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400+ Miniature Schnauzer Names: Ideas for Petite & Sophisticated Dogs

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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!

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How to Name Your Miniature Schnauzer

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.

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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
  • Tater Tot
  • Chicken Wing
  • Oreo
  • Mousse
  • Nugget
  • Red Bull
  • 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

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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

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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
  • Bjork
  • 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

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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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