345+ Badass Boy Dog Names

Solemn but soaring name with patriotic symbolism.

Ax makes a somewhat threatening short form of the popular Axel, given to more than 3000 baby boys last year. It can also be used on its own, though it usually isn't. There were, however, seven baby boys named Axe in the US in 2015.

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

Sarge is plausibly one of the new aggressive, militaristic names favored by parents hoping for a bossy son.

Relaxed western place-name that still has some masculine punch, but be warned: this whole posse of similarly trendy names, like Sierra and Dakota, will soon ride toward the sunset.

Military word names, from Cannon to Major, are in, but Tank might push things a bit too far.

One of the few military ranks used as a name, as in Kennedy in-law and Peace Corps creator Sargent (born Robert Sargent) Shriver. There's also a more creative, artistic association with painter John Singer Sargent.

Variation of Cluny best only if you're a major George fan. And even then, better go with George, Georgia, or Georgiana.