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The Staten Island Yankees released their list of five finalists for a new team name -- and fans have two weeks to cast their votes.

(Staten Island Yankees)

What's in a name?

The Staten Island Yankees are going to find out soon enough.

The New York-Penn league affiliate of the New York Yankees has narrowed a list of five finalists in a "Name the Team" contest -- Bridge Trolls, Heroes, Killer Bees, Pizza Rats and Rock Pigeons (in alphabetical order).

Fans can help select the new team name over the next two weeks by visiting the team's website.

More than 2,000 fans submitted their re-branding preferences, the team announced. The winner will be the franchise's new team name beginning in 2017.

The following list of the five finalists was released Thursday afternoon by the Staten Island Yankees.

Bridge Trolls

Bridge Trolls commemorates the iconic bridges that connect Staten Island, while embracing the kind of wacky names Minor League Baseball is known for.

Heroes

The Heroes honors the civil servants and military personnel of Staten Island and New York who work tirelessly to uphold our American values.

Killer Bees

Killer Bees pays tribute to Staten Island's musical and cultural impact. Fans will be "buzzing" over our bee-themed promotions!

Pizza Rats

Like Staten Islanders and New Yorkers, these natives are tenacious, enterprising and know where to find the best food in the city.

Rock Pigeons

Another animal synonymous with the city, the Rock Pigeons celebrates Staten Island - known by locals as "The Rock."