How it works
These circus team names come five at a press, from Ringmasters of None to Juggle Struggle. All 89 carry a word of the circus or the carnival; the clown names are friendly, and no name is about an animal act.
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Under the big top
Big top and ring puns is the first set in the menu: Ringmasters of None, In Tents Competition, Sawdust and Spotlights. The big top is the large tent of a touring circus, and the ringmaster introduces the acts. Some circus bands have a calliope, heard in Calliope Chorus.
Carnival themed team names
Carnival and midway teams has 18 names, such as Carnival Barkers, Funhouse Mirrors and Ferris Wheel Riders. Midway is the word for the part of a fair where the sideshows stand.
Questions and answers
What are circus names for teams at a field day?
Tumbling Troupe, Somersault Squad, Cartwheel Cavalcade and Clown Shoes Relay carry a stunt or a race. Circus themed group names for a class include Ringmaster Class and Matinee Circus Regulars.
What are acrobat group names?
Acrobatic Fanatics, Acrobats in Sequins, High Wire Act, Trapeze Timing Team and Hand Balancing Act are in Acrobats, jugglers and tumblers, which has 27 names.
What are clown tag team names?
For a pair there are Seltzer and Pie Clown Duo, Tag In the Clowns and Auguste and Whiteface, named for two classic clown types. Other clown team names are Clown Car Carpool and Clown Hat Stackers.
What are funny clown group names?
Pratfall Professionals, Pie in the Face Clowns, Clown Wig Fitters and Confetti Bucket Clowns are clown group names from the Clown names set, which has 23.
Is any name taken from a real circus?
Not on purpose. None was taken from a circus, a troupe, a film, a song or a ride maker. No trademark register was checked, so a troupe somewhere may share a name.