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345+ Badass Boy Dog Names

  1. Mufasa

    • Origin:

      African

    • Meaning:

      "king"

    • Description:

      Known for being the name of Simba's father in the Lion King.
  2. Hercules

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "glory of Hera"

    • Description:

      Any boy with this name, a synonym for power via the Greek mythology figure, better be strong of body, and of psyche.
  3. Ghost

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      With word names, almost anything goes. But maybe not Ghost, unless you're naming a white dog.
  4. Jocko

    • Description:

      Jocko is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of 'Jack' or 'John.' It has Scottish roots, where it developed as an affectionate nickname. The name carries a playful, energetic quality and has occasionally been used as a nickname for athletes or performers. Jocko has never been widely popular as a formal given name in most English-speaking countries, remaining instead in the realm of nicknames or informal appellations. The name has sporadic usage in Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom. It has a distinctive, somewhat whimsical character that sets it apart from more conventional names, appealing to parents looking for something with a light-hearted, friendly quality.
  5. Dionysius

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Meaning:

      "god of Nysa"

    • Description:

      Dionysius derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry and fertility. This Romanized spelling has been used for poets, soldiers, and saints throughout the centuries, but is hardly ever seen today.
  6. Judge

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Eighties star Judge Reinhold (born Edward Jr. , he was given this nickname at the age of two weeks) made this possible, but it could cause a lot of confusion.
  7. Blanco

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "fair, white"

    • Description:

      Unlike the feminine Blanca, this name for some reason seems to put more emphasis on the "blank" aspect.
  8. Stormy

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "stormy"

    • Description:

      Stormy and variations have always been more common among girls, but there's no reason you shouldn't use it for a son. Storm was historically more masculine, until the arrival of Stormi Webster.
  9. Menace

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      We're seeing lots of Bad Boy Names, and Menace fits right in with brothers Rocket, Rowdy, and Wilder. Menace can work for children of any gender.
  10. Jaguar

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Description:

      Grrrr.
  11. Chief

    • Description:

      Chief is a masculine English word name derived from the Old French 'chef', ultimately from Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'. As a name, Chief directly evokes leadership, authority, and responsibility. Unlike traditional given names, Chief falls into the category of title names that have occasionally been used as personal names. It remains very rare as a first name in most countries but may be found as a nickname for someone in a leadership position. The name carries strong connotations of respect and command. When used as a given name, it places expectations of leadership on the bearer. Chief saw minimal usage in the United States during the 20th century, primarily appearing in Native American contexts or as a nickname rather than an official given name.

  12. Racer

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      New, fast, cool, and chosen by director Robert Rodriguez, whose other sons are Rebel, Rocket, and Rogue, all somewhat risky options.
  13. Radar

    • Origin:

      English modern coinage

    • Meaning:

      "electionic communication system"

    • Description:

      Coined in the 1940s: an acronym of "radio detection and ranging".
  14. Gandolf

    • Origin:

      Teutonic

    • Meaning:

      "wand-wolf"

    • Description:

      Gandolf and variant Gandulf are legitimate names used in medieval Europe, including by several bishops and dukes. From it comes the name of Castel Gandolfo, the pope's summer residence. However, to most people this will feel like a misspelling of the wizard Gandalf.
  15. Power

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Power is one of the new crop -- Justice, Liberty, Peace -- of strong, clear-cut, declarative choices, though this one carries more assertiveness than virtue.
  16. Pilot

    • Origin:

      Occupational name

    • Description:

      One celebrity baby Pilot put this occupational choice into the pool -- together with the middle name Inspektor, something we wouldn't advise following.
  17. Hagrid

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Description:

      Gentle giant Rubeus Hagrid is the groundskeeper at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter novels (probably after Hagrid Rubes, the equally kind ancient Greek mythological giant), but that's not the only reason this name could prove a playground liability.
  18. Rambo

    • Origin:

      English surname name

    • Description:

      Superhero names are fit for humans today, and there's no reason Rambo can't take his place among a generation of babies named Loki, Odin, and Atlas.
  19. Crockett

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "large curl"

    • Description:

      Though Davy Crockett is a childhood hero, a frontiersman, soldier, politician, congressman and prolific storyteller. But be aware that "crock" is American slang for a lot of nonsense or something broken.
  20. Grizzly

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "gray"

    • Description:

      Now that Bear is becoming a hot name, can Grizzly be far behind? A handful of baby boys did get this name last year in the US.