90+ Badass dog names for your big bad wolf

Want a great name for your Great Dane? A paw-esome title for your new little pup? Whichever type of pooch you’ve welcomed into your family (big dog vs. small dog - it's up to you), the dogs and humans in your pack deserve to feel like a badass (even if they like to cuddle all day). Thankfully, that’s where we can help.

We’re experts in the dog-naming game. We’ve handpicked the most badass female and male dog names, as well as gender-neutral monikers. By the end, you should know exactly which badass name would suit your furry outlaw, whether they’re tough by nature or simply like to believe they’re a big, bad wolf…

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Badass female dog names

From Athena to Xena, there are countless badass heroines with equally cool names. With that in mind, say hello to our list of badass girl dog names, ranging from superheroes to the supernatural…

• Xena
• Rogue
• Ripley
• Hera
• Athena
• Katniss
• Lagertha
• Trinity
• Mystique
• Domino

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Badass male dog names

Got yourself a powerful pooch? Or want to help your pup feel like the alpha dog? Even if your new furry family friend needs to grow into its badass name, they deserve to feel like a king with one of these titles…

• Thor
• Rambo
• Maverick
• Blade
• Spike
• Diesel
• Maximus
• Apollo
• Goliath
• Bullet

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Badass dog names inspired by celebrities

Does your doggy demand the limelight? Or does your pooch patrol your place like a guardian? Whatever your pup’s pastimes, give them a badass dog name inspired by the most famous two-legged badasses…

• Bowie
• Hendrix
• Marley
• Prince
• Madonna
• Cher
• Elvis
• Jagger
• Beyoncé
• Adele

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Dog names inspired by movie villains

They don’t come much more badass than movie villains. Why? Simply because it’s their job to act tough. Whether your canine companion reminds you of an adorable antagonist, or you want an ironic moniker for your little angel, you’ll find inspiration from our list of villainous and badass dog names.

• Bane (from Batman)
• Bellatrix (from Harry Potter)
• Chucky (from Child's Play)
• Freddy (from Nightmare on Elm Street)
• Hannibal (from Silence of the Lambs)
• Jaws (from James Bond)
• Maleficent (from Sleeping Beauty)
• Pennywise (from IT)
• Scarface (from Scarface)
• Vader (from Star Wars)

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Badass brown dog names

Picking a fur-ocious name for your brown-coated badass can prove difficult – until you found this list. Whether they’re a chocolate Lab or a demerara Dachshund, you’ll find the perfect badass name for your brown dog below…

• Mocha
• Henna
• Brandy
• Cocoa
• Cinnamon
• Hazel
• Rusty
• Amber
• Sienna
• Tawny

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Badass black dog names

Whether they’re a pitch-black pup or a charcoal chum, your black-coated furball deserves a badass name that makes them feel as cool as they look…

• Onyx
• Raven
• Jet
• Panther
• Midnight
• Coal
• Shadow
• Ninja
• Ace
• Sable

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Badass grey dog names

Feeling grey about choosing a badass dog name? Don’t be. We’ve generated the greatest list of grey dog names you’ll ever find. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but they’re paw-esome names nonetheless…

• Wolf
• Ash
• Storm
• Smoke
• Granite
• Sterling
• Misty
• Silver
• Steel
• Slate

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Badass duo dog names

Got yourself a dynamic duo? A terrible twosome? Then you ought to pick one of these sweet (yet badass) duo dog names for your petrifying pair of pooches…

• Bonnie and Clyde
• Thelma and Louise
• Han and Chewie
• Batman and Robin
• Simon and Garfunkel
• Romeo and Juliet
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Tia and Tamera
• Thunder and Lightning
• Starsky and Hutch

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Tough boy dog names

If your pup’s a tough cookie (or likes to think he is), he deserves a badass name to go with his powerful persona. From Ace to Zeus, dog names don't get much tougher than these…

• Ace
• Bandit
• Blaze
• Colt
• Diesel
• Duke
• Harley
• Rocco
• Spike
• Zeus

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Tough girl dog names

Tough terrier? Badass Border Collie? Whatever your female four-legged friend’s attitude, give her a tough name to help her feel like the leader of the pack…

• Angel
• Harley
• Phoenix
• Raven
• Rogue
• Sheba
• Storm
• Tank
• Vixen
• Zara

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If you’re struggling to find the perfect name for your tough puppy, then our list of badass dog names should help. But don’t worry – you might find that one cuddle (or playful wrestle) with your new pooch might be all you need to decide whether they’re a Titan or Trinity. 

However, we always recommend choosing a name that reflects your furry friend’s personality. Do they love hunting in the shadows? Then pick something like Ninja. Or do they simply love a playfight? A badass name like Rambo would be ideal. The choices are endless!

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