Does your pet belong to a dog breed that looks intimidating or do you think of the name “Baddie” or “Warrior” whenever you see him? That’s an indication for you to select a badass name for your new dog.

No matter whether your big dog is friendly, fun-loving, and harmless but appearances of Rottweiler, German shepherd, Pit Bull, Great Dane, Doberman, Akita, Mastiff can be scary. Owing up to the size, your furry friend deserves a badass name that suits its bulk and looks. Badass dog names also go well for your troublemaker, fierce, naughty dog because such a name suits its attitude.

Even if you cannot find a good enough reason to choose a badass name for your dog, just go with it because you like it. Mostly, it’s fun to call out! Moreover, badass names sound cool, catchy, and do turn heads for sure.

It’s not too difficult to find good badass names for your new girl or boy furry friend. Think about dog names inspired by rock stars, villains, vampires, dragons, gangsters and anything that is associated with something tough and dangerous.

If you are fond of mythology and like classy names, consider Greek goddess names like Artemis, Leto, or Hestia. You can also with Tila (a short form of Attila the Hun) or Zeva (Greek sword). It does sound interesting to find names for dogs that are chic and trendy.

We made a list of 500 badass dog names for both female dogs and male dogs to help you choose the best for your pet baby with a bulk. Call out the names to see what fits your dog the best and go with the most appropriate one. Good luck, we are sure you will discover a badass name that you will adore as soon as you see it.

Badass Girl Dog Names

Here are some stunning female dog names for your tough, gorgeous, and smart girl!

1. Acadia
2. Adira
3. Aella
4. Agrona
5. Aiden
6. Akita
7. Alexia
8. Alvara
9. Alaska
10. Alexis
11. Alessia
12. Ambrosia
13. Amira
14. Amethyst
15. Arma
16. Andrea
17. Angelina
18. Arrow
19. Astra
20. Athena
21. Avril
22. Battista
23. Becca
24. Brie
25. Beretta
26. Blaze Babe
27. Blare
28. Blitz
29. Blizzard
30. Brielle
31. Bridget
32. Brooklyn
33. Callisto
34. Calixta
35. Cassandra
36. Carla
37. Cleo
38. Chance
39. Codex
40. Crash
41. Crusher girl
42. Delphi
43. Dodger Gal
44. Danica
45. Delta
46. Diamond Dash
47. Diva (with an attitude)
48. Duchess
49. Ebony
50. Echo
51. Eleanor
52. Elektra
53. Enyo
54. Ember
55. Estella
56. Exie
57. Finley
58. Flame
59. Fella
60. Fiona
61. Frannie
62. Freya
63. Frida
64. Fury Fem
65. Gemma
66. Hale
67. Hera
68. Harley
69. Heather
70. Hebe
71. Hera
72. Hecuba
73. Heroine
74. Hildegard
75. Hittite
76. Huntress
77. Hydra
78. Indiana
79. Indy
80. Ivy
81. Jade
82. Jasira
83. Jedi
84. Jinx
85. Jojo
86. Junda
87. Juno
88. Jovi
89. Justice
90. Kaia
91. Katana
92. Keondra
93. Koda
94. Laika
95. Lakin
96. Layla
97. Leia
98. Leisel
99. Liberty
100. Lola
101. Lula
102. Luna
103. Maia
104. Macha
105. Maher
106. Malin
107. Matilda
108. Maxine
109. Medusa
110. Marcella
111. Mercy
112. Metis
113. Milo
114. Midnight
115. Mirta
116. Miss Beazley
117. Morgan
118. Mystique
119. Myla
120. Nakoa
121. Neit
122. Nemesis
123. Nikita
124. Ninja
125. Nera
126. Nyx
127. Odessa
128. Olga
129. Oakley
130. Olympia
131. Pepper
132. Power
133. Punky
134. Pyro
135. Queen
136. Queenie
137. Raphaella
138. Ramona
139. Raquel
140. Raven
141. Rebel
142. Reign
143. Rexana
144. Rhea
145. Rhonda
146. Ripley
147. Rogue
148. Rousey
149. Ronda
150. Roxy
151. Sable
152. Sacha
153. Sadie
154. Sassy
155. Scout
156. Shabina
157. Shadow
158. Shara
159. Sheba
160. Sierra
161. Skye
162. Sloane
163. Starbuck
164. Steel
165. Steffi
166. Stormi
167. Sylla
168. Tackle
169. Taika
170. Tara
171. Teegan
172. Tempest
173. Thora
174. Tris
175. Tove
176. Tyra
177. Ursula
178. Vale
179. Valentina
180. Vicious
181. Victory
182. Vicky
183. Vixen
184. Vega
185. Velora
186. Vesper
187. Vita
188. Willow
189. Winter
190. Wonder Woman
191. Wrigley
192. Xena
193. Yuna
194. Zelda
195. Zeline
196. Zilla
197. Zenobia
198. Zondra
199. Zuna
200. Zuri

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Badass Male Dog Names

These names are for big dog dudes who are brawny, handsome, and intelligent!

1. Addo
2. Adventure
3. Alonso
4. Alvaro
5. Ajax
6. Anakin
7. Andrei
8. Andrew
9. Ansel
10. Appollo
11. Archer
12. Arnold
13. Armor
14. Atilla
15. Axel
16. Bandit
17. Bamboozle
18. Battle
19. Barbossa
20. Bear
21. Beast
22. Beefy
23. Beaux
24. Bench
25. Bond
26. Bones
27. Bookie
28. Boomer
29. Boris
30. Bow
31. Brick
32. Bruce
33. Brock
34. Bronson
35. Bronx
36. Brutus
37. Bench
38. Buster
39. Butcher
40. Breaker
41. Bruiser
42. Bruno
43. Brutus
44. Bugsy
45. Buster
46. Buzz
47. Callan
48. Cane
49. Casey
50. Chase
51. Champ
52. Caesar
53. Chief
54. Compton
55. Cognac
56. Conan
57. Colt
58. Cush
59. Hurricane
60. Cyrus
61. Darby
62. Darko
63. Damon
64. Deal
65. Dean
66. Diesel
67. Dom
68. Domino
69. Dozer
70. Doyle
71. Draco
72. Dragon
73. Duke
74. Duncan
75. Dustin
76. Eagle
77. Echo
78. Edge
79. Edric
80. Ethan
81. Fang
82. Faris
83. Fender
84. Fist
85. Flack
86. Flash
87. Floyd
88. Frenzy
89. Fury
90. Gash
91. Gator
92. Golem
93. Goliath
94. Griffin
95. Gunner
96. Gunther
97. Harland
98. Harold
99. Hercules
100. Hendrix
101. Hector
102. Herc
103. Hugh
104. Hunter
105. Hodor
106. Homer
107. Howler
108. Irons
109. Java
110. Jett
111. Jumbo
112. Jupiter
113. Justice
114. Kane
115. King
116. Knight
117. Kite
118. Knuckles
119. Kobe
120. Kodiak
121. Kraken
122. Kylo
123. Jax
124. Lee
125. Linus
126. Liam
127. Luther
128. Journey
129. Lava
130. Lightning
131. Loch
132. Luis
133. Mace
134. Mack
135. Malfoy
136. Maddox
137. Marcus
138. Matrix
139. Maximo
140. Maximus
141. Meatball
142. Mick
143. Miles
144. Monster
145. Murph
146. Neo
147. Oscar
148. Pitch
149. Pursuit
150. Pyro
151. Ragnar
152. Razor
153. Ramsay
154. Rey
155. Rocket
156. Roman
157. Ronin
158. Rocco
159. Rooster
160. Rowdy
161. Rubble
162. Ryder
163. Sirius
164. Spartan
165. Scotch
166. Sloane
167. Splash
168. Sting
169. Stevie
170. Sultan
171. Surge
172. Siege
173. Segomo
174. Spinks
175. Stallone (Sylvester Stallone)
176. Striker
177. Surge
178. Thunderbolt
179. Tito
180. Titus
181. Tex
182. Tornado
183. Torque
184. Touchdown
185. Trip
186. Trooper
187. Troy
188. Turbo Charger
189. Tyson
190. Vince
191. Viper
192. Vlad
193. Warner
194. Whiskey
195. Wolf
196. Xander
197. Zane
198. Zeus
199. Zero
200. Zod
201. Zoltan

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Best Badass Names For Dogs

Have you ever thought about what is a good badass name? An excellent badass name is the one that sounds weighty, important, ceremonious, and connects to something super cool and scary.

Badass does not have to be connected to something evil or mischievous. The word badass may offend a lot of people but the word can have a positive connotation too. Being badass in a good way surely rocks! Admirable extreme attitude towards doing good things can be admirable and badass.

Your dog who is fiercely loyal, protective, handsome, and graceful deserves a name that would be fitting to its persona. Greek god of the sea Poseidon, Spartacus the gladiator, Mr. Miyagi the fictional karate expert, Doc Savage are all heroes with valor and might to fight for good.

Here is a list of the best badass names for dogs that look brutal but have a friendly attitude.

Best Female Badass Names

1. Aeon
2. Arya
3. Arom
4. Bern
5. Caprice
6. Charlisa
7. Espada
8. Eon
9. Gala
10. Gunnila
11. Imelda
12. Inanna
13. Jubilee
14. Kena
15. Malou
16. Medusa
17. Mercury
18. Odile
19. Ramona
20. Serena
21. Ultra
22. Venus
23. Yashica
24. Ziana
25. Zorya

Best Male Badass Names

1. Axe
2. Bolt
3. Brass
4. Cougar
5. Crossfit
6. Dagger
7. Falcon
8. Gorilla
9. Grip
10. Knuckles
11. Kong
12. Pistol
13. Saber
14. Slash
15. Spear
16. Dagger
17. Kafka
18. Lance
19. Lash
20. Novak
21. Oracle
22. Spirit
23. Track
24. Volt
25. Zinc

50 Unique Badass Names

Why do owners often choose badass names for their male or female puppy? Simply because they sound cool, different, and stand out in the crowd. It is joyful to callout names that are associated with legends, someone brave, something powerful, or forces of nature. No matter how loving, dependable, intelligent your dog is; badass names are a big hit with dog owners of male dogs and female dogs.

Tough badass names suit dog breeds like German Shepherd, Bullmastiff, Wolf dogs, Dogo Argentino, or Argentine Mastiff and other hunting and guard dogs.

Most badass names give a sense of aggression, destruction, strength, power, loyalty, protective attitude. They go well with a strong build, large size, and the muscular appearance of big dogs.

Here are some unique badass dog names for the tough ladies and gentlemen!

Unique Female Badass Names

1. Adira
2. Alala
3. Andri
4. Atomic Blonde
5. Blanche
6. Botilda
7. Breanna
8. Buffy
9. Cammi
10. Drew
11. Ebba
12. Erma
13. Furiosa
14. Hedy
15. Hildo
16. Letty
17. Louiza
18. Maddie
19. Maliha
20. Marge
21. Marvel Girl
22. Moxie
23. Sigi
24. Questa
25. Yaotl

Unique Male Badass Names

1. Alien
2. Brando
3. Callahan
4. Chopper
5. Clubber
6. Drax
7. Hooch
8. Hulk
9. Indiana Bones
10. Jaws
11. Pilot
12. Rambo
13. Luke
14. Radar
15. Relic
16. Rocky
17. Ryker
18. Sergeant
19. Slater
20. Snarls
21. Strummer
22. Talon
23. Valerian
24. Warhowl
25. Zephyr

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Gangster Dog Names

Do you have a dog that has an intimidating appearance—something badass and ferocious?

If that’s the case, then you need a gangster name for it. Dog breeds in the likes of Akita, Doberman, Great Dane, German shepherd, Mastiff, and Rottweiler have a gangster-type attitude.

Here are a few crime family dog names you can consider to make your pup feared among other dogs in the community:

Male Gangster Names For Dogs

• Addo
• Alonso
• Andrei
• Archer
• Armor
• Axel
• Bandit
• Bamboozle
• Battle
• Beast
• Beefy
• Bond
• Bruce
• Brock
• Brutis
• Bruiser
• Buster
• Champ
• Colt
• Damon
• Dean
• Diesel
• Dom
• Draco
• Dragon
• Eagle
• Fury
• Goliath
• Gunner
• Hercules
• Hunter
• Howler
• Iron
• Jumbo
• Lightning
• Mack
• Malfoy
• Maddox
• Monster
• Neo
• Razor
• Rocco
• Striker
• Thunderbolt
• Tornado
• Wolf
• Xander
• Zeus
• Zod
• Zoltan

Female Gangster Names For Dogs

• Acadia
• Aella
• Akita
• Alaska
• Amira
• Arma
• Becca
• Blitz
• Blizzard
• Brooklyn
• Cleo
• Codex
• Crash
• Delta
• Diamond Dash
• Elektra
• Exie
• Flame
• Fella
• Hera
• Harley
• Heroine
• Huntress
• Jade
• Jojo
• Junda
• Laika
• Lola
• Maxine
• Nemesis
• Ninja
• Nyx
• Olga
• Ramona
• Raven
• Roxy
• Sassy
• Sheba
• Stormi
• Sylla
• Tackle
• Tempest
• Thora
• Victory
• Vixen
• Zelda
• Zilla
• Zenobia
• Zondra
• Zuri

Dog Name Inspiration

Are you excited about your new dog that’s going to grow big one day and look rather threatening? Bet you are looking for a good name to fit that stony stare and giant stature. Does it seem like a struggle to find names for your dogs? Narrowing down themes may help you get what you have been searching for.

What according to you is the best source of badass name inspirations? Are you thinking of naming your dog Ammo or War, or want to look for the name of a hero in Greek mythology like Achilles and Hector?

Inspirations are everywhere! Movies, geography, destructive natural phenomenon, sportspersons, fictional characters, musical bands, daredevils who try to break all rules and do something different can make interesting sources of names for male and female dogs.

Think about what your pet does best? Is he/she a great guard dog, a tough dog or does your new bunch of furry pups meant to grow up as brave hunting dogs?

To make dog names sound fun you can also go with words like Outlaw, Gangsta, Chino, Tremor, Sing Sing, Quake for your big dog that looks menacing.

Help Choosing The Right Name

Are you still confused about the perfect badass name for your pet?

It’s natural with loving pet parents as they always want to choose the best for their dogs. You may be thinking what if your dog does not like the name or you decide to go with something else after a while?

It’s always better to select a few and jot them down. Use the one you like best for a week to see if your four-legged buddy responds well to it. You always have the scope to change a name that your dog is not still used to.

Things To Remember When Choosing A Name For Your Dog

What’s in a name? A lot! A name is like a door that shows us what’s inside. There are thousands of names that you may like but the difficult task is to only pick the right one.

Don't let the plentiful choices worry you a bit. There are ways to derive what kind of name should you look for, to make it comfortable for you as well as your puppy.

1. Choose an easily recognizable name.
2. Go for names that are not too long or difficult to pronounce.
3. Choose names that cannot be confused with other words like ‘Joe’ may sound like ‘No’. Steer clear of names that may result in errors and can be mixed up with commands.
4. Depending on the breed, look for heritage names in foreign languages to suit your dog.
5. Remember your little puppy will not remain tiny and cute forever. It will grow up to be a huge dog. Choose a name that will suit it when fully grown. Names like Minnie, Elf, Peewee, Nugget, may not be suitable for bigger dog breeds.
6. If you own two or more dogs, choose names that sound distinctly different. Naming your dogs, Ro and Robin or Tricky and Trixie may be extremely confusing for your dogs.
7. A name is immediately connected to the character. Words with negative meanings are best to avoid when naming your dog. It gives a bad impression and people around be will be unnecessarily scared when they hear a threatening name. Steer clear from names like Killer or names that have culturally negative connotations.
8. Don’t make it too difficult sounding but preferably go with a name that’s not too common. Too many dogs with the same name in the park can be an issue.
9. A good name for a dog is that which begins with a sharp sound. If the initial sound is soft, your dog may not respond immediately. Ruckus, Astro, Bandit, Spike sound sharp.
10. If you are choosing names that are derived from foreign origin, do take time to find out the right meaning of the word.
11. You may be super excited about getting a new puppy. Wait for the pup to come home before you select a name for it.
12. Your dog’s name is going to stay with him/her forever. Don’t rush into choosing just any name. Know your puppy first and then look for a name that fits.
13. Even if you lovingly call your puppy “Farts” at home, don’t call out the same name in public. Keep an alternative name like “Tarts” that sounds similar for using when outside.

Conclusion

Naming dogs is similar to naming kids. With dog names, you have the liberty to have some fun and think about ways of twisting and turning words and human names. You can coin unique names like Bark Twain, Snoopy Dog, Dogzilla, Bow Bow.

There are thousands of names that will perfectly pair up with your dog. Think about the names of prisons, tough guys from books, movies, mythology. Choose confidently and feel proud of your dog’s name.

Did you find a special name on this list? Our favourites are Lance for a male and Mercy for a female. We would love to hear yours in the comments below!

Congratulations dog lovers! Have fun parenting your new badass pup.