180+ Gangster Dog Names for your Badass Dog!

Welcome to a world where alpha-spirit, grit, and a bone-crushing bark reign supreme. We're about to delve into a subculture where tough dog breeds like Rottweilers and Pitbulls take center stage, strutting with swagger, brimming with power, and leaving no doubt that they mean business.

In this article, we'll navigate the shadowy streets of the doggie underworld to unveil a collection of bold and tough sounding gangster dog names that will make your dog the (whispered) talk of the town. Get ready to meet the pooches with a bark that sends shivers down your spine, a dominant aura that demands respect, and names that carry the weight of canine street cred.

Brace yourself for a wild ride through the untamed domain of gangster dog names. Ready or not, it's time to unleash the hounds!

♀️ Female Gangster Dog Names for your Moll

Does your fierce and fabulous four-legged diva rule the streets with swag and style? Then she needs a name that packs a bark and a bite! These female names will match your dog’s tough spirit and have all the boys on the block trying to get her attention. “Queenie” is a badass name after one of the most formidable female mobsters of the 20th century!

Arlyne	Arlyne Brickman – part of New York's Italian Mafia
Barker	Ma Barker – headed her sons criminal pursuits
Belle	Belle Starr – bootlegger and thief
Bessie	Bessie Starkman – prohibition organized crime figure
Bonnie	Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde infamy
Etta	Etta Place – Butch Cassidy's girlfriend and wife of the Sundance Kid
Frechette	Evelyn “Billie” Frechette – Dillingers girlfriend
Julie	Julie Lucas – wife of Frank Lucas
Maggie	Hell-Cat Maggie – American outlaw
Marie	Marie Baker – the pretty pants bandit
Opal	Opal Long – member of the Dillinger gang
Pearl	Pearl Hart – outlaw
Queenie	Stephanie St. Clair – one of the most formidable mobsters of the 20th century
Rose	Rose Dunn – outlaw
Virginia	Virginia Hill – girlfriend of Bugsy Siegal

♂️ Tough Dog Names for your Male Fearless Pup

If your canine capo knows how to fetch respect then you want to endow him with a gangster inspired name to match! There are some seriously badass names on this list that are guaranteed to make a bone-breaking statement. We love the name “Gotti” for a Bull Terrier that’s a very protective guard dog.

Benjamin	Benjamin Siegal – one of the most famous gangsters
Capone	Al Capone – notorious gangster
Corallo	Anthony Corallo – boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York
Crawford	Crawford Goldsby – notorious outlaw
Dillinger	John Dillinger – famous mobster
Frankie	Frankie Yale – American gangster
Gallo	Joe Gallo – part of the Colombo crime family
Gambino	Crime family headed by John Gotti
Gigante	Vincent Gigante – boss of the Genovese crime family from 1981-2005
Gotti	John Gotti – Boss of the Gambino Crime Family
Jesse	Jesse James – infamous American outlaw – bank and train robber
LeRoy	Robert LeRoy Parker – famous train robber Butch Cassidy
Lester	Lester Gillis – Baby Face Nelson – American Bank Robber
McErlane	Frank McErlane – prohibition era gangster
Santo	Santo Trafficante Jr – Mafia boss

💣 Badass Dog Names From Real-Life Gangsters Nicknames

Let your pup channel their inner “Mad Dog” and watch as they command respect in the doggy underworld. These names are meant to celebrate the colorful characters of history while keeping tails wagging and tongues hanging. So go ahead and give your gangster dog a tough sounding name that's as fierce and unforgettable as a notorious mobster.

Billy the Kid	Henry McCarty aka William H. Bonney – notorious outlaw
Bugs	George Clarence “Bugs” Moran – prohibition era gangster
Bugsy	Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegal
Buster	John “Buster” Ardito” – Bronx crime boss
Butch	Butch Cassidy – Robert LeRoy Parker
Cherokee Bill	Crawford Goldsby – American outlaw
Chuckie	Charles “Chuckie” Tuzzo – New York mobster
Doc	Doc Holliday aka John Henry Holliday – gambler, gunfighter and dentist
Lucky	Charles “Lucky” Luciano – Italian born mobster who operated in the USA
Mad Dog	Vincent “Mad Dog” Coll – Irish American mob hitman
Mad Hatter	Albert Anastasia – most ruthless and feared organized crime figures
Peanuts	John “Peanuts” Tronolone – Cleveland mobster
Scarface	notorious gangster Al Capone (same name as the main antagonist in Disney's Lion King)
Skids	Frank T. “Skids” Caruso – Chicago mobster
Tick-Tock	Albert “Tick-Tock” Tennenbaum – hitman for Murder Inc
Turk	James “Turk” Torello – mobster

🌆 Great Gangster Dog Names Inspired by the Cities and Places Where Gangsters are Notorious

When it comes to naming your four-legged partner in crime, why not pay homage to the notorious cities and places that have earned their spot in the annals of gangster history? These doggy aliases will transport your pup to the vibrant streets of Chicago, the dazzling strip of Las Vegas, or the gritty alleys of New York City. We think “Alcatraz” is the most badass dog name on this list!

Alcatraz	famous prison where Capone was jailed
Boston	mafia area
Bronx	Borough in New York
Brooklyn	an area of New York known for gangsters
Buffalo	mafia area
Chicago	famous mafia city
Corleone	town in Sicily
Harlem	another famous gangster place
Jersey	New Jersey
Orleans	“Orly” for short – New Orleans mob
Palermo	Capital of Sicily – known as “Mafia City”
Philly	mafia area
Rhode	Providence, Rhode Island – one of the cities the New England mob controlled
Sicily	Mafia origin area
Tampa	home of famous mobster Trafficante
Vegas	Las Vegas – the original organized crime city courtesy of Lucky Luciano

🌐 Dog Names Inspired by Foreign Gangsters for your Canine Companion

If you want to add an international touch to your pup's personality, why not draw inspiration from the legendary gangsters who have left their mark around the globe? Choose one of these gangster names for dogs and let it be a passport to intrigue and adventure. We think “Yakuza” is a tough name for a tough dog like a Staffie. 

Alonzo	Edwin Alonzo Boyd – Canadian bank robber
Angel	Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo – Mexican drug trafficker
Cali	Cali Cartel – Colombian Mafia
Dawood	Dawood Ibrahim – Indian Mafia gangster
Gilberto	Gilberto Rodriguez – Colombian drug lord
Guzman	Joaquin Guzman – Mexican drug lord
Hutch	Gerry Hutch – Leader of the Hutch organised crime gang – Ireland
Jorge	Jorge Eduardo Costilla – Mexican drug lord
Kinahan	Irish crime syndicate
Lola	Lola la Chata – Mexican drug lord
Martin	Martin Cahill – Dublin crime lord – most notorious Irish criminal of all time
Mickey	Mickey Featherstone – Irish mob
Moonshie	Aziz Rasool – South African Mafia
Moran	Judy Moran – matriarch of one of Australias notorious crime families
Pablo	Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria – famous Colombian drug lord
Semion	Semion Mogilevich – biggest Russian mafia boss – he remains free
Shirai	Shigeharu Shirai – Japanese Yakuza boss
Sicario	a Colombian hired assassin
Tilly	Tilly Devine – organized crime boss in Australia
Tommaso	Tommaso Buscetta – Sicilian Mafia boss
Vizzini	Calogero Vizzini – legendary Sicilian mafia boss
Yakuza	Japanese crime syndicate

😁 Funny Gangster Dog Names for Male and Female Pups

Do you have a powerful and indestructible dog like an American Pit Bull Terrier? How about choosing one of these gangster Pitbull names then – You can’t get a better name than “Don”, because your Pitty will be the big boss of your heart!

Bandit

Beast

Boss

Bruiser

Capo (Manages the “made men”)

Crusher

Don (big boss of the Mafia)

Hitman

Killer

Moll

Outlaw

Rampage

Reaper (for the grim reaper of death)

Rebel

Sniper

🔪 Badass Dog Names Inspired by Objects Used by Gangsters to Make Your Pup Stand Out

If you're seeking a playful name for your furry friend, why not draw inspiration from the objects that have become synonymous with gangsters and their exploits? These names evoke the spirit of gangster lore – from “Bullet” to “Knuckles” these gangster names for dogs pay tribute to the tools of the trade that have fueled countless capers. Picture your pup strutting down the block with a moniker like “Ammo”, exuding an air of cunning and adventure.

Ammo	Gangster guns need ammo (ammunition)
Blackjack	a small weighted leather club used as a weapon
Blade	switchblade – type of folding knife (any knife really)
Bling	gangsters wear lots of bling
Bowie	Bowie knife
Bullet	gangsters need lots of bullets
Cadillac	popular gangster car in old movies
Cash	No paper trail!
Chip	gambling chips
Cigar	Cuban cigars
Derringer	small handgun that's easy to conceal
Duster	Knuckle duster – similar to brass knuckles
Fedora	type of hat typically worn by gangsters in the movies
Hammer	great object for killing
Knuckles	brass knuckles
Molotov	molotov cocktail – used for arson attacks
Nitro	Nitroglycerin is an explosive compound used in bombs (favored by the IRA)
Pinstripe	pinstripe suits were popular attire in the 20s and 30s
Stiletto	slim pointed dagger
Taser	Taser gun
Tommy	Tommy Gun – Thompson sub machine gun – popular firearm during the prohibition era
Wesson	Smith & Wesson gun

🎶 Best Gangster Dog Names Based on Famous Rappers, Singers, and Bands

When it comes to naming your music-loving canine, why not pay homage to the rappers who've spiced up the charts with their gangster flair? These dog names will have your furry legend droppin' rhymes and struttin' with streetwise style. We think “Snoop Dogg” is the best gangster dog name on this list.

2Pac	gangster rapper
6iz9ine	Daniel Hernandez – part of the Nine Trey Gang
Bobby	Bobby Shmurda – prominent figure in GS9 gang
Cardi	Cardi B – ex member of the Bloods
Chief	Chief Keef – part of the Black Disciples gang
Dr. Dre	famous hip hop singer
Gucci	Gucci Mane – he is part of the Bloods gang
Ice Cube	gangster rapper
Kodak	Kodak Black – member of the Zoe Pound gang
Melly	YNW Melly – he is part of the Bloods gang
Remy	Remy Ma – history of association with street gangs
Slash	Guns n Roses
Snoop Dogg	He was part of the Rollin 20 Crips Gang
Suge	Suge Knight – CEO of Death Row Records
Tupac	Tupak Shakur – involved in criminal activity in street gangs

🎥 Badass Dog Names Inspired by Movies, TV Characters, and Books in Pop Culture

There is no shortage of tough dog names to be found throughout the cinematic universe. There are some unforgettable characters that have captured our imaginations and filled the silver screen – so why not give your “Goodfella” one of these gangster dog names to honor your fandom. Let the adventures of “Fido the Fugitive” begin!

Bruno	Bruno “Ugly” Mannheim – Superman comic book series	Male
Carmela	Carmela Soprano – The Sopranos	Female
Carmine	Carmine Falcone – Batman Begins	Male
Costello	Frank Costello – The Departed	Male
DeVito	Tommy DeVito – Goodfellas	Male
Don Vito	Don Vito Corleone – The Godfather – one of the best movie villains in cinema history	Male
Henry	Henry Hill – Goodfellas	Male
Jabba	Jabba the Hutt – Star Wars	Male
Jimmy	Jimmy Conway – Goodfellas	Male
Johnny Boy	Mean Streets	Male
Meadow	Meadow Soprano – The Sopranos	Female
Montana	Tony Montana – Scarface	Male
Paulie	Paulie Gualtieri – The Sopranos	Male
Sonny	Sonny Corleone – The Godfather	Male
Soprano	Tony Soprano – The Sopranos	Male

🕹️ Gangster Names for Dogs from Video Games for your Furry Friend

It’s time to delve into the captivating realm of videogame gangsters for naming inspiration. From the pixelated streets of Grand Theft Auto to the virtual underworld of Sleeping Dogs, these doggy monikers pay homage to the charismatic characters that have become gaming legends. Let your pup embrace their inner Paw-sassin, exuding a cool and confident demeanor that's straight out of a virtual crime saga. We think “T-Bone” is the perfect name for a Bull Mastiff.

Angelo	Tommy Angelo – Mafia Definitive Edition
Dutch	Dutch van der Linde – Red Dead Redemption 2
Franklin	Franklin Clinton – Grand Theft Auto V
Goro	Goro Majima – Yakuza Series
Kiryu	Kazuma Kiryu – Yakuza Series
Lincoln	Lincoln Clay – Mafia III
Marston	John Marston – Red Dead Redemption
Niko	Niko Bellic – Grand Theft Auto IV
Rico	Rico Rodriguez – Just Cause Series
T-Bone	T-Bone Grady – Watch Dogs
Toni	Toni Cipriani – Grand Theft Auto – Liberty City Stories
Trevor	Trevor Philips – Grand Theft Auto V
Vance	Victor Vance – Grand Theft Auto – Vice City Stories
Vito	Vito Scaletta – Mafia II
Wei	Wei Shen – Sleeping Dogs

⚡ Best Gangster Dog Names from Mythology Guaranteed to Turn Heads!

There are some incredible tough dog names amongst the mighty gods of war and legendary warriors of mythology. These dog names will evoke a sense of strength, valor, and epic adventure and have your pup ready to conquer any challenge with godlike grace. Let your faithful companions name embody the spirit of a mythical warrior, strutting with a regal presence and a powerful bark. For us, it’s “Beowulf” for the win! 

Achilles	fierce battle warrior
Anubis	ancient Egyptian God of the Underworld
Ares	Greek God of War
Athena	Greek Goddess of War
Bellona	Roman Goddess of war
Beowulf	a Geatish hero and warrior who fought a monster and fire-breathing dragon
Buluc	Buluc Chabtan – Mayan god of war
Eris	Greek goddess of strife and discord
Freya	Norse Goddess of war
Hercules	God who was known for his fighting skills
Kali	Hindu goddess of darkness, destruction and death
Mars	Roman God of war
Morrigan	a warrior queen goddess in Celtic mythology
Sekhmet	Egyptian Goddess of war
Set	Egyptian God of war and chaos
Thor	a formidable fighter
Tyr	Norse God of War
Valkyrie	depicted as warrior women in Norse mythology – they ride horses, wolves or boars and are armed with spears

Final Thoughts

Giving your tough pup a gangster name is a fun and unique way to honor your dog’s personality and alpha spirit. Let us know your favorite gangster dog name in the comments below.

Disclaimer – While we have mentioned a number of “tough dog” breeds in this article, we in no way endorse the cliche that these dogs are dangerous. The perception of certain breeds as dangerous stems from a combination of misinformation and the actions of irresponsible or inexperienced owners. Dogs, regardless of breed, are loyal and loving animals who thrive in a caring and responsible environment. The behavior and temperament of adult dogs is largely influenced by upbringing, socialization, and training.