WNBA expansion team Golden State announces team name: Valkyries - ESPN

The Golden State WNBA expansion team announced Tuesday its name and brand identity: the Golden State Valkyries.

The name, which originates from Norse mythology, refers to a «host of warrior women who are fearless and unwavering — flying through air and sea alike,» a team release said. «This brand is Golden State's modern interpretation of Valkyries: strong, bold, and fierce.»

The team's primary color is «Valkyrie Violet,» which signifies «power, ambition, nobility, and women's empowerment, much like purple has been used symbolically in modern history,» the team said.

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