Many fandoms in popular culture have their own names that distinguish them from other fan communities. These names are popular with singers, music groups, films, authors, television shows, books, games, sports teams, and actors. Some of the terms are coined by fans while others are created by celebrities themselves.
The trend of giving a name to a group of fans became more common and widespread during the beginning of the 21st century, with the development of social media, although such names were incidentally used much earlier.
List +ObjectFanbase nicknameType Notes #&TeamLunéMusic GroupStands for "Light Up New Energy"&JulietAmperstansMusical"Amper-" from the ampersand in the show's name and "-stans" as another name for fans1st.OneForOneMusic group2NE1BlackjackMusic group2PMHottestMusic group4EveFor EyeMusic groupAlso means "forever"4th ImpactDreamersMusic group5 Seconds of Summer5SOSFamMusic group@onefive@fifthMusic groupThe "@" symbol is silent.AAB6IXABNEWMusic groupThe name indicates "A sixth member that will become one with AB6IX and walk a new path with them together."A.C.EChoiceMusic groupAdam LambertGlambertsMusicianAdeleDaydreamersMusicianNamed after the song "Daydreamer" from her album 19AerosmithBlue ArmyMusic groupAespaMyMusic groupAlamatMagiliwMusic groupAlan WalkerWalkersMusicianAlden Richards & Maine MendozaAlDubNationActorAlDub is a portmanteau of the names of two actors , GMA7 networkAlita: Battle AngelAlita ArmyFilmAlly BrookeAllygianceMusicianAlpha Drive OneALLYZMusic groupAkshay KumarAkkiansActorAmefurasshiColorsMusic groupAndrew CuomoCuomosexualsPoliticianAndrew YangYang GangPoliticianAnittaAnittersMusicianApinkPink PandaMusic groupAquabatsAquacadetsMusic groupAriana GrandeArianatorsMusicianoriginally called "the Ariana army" and "Tiny Elephants" by Grande before fans gave themselves the name "Arianators". Arlo ParksAngelsMusicianArmaan MalikArmaaniansMusicianArnold PalmerArnie's ArmyAthleteArsenal F.C.GoonersSports teamDerived from the team's nickname, the "Gunners"AshnikkoDemidevilsMusician Named after her 2021 breakout mixtape DemidevilAteezATINYMusic groupA combination of "Ateez" and "destiny", indicating that Ateez and their fans were always destined to meet.AudreyLittle ToosComedianAudrey NunaNunatics MusicianAuroraWarriors & WeirdosMusicianAustin MahoneMahomiesMusicianAva MaxAvatarsMusicianAvatarAvatardsFilm Alternative: Na'vi NationAvril LavigneBlack StarsMusicianNamed after the song "Black Star"Ayra StarrMobstarrsMusicianAyumi HamasakiTeam AyuMusicianOften abbreviated to "TA"Azealia BanksKunt BrigadeMusician B B1A4BanaMusic groupBrave GirlsFearlessMusic groupB.A.PBABYMusic groupBaby TateTater TotsMusicianBabymetalThe OneMusic groupNamed from their English-language song "The One"BabymonsterMonstiezMusic groupBand-MaidGoshujin-sama, Ojō-samaMusic groupBased on the names used to greet patrons at maid cafésBarry ManilowFanilowsMusicianBars & MelodyBambinosMusic groupBatmanBatmaniacsComics / FilmBeastB2utyMusic groupPronounced "Beauty"The BeatlesBeatlemaniacsMusic groupHardcore fans used to be called Apple scruffsBebe RexhaRexharsMusicianBecky GBeastersMusicianBella ThorneBellarinasActressBen PlattPlattiesMusicianBenedict CumberbatchCumberbitchesActorBeyoncéBeyhiveMusicianPronounced and named after 'beehive'Big BangV.I.PMusic groupThe Big LebowskiAchieversFilmBilllieBelllie'veMusic groupBINIBloom(s)Music groupCommonly stylized as BLM(S) with the infinity symbol replacing the Os taking inspiration from the group's tagline "Walo hanggang dulo" (Eight until the end).BlackpinkBlinksMusic groupBlack Veil BridesBVB ArmyMusic groupBob DylanDylanologistsMusician Boston Red Sox Red Sox Nation Sports team Term was coined by a journalist in 1986; officially adopted by the team in 2004.BoyNextDoorONEDOORMusic groupThe BoyzThe BMusic groupBree RunwayRunwayzMusicianBritney SpearsBritney ArmyMusicianBruno MarsHooligansMusician Named after his 2010 debut album Doo-Wops & HooligansBrosBrosettesMusic groupBruce SpringsteenBruce TrampsMusicianBtoBMelodyMusic groupBTSA.R.M.YMusic groupA.R.M.Y is an acronym for Adorable Representative MC for YouthBuffalo BillsBills MafiaSports teamCoined ca. 2010. C California ChromeChromiesRacehorseCamila CabelloCamilizersMusicianCamila Cabello , Capital FMCardi BBardi GangMusicianCardiacsThe Pond, PondiesMusic groupTim Smith would address his fans as "fish" swimming in the "pond" at gigs.