Aggressive Boy Names
- Legacy
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"the long-lasting impact of particular events that took place in the past"Description:
One of the boastful, ultra-modern word names soaring in popularity right now. Though it's a bit more popular for girls than boys -- the "cy" ending reads a little feminine -- it's solidly unisex, with over 100 baby boys being named Legacy in 2017. This is one of the many uplifting words that make unique unisex names.
- Tiger
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"animal name"Description:
Other wild animals like Fox, Wolf and Bear are catching on as baby names, and Tiger is a rarer option with several famous namesakes, including golf champ Tiger Woods, who was born Eldrick. Other famous Tigers include Indian actor Tiger Shroff, born Jai, and British actor Tyger Drew-Honey, who spells his name with a Y.
- Saber
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Weapon-related names like Saber have been on the rise in recent years. In 2014, ten baby boys in the US were named Saber and five Sabre. The name may also relate to the Arabic Sabir, though to contemporary English-speakers, the reference will more likely be the sword.
- Diablo
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"devil"Description:
The Spanish word for "devil" makes for a very daring baby name, but in the era of babies names Hades, Azrael, Loki and even Lucifer, it feels like a plausible possibility. Indeed, 5 baby boys were named Diablo in 1975 – the only year the name has made the US extended list for either sex.
- Bandit
Origin:
Word or occupational nameDescription:
We hesitate to call Bandit an occupational name, any more than Rogue or Vandal are occupational names, yet its use by one of the bandmembers of My Chemical Romance (for his daughter: we're not even going to go there) undoubtedly owes a debt to occupational cousins from Pilot to Parker. Recommended for use by rock stars with full-time nannies only.
- Tank
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"tank"Description:
Military word names, from Cannon to Major, are in, but Tank might push things a bit too far.
- Cutter
Origin:
English occupational surnameMeaning:
"tailor, barber"Description:
Cutter was an old-fashioned term for a tailor or barber that was eventually adopted as a surname. That gives it more legitimacy than many of the other aggressive boy names — Striker, Shooter, Breaker, et al. — but Cutter remains equally threatening.
- Breaker
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
One of the aggressive new boys' names, ala Tracker and Heller, that have become fashionable among parents who are courting trouble.
- Alpha
Origin:
Greek, first letter of the alphabetDescription:
Over 50 baby boys were named Alpha last year, along with eight baby girls. Expect a lifetime of "alpha male" jokes, which could prove daunting or confidence-building for your own little Alpha.
- Shooter
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Previously known only as the nickname of Waylon "Shooter" Jennings, Jr., who's married to Sopranos star Drea DeMatteo, the violent Shooter recently became a proper name when painter Julian Schnabel used it for his newborn son with gallerist May Andersen: The little boy is named Shooter Sandhed Julian Schnabel, Jr.
- Havoc
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"widespread destruction"Description:
This aggressive baby boy name has been sitting at the bottom of the charts since 2008.
- Wild
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Asking for trouble.
- Mace
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"heavy club"Description:
Has a slight aura of danger, from its being two types of weapons and a looming character in the Star Wars films. Best left as a nickname for Mason.
- Cartel
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"cartel"Description:
Not a great idea to associate your newborn with drug lords.
- Messer
Origin:
German surnameMeaning:
"knife; cutler"Description:
Messer has trendy surname style, but a "messy" first syllable and sharp imagery may give some prospective parents pause. Reality star Stassi Schroeder named her son Messer Rhys in 2023, brother to Hartford Charlie Rose.
- Chaos
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"disorder and confusion"Description:
Not even for the child who wreaks havoc.
- Thunder
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"a loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash"Description:
This booming word name has been used every year since 1988, yet at most was given to 30 baby boys in a single year. But with names like Thunder, all it takes is one celebrity to bring it to the mainstream, and Usain Bolt could be the guy. He welcomed a son named Thunder (yes, Thunder Bolt) in 2021, twin to Saint Leo and brother to Olympia Lightning.
- Renegade
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"defector; rebel"Description:
Could Renegade be the next Maverick? The rebellious meaning and fashionable nickname Ren make it a real possibility.
- Dart
Origin:
English place- and word nameDescription:
This British river name sounds sleek and strong but perhaps a bit too energetic.
- Pilot
Origin:
Occupational nameDescription:
One celebrity baby Pilot put this occupational choice into the pool -- together with the middle name Inspektor, something we wouldn't advise following.