Badass Dog Names

173 names in this category, each with its meaning and background. See all temperament categories.

Mcgyver

Mighty

The English word meaning powerful or strong

Muttzilla

Nimitz

Ninja

Japanese 忍者, a spy and infiltrator in pre-modern Japan

Ninjia

Norris

English surname, from Middle English norreis "northerner" or norice "nurse"

Odin

Norse god of wisdom, poetry, death, divination, and magic.

Pantera

Italian for 'panther'

Protector

Punk

Pyro

From ancient greek πῦρ (pûr), fire

Ragnar

Modern Scandinavian form of Ragnarr, from Old Norse ragin- "counsel" and hari- "army"

Ragner

Recorded as a given name in Danish, a masculine name

Rambo

No documented meaning in the sources checked

Razor

Rebello

A Portuguese surname, also spelled Rebello

Renegade

A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles

Rocky Balboa

Rocky is derived from the Old English word 'rocc', meaning 'rocky' or 'restful'. Balboa is of Spanish origin, referring to 'beautiful viewpoint'.

Rogue

English word for a person or entity that flouts accepted norms of behaviour

Ronin

A variant of Ronan, also the Japanese term 浪人 for a masterless samurai

Ruger

An American surname; also a firearm made by the Ruger company

Ryker

A given name and surname of Dutch origin, a cognate of Richard

Saber

Alternate transcription of Arabic صابر (Sabir), and the usual Persian transcription.

Sabre

English sabre, a type of backsword with a curved blade

Samurai

English, from Japanese, a soldier who served a daimyo in feudal Japan

Sarge

Short for sergeant, a military rank

Shinobi

Japanese 忍び, a spy and infiltrator in pre-modern Japan

Soldier

Spade

Sparta

A historical city-state in ancient Greece known for its military prowess

Spartacus

The name of a Thracian gladiator who led a major slave revolt against the Roman Republic.

Spartan

Derived from the ancient Greek city-state known for its military prowess

Spitfire

A type of fast aircraft designed for interception

Steele

Recorded as a given name in modern English, where it is rare

Striker

Stryker

Recorded as a modern English given name, rare, masculine

Sumo

The Japanese word for sumo, a form of competitive full-contact wrestling

Talos

A giant automaton in Greek mythology, made of bronze.

Tank

A large container for storing liquid or gas

Tarzan

Name of a fictional character raised by apes in the jungle

Tauro

Thor

From Old Norse Þórr, meaning "thunder"

Thorin

Germanic masculine name representing the god thor

Thors

Derived from the Norse god of thunder.

Tiberius

Roman praenomen meaning "of the Tiber", the river that runs through Rome.

Tormund

Recorded as a masculine given name in Norwegian

Torro

Toughie

Trooper

English word for a soldier, especially one in a cavalry unit

Tuff

English word for a rock made of volcanic ash

Tyr

From Old Norse Týr, the name of the Germanic god *Tīwaz, from Indo-European *dyew- ("god").

Tyson

From an english surname, from old french tison, "firebrand"

Tzar

A Slavic title derived from the Latin word caesar, intended to mean "emperor".

Valiant

An English word meaning brave and courageous

Valkyr

A female figure in Norse mythology who chooses those who may die and those who may live in battles

Valkyrie

In Norse mythology, valkyries are warrior maidens who choose those who may die and those who may live in battles.

Viking

From Old Norse Víkingr, meaning "viking, raider", from vík "cove, inlet"

Warrior

English word for a person who fights in combat or warfare

White Fang

Wilde

English surname; recorded as a given name in English

Wolverine

A powerful, fierce animal known for its strength and tenacity

Worf

A given name recorded in Popular Culture, masculine

Wrangler

English word for a handler of animals, especially horses and cattle

Wulf

Old English term for wolf

Wulfe

Wulfric

Old English name from wulf "wolf" and ric "ruler, king"

Xena

Probably a variant of the Greek name Xenia

Zeus

God of the sky and thunder in Greek mythology

Zeuss

King of the gods in Greek mythology

Zlatan

South Slavic masculine name derived from zlato, "gold".

зевс

The king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology

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