Miniature Schnauzers are America’s favorite dog in the Terrier group. They learn quickly, are playful and loyal, with a tireless work ethic. Schnauzers live to be the family protector and ideal farm guard dog. These unique Schnauzer names, for mini to giant dogs, celebrate their reputation as the valiant and intrepid defender of your castle.
Plucky Female Miniature Schnauzer Names
For family and friends, schnauzers are playful and spirited, while intruders, on the other hand, are faced with their fierce determination. These unique, non-human female dog names celebrate the Schnauzer’s determination, flash, and high energy levels.
Ardent
Avid
Bizzy
Blaze
Blithe
Bounty
Brash
Brazen
Dazzle
Feisty
Flash
Frisky
Gabby
Gaga
Gala
Ginger
Gloss
Glare
Go Go
Hedy
Jolly
Jubalee
Lively
Merry
Prim
Puck
Puissant
Scrappy Doo
Sly
Spark
Spirit
Sprite
Spunky
True
Vibe
Vivid
Windy
Zeal
Tenacious Miniature Schnauzer Dog Names
The tenacity of the Miniature Schnauzer can sometimes be mistaken for stubbornness. Watchful and courageous, these guys learn easily and take their job as family protector seriously. These resolute names for Schnauzer male dogs honor their direct, relentless sense of duty.
Atom: Small but powerful particle.
Adamant: Name your dog Adamant, and you can call him Adam for short.
Blunt: Straight to the point.
Brave: Courageous.
Brutal: Direct or punishingly hard. Guard in The Green Mile.
Dare: To defy or challenge.
Dauntless: Fearless and resolute.
Earnest: Intense and sincere conviction. Also, Oscar Wilde’s play The Importance of Being Earnest.
Endeavor: To strive to achieve, an adventure.
Gallant: Bold and noble.
Hardy: Robust and able to endure.
Hero: One admired for noble qualities.
Intrepid: Fearless.
Ironclad: Tenacious.
Keen: Perceptive and razor-sharp.
Knight: Mounted armored soldier.
Leon: Lion-hearted.
Noble: Gentry or honorable.
Player: Lothario.
Rambo: Indestructible Vietnam Vet.
Relentless: Indefatigable, like the Terminator.
Resolute: Firm and commanding, name your dog Resolute, and you can honor the commander in chief’s resolute desk, gifted to the presidency by Queen Victoria.
Rocky: Prizefighter name.
Spartan: Greek citizen of Sparta, possessing strict self-discipline and denial.
Stalwart: Reliable, loyal, and hard-working.
Stark: Bare or Spartan.
Staunch: Firm, loyal and committed.
Steady: Firmly fixed. Ready, Steady, Go.
Stony: Hard, not demonstrating emotions.
Striker: An offensive rather than defensive player.
Tyrant: Despot.
Valiant: Showing courage and determination.
Victor: Winner.
Vigor: Effort, energy, and unbridled enthusiasm.
Worthy: A notable person, one possessing noteworthy qualities.
Wiley and Crafty Male Dog Names
Ajax
Artful Dodger
Bandit
Butch
Castor
Hardy
Havoc
Iron Mountain
Ironman
Jester
Joker
Knave
Knight
Lance
Nuke
Player
Pollux
Rascal
Rogue
Savvy
Scheme
Sham
Sharky
Sharp
Sly
Strut
Tactic
Tidal
Wizard
Wry
Female Schnauzer Call Names
Meaningful names for cute girls that mean eager, heroic, determined!
Atalanta
Athena
Crave
Dizzy
Dream
Epic
Etch
Fable
Flirt
Foxy
Gaga
Hope
Keeper
Macy
Maven
Myth
Pallas
Pixie
Rollick
Rush
Salsa
Spicy
Trixie
Wanton
Steely Names for Schnauzers Male and Female
A hallmark of the breed is the their wiry, tight-fitted coat. Not to mention their famously bushy eyebrows framing their alert eyes and bristly whiskers. If you would like to pay homage to the Schnauzer fashion statement, treat your salt and pepper pup to a steely grey name!
Asher
Ashley
Bling
Cinder
Coke
Drifter
Druzy
Dustin
Granite
Greystoke
Hawkeye
Ironsides
Mercury
Moonstone
Nickel
Pepper
Pewter
Powder
Quicksilver
Shrapnel
Slater
Steely
Tinsel
Tungsten
Winter
Final Thoughts and Naming Tips
Spirited Schnauzers are unique in their expression and attitudes. Choose a name that reflects their playfulness and pluck, as well as one that encourages the traits that you desire most in your new companion. Keep in mind, you will be saying that name 20-30 times a day, so be sure it is one you will call with pride!
