Step into the shadowy realm of organized crime, where individuals create glamorous identities that land them in trouble. The underworld created a lexicon of nicknames beyond the mundane, turning mere mortals into legendary figures of intimidation and intrigue. From gritty streets to smoke-filled backrooms, the world of fantastic Gangster Nicknames is a fascinating tapestry of creativity, symbolism, and raw charm.
Worn by formidable men and formidable women, these monikers serve as more than mere labels; they are a portal into a secret universe where glory reigns supreme and the line between normal and extraordinary obscurity is drawn. In this exploration, we delve into the gripping stories behind these nicknames, uncovering the artistry, psychology, and sheer bravado that define iconic gangsters and their unforgettable nicknames.
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Different Types of Gangster Nicknames
Now, let’s look at the biggest gangs around the world and the nicknames for gang members associated with these groups.
Solntsevskaya Bratva
The Russian Mafia:- I guess when we talk about these guys we’d have to call them ‘comrades’ – if we had a death wish!
These little darlings are into human trafficking and the heroin trade from Afghanistan, and I would not like to bump into any of them on a night! Especially not ‘The Merchant of Death!’
Solntsevskaya Bratva Nicknames:
- That Guy
- Bondar
- Max
- Tarzan
- Biba
- Kolya
- Quiet Godfather
- Tonksku-Tom
- Lord Lenin
- Hoza
- Alik the Greek
- Mussolini
- Georgian
- Taro
- Bakha-Bakha
- Ontario
- Lasha Rustavsky
- Pro
- Roshan Lankaransky
- Grandpa Hassan
- Sharon Junior
- Kolya-Kyrgyz
- Taivanchik (the Taiwanese) Merchant of Death. (I don’t think they’re as good as the American Mafia, though!)
Mexican Gangster Names
- Jorge Eduardo Costilla
- Héctor Beltrán Leyva
- Nazario Moreno González
- Juan José Esparragoza
- Joaquín Guzmán
- Ismael Zambada
- Heriberto Lazcano
- Vicente Carrillo Fuentes
- Antonio Ezequiel Cárdenas
- Luis Fernando Sánchez Arellano
- El Diablo
- La Reina Negra (The Black Queen)
- El Matón (The Bully)
- La Chingona (The Badass)
- El Cholo
- La Pistolera (The Gunwoman)
- El Lobo (The Wolf)
- La Mara (The Gang)
- El Vato Loco (The Crazy Dude)
- La Serpiente (The Serpent)
- El Azteca
- La Guerrera (The Warrior)
- El Fantasma (The Ghost)
- La Muerte (The Death)
- El Bandolero (The Bandit)
- La Dama Oscura (The Dark Lady)
- El Cuchillo (The Knife)
- La Calavera (The Skull)
- El Rey (The King)
- La Máscara (The Mask)
Mafia Nicknames
First of all, the oldest and worst, The Mafia, or La Cosa Nostra, (Our Thing), made glamorous by ‘The Godfather’ and movies of that ilk, and colorful criminals like Al Capone, Bugsy Segal, Sam Giancana, and Jimmy Hoffa (whose body have never been found!)
- Joe Banana
- Johnny Sausage
- Baby-Shanks
- Kinds of butter
- Whack-Whack
- Quack-Quack
- Pistol Pete
- Tick-Tock
- Pat the Cat
- Horseface
- Chee-Chee
- Bootsie
- The Owl
- Sam Sings in the Night
- Chicken man
- Benny Squint
- The Reluctant Prine
- 14th St Steve
- Baldy Dom
- Larry Fab
- Shellacked
African American Gangs
These are gangs principally associated with ethnic groups such as the Black Gangster Disciples, Vice Lords, the Crips, the Bloods, and the Black Guerilla Family.
These mainly started on the fertile grounds of the prison system and in the ghettos and inner-city slums of major cities. They specialize in drug-related crimes.
African American Gangster Nicknames:
- Bumpy
- Mickey the Cobra
- Big Frank Nitti
- Stacks (all Mafia members)
- Ace of Spades
- Da Boss
- Dreads
- The Prophet
- Ice Box
- T-Bone
(Excuse me if a couple of these are offensive, but don’t shoot the messenger; I only found them!)
Hispanic Gangs
Most of the Latino gangs originate as prison gangs in the U.S., mostly in California.
The Mexican Mafia never set foot in Mexico! MS-13 originated in Los Angeles – They are distinguished by tattoos and the use of excessive violence as a tool for their ends.
The Sinaloa Cartel is one of the biggest drug suppliers and trafficking networks in the world. The biggest of all the Latino gangs are the Latin Kings, the biggest Hispanic group of all.
Hispanic Gangs Guy Nicknames
- Bullet
- Minor
- Oso
- Mr. Scrappy
- Demon
- Spider
- Paiyaso
- Joker
- Mr. Cisco
- Shorty
- Creeper
- Sniper
- Wicked
- Pelon
- Bouncer
- Gizmo
- Tank
- Swifty
- Lil’ Loco
- Spyder
- Rascal
- Happy
- Baby Gangster
- Spider
- El Chuey
- Popeye
- Miklo
- Cruzeiro
- Montana
- Big Al
- Bonafide
- Paco Magic
- Red Ryder
Hispanic Gangs Girl Nicknames
- Lil Tramposo
- Sharpies
- Smiler
- Joker
- Clumsy
- Shy Girl
- La Shy Girl
- Little Puppet
- Dopey
- Travieso
- Little Clown
- Spooky
- Lil’ Loco
- Mousey
- La Giggles
- Flaco
- Chao
- Baby One Punch
Biker Gangs
And last but not least, let’s not forget the Biker Gangs.
They are many and varied, but they all go under the umbrella name of the 1%ers (one-percenters) because, unlike the 99% of bike clubs, which are just people who love riding bikes, these are highly structured gangs of organized criminals.
They are even assigned military ranks! Women in these gangs have no status; they are the ‘property’ of one of the gang members and can be passed around from one member to the next—with the owner’s permission, of course!
There are also ‘prospects, who are hopefuls who want to get into the gangs. They have to do all the dirty, demeaning jobs for about a year, and then they MIGHT – or might not—be allowed to get into the hallowed ranks.
The names of the gangs are, of course, Hell’s Angels (who hasn’t heard of them?), Pagans, Mongols, Outlaws, Banditos, Sons of Silence, Vagos, Cossacks, and other lesser-known ones who are just as evil and nasty!.
Biker Nicknames For Guys
- Handlebars
- Breaker
- Chains
- Boulder
- Crow
- Knuckles
- Ironclad
- Shovelhead
- Hawk
- Gunner
- Gears etc
This sounds great if the first name is also added, as in Breaker Bill, Gangsters Nicknames, Knuckles Ted, and Big Bear (in fact, big ANYTHING!) Grim Reaper, and the rest
Biker Nicknames For Girls
- Bear Trap
- Bad bitch
- Ginger
- Tigress
- Foxy
- Kiki
- Black Widow
- Pussy
- Red Stiletto
- Kinky
- Cougar
- Kitty, and any other kind of cat!
My Gangsta Names:
If I were a gang member, my name would be Tigress because a Tiger is the biggest, fiercest cat, and most beautiful! You can use Gangster and Rapper Generators on social media. On one of them, my gangster name is Crispy Momma, and my rap name is Smoke Boo!
Popular Gangsta Rappers:
- W.A.
- The Geto Boys
- Ice-T
- Snoop Dogg
- Westside Connection
- Kool G Rap
- 50 Cent
- Ice Cube
- MC Eiht
- Kurupt
- 2Pac
General Tough Guy Names
- G.
- Dog
- Peewee
- Pit Bull
- Razor
- Hammer
- Scarface
- Screwdriver
- Shadow
- Shaggy
- Smoke
- Snake
- Viper
- Teflon Don
- Trigger Mike
- Scissors
- Shadow
- Dagger
- Demon
- 4 Stroke
- 11 Inch
- Dragon
- Psycho
- Dracula
- Skullcrusher
- Doom
- Killer
- Scythe
- Iron heart
- Terminator
- Blood
- Gask
- Skinner
- Smasher
- Masher
- Slammer
- Torpedo
- Avenger
- Terror
- Dementor
- Hammer
- Hatchet
- Wolf
- Fang
- Mamba
- Viper
- Satyr
- Blackjack
General Tough Girl Names
- Fox
- Freckles
- Nails
- Pussy
- Flames
- Freestyle
- Goldie
- Playboy
- Princess
- Hot Lips
- Lips
- Popcorn
- Vixen
- Repo girl
- Peanuts
- Ghost Soft Hammer
- Silver Dollar
- Stiletto
- Angel
- Blaze
- Amazon
- Black Beauty
- Calypso
- Minx
- Raven
- Jaguar
- Kitten
- Goddess
- Tequila
- Brandy
- Madam
- Duchess
- Ambush
- Caprice
- Spite
- Vex
- She-Wolf
- Vamp
- She-Devil
- Medusa
- Electra
- Storm
- Fox
- Noir
- Nevada
Conclusion
Gangsters’ nicknames, often rooted in a combination of intimidation, mystique, and personal traits, serve as a distinctive and symbolic aspect of their underworld personas. These aliases, ranging from the flamboyant to the ominous, provide a glimpse into the complex subculture of organized crime, where reputation and identity intertwine. The use of nicknames not only adds an element of intrigue but also underscores the role of power and hierarchy within criminal enterprises.
Beyond mere labels, these monikers become a form of branding, shaping the perception of individuals within and outside the criminal world. In examining gangsters’ nicknames, one can uncover a nuanced layer of the criminal underworld’s social dynamics, where these aliases become both a shield and a weapon in the pursuit of influence and notoriety.
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