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450+ Best Tough Dog Names (2022 Updated)

Published: Jan 18, 2022 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by hroch · This post may contain affiliate links

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What kind of name would you give to your dog?

Dogs are man's best friend, and they deserve the best names possible. If you want to choose the perfect name for your dog, you should consider its personality, breed, age, gender, size, and even the season.

The name of a dog is often as important as the breed itself—after all, it's how we know what kind of personality they have. It's also a big factor in whether they'll get along well with other dogs. So when picking out a new pup, consider these factors before settling on a name.

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  • Popular names
  • Good tough names
  • Female
  • Male
  • Small dog tough names
  • Big dog tough names
  • Hunter tough names
  • Cool names
  • Puppey names
  • Scary names
  • Unique names
  • Cowboy names
  • Mythlogy inspired tough names
  • Police dog names
  • Military dog names
  • Gangster tough names
  • Movie inspired tough names
  • Foreign names with meaning

Popular names

Two purebreed dobermans lying on green grass

A tough dog name is a great way to express your love for your pet, but it can also be a challenge to find the right one. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tough dog names and you might want to consider giving them a try!

  • Snipe
  • Brock
  • Magnum
  • Major
  • Ares
  • Vera
  • Creed
  • Trigger
  • Remington
  • Pepper
  • Jax
  • Kahlan
  • Fang
  • Blitz
  • Crusher
  • Buffalo
  • Wolf
  • Outkast
  • Spike
  • Brutus
  • Fender
  • North
  • Shasta
  • Rambo
  • Roo
  • Frisco
  • Goliath
  • Gruber
  • Gunner
  • Aragorn
  • Saber
  • Storm
  • Tank
  • Nipper
  • Alaska
  • Sniper
  • Ditka
  • Ronaldo

Good tough names

This tough dog names list is a compilation of the most popular and difficult to pronounce, tough dog names in the world.  Of course for boys and girls.

Female

White Dogo Argentino female standing on gravel near forest
  • Star
  • Shadow
  • Zelda
  • Storm
  • Xena
  • Victoria
  • Ursa
  • Maia
  • Rogue
  • Elizabeth
  • Alexandra
  • Anastasia
  • Yukon
  • Sabrina
  • Onyx
  • Hera
  • Priscilla
  • Athena
  • Tigress
  • Diva
  • Sparky
  • Delilah
  • Quinn
  • Rebel
  • Cleopatra
  • Ivy
  • Queenie
  • Elektra
  • Mystique
  • Matilda
  • Sheba
  • Joan
  • Raven

Male

Male Rottweiler standing on grass field
  • Kong
  • Maverick
  • Zombie
  • Holt
  • Samson
  • Durden
  • Beast
  • Barbarian
  • Rambo
  • Bruce
  • Buzz
  • Jett
  • Bruiser
  • Axel
  • Demon
  • Bronson
  • Zeus
  • Bruiser
  • Brutus
  • Damien
  • Ryder
  • Slayer
  • Brick
  • Marine
  • Lightning
  • Balto
  • Jax
  • Julius
  • Ares
  • Diesel
  • Bullet

Small dog tough names

Black French bulldog with red collar standing on green grass

Even tha smallest and tiniest pups can be very tough and strong. It's not all about size and look.

  • Fang
  • Buddy
  • Magnum
  • Peanut
  • Spike
  • Remington
  • Trigger
  • Dragon
  • Diesel
  • Major
  • Talon
  • Fifi
  • Diablo
  • Saber
  • Spike
  • Peewee
  • Fluffy
  • Mammoth
  • Hannibal
  • Sniper
  • Fury
  • Wolf
  • Tank

Big dog tough names

Huge brown Caucascan sheherd lying on gravel

Most big dogs look rough and strong. Here is a compilation of names for big boys and girls.

  • Acadia
  • Raven
  • The Hound
  • Tito
  • Kylo
  • Onyx
  • G.
  • Howler
  • Samson
  • Gnasher
  • Duke
  • Bruiser
  • Roxie
  • Mafia
  • Vlad
  • Duchess
  • Wrigley
  • Goliath
  • Cane
  • Bandit
  • Tyrone
  • Killa
  • Bear
  • Queen
  • Trigger
  • Dutch
  • Hawk
  • Idris
  • Talon
  • Cleopatra

Hunter tough names

White black dog sitting near river in beatiful nature scenery

Hunter breed dogs are very tough, fierce, and powerful. Tracking and seeking big dangerous animals took big bravery and toughness.

  • Mae
  • Sage
  • Moxie
  • Arya
  • Leia
  • Sasha
  • Molly
  • Cricket
  • Hazel
  • Dawn
  • Dixie
  • Finch
  • Athena
  • Arrow
  • Bonnie
  • Rebel
  • Xena
  • Willow
  • Roxie
  • Sky
  • Freya
  • Jett
  • Shiloh
  • Ziggy
  • Pepper
  • Madge
  • Belle
  • Dakota
  • Nala
  • Summer
  • Aspen
  • Georgia
  • Misty
  • Peaches
  • Daisy

Cool names

Two huskies runnin on snow

There are a lot of cool dog names out there, but some just make you go hmmm. Here is our list of the most unusual and interesting dog names. Enjoy!

  • K-9
  • Lift
  • Cersie
  • Major
  • Indiana
  • Francis
  • Bud
  • Hades
  • Grip
  • Kaa
  • Snake
  • Tank
  • Blue
  • Rocky
  • Vinny
  • Doc
  • Tyson
  • Ulysses
  • Jett
  • King
  • South
  • Rex
  • Kennedy
  • Loki
  • Dozer
  • Hulk
  • Guantanamo
  • Rogue
  • Lola
  • Dax

Puppey names

Chocolate labrador with green collar standing in green grass

If you're looking for a name for a new puppy, this category is just made for you!

  • Jaws
  • Harley
  • Rocky
  • Chompers
  • Bruno
  • Nina
  • Scrapper
  • Medusa
  • Chica
  • Spike
  • Bamm Bamm
  • Bugsy
  • Elsa
  • Bolt
  • Buck
  • Bullseye
  • Mary
  • Moana
  • Mufasa
  • Champ

Scary names

White husky puppey with amazing blue eyes lying on green grass

So here are  the most frightening dog names out there. Let’s see which ones make your skin crawl…

  • Spectre
  • Kronos
  • Goblin
  • Ogre
  • Jaws
  • Jafar
  • Steel
  • Villain
  • Pistol
  • Bang
  • Maverick
  • Luther
  • Lector
  • Chopper
  • Ultron
  • Hercules
  • Spook
  • Dagger
  • Venus
  • Mutant
  • Jigsaw
  • Sauron
  • Hellhound
  • Blaze
  • Evil
  • Lucifer
  • Haunt
  • Scrapper
  • Orc
  • Hellion
  • Satan
  • Sneer
  • Thanos
  • Ghoul
  • Thunder
  • Zombie
  • Phantom
  • Wrath
  • Gremlin
  • Troll
  • Serpent
  • Scar
  • Maniac
  • West
  • Bullet

Unique names

Brown huge Boerboel lying on grass near river

Tough dog names are a great way to make your dog stand out from the crowd and have fun with its name. A unique tough dog name is one that will be remembered for years, so get creative and come up with some awesome tough dog names.

  • Digger
  • Striker
  • Yukon
  • Bale
  • Leech
  • Cobra
  • Mace
  • Lonestar
  • Bubba
  • Lefty
  • Titan
  • Missy
  • Captain
  • Hudson
  • Lex
  • Bro
  • Xander
  • Reaper
  • Yuna
  • Kush
  • Han
  • Malcom
  • Snatch
  • Scar
  • Bruno
  • Kiln
  • Duke
  • Augustus
  • Pyro

Cowboy names

Cowboy on horse running on grass field with dog

Category inspired by tough life of cowboys. Pretty awesome ideas to name your dog.

  • Hank
  • Hector
  • Texas
  • Hunter
  • Hunter
  • Ziggy
  • Wellington
  • Teddie
  • Wylie
  • Homer
  • Wesley
  • Sundance
  • Woody
  • Wrangler
  • Rooster
  • Doc
  • Bullock
  • Wyatt
  • Tank
  • Wyatt
  • Josey
  • Bart
  • Harley
  • Shane
  • Django

Mythlogy inspired tough names

Two tall amazing looking dogs standing on tree stump in forest

The following is a list containing names after mythical creatures, gods and goddesses, or other supernatural beings.

  • Ares
  • Cerberus
  • Fenrir
  • Titan
  • Chaos
  • Loki
  • Hercules
  • Magnus
  • Odin
  • Hydra
  • Thor
  • Hydra
  • Sirius
  • Zeus
  • Kratos
  • Erebus

Police dog names

Brown polcie dog with polcie collar on standing on leaves

Fierce, loyal, strong and tough.

  • Sable
  • Colt
  • Hawk
  • Rex
  • Charger
  • Beretta
  • Rhodes
  • Walther
  • Scout
  • Caesar
  • Lobo
  • Blue
  • Hooper
  • Bruin
  • Trooper
  • Blazer

Military dog names

Military GSD getting petted by soldier in unifrom

Same as category up. Tough names inspired by military.

  • Ranger
  • Blitz
  • Remington
  • Admiral
  • Saber
  • Captain
  • Sarge
  • Magnum
  • Solider
  • Sniper
  • Major
  • Ammo
  • Gunner
  • Trigger
  • Sergeant
  • Uzi
  • General
  • Striker
  • Nitro
  • Kevlar
  • Bomber
  • Tank

Gangster tough names

Gangsta looking man in black suit hold on leash two black dogs

Dog names that make you think of a certain type of person or people. Some old-schoold gangsters was pretty tough guys.

  • Clyde
  • Baby Face Nelson
  • Bonnie
  • Bugs Moran
  • Machine Gun Kelly
  • Bugsy Siegel
  • Joe Batters
  • Baby Shacks
  • Pretty Boy Floyd
  • Gambino
  • Tick-Tock
  • Rifleman
  • Kid Twist
  • Cadillac Frank
  • Dutch Schultz
  • Jack "Legs" Diamond
  • Big Tuna
  • Lucky Luciano
  • Scarface
  • Joey Brains
  • John Dillinger
  • Ice Pick Willie

Movie inspired tough names

Two Cane Corse dogs staning on green grass field

Great name ideas, inspired from Movies and Tv Shows.

  • Darth Vader
  • Falcor
  • Robin Hood
  • Chewie
  • Yoda
  • Bond
  • Rambo
  • Zelda
  • Xena
  • Simba
  • Lara Croft
  • Ghost
  • Krueger
  • Hercules
  • Chopper
  • Potter

Foreign names with meaning

Turkish white Kangal lying in snow near forest

If you 're looking for really unique tough name for your fierce pup, check these out!

  • Abira (Hebrew for strong)
  • Hartman (English for strong, hardy)
  • Ozzie (Hebrew for strong)
  • Kaori (Japanese for strong)
  • Magnor (Norwegian for strong)
  • Ajej (Moroccan Arabic for sandstorm)
  • Gesa (Dutch for strength of spear)
  • Kawan (Korean for strong)
  • Denzell (Cornish for powerful)
  • Badu (African for one who is strong)
  • Kari (French for strong)
  • Griffin (Welsh for strong lord)
  • Conley (Irish for strong-willed)
  • Stalin (Hindu for man of steel)
  • Isla (German for strong-willed)
  • Jedrek (Polish for strong man)
  • Valentina (Latin for strong, healthy)
  • Lex (Greek for defender of men)
  • Brendon (Gaelic for brave)
  • Filomena (Greek for friend of strength)
  • Takio (Japanese for strong as bamboo)
  • Amari (African-Yoruba for strength)
  • Takeo (Japanese for warrior, strong bamboo)
  • Archard (German for strong)
  • Audie (English for noble strength)
  • Gunner (Swedish for strong in battle)
  • Ekon (African for strong)
  • Conall (Gaelic for strong wolf)
  • Garvan (Celtic for rough)
  • Makin (Arabic for strong)
  • Amir (Hebrew for powerful)
  • Neron (Spanish for strong)
  • Andrei (Russian for strong, manly)
  • Mildred (English for gentle strength)
  • Boris (Russian for fighter)
  • Barrett (German for bear strength)
  • Lenna (German for lion’s strength)
  • Trudy (German for universal strength)
  • Shylah (Irish for strong)
  • Karla (French for strong)
  • Remo (Greek for the strong one)
  • Amell (German for power of eagle)
  • Ethan (Hebrew for strong)
  • Alcander (Greek for strong)
  • Oscar (Hebrew for divine strength)
  • Elda (Italian for warrior)
  • Farris (English for iron strong)
  • Maude (German for mighty battler)
  • Oz (Hebrew for power and strength)
  • Maiti (Irish for strong battle maiden)
  • Jayce (Cherokee for strong)
  • Nina (Native American for strong)

We're glad, that we helped find you the right name for your tough pup. Chek out ours other great name ideas bellow!

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