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427 Amazing Names for Giant Schnauzers

Patricia Dickson

By Patricia Dickson

Names for Giant Schnauzers

So, you have a new Giant Schnauzer, and now you have the herculean task of giving it the perfect name. With a height of 26–28 inches and a weight of 75–79 pounds, the Giant Schnauzer is a grand dog, and it deserves a name that reflects its regal nature. They are affectionate, sweet, and loyal dogs that any family would be lucky to call their own.

As sweet as they are, they can be tough as a male and prissy as a female, so it can be hard to find the perfect name for your Giant Schnauzer. If you’re struggling to give your Giant Schnauzer the great title they deserve and need some inspiration, we list our favorite names for you in the guide below.

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Naming Your Pet

Before making a list of names, observe your new pet’s behavior briefly. Its temperament and quicks can give you ideas, and you can use its physical characteristics, like its scruffy beard, to nail down a fitting name. Giant Schnauzers are sweet pups, but their large size can be intimidating to those unfamiliar with them. Whether you focus on your new pet’s size or winning personality, we’re sure you’ll find a name that fits your lovable Giant Schnauzer.

Male Giant Schnauzer Names

Let’s say your Giant Schnauzer is a male. He is macho, rugged, and strong; his name should reflect that. If you want to give your Giant Schnauzer a name fitting its toughness, this is the list for you.

  • Bear
  • Buffalo
  • Boomer
  • Magnum
  • Tank
  • Rex
  • Tex
  • Mack
  • Truck
  • Titan
  • Moose
  • Shaggy
  • Hercules
  • Ulysses
  • Duke
  • Max
  • Goliath
  • Zeus
  • Trojan
  • Dante
  • Damien
  • Yukon
  • Wolf
  • Talon
  • Hawk
  • Tempest
  • Elephant
  • Winston
  • Jet
  • Oscar
  • Olympus
  • Olympia
  • Ragnar
  • Loki
  • Ragnarök
  • Odin
  • Tyr
  • Hades
  • Neptune
  • Mars
  • Pluto
  • Baron
  • Ares
  • Oliver
  • Charlie
  • Buddy
  • Milo
  • Moppy
  • Shaggy
  • Oli
  • Rocky
  • Jack
  • Jax
  • Bruno
  • Louie
  • Teddy
  • Murphy
  • Leo
  • Finn
  • Kobe
  • Lebron
  • Ace
  • Lucky
  • Billy
  • Otis
  • Benny
  • Benji
  • Jasper
  • Chase
  • Rosco
  • Rocco
  • Tabasco
  • Smokey
  • Bandit
  • Sam
  • Sammy
  • Apollo
  • Nova
  • Noam
  • Cosmo
  • Cody
  • Tito
  • Simon
  • Hank
  • Ozzy
  • Levi
  • Chip
  • Harper
  • Whiskey
  • Romeo
  • Champ
  • Klaus
  • Bruce
  • Einstein
  • Luca
  • Luke
  • Lucas
  • Odie
  • Axel
  • Oak
  • Roman
  • Elias
  • Samson
  • Jaws
  • Flynn
  • Ruth
  • Bernard
  • Rio
  • Holland
  • Oslo
  • Ali
  • Jay
  • Ranger
  • Chief
  • Vulcan
  • Jupiter
  • Saturn
  • Kong
  • Jacco
  • Otto
  • Lion
  • Panther
  • Boris
  • Berlin
  • Mustang
  • Flint
  • Beowulf
Giant Schnauzer
Image by: Eliska Zeiskova, shutterstock

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Female Giant Schnauzer Names

Your female Giant Schnauzer is a princess, and they are the epitome of grace and beauty. Your pet deserves a name that speaks to her magnificence, and this list will give you the inspiration and ideas you need to provide them with the perfect name.

  • Luna
  • Grace
  • Scarlett
  • Sadie
  • Maria
  • Dixie
  • Snow
  • Rain
  • Mia
  • Oreo
  • Winnie
  • Satin
  • Reba
  • Lulu
  • Ellie
  • Heidi
  • Misty
  • Lucy
  • Velvet
  • Maxi
  • Lois
  • Candy
  • Willow
  • Marilyn
  • Abby
  • Susie
  • Annie
  • Rosie
  • Emma
  • Paige
  • Cindi
  • Aurora
  • Borealis
  • Brandi
  • Coco
  • Penny
  • Katie
  • Jade
  • Jada
  • Leah
  • Princess
  • Freja
  • Athena
  • Aphrodite
  • Hera
  • Brigit
  • Artemis
  • Persia
  • Pepper
  • Daisy
  • Bella
  • Molly
  • Sophie
  • Lily
  • Roxy
  • Stella
  • Chloe
  • Millie
  • Ruby
  • Bailey
  • Olive
  • Riley
  • Minnie
  • Gigi
  • Ginger
  • Ava
  • Cosmo
  • Belle
  • Holly
  • Josie
  • Sugar
  • Maddie
  • Sapphire
  • Kairi
  • Alexi
  • Juliet
  • Dolly
  • Quartz
  • Violet
  • Angle
  • Harley
  • Ivy
  • Alba
  • Anastasia
  • Bianca
  • Skye
  • Chardonnay
  • Evie
  • Dakota
  • Gwen
  • Haven
  • Lisa
  • Fawn
  • Darcy
  • Judith
  • Bambi
  • Boudica
  • Siri
  • Lana
  • London
  • Blue
  • Rebel
  • Penelope
  • Swiss
  • Britt
  • Akira
  • Nairobi
  • Skadi
  • Cleo
  • Macy
  • Star
  • Nikita
  • River
  • Billie
  • Stormy
Giant Schnauzer in the field
Image by: Bruno /Germany, Pixabay

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Historical Names

Maybe you’re the scholarly type; you are fond of history and want your dog to have a name that reflects that. Your dog’s name may fit the personality or actions of a historical figure, and you may not realize it yet. Hopefully, this list will give you a name that reminds you of your Giant Schnauzer.

  • Bismarck
  • Nero
  • Caligula
  • Cesar
  • Trajan
  • Napoleon
  • Genghis
  • Romulus
  • Remus
  • Brutus
  • Jadwiga
  • Cleopatra
  • Amelia
  • Tesla
  • Claudius
  • Hammurabi
  • Justinian
  • Medici
  • Cyrus
  • Tomyris
  • Dido
  • Gandhi
  • Matthias
  • Corvinus
  • Kupe
  • Gitarja
  • Roosevelt
  • Tamar
  • Hardrada
  • Sitting Bull
  • Basil
  • Plato
  • Archimedes
Giant Schnauzer
Image by: loganthegiant, Pixabay

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Musical Names

If you’re into music, you may want your dog’s name to reflect your interest. Music is a broad genre of entertainment and includes a lot of possible names. If you’re looking for musical names for your Giant Schnauzer, this list will appeal to you.

  • Lead Belly
  • Cobain
  • Sinatra
  • Nirvana
  • Slash
  • Treble
  • Nu
  • Linkin
  • Amp
  • Reverb
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Elvis
  • Elton
  • Blink
  • Kanye
  • Snoop
  • Bono
  • Beyonce
  • Cash
  • Gibson
  • Ibanez
  • Foo
  • Fret
  • Cash
  • Ringo
  • Leppard
  • Weezer
  • Oasis
  • Sabbath
  • Van Halen
  • Hendrix
  • Malone
  • Melody
  • Ramone
  • Clef
  • Acoustic
  • Yamaha
  • Strait
  • Octave
  • Mercury
  • Bohemian
  • Morrison
  • Beats
  • Beatle
  • McCartney
  • Drummer
  • Strait
  • Fender
  • Rhapsody
  • Osborne
  • Les Paul
  • Ramone
  • Rolling Stone
  • Montreaux
  • Zappa
Giant Schnauzer lying on grass
Image by: Ariane von Saltzwedel, Pixabay

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Movies, TV, and Literature Names

Perhaps, you’re a cinephile and want to name your Giant Schnauzer after a character from a film, or maybe you’re big into reading and want to name your pet after a character from a book. If you’re looking for names inspired by cinema or literature, this is the list for you.

  • Nala
  • Mufasa
  • Simba
  • Lilo
  • Stich
  • Hermione
  • Snoopy
  • Agatha
  • Toto
  • Cinderella
  • Odie
  • Soprano
  • Timon
  • Lupin
  • Pumba
  • Lassie
  • Poe
  • Bram
  • Shakespeare
  • Wilde
  • Atticus
  • Albus
  • Sirius
  • Gatsby
  • Django
  • Homer
  • Merlin
  • Arthur
  • Le Fae
  • Morgana
  • Khaleesi
  • Geralt
  • Yennefer
  • Ciri
  • Triss
  • Jaskier
grey Giant Schnauzer
Image by: Maxim Gutsal, Shutterstock

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Geeky Games Names

This list is for people who like video games and comic books. If sci-fi and fantasy are your cups of tea, this list is for your adorable, geeky pet.

  • Samus
  • Peach
  • Pixel
  • Sora
  • Link
  • Daisy
  • Cloud
  • Zelda
  • Konami
  • Vader
  • Boba Fett
  • Leia
  • Skywalker
  • Yoda
  • Jabba
  • Tolkien
  • Stark
  • Frodo
  • Bilbo
  • Sauron
  • Jax
  • Gannon
  • Chewy
  • Atari
  • Yoshi
  • Lucario
  • Cubone
  • Pikachu
  • Yoshi
  • Aang
  • Atom
  • Bayonetta
  • Robo
  • Xena
  • Spock
  • Ewok
  • Slade
  • Raven
  • Robin
  • Widget
  • Siri
  • Android
  • Charmander
  • Squirtle
  • Bulbasaur
  • Comet
  • Galactus
  • Fang
  • Bane
  • Kal-el
  • Krypto
  • Apple
  • Typo

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Summary

These are just a few of the best names we could find for your beloved Giant Schnauzer. Whether you’re into literature, games, or history, there’s a name for you. Even if you’re just an average Joe who wants a male or female name with no sass or frills, we have you covered there as well.

If you decide to adopt a Giant Schnauzer, remember the name isn’t the only thing you’re responsible for. Taking care of a dog is a very big responsibility, so make sure you’re up for the challenge and ready to give your new giant friend a forever home it can be proud of.

 

Featured Image Credit: dezy, Shutterstock

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