The British band was created in 1994 by two would-be managers who advertised for women to form an all-girl group.

The five winning applicants each took nicknames: Sporty Spice (Melanie Chisholm, also known as Mel C, b. 12 January 1974), Posh Spice(Victoria Adams, b. 17 April 1975), Ginger Spice (geri halliwell, also known as Sexy Spice, b. 6 August 1972), Baby Spice (Emma Bunton, b. 21 January 1976), and Scary Spice (Melanie Brown, also known as Mel B, b. 29 May 1975)