How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 89 questions on Premier League club nicknames and their origins.

What is the format of the quiz?

Each question has 4 options and there is no timer, so you can answer at your own pace.

Can I choose the number of questions and the difficulty?

Yes. You can select your preferred question count and difficulty before starting to match your mood and skill level.

What kinds of “origins” are included?

Origins may reference kit colors, crests, local history, industries, stadium traditions, or long-standing fan and media usage.

What mistakes do players commonly make here?

Most errors come from mixing up similar nicknames or assuming a nickname’s origin is obvious when it actually comes from local history.

Online Quiz: PL club nicknames & origins

About this quiz

What this quiz covers

Nicknames in the Premier League often come from a club’s colors, crest symbols, local history, or a long-forgotten newspaper phrase. This quiz focuses on matching clubs to their nicknames and recognizing where those names originated.

Every question is multiple-choice with 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can think through the clues rather than rush.

Skills you’ll practice

You’ll build fast recall for club identity details (nickname, badge elements, and local links) while also learning the “why” behind common labels. It’s especially useful if you follow match coverage, collect kits, or enjoy football history.

Linking nicknames to geography, industries, and local culture
Spotting patterns in colors, animals, and heraldry used in crests
Separating similar-sounding nicknames across different clubs
Remembering origin stories rather than memorizing a single word
Improving elimination skills when two options feel plausible

Common pitfalls and how difficulty works

A frequent trap is confusing nicknames that share themes (animals, royalty, saints, or colors) or assuming the most obvious origin is correct. Another is mixing up modern branding with older, historically rooted names.

Difficulty is balanced as Mixed, so you’ll see a spread from well-known nicknames to more origin-focused questions that require context. Before you start, choose your question count and difficulty to tailor the session—go shorter for a warm-up or longer for a full deep dive.