345+ Badass Boy Dog Names

  1. Major
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "greater; or, a military rank"
    • Description:

      This bold choice soared in popularity from 2008 to 2013, and now seems to have plateaued. But watch out—the character Major Major Major Major in the classic absurdist novel Catch-22 had a terrible time.
  2. Tank
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "tank"
    • Description:

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

      Word name
    • Description:

      Asking for trouble.
  4. Neptune
    • Origin:

      Roman god of the sea, freshwater springs, and horses.
    • Description:

      This Roman mythology (and planet) name would be very hard to handle. It derives from a root meaning cloud.
  5. 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.
  6. Striker
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      Striker is one of the new gang of boys' names that have two syllables, end in -er, spring from words, and have a macho, even aggressive meaning and image. Other examples include Breaker, Heller, and Wilder. Do the world a favor and desist.
  7. Breaker
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      One of the aggressive new boys' names, ala Tracker and Heller, that have become fashionable among parents who are courting trouble.
  8. Jennings
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "son of John"
    • Description:

      Jennings is a common English surname that originated as a patronymic for the child of someone named Jen, a short form of John.
  9. Jetson
    • Origin:

      Variation of Judson
    • Description:

      The surname name Jetson may have originated as a variation on Judson, a patronymic related to Jordan, but it is more familiar to most Americans as the last name of the futuristic cartoon family. Jetson may appeal to parents as a proper form leading to the cool boy nickname Jet.
  10. Kodiak
    • Origin:

      Alutiiq
    • Meaning:

      "island"
    • Description:

      It's a bear, it's an island, it's (almost) a camera. It's starting to catch some parents' eyes as a wild, adventurous name.
  11. Drummer
    • Origin:

      Occupational word name
    • Description:

      Drummer entered the baby name lexicon thanks to blogger No Big Dill, who chose it for her newborn son, who joins five older sisters. Drummer is right in step with other occupational names in vogue now, from Archer to Gardener. Let's just hope Drummer doesn't prefer to play the piano.
  12. Poseidon
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Description:

      This version of the sea god's name may be more ready for prime time than the Roman version, Neptune -- slightly.
  13. Hero
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "demi-god"
    • Description:

      Though the mythological Hero was female, this name might prove too big a responsibility for a little guy to shoulder.
  14. Jedi
    • Origin:

      Literary name or short form of Jedidiah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Beloved by the Lord"
    • Description:

      Star Wars fans may know the lore behind the origin of the word and the concept Jedi well enough to confidently choose their name for their child. It has to do with balancing the forces of the universe.
  15. Guthrie
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "windy place"
    • Description:

      Guthrie, one of the most attractive Scottish names that's also a surname, has a particularly romantic, windswept aura, with a touch of the buckaroo thrown in.
  16. Ruger
    • Origin:

      German surname
    • Meaning:

      "renowned spear"
    • Description:

      More popular among German Shepherds than baby boys.
  17. Hades
    • Origin:

      Greek mythological name
    • Description:

      The name of the god of death and the underworld in Greek mythology is definitely a dark and daring choice. The Roman version Pluto is more associated with the used-to-be planet or Mickey Mouse's side-kick dog.
  18. Ax
    • Origin:

      Word name or short form of Axel
    • Description:

      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.
  19. 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.
  20. Nikos
    • Origin:

      Greek, diminutive of various names beginning with the element Niko-
    • Description:

      Attractive, approachable, and more striking Nick alternative.