Everyone loves a good nickname. So I decided to reach out to the Raptors and see where your nicknames came from! Thank you to those who responded to the Google Form. In this article, I will be reviewing the stories you shared about your nicknames and rating them on how much I like them. Without further ado, let’s get into the nicknames of Raptor Nation.
Up first, Jordan Burrell, a senior.
What is your nickname? Do you have more than 1?
JDog, JDizzle, Jordiepop
Who gave you this nickname?
My friend Bellamy, my magnet homies, and myself
Do you like your nickname? Why or why not?
I love my nickname because I feel empowered when it’s shouted and it makes me noticeable
Why was this nickname given to you? What’s the backstory?
The nickname was given to me by Bellamy’s dad and it stuck ever since. Also, I have seemed to always be JDog to magnet people as my snap story is titled JDog’s story
Anything else to mention?
Shoutout to Embre and Aislynn for calling me JDog on the regular
Wow Jordan, (or should I say JDog!) I love these nicknames so I give you a 10/10. It’s always great when your name makes you feel empowered. Get it, girl!
Thomas Hershey, junior
What is your nickname? Do you have more than 1?
Big Man
Who gave you this nickname?
My mom
Do you like your nickname? Why or why not?
I do because it’s nice and I’m a big man
Why was this nickname given to you? What’s the backstory?
My mom thought I looked like a big man so she called me big man
Anything else to mention?
I think I am a pretty big man
Definitely a unique nickname! Although I am questioning the truth of this response seeing as the survey was not submitted by Thomas, instead one of his friends… hmmm… 7/10
Next up we have Connor Sawall, a senior
What is your nickname? Do you have more than 1?
The Closer
Who gave you this nickname?
Charlie Bhat’s Mom
Do you like your nickname? Why or why not?
Yes, it makes me feel important.
Why was this nickname given to you? What’s the backstory?
I got the final 3 outs in back-to-back games and Mrs.Candler yelled “THE CLOSER! LETS GO!” in the video she took of the final out.
Anything else to mention?
Despite Ford’s protest, yes people do call me this.
Connor, I have to say I have never heard this name before so I have to agree with Ford on this one, if it makes you feel important, that’s all that matters! 9/10!
Chloe Carlsten, senior
What is your nickname? Do you have more than 1?
Cookie, Chloe Flo, Chlo
Who gave you this nickname?
Suzanna- Cookie, Addie Hanna/ Cliffie- Chlo flo, Chlo- my family/dad
Do you like your nickname? Why or why not?
I HATE the nickname cookie more than anything on the planet because it annoys me so so so so much. The others are fine
Why was this nickname given to you? What’s the backstory?
One day Suzanna just started calling me Cookie and then my friends noticed how much I hated it and started to call me it too. Chlo flo came from soccer I think I don’t really remember. I have been called Chlo forever by my dad.
Anything else to mention?
I despise when anyone calls me Cookie
Personally, I love all of these nicknames for you, but I understand not wanting to be named after a dessert item. 8/10!
Trig, freshman
What is your nickname? Do you have more than 1?
Trigonometry
Who gave you this nickname?
Ryland Bender
Do you like your nickname? Why or why not?
I like it because it’s cool and math-related
Why was this nickname given to you? What’s the backstory?
Many people call me it because my name is Trig.
Anything else to mention?
Not really
The man, the myth, the legend, Trig. I love this nickname, especially if you love math! 10/10.
John McQueen, senior
What is your nickname? Do you have more than 1?
CMG
Who gave you this nickname?
Coltrane Margosian
Do you like your nickname? Why or why not?
no comment
Why was this nickname given to you? What’s the backstory?
unknown
Anything else to mention?
No
A man of few words. So many questions arise from this nickname… What does CMG stand for? Maybe I’ll have to interview Coltrane for this one. 5/10.
Ava Maile, senior
What is your nickname? Do you have more than 1?
Avis
Who gave you this nickname?
My brother and sister
Do you like your nickname? Why or why not?
I’m pretty neutral about it
Why was this nickname given to you? What’s the backstory?
My name apparently means birdlike, and my brother found out early on Avis was another spelling.
Anything else to mention?
While it started with my siblings, It has also spread to my friends.
I LOVE this one! It sounds so magical! 10/10
Well Raptors, that’s all for now! I have so many more submissions, so let me know if you want a Part 2! In the meantime enjoy your Fall Break!
