Since transferring from Maryland to LSU ahead of the 2022-23 season, superstar women’s basketball forward Angel Reese has been known by her moniker “Bayou Barbie.”
Reese even went as far as trying to trademark the nickname, though it was ultimately denied. But now that she’s heading from Louisiana to Chicago after the WNBA’s Sky drafted her with the seventh overall pick, it’s time for a new nickname.
She recently revealed that she will now be known as the “Chi Barbie,” a play on the name of the city of Chicago.
After Monday’s draft, Reese took to X (formerly Twitter) to ask for advice on a new nickname.
i need a new name now that i’m in chicago lol something cute that is catchy like Bayou Barbie 😭👀
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) April 17, 2024
In a TikTok video posted on Thursday, Reese revealed that she is now embracing the “Chi Barbie” nickname.
@angelreese10 see yall soon💋
It’s undergone a few iterations, as she has also been called the “Baltimore Barbie” after her hometown as well as “Bayou Barbie” since she joined the Tigers, who she led to their first national championship in program history in 2023.
Now, Reese is heading off to the WNBA where she’ll team up with former college rival Kamilla Cardoso to comprise an intimidating frontcourt. It seems she’ll also be bringing a new nickname with her.