300 Badass Dog Names
A name isn’t just a name—it’s a statement. A badass dog name can reflect your dog’s confidence and unique charm. A name is for life, and it’s a great way to celebrate their one of a kind personality.
Whether you’re inspired by warriors, superheroes, or nature, this list has something for every dog that’s ready to rule the world (or at least your backyard).
Before we get to the list, here’s a few tips to consider when picking the perfect dog name:
- Keep it short: One or two syllables are easy for your dog to recognize.
- Match their personality: Is your dog a fearless leader or a mischievous troublemaker? Pick a name that fits.
- Make it unique: Avoid names that sound like common commands (e.g., “Kit” sounds like “sit”).
Badass Dog Names Inspired by Mythology
- Thor
- Odin
- Freya
- Zeus
- Athena
- Loki
- Apollo
- Artemis
- Hades
- Valkyrie
- Titan
- Hera
- Ares
- Anubis
- Frey
- Nyx
- Poseidon
- Cerberus
- Hecate
- Orion
- Juno
- Achilles
- Perseus
- Medusa
- Hercules
- Pandora
- Triton
- Icarus
- Nemesis
- Atlas
Dog Names Inspired by Warriors and Legends
- Spartan
- Samurai
- Viking
- Gladiator
- Knight
- Shogun
- Ninja
- Ronin
- Caesar
- Leonidas
- Attila
- Genghis
- Khan
- Brutus
- Hannibal
- Spartacus
- Boudica
- Saladin
- Joan (of Arc)
- Lancelot
- Roland
- Beowulf
- Ragnar
- Zorro
- Drake
- Conan
- Vlad
- Achilles
- Maximus
- Scipio
Badass Dog Names Inspired by Pop Culture
- Maverick
- Rambo
- Rocky
- Blade
- Fury
- Neo
- Trinity
- Wolverine
- Logan
- Storm
- Ripley
- Dredd
- Vader
- Leia
- Han
- Yoda
- Groot
- Rocket
- Thanos
- Loki
- Mystique
- Gambit
- Deadpool
- Harley
- Joker
- Bane
- Venom
- T’Challa
- Okoye
- Katniss
Dog Names Inspired by Nature
- Blaze
- Storm
- Thunder
- Bolt
- Avalanche
- Cyclone
- Tsunami
- Ember
- Ash
- Glacier
- Canyon
- Ridge
- Cliff
- Summit
- River
- Fang
- Talon
- Raven
- Wolf
- Bear
- Hawk
- Panther
- Lynx
- Cobra
- Viper
- Falcon
- Coyote
- Tiger
- Jaguar
- Raven
Badass Dog Names for Tough Girls
- Rogue
- Sable
- Vixen
- Raven
- Onyx
- Ebony
- Shadow
- Blaze
- Storm
- Ember
- Nyx
- Ziva
- Xena
- Jinx
- Siren
- Karma
- Rebel
- Vesper
- Zara
- Koda
- Sienna
- Indigo
- Aspen
- Sage
- Willow
- Nova
- Luna
- Aurora
- Electra
- Phoenix
Badass Dog Names for Tough Guys
- Diesel
- Tank
- Gunner
- Axel
- Blaze
- Rex
- Fang
- Spike
- Titan
- Brutus
- Goliath
- Samson
- Thor
- Jett
- Raptor
- Ranger
- Hunter
- Sarge
- Major
- Captain
- Blitz
- Cobra
- Maverick
- Ace
- Zane
- Bolt
- Nitro
- Zephyr
- Rocket
- Phantom
Badass Dog Names Inspired by Weapons
- Bullet
- Trigger
- Cannon
- Blade
- Dagger
- Saber
- Arrow
- Sniper
- Magnum
- Pistol
- Revolver
- Gunner
- Flint
- Steel
- Bolt
- Spike
- Mace
- Hammer
- Axe
- Javelin
Badass Dog Names Inspired by Places
- Denver
- Aspen
- Zion
- Dakota
- Sahara
- Everest
- Kodiak
- Yukon
- Tahoe
- Rio
- Cairo
- Dallas
- Vegas
- Phoenix
- Salem
- Memphis
- Austin
- Hudson
- Bronx
- Harlem
Dog Names Inspired by Colors
- Jet
- Onyx
- Sable
- Crimson
- Cobalt
- Indigo
- Slate
- Charcoal
- Ruby
- Emerald
- Sapphire
- Amber
- Jade
- Obsidian
- Ivory
- Ebony
- Sterling
- Goldie
- Copper
- Bronze
Badass Dog Names Inspired by Power
- Turbo
- Nitro
- Blitz
- Rocket
- Dash
- Zoom
- Flash
- Bolt
- Sonic
- Velocity
- Charger
- Ignite
- Spark
- Jolt
- Thrust
- Surge
- Crash
- Torque
- Vibe
- Rush
Badass Dog Names Inspired by Music
- Jagger
- Hendrix
- Zeppelin
- Slash
- Axl
- Ozzy
- Bowie
- Lennon
- Cobain
- Marley
- Ringo
- Slash
- Sting
- Prince
- Elvis
- Cash
- Bono
- Mick
- Kurt
- Sid
Names Inspired by Food and Drink
- Whiskey
- Bourbon
- Tequila
- Vodka
- Rum
- Gin
- Sake
- Pepper
- Chili
- Saffron
- Wasabi
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Clove
- Java
- Espresso
- Mocha
- Chai
- Hops
Looking For More Dog Name Ideas?
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