Schnauzers are definitely an interesting-looking breed. You don’t see them too often, either. So when you’re getting your unique little bearded buddy, you probably want to make sure that you choose a name in alignment with your specific puppy’s personality.
We rounded up some names that range from funny to trendy to fictional fan-based. We know how different names appeal to various people, so we try to make it versatile to make this your one-stop shop for Miniature Schnauzer names. Here we go!
Naming your dog is a pretty big decision. Sometimes you get lucky, and they practically name themselves. Something just clicks right away, and you leave it as is. But other times, we might have trouble deciding—so that’s where coming up with a naming method plays out.
Here are a few ideas to slim your list and help you get started.
Name Your Pup After a Favorite Character
Name your dog after a character that touched your life, whether in your favorite book or a movie you love. Sometimes our dogs can exhibit the same appearance or personality that reminds us of these characters, making it a perfect fit. So, think long and hard about movies and other forms of entertainment that stuck with you through the years–see if any of those names fit the bill.
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Leave the Name Up to Fate
Drawing a name out of a hat can be a really efficient way to decide, especially if you’re an indecisive person. There’s nothing like having a bunch of names on the list, and you just simply can’t pick one of them. So when you’re feeling that way, sometimes it’s best to leave it up to chance.
Ask a Friend or Two or Three or Four
If you have a few names that are hard on the brain, you might want the opinion of friends or loved ones. You can always take it to the Internet. Make a poll on Facebook or add the question to your Instagram story. Give the names that you really are considering and ask for suggestions.
No matter what method you pick, a name will eventually fall into place. Without further ado, we present to you our categories and lists as follows.
Trendy Names for Your Miniature Schnauzer
If you’re a person who loves popular and trendy things, we have just the list here for you. These names are quite popular among dogs these days. So finding another dog with this name while you guys are on an adventure at the dog park is highly likely. Sometimes something as small as having that common ground can really help break the ice in new social situations.
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Male Miniature Schnauzer Names
Max
Milo
Buddy
Fido
Bear
Jack
Leo
Louie
Ace
Rocket
Woody
Comet
Finn
Zeke
Dexter
Prince
Toby
Oscar
Lucky
Murphy
Sam
Duke
Buster
Harley
Cooper
Tucker
Boo
Ollie
Johnny
Paulie
Otis
Webster
Roscoe
Gucci
Hunter
Female Miniature Schnauzer Names
Bailey
Molly
Lola
Zoe
Abby
Roxy
Sasha
Ruby
Annie
Missy
Emmie
Nina
Sophie
Gigi
Maggie
Bella
Beatrix
Lily
Daisy
Minnie
Lady
Paisley
Goldie
Marley
Maisy
Kiki
Hazel
Millie
Missy
Mitzi
Rosie
Sadie
Lucy
Winnie
Chloe
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Dapper/Fancy Names for Your Miniature Schnauzer
By nature, Schnauzers look prim and proper. It would only be understandable to choose a very distinguished name. Here are some dapper and classy names that might pique your interest.
Male Dapper Miniature Schnauzer Names
Winston
Jefferson
Rutherford
Rupert
Davidson
Aristotle
Sebastian
Manfred
Alejandro
Devereau
Finnegan
Michelangelo
Darius
Lucius
Hugo
Lucian
Bentley
Archibald
Leopold
Ivan
Maddox
Rockwell
Truman
Gatsby
Constantine
Atlas
Roswell
Oliver
Linus
Achilles
Gaston
Alvin
Caesar
Sherman
Cedric
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Female Fancy Miniature Schnauzer Names
Sandrine
Pippa
Stella
Ophelia
Lola
Coco
Elsbeth
Diana
Dior
Bella
Mercedes
Sapphire
Madonna
Saffron
Rosalie
Porsche
Giselle
Sasha
Olympia
Daphne
Isabel
Scarlett
Delphine
Victoria
Eloise
Florence
Cora
Cordelia
Clara
Guinevere
Genevieve
Minerva
Clementine
Linette
Dana
Foodie Names for Your Miniature Schnauzer
Who doesn’t love food? If you’re a pretty big foodie, you can always try selecting an adorable name to match the extraordinary personality of your schnauzer. After all, you just want to eat them up, you love them so much!
Male Foodie Names
Peanut
Tatertot
Chicken Wing
Oreo
Mousse
Nugget
Redbull
Bean
Chestnut
Weenie
Waffles
Taco
Pupperoni
Pistachio
Biscuit
Cheddar
Bacon
Reuben
Nacho
Sprouts
Dijon
Spud
Hotdog
Pumpernickel
Rye
Noodle
Ravioli
Rigatoni
Slim Jim
Frankfurter
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Female Foodie Names
Cupcake
Marzipan
Cherry
Peach
Cookie
Hazelnut
Sushi
Bruschetta
Chili
Ginger
Muffin
Honey
Clove
Parsley
Potato
Cream Puff
Pudding
Reese
Macaroni
Sundae
Sweetie
Dumpling
Pumpkin
Brownie
Blondie
Cappuccino
Plum
Olive
Tiramisu
Shortcake
People Names for Your Miniature Schnauzer
Can you find something comical or comforting in naming your pets “people” names? There’s nothing like calling out Charlie across the dog park, and your dog comes running. You can’t go wrong with people’s names. Here are some plain Jane and regular Joe titles to choose from.
Male Names
Malcolm
Richard
Edgar
Winslow
Walter
Carl
Markus
Dacre
Newman
Cecil
Henry
Todd
Dean
Benjamin
Grady
Taft
Dale
James
Wilbur
Malachi
Hector
Dilbert
Manny
Fred
Barney
Teddy
Filbert
Albert
Bartholomew
Thomas
Charles
Dave
Augustus
Napoleon
Darrell
Quincy
Humphrey
Petri
Demetri
Clovis
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Female Names
Marlow
Mildred
Kathy
Joyce
Donna
Gloria
Mavis
Ethel
Shirley
Evelyn
Ruth
Elsie
Matilda
Winnifred
Caroline
Bessie
Adeline
Kathryn
Susie
Marjorie
Miriam
Vera
Dorothea
Eleanor
Fay
Harriet
Phyllis
Vivian
Ursula
Viola
Selma
Sylvia
Filomena
Priscilla
Louise
Mabel
Josephine
Imogen
Geraldine
Marina
Character Names for Your Miniature Schnauzer
If you’re a pretty big character, you might love more movies, folklore, and novels than you can pick from. So, we gladly rounded up some excellent names we gathered from TV, literature, and otherwise.
Male Miniature Schnauzer Character Names
Weasley—Harry Potter
Count Olaf—Series of Unfortunate Events
Charming—Cinderella
Frankenstein—Frankenstein
Igor—Igor
Basil—Austin Powers
Pikachu—Pokemon
Moby—Moby Dick
Kristoff—Frozen
Toto—Wizard of Oz
Bam Bam—The Flintstones
Gomez—The Addams Family
Klaus—Umbrella Academy
Fargo—Fargo
Wick—John Wick
Absalom—Alice in Wonderland
Aslan—Narnia
Seymour—Little Shop of Horrors
Jarvis—Iron Man
Dodger—Oliver and Company
Atticus—To Kill a Mockingbird
Otis—Milo and Otis
Frosty—Frosty the Snowman
Falcor—The Never-ending Story
Jock—Lady and the Tramp
Poe—Kung Fu Panda
Alvin—Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alfalfa—The Little Rascals
Gary—Spongebob Squarepants
Obi-Wan—Star Wars
Hogsqueal—Spiderwick
Lancelot—Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Stitch—Lilo and Stitch
Shaggy—Scooby Doo
Felix—Bob’s Burgers
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Female Miniature Schnauzer Character Names
Katniss—The Hunger Games
Joon—Benny and Joon
Punky—Punky Brewster
Shirley—Shirley Temple
Sabrina—Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Hermione—Harry Potter
Miss Plum—The Corpse Bride
Fern—Charlotte’s Web
Monica—Friends
Xena—Xena the Warrior Princess
Wednesday—The Addams Family
Pearl—Spongebob Squarepants
Clarice—Silence of the Lambs
Eleven—Stranger Things
Furiosa—Mad Max
Cersei—A Song of Ice and Fire
Selina—Catwoman
Leslie—Parks and Recreation
Tinkerbell—Peter Pan
Galadriel—Lord of the Rings
Matilda—Matilda
Buffy—Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Scully—X-Files
Snow—Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Maleficent—Maleficent
Red—Little Red Riding Hood
Elle—Legally Blonde
Tanya—Mamma Mia!
Sally—Nightmare Before Christmas
Moana—Moana
Lilo—Lilo and Stitch
Mavis—Hotel Transylvania
Vanya—Umbrella Academy
Maisel—The Marvelous Ms. Maisel
Leisl—Sound of Music
Nature-based Names for Your Miniature Schnauzer
Do you love nature? If so, they are plentiful names that make the most adorable choices for you are little Miniature Schnauzer. Since most nature-based names are unisex, we’ll toss them all together for you.
Aspen
Ash
Birch
Briar
Rock
Everest
Willow
Iris
Cedar
Rowan
Alder
Forest
Acacia
Sage
River
Briar
Dahlia
Fox
Ivy
Luna
Jasmine
Elm
Huckleberry
Hyacinth
Indigo
Jasper
Spruce
Wren
Oriole
Amethyst
Azure
Opal
Marigold
Juniper
Palo Santo
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Miniature Names for Your Miniature Schnauzer
If you would like to choose a name that relates to your Miniature Schnauzer’s small size, here are some names that quite literally mean small, petite, or have some relation to tiny objects.
Pipsqueak
Cheche
Aiko
Paget
Paola
Pebbles
Yves
Tiny Tot
Pygmy
Bach
Piccolo
Bj
ork
Chombo
Vychan
Scrubby
Runt
Duni
Linna
Baby
Posy
Lottie
Paloma
Titchy
Gidget
Flick
Nibbles
Shrimp Boat
Nugget
Micro
Twiglet
Pippin
Cubby
Bumblebee
Bitsy
Lil’ Bit
Conclusion
After going through this list of awesome names for Miniature Schnauzers, we hope you have finally found the winning pick. If there are several on the list that you absolutely adore and cannot choose between, go ahead and follow our tips at the beginning of the article to come up with a name you will love their whole life through.
And if you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, don’t be afraid to get a little more creative and maybe even try making up your own name! The possibilities are endless, but we really hope that you find the most suitable choice for your little newcomer.
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Ashley Bates is a freelance dog writer and pet enthusiast who is currently studying the art of animal therapy. A mother to four human children— and 23 furry and feathery kids, too – Ashley volunteers at local shelters, advocates for animal well-being, and rescues every creature she finds. Her mission is to create awareness, education, and entertainment about pets to prevent homelessness. Her specialties are cats and dogs....Read more