Gangster Dog Names

Does your puppy's alpha personality strike fear into your neighbours? Pay homage to some of the world's most famous mobsters by choosing one of these badass gangster dog names.

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Ace
Connotes toughness and supremacy, often linked with notorious mob bosses.
Akila
This moniker channels underworld vibes, echoing Al Capone's notorious reputation.
Alpha
Exudes dominance and leadership, akin to mob bosses in popular culture.
Ammo
Connotes toughness and danger, reminiscent of mobsters' notorious love for firepower.
Ares
Named after the Greek god of war, it exudes toughness and rebellion.
Ashanti
Named after a powerful African empire, it exudes strength and dominance.
Athena
She's named after a Greek goddess, implying strength and fearlessness.
Axel
Echoes tough, rebellious vibes from Guns N' Roses frontman, Axl Rose.
Bane
Derived from villainy, it exudes power and intimidation, akin to mob bosses.
Barbeesa
Echoes mafia boss vibes, reminiscent of notorious figures like Al Capone.
Beast
Connotes toughness and dominance, akin to notorious mob boss personas.
Blaze
Connotes fiery rebellion, echoing notorious outlaws like Bonnie and Clyde.
Blitz
Derived from German, it implies a sudden, fast attack, echoing mob tactics.
Bolt
Echoes speed and daring, reminiscent of notorious quick-draw outlaws in Wild West.
Bones
Evokes images of tough mobsters disposing of evidence.
Bonifa
Echoes underworld vibes, inspired by notorious mob figures and street culture.
Boss
Connotes authority and power, often associated with mob leaders in cinema.
Bruiser
Connotes toughness and rebellion, often associated with mobster personas.
Brutus
Echoes Roman history's notorious bad boys, adding a tough, rebellious vibe.
Bullet
Connotes toughness and speed, often associated with mobster getaway vehicles.
Busta
Derived from "buster", it implies toughness and rebellion, like notorious mobsters.
Butch
Connotes toughness and rebellion, often associated with notorious mob figures.
Capone
Named after notorious 1920s Chicago mob boss, Al.
Carmen
Echoes notorious mobster Al Capone's wife's moniker, adding a tough edge.
Cash
Named after Johnny Cash, notorious for his rebellious, outlaw persona.
Ceelo
Named after a renowned rapper, it exudes a tough, streetwise persona.
Chains
Evokes images of tough, streetwise characters from crime-themed media.
Chop
He's named after a tough character in Grand Theft Auto V.
Chronic
Derived from hip-hop culture, it signifies toughness and street credibility.
Cobra
This moniker channels underworld vibes, echoing notorious mobsters and venomous snakes.
Dagger
Sharp, lethal connotations evoke a tough, underworld vibe.
Danger
Connotes risk, rebellion, and toughness, traits often associated with mob personas.
Deedra
Echoes underworld vibes, reminiscent of mob molls in classic noir films.
Deluca
Echoes Italian mafia surnames, evoking images of canine capos and pooch godfathers.
Diesel
Strong, tough, reminiscent of Vin Diesel's action-packed, rebellious roles.
Dino
Evokes images of tough, Italian mobsters from classic cinema.
Diva
Exudes sass and dominance, reminiscent of powerful mob boss attitudes.
Dogzilla
Mashes up canine charm with Godzilla's notorious, city-crushing mobster vibe.
Don
Echoes mafia bosses, recalling infamous godfather, Don Corleone.
Dre
Homage to Dr. Dre, notorious hip-hop artist and producer.
Elektra
Shares moniker with fierce comic book assassin, exuding power and underworld vibes.
Fang
Sharp and menacing, it echoes underworld figures and infamous mob bosses.
Flames
Connotes danger and rebellion, akin to notorious mobster personas.
Foxy
Sly as a fox, she's got that street-smart, rule-bending vibe.
Gambino
Named after a notorious Italian-American crime family, it screams underworld boss.
Gamora
She's named after a tough, no-nonsense Marvel Comics character.
Gold
Connotes wealth and power, often associated with notorious mob bosses.
Goliath
Connotes strength and intimidation, akin to notorious mob boss personas.
Grizzle
Echoes tough, streetwise vibes, reminiscent of gritty crime movie characters.
Gunner
Evokes images of tough, rebellious outlaws from classic mobster films.
Gunz
Evokes imagery of tough, streetwise characters from classic mobster films.
Guy
He's named after infamous mob boss, Guy "The Gorilla" Passione.
Hades
Underworld boss in Greek mythology, exuding a tough, rebellious vibe.
Hammer
Evokes strength and power, akin to mob bosses in popular culture.
Harley
Evokes rebellious spirit, referencing iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles favored by outlaw bikers.
Havoc
Unleashes chaos, echoing notorious mobsters' disruptive, lawless reputations.
Hera
She's Zeus' wife, ruling Olympus with an iron paw!
Hercules
Strong, bold, and commands respect like a mob boss.
Hulk
Strong, intimidating moniker inspired by a formidable comic book character.
Huntress
Echoes of underworld figures, evoking images of relentless pursuit and capture.
Ice
Cool, tough persona associated with notorious mobsters and hip-hop culture.
Jinx
This moniker channels notorious mobsters, evoking a sense of mischief and danger.
Justice
Connotes authority and power, often associated with mob bosses in cinema.
Kabaka
Echoes mafia bosses, with its roots in African royalty, exuding power and dominance.
Katniss
Her Hunger Games persona embodies rebellious, outlaw spirit.
Kevlar
Strong, bulletproof vest material implies toughness, often associated with mobsters.
Kiki
Echoes of underworld slang, Kiki exudes a tough, street-smart vibe.
Killer
Connotes toughness and rebellion, echoing infamous mobsters' intimidating personas.
King
Royalty often equates to power, a common theme in mobster lore.
Kisha
Derived from "Keisha," a popular name in hip-hop culture.
Lakeisha
Derived from urban culture, it exudes a tough, street-smart persona.
Latifa
Echoes Queen Latifah's persona, a renowned rapper with a tough image.
Leia
Star Wars' rebel princess embodies a fearless, rule-breaking spirit.
Lottie
Echoes notorious mobster Lotte Berk, infamous for her underworld dealings.
Maverick
Echoes rebellious spirit and lawlessness, synonymous with iconic outlaws in popular culture.
Medusa
Her mythological roots exude a fierce, intimidating persona, perfect for tough pups.
Mystique
Evokes underworld allure, referencing Marvel's shapeshifting, law-defying antihero.
Nitro
Explosive connotations evoke a tough, rebellious persona, akin to mobsters.
Pistol
Evokes imagery of notorious outlaws, echoing a tough, rebellious spirit.
Pyro
Fiery moniker evokes rebellious spirit, akin to notorious mobster bravado.
Queen
Royalty often symbolizes power and dominance, traits admired in mobsters.
Queenie
Echoes underworld slang, referencing a mob boss's powerful, yet feminine, persona.
Rambo
Action hero connotations lend a tough, rebellious edge to canine monikers.
Rampage
Unleashed chaos and rebellion evoke notorious mobster lawlessness and defiance.
Raven
Dark and mysterious, it echoes underworld vibes from Edgar Allan Poe's poem.
Rebel
Connotes defiance and rule-breaking, traits often associated with mobster personas.
Rhymez
Echoes hip-hop culture, often associated with street cred and tough personas.
Ripley
Echoes tough, rebellious vibes from iconic film "Aliens" protagonist, Ellen Ripley.
Riptide
Conjures images of tough, rebellious surfers defying societal norms.
Rita
She's named after Rita Hayworth, notorious for her femme fatale roles.
Rock
Connotes toughness and rebellion, reminiscent of mob bosses' unyielding personas.
Rocky
Associated with toughness and rebellion, echoing Stallone's iconic boxing character.
Rogue
Connotes rebelliousness and defiance, traits often associated with mobster personas.
Samson
Strong biblical figure, evokes toughness often associated with mobster monikers.
Santos
Derived from Latin American crime lords, exuding a tough, formidable aura.
Sarge
Commands respect and authority, reminiscent of mob bosses' military-style leadership.
Sassy
Exudes attitude and defiance, reminiscent of mobster molls' audacious spirit.
Scar
Evokes images of tough, streetwise characters from crime films and novels.
Shatanya
Echoes mafia vibes, reminiscent of notorious mobster, Tony Soprano.
Sheba
Echoes notorious queen's moniker, adding a dash of underworld mystique.
Skids
Echoes underworld slang, referencing quick getaways or slippery characters.
Sledge
Evokes strength and toughness, reminiscent of hard-hitting mob enforcers.
Snake
Connotes danger and rebellion, reminiscent of underworld figures in popular culture.
Sniper
Connotes stealth and precision, traits admired in both sharpshooters and mobsters.
Solo
Reflects a lone wolf persona, often associated with mob bosses.
Spike
Evokes tough, rebellious imagery, popularized by bulldogs in old cartoons.
Starbuck
Derived from a rebellious character in Battlestar Galactica.
Stones
Echoes toughness and grit, reminiscent of mob bosses' unyielding, rock-hard personas.
T-Bone
Steak moniker evokes tough, streetwise persona, popular in mobster culture.
Tanisha
She's named after notorious mob boss, Tanisha "The Terrier" Thompson.
Tank
Connotes strength and dominance, often associated with mob boss personas.
Tay Tay
Channeling street cred, it echoes Taylor Gang, Wiz Khalifa's hip-hop collective.
Thor
Norse god moniker exudes power, commanding respect like a mob boss.
Tinashe
Derived from Shona language, it exudes strength and resilience, akin to mobsters.
Titan
Conveys strength and dominance, akin to notorious mob bosses.
Trapper
Evokes images of rugged outlaws trapping in the wild, wild west.
Trinity
Echoes of notorious mob trio: Capone, Dillinger, and Bonnie from infamous lore.
Tusk
Evokes strength and intimidation, akin to notorious mob bosses.
Ursula
Evokes notorious mob molls, adding a dash of underworld charm.
Vader
Star Wars villain connotations give it a tough, rebellious edge.
Venom
Exudes toughness and rebellion, akin to notorious mobsters in popular culture.
Viper
This moniker channels underworld vibes, echoing notorious mobsters and outlaws.
Vixen
Sly fox connotations and Santa's rebellious reindeer lend it underworld charm.
Xena
Warrior Princess moniker exudes a tough, rule-breaking persona, perfect for pooches.

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Gangster Dog Names currently rank in 44th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, Gangster Dog Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Gangster Dog Names?

These Gangster Dog Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Kiki is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Venom.

Gambino scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Rocky.

How does interest compare across the United States for Gangster Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Gangster Dog Names.

The states that love Gangster Dog Names the most are Oklahoma, Alaska and Missouri.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Oregon, Arkansas and Washington.

Which countries have the most love for Gangster Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Gangster Dog Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Gangster Dog Names are Guinea-Bissau, Azerbaijan and Liberia.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Costa Rica, Singapore and China.