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