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Generally, these are questions you should ask yourself and your team. FIRST is a large international non-profitable organization with over 50,000 students participating in the high school program. As a team, you are representing FIRST in your high school and in your local community. Keep in mind that there are members of that community who are quite young. Do you feel comfortable with presenting that image?

Personally, I see no problem with the BANG acronym. I don't think people will make the connection you're worrying about, especially if you don't lead them down that path with marketing materials etc etc. I'd advise, however, against giving your robot that name. I feel as though you're selling the hard work that the team is putting in a bit short. Do you want to go up to people and say, Hello, we're from team xyz and this is our robot "***"? I wouldn't want that on my team. Just my $0.02.

As for if it's technically allowed? I'm not sure. I do know that the MC's will not announce that name at the regionals, and I doubt FIRST would put it in the program book. More than anything, remember that you're representing your school, your community and FIRST robotics. Any materials you create should adhere to the image that you and your team wish to present.