Choosing a name for your Miniature Schnauzer is an enjoyable step in welcoming them into your home. Known for their spirited and friendly personalities, Miniature Schnauzers are a popular breed in the U.S., loved for their intelligence and charm. With their distinct bearded faces and lively energy, they make delightful companions.
To help you find a fitting name, we’ve compiled a list of 190 popular Miniature Schnauzer names. This list is based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Miniature Schnauzer Names
Here are some popular boy names for Miniature Schnauzers that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alfie | Wise counsel; friendly and sage |
| Andy | Diminutive of andrew; "manly" |
| Archer | |
| Archie | Truly brave |
| Axel | Source of light; radiant and bright |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Baxter | Old english for "baker" |
| Benji | Endearing and friendly; a popular dog's name |
| Bentley | |
| Bernie | Brave like a bear |
| Bismarck | |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Brandon | English, meaning "broom hill"; strong and resilient |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Casey | Of irish origin, meaning "vigilant" |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chico | Boy in spanish; small and lively |
| Cody | Helpful, a helper |
| Conner | Gaelic for "lover of hounds"; friendly |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Cujo | |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Diesel | German, rugged and powerful |
| Duke | Titled nobility, leadership |
| Eli | Hebrew for "ascended, uplifted, high" |
| Enzo | |
| Ernie | |
| Finnegan | Irish origins, meaning "fair" |
| Fletcher | |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Giuseppe | Italian form of joseph, he will add |
| Groucho | After groucho marx, implies humor |
| Hank | Derived from henry; 'home ruler' |
| Harry | Often associated with "home ruler" |
| Hudson | After the river; adventurous and flowing |
| Hugo | Derived from hugh, meaning 'mind, intellect' |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jackson | Son of jack; enduring and strong |
| Jasper | Persian, "treasurer" |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Jay | Jay - playful, repetitive sound |
| Joey | Diminutive of joseph; "jehovah increases" |
| King | Denotes a regal and commanding presence |
| Kuba | |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Logan | Scottish place name and surname |
| Loki | Norse god, playful and mischievous |
| Luca | Italian and latin origin meaning "light" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Luigi | Famous, notable fighter; italian charm |
| Luke | Biblical name meaning "light-giving" |
| Mason | Worker in stone; sturdy |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Maxwell | Great stream, scottish origin |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Mini | Perfect for a small, petite dog |
| Monkey | Playful, agile, and clever |
| Montgomery | |
| Monty | Short for montgomery, meaning "man power" |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Ollie | Often short for oliver; symbolizes peace |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Otto | |
| Ozzy | Perhaps inspired by ozzy osbourne, reflecting a quirky personality |
| Parker | Park keeper; naturalist |
| Pepe | Spanish for joseph; beloved |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Petey | Affectionate and friendly tone |
| Pipes | |
| Preston | Priest's town; dignified |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Raider | Spirited and adventurous |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Rocket | Fast and adventurous |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Romeo | Italian lover; romantic and charming |
| Rusty | Often a lovable, reddish-coated dog |
| Sammy | Diminutive of samuel; "god has heard" |
| Samson | Katan - strong biblical name with unique twist |
| Samuel | Told by god |
| Saxifrage | Named after the robust flower; resilient |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Sheldon | From the hill on the ledge; secure |
| Shiro | Japanese for white; pure and bright |
| Smokey | Named for smoke-like coloring |
| Sparticus | |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Tysan | Altered form of tyson, "high-spirited" |
| Uggy | Adorably quirky and distinctive |
| Wally | Diminutive of wallace, "foreigner" or "stranger" |
| Winston | Old english for "joy stone" |
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Female Miniature Schnauzer Names
Here are some popular girl names for Miniature Schnauzers that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abbey | Religious, peaceful connotations |
| Aggie | Often a nickname for agatha, meaning virtuous |
| Angie | Diminutive of angela; 'angelic' |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Betty | Vintage charm, meaning "pledged to god" |
| Bonnie | Scottish for "pretty" |
| Brisby | Possibly inspired by "the secret of nimh" |
| Cannoli | Italian pastry; sweet and beloved |
| Casey | Of irish origin, meaning "vigilant" |
| Charlotte | Maude - combines old-fashioned grace and battle strength |
| Cherry | Sweet and brightly colored |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Christmas | Festive; often born around holidays |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Cora | Greek, "maiden" |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Daphne | Greek nymph turned laurel tree; elusive beauty |
| Duchess | Regal and dignified, noble in bearing |
| Dumpling | Adorable and plump |
| Eleanor | Of greek origin, meaning "shining light" |
| Ellie | Diminutive of eleanor, meaning "light" |
| Emma | Universal, meaning "whole" |
| Eva | Hebrew origin meaning "life" |
| Febe | |
| Flora | Goddess of flowers; blooming beauty |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| Frida | Inspired by the artist frida kahlo; creative and strong |
| Gracie | Diminutive of grace, "god’s favor" |
| Gretel | |
| Harper | |
| Hazel | Inspired by the hazelnut tree, denotes wisdom |
| Helga | |
| Ivana | Female form of ivan, meaning "god is gracious" |
| Izzy | Short for isabel, often energetic and playful |
| Jayla | Modern, possibly american origin, trendy |
| Josie | Derived from josephine; means "he will add" |
| Julie | Youthful |
| Karma | |
| Kona | Hawaiian district or coffee |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Laila | Arabic for "night"; mysterious and beautiful |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Loulou | |
| Lucifer | Light-bringing; ironically angelic |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Lulu | Pearl; precious |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Madison | Popular, modern name derived from english |
| Maisie | Pearl; precious and prized |
| Manti | Possibly inspired by manti, utah |
| Maxine | Feminine version of max, signifies "greatest" |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Milou | Tintin's dog in the french comics |
| Mini | Perfect for a small, petite dog |
| Minnie | Diminutive, often for small dogs |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Momo | Peach in japanese; sweet and round |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Olivia | Latin for "olive tree," symbol of peace |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Penelope | Greek origin, symbolizes faithfulness |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Phoebe | Greek, "bright, shining" |
| Pickle | Playful and fun, often used affectionately |
| Pippa | Short for philippa; lover of horses |
| Pita | Like the bread; soft, warm |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Puma | Named after the swift and agile big cat |
| Pumpkin | Endearing term, often for round or orange pets |
| Queen | Regal and authoritative |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxie | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Safire | |
| Schnauzer | Direct relation to the dog breed; characteristic and perky |
| Scout | Observer, from "to kill a mockingbird" |
| Silver | Sleek grey coat, shiny as metal |
| Sola | Alone in spanish, unique |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Sugar | Sweet-natured and affectionate |
| Tata | Affectionate and means "dad" in several cultures |
| Tilly | |
| Truffle | |
| Twotwo | Numerical and fun; light and easy-going |
| Zoe | Greek for "life" |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |
