Gangster Dog Names: Tough, Bold, and Fearless Names for Your Fierce Pup

If your dog has a strong personality, a "gangster" name might be just the right fit. These names are inspired by the bold, resilient, and fearless qualities often associated with gangster culture.

Below are ten categories, each with 10 male and 10 female names, inspired by themes like confidence, toughness, and rebellion. Whether your dog has a fearless bark or a rebellious attitude, you’re sure to find a fitting name here!

1. Classic Mob Bosses

Inspired by the infamous mob bosses of history, these names capture an air of authority and intimidation.

• Male:

  1. Capone – After Al Capone, one of the most famous American gangsters
  2. Gotti – After John Gotti, the “Teflon Don” of New York
  3. Luciano – After Lucky Luciano, considered the father of modern organized crime
  4. Bugsy – After Bugsy Siegel, notorious for his role in the Las Vegas mob scene
  5. Dutch – After Dutch Schultz, a famous Prohibition-era gangster
  6. Carlo – Inspired by Carlo Gambino, head of the Gambino crime family
  7. Frankie – After Frank Costello, the “Prime Minister of the Underworld”
  8. Rico – Named for the RICO act, used to target organized crime
  9. Meyer – After Meyer Lansky, a financial mastermind behind the mob
  10. Sonny – After Sonny Black, a New York mobster

• Female:

  1. Bonnie – After Bonnie Parker, one half of the infamous Bonnie and Clyde
  2. Griselda – After Griselda Blanco, the “Black Widow” of the drug trade
  3. Virginia – After Virginia Hill, a notorious mob queen
  4. Jewel – Named after Jewel Capone, a lesser-known mob figure
  5. Tilly – After Tilly Devine, an Australian crime queen
  6. Sadie – After Sadie Farrell, the “Queen of the Waterfront”
  7. Mae – After Mae Capone, Al Capone’s wife
  8. Blanca – Inspired by Blanca Martinez, a Mexican crime boss
  9. Lana – Named after Lana Turner, tied to mob history through the 1940s
  10. Anna – After Anna Genovese, wife of mobster Vito Genovese

2. Tough Nicknames

These short, punchy names embody a tough-guy vibe and are perfect for dogs with a fearless attitude.

• Male:

  1. Ace
  2. Bruiser
  3. Tank
  4. Rex
  5. Rocky
  6. Buster
  7. Spike
  8. Vito
  9. Grit
  10. Hawk

• Female:

  1. Moxie
  2. Blaze
  3. Rogue
  4. Raven
  5. Sable
  6. Storm
  7. Nova
  8. Echo
  9. Fury
  10. Hex

3. Weapons & Tools

Names inspired by weapons, tools, and items often associated with the criminal underworld.

• Male:

  1. Bullet
  2. Blade
  3. Gunner
  4. Magnum
  5. Shotgun
  6. Cannon
  7. Trigger
  8. Steel
  9. Dagger
  10. Colt

• Female:

  1. Beretta
  2. Katana
  3. Venom
  4. Saber
  5. Glock
  6. Scythe
  7. Viper
  8. Stryker
  9. Rebel
  10. Blade

4. Famous Gangster Movies

Inspired by iconic gangster characters and movies.

• Male:

  1. Vito – From The Godfather
  2. Tony – From Scarface
  3. Sonny – From The Godfather
  4. Henry – From Goodfellas
  5. Luca – From The Godfather
  6. Mickey – From Snatch
  7. Jimmy – From The Departed
  8. Nino – From New Jack City
  9. Tommy – From Goodfellas
  10. Vinny – From My Cousin Vinny

• Female:

  1. Mallory – From Natural Born Killers
  2. Maggie – From The Irishman
  3. Connie – From The Godfather
  4. Ginny – From Goodfellas
  5. Elvira – From Scarface
  6. Gloria – From Gloria
  7. Jane – After Bonnie and Clyde actress Faye Dunaway
  8. Kay – From The Godfather
  9. Rita – From The Long Good Friday
  10. Ruby – From Ruby Gentry

5. Slang Terms

Classic gangster slang adds a playful, vintage twist to dog names.

• Male:

  1. Capo – Italian for "boss"
  2. Wiseguy – Slang for a mob member
  3. Benny – From "Benjamins" (money)
  4. Bigs – For a big personality
  5. Snitch – Ironically playful
  6. Buck – Slang for money
  7. Rook – Slang for “rookie”
  8. Boomer – Loud, imposing presence
  9. Shady – Mysterious, sly
  10. Mugsy – Classic mob name

• Female:

  1. Queenie – High-ranking female
  2. Gigi – For a glamorous, tough vibe
  3. Kitty – Playful yet bold
  4. Rosie – Tough yet sweet
  5. Honey – Sweet but sassy
  6. Missy – Tough girl name
  7. Dolly – Femme fatale feel
  8. Ruby – Classic and bold
  9. Lulu – Soft but not to be messed with
  10. Pixie – Small, but mighty

6. Street Names & Urban Style

For the tough, street-smart pup who rules the sidewalk.

• Male:

  1. Brooklyn
  2. Harlem
  3. Bronx
  4. Kingston
  5. Camden
  6. Compton
  7. Oakland
  8. Detroit
  9. Ryder
  10. West

• Female:

  1. Brooklyn
  2. Raven
  3. Diamond
  4. Sasha
  5. Queen
  6. Sky
  7. Harlem
  8. Rogue
  9. Venice
  10. Vega

7. Notorious Outlaws

Inspired by famous outlaws and renegades.

• Male:

  1. Jesse – After Jesse James
  2. Doc – After Doc Holliday
  3. Wyatt – After Wyatt Earp
  4. Billy – After Billy the Kid
  5. Butch – After Butch Cassidy
  6. Hickok – After Wild Bill Hickok
  7. Dillinger – After John Dillinger
  8. Clyde – After Clyde Barrow
  9. Jagger – Inspired by Mick Jagger's rebellious persona
  10. Bandit – Fitting for a mischievous dog

• Female:

  1. Belle – After Belle Starr, “Bandit Queen”
  2. Calamity – After Calamity Jane
  3. Pearl – After Pearl Hart
  4. Clyde – After Clyde’s partner, Bonnie
  5. Madonna – For the boldness of Madonna Louise Ciccone
  6. Roxie – After Chicago’s Roxie Hart
  7. Dusty – For a “wild west” feel
  8. Frankie – Inspired by the song Frankie and Johnny
  9. Dolly – For Dolly Parton’s tough personality
  10. Ida – After Ida Lupino, a classic femme fatale actress

These “gangster” names bring a tough edge to your pup’s personality. Whether inspired by notorious mobsters, outlaw legends, or streetwise slang, they’re sure to make your dog stand out in the pack.