of touchdowns.
  • Vann Helsing- is inspired by the Raider, and Vann McElroy is one of the top leaders.
  • Wall-In- is inspired by the tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders, Darren Waller, and the play on the phrase All-In.
  • Win Zone- is a good choice because raiders are known to achieve unexpected winning matches. A cool choice for a tea with 'The Assassin.'
  • Yoda- is one of the famous nicknames for the Raiders. It has been derived from the famous and most loved character of the Star Wars universe, Yoga.
  • Yoda-Best- is a perfect and adorable nickname for one of the best teams in the football leagues. 'Yoda' is a cute Jedi Master from the Star Wars universe.

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