Bee Names

Choosing a name for a bee is a truly delightful and meaningful undertaking. Whether you are a beekeeper naming your queen a favorite worker bee a specific drone or perhaps even the entire colony giving your buzzing buddies a moniker adds a layer of fun and personality to the whole experience. Bees are industrious magnificent creatures essential to our ecosystem so dedicating time to finding the perfect.

name is a wonderful way to honor their hard work and vital importance. A great name can be inspirational silly majestic or sweet reflecting the incredible diversity you find in the hive. It is a creative act that deepens your connection to the fascinating world of apiculture making every interaction with your bees a little more personal and joyful.

This section is all about the sweetest most adorable names that capture the charming nature of bees. These names are perfect for those tiny fuzzy friends whose sheer cuteness makes you forget they have stingers. They often lean towards terms of endearment tiny objects or sugary treats reflecting the bee’s production of honey.

• Sweetie
• Honeybun
• Nectar
• Petal
• Blossom
• Clover
• Sunny
• Pippin
• Waffles
• Muffin
• Gummy
• Sugarplum
• Zippy
• Bumblet
• Fuzzball
• Toffee
• Caramel
• Sprinkles
• Cupcake
• Jellybean
• Taffy
• Marshmallow
• Snugglebug
• Wiggle
• Nugget
• Pip
• Dot
• Buzzby
• Honeybee
• Poppy
• Daisy
• Lily
• Rosebud
• Buttercup
• Twinkle
• Sparkle
• Shimmer
• Glimmer
• Skippy
• Hoppy
• Jumpy
• Buzzy
• Hummer
• Whizzy
• Zoom
• Dash
• Flurry
• Puff
• Cotton
• Dewdrop
• Pixie
• Fairy
• Sprite
• Gizmo
• Button
• Pebble
• Scooter
• Teeny
• Weeny
• Bitsy
• Tiny
• Midge
• Scamp
• Rascal
• Squirt
• Peanut
• Noodle
• Snoopy
• Doodle
• Winnie
• Benny
• Teddy
• Cuddles
• Cheerio
• Crumb
• Biscuit
• Cookie
• Milo
• Leo
• Mia
• Zoe
• Chloe
• Ella
• Ava
• Noah
• Liam
• Oliver
• Emma
• Olivia
• Sophia
• Isabella
• Mason
• Jacob
• Ethan
• Avery
• Harper
• Scarlett
• Hazel
• Ivy
• Willow
• June
• Pearl
• Ruby
• Opal
• Jules
• Goldie
• Coco
• Brie
• Trixie
• Dixie
• Lulu
• Fifi
• Nana
• Gigi
• Kiki
• Rory
• Remy
• Jojo
• Momo
• Lala
• Polo
• Tutu
• Vivi
• Yoyo
• Zuzu
• Pippa
• Penelope
• Apollo
• Barnaby
• Finley
• Jasper
• Silas
• Flora
• Iris
• Wren
• Skye
• Cloud
• Sunny
• Rain
• River
• Lake
• Brook
• Forest
• Meadow
• Grove
• Thistle
• Saffron
• Marigold
• Clementine
• Orchid
• Dahlia
• Calla
• Hyacinth
• Zinnia
• Flicker
• Blinker
• Wisp
• Shine
• Brighty
• Cheery
• Merry
• Jolly
• Happy
• Joyful
• Glee
• Blink
• Zip
• Zest
• Zing
• Pogo
• Jiggle
• Bounce
• Tumble
• Flip
• Skip
• Frolic
• Giggle
• Chuckle
• Smiley
• Giggles
• Whisper
• Chirp
• Tweet
• Squawk
• Meow
• Woof
• Quack
• Hiss
• Buzzard
• Flapper
• Gleam
• Glitter
• Dazzle
• Lumino
• Radiant
• Sheen
• Brill
• Luster
• Polly
• Molly
• Dolly
• Holly
• Sally
• Millie
• Tillu
• Willy
• Billy
• Jimmy
• Timmy
• Danny
• Manny
• Ronny
• Johnny
• Sammy
• Tommy
• Bobby
• Freddy
• Georgie
• Eddie
• Frankie
• Harry
• Mickey
• Nicky
• Ricky
• Vicky
• Christy
• Patty
• Kelly
• Tracy
• Shelly
• Wendy
• Betsy
• Cindy
• Mindy
• Randy
• Sandy
• Dusty
• Rusty
• Rocky
• Stormy
• Misty
• Cloudy
• Shadow
• Ghosty
• Phantom
• Spirit
• Angel
• Diva
• Princess
• Queenlet
• Monarch
• Empress
• Duchess
• Countess
• Ladybug
• Gentle
• Sweetpea
• Honeycomb
• Pollen
• Stinger
• Wingnut
• Fuzz
• Velvet
• Silk
• Satin
• Cashmere
• Woolly
• Fluffy
• Puffy
• Chubby
• Roundy
• Bouncy
• Tippy
• Toesy
• Knee
• Elbow
• Wristy
• Ankle
• Shoulder
• Neckie
• Headly
• Facey
• Earie
• Nosey
• Mouthy
• Chiny
• Browny
• Lashy
• Cheeky
• Gummybear
• Skittle
• Rainbow
• Lollipop
• Sucker
• Swirl
• Ripple
• Choco
• Fudge
• Brownie
• Blondie
• Reddy
• Greeny
• Bluey
• Pinky
• Purply
• Orangy
• Yellowy
• Whitey
• Blacky
• Grey
• Silvery
• Goldy

If you have a bee with a particularly goofy demeanor or simply enjoy a good laugh these humorous names are a perfect fit. They often play on bee puns common bee characteristics or unexpected human names creating a chuckle every time you call them.

• Buzz Lightyear
• Queen Latifah
• Sir Stingalot
• Winnie the Pooh
• Honey Boo Boo
• Bee-thoven
• Sting
• Bumbletini
• Pollen Grains
• Waggle Dance
• Hive Five
• Bee-yoncé
• Ab-bee Normal
• Vincent Van Gogh
• Fuzz Aldrin
• The Great Buzzini
• Notorious B E E
• Wasabi
• Sting-a-ding
• The Fluffy Menace
• Dwight D Eisenhower
• Captain Buzz
• Dr Fuzzybottom
• General Humm
• Count Flapula
• Baron Von Sting
• Duke Buzzington
• Lord Honeycomb
• King Pollen
• Emperor Drone
• Worker Bee-nus
• Sir Reginald
• Lady Beatrice
• Mister Sticky
• Madame Flutterby
• Professor Fuzz
• Coach Zippy
• Officer Buzz
• Fireman Flap
• Pilot Zoom
• Chef Nectar
• Gardener Petal
• Doctor Drone
• Inventor Wing
• Astronaut Buzz
• Senator Sting
• Judge Pollen
• Sheriff Honey
• Mayor Hive
• President Bee
• Ambassador Flap
• Secret Agent Buzz
• The Enforcer
• The Collector
• The Forager
• The Cleaner
• The Nurse
• The Builder
• The Guard
• The Scout
• The Messenger
• The Baker
• The Weaver
• The Dancer
• The Singer
• The Musician
• The Artist
• The Poet
• The Philosopher
• The Scientist
• The Historian
• The Traveler
• The Adventurer
• The Explorer
• The Pioneer
• The Maverick
• The Rebel
• The Outlaw
• The Hero
• The Villain
• The Sidekick
• The Mastermind
• The Apprentice
• The Rookie
• The Veteran
• The Legend
• The Myth
• The Ghost
• The Phantom
• The Shadow
• The Spirit
• The Angel
• The Demon
• The Troll
• The Goblin
• The Elf
• The Dwarf
• The Giant
• The Dragon
• The Griffin
• The Phoenix
• The Unicorn
• The Sphinx
• The Siren
• The Gorgon
• The Harpy
• The Hydra
• The Chimera
• The Minotaur
• The Centaur
• The Satyr
• The Nymph
• The Dryad
• The Naiad
• The Oracle
• The Prophet
• The Seer
• The Mage
• The Sorcerer
• The Wizard
• The Warlock
• The Necromancer
• The Alchemist
• The Bard
• The Paladin
• The Rogue
• The Warrior
• The Knight
• The Archer
• The Hunter
• The Farmer
• The Miller
• The Baker
• The Candlestick Maker
• The Butcher
• The Grocer
• The Tailor
• The Tinker
• The Soldier
• The Sailor
• The Spy
• The Thief
• The Jester
• The Clown
• The Fool
• The Wise Man
• The Old Man
• The Young Girl
• The Baby Bee
• The Toddler Bee
• The Teen Bee
• The Adult Bee
• The Elder Bee
• The Great Bee
• The Tiny Bee
• The Fat Bee
• The Skinny Bee
• The Tall Bee
• The Short Bee
• The Fast Bee
• The Slow Bee
• The Loud Bee
• The Quiet Bee
• The Smart Bee
• The Dumb Bee
• The Lucky Bee
• The Unlucky Bee
• The Happy Bee
• The Sad Bee
• The Angry Bee
• The Calm Bee
• The Excited Bee
• The Tired Bee
• The Hungry Bee
• The Thirsty Bee
• The Sleepy Bee
• The Awake Bee
• The Dreaming Bee
• The Living Bee
• The Dead Bee
• The Lost Bee
• The Found Bee
• The Hidden Bee
• The Visible Bee
• The Bright Bee
• The Dark Bee
• The Yellow Bee
• The Black Bee
• The Striped Bee
• The Plain Bee
• The Fuzzy Bee
• The Smooth Bee
• The Wet Bee
• The Dry Bee
• The Hot Bee
• The Cold Bee

For those who seek a name beyond the conventional these creative options draw inspiration from mythology literature nature and unique word combinations. These names are distinctive and give your bee a truly original identity reflecting their fascinating and complex lives. They often sound sophisticated or slightly unusual.

• Vesper
• Aether
• Solstice
• Crest
• Zenith
• Khepri
• Oberon
• Titania
• Elara
• Zephyr
• Talisman
• Quill
• Sylvan
• Cipher
• Ecliptic
• Aurelia
• Caius
• Juno
• Lysander
• Marmalade
• Ophelia
• Peregrine
• Rune
• Saga
• Tundra
• Umbra
• Whisperwind
• Xylia
• Yarrow
• Zodiac
• Indigo
• Caspian
• Drusilla
• Finian
• Garnet
• Horizon
• Isolde
• Kaelen
• Lumin
• Mireya
• Nocturne
• Orion
• Phaedra
• Quasar
• Rhea
• Seraphina
• Thalassa
• Uriel
• Valkyrie
• Wisp
• Xander
• Yvaine
• Zara
• Cinder
• Echo
• Fable
• Glitch
• Helix
• Jinx
• Kismet
• Labyrinth
• Nimbus
• Onyx
• Pixel
• Rift
• Synergy
• Tidal
• Vortex
• Wander
• Zenith
• Ambrosia
• Anther
• Apiary
• Beatrice
• Bumble
• Chrysalis
• Dandelion
• Drone
• Ferula
• Gleaner
• Hive
• Mellifera
• Nidulus
• Pollenator
• Propolis
• Royal Jelly
• Swarm
• Terpene
• Wax
• Zygote
• Apini
• Cerana
• Dorsata
• Florea
• Laboriosa
• Mellifica
• Nigrocincta
• Koschevnikovi
• Andreniformis
• Trigonus
• Bicolor
• Calcarata
• Dentata
• Fuliginosa
• Hirtipes
• Labialis
• Micans
• Rufa
• Scutellata
• Simplex
• Terristris
• Vagans
• Vestalis
• Volucella
• Xylocopa
• Bombus
• Agapostemon
• Halictus
• Lasioglossum
• Megachile
• Osmia
• Anthidium
• Eufriesea
• Euglossa
• Melipona
• Tetragonula
• Diadasia
• Eucera
• Hylaeus
• Colletes
• Nomada
• Sphecodes
• Coelioxys
• Acanthopus
• Ancyloscelis
• Centris
• Epicharis
• Fidelia
• Lithurgus
• Macropis
• Panurgus
• Protandrena
• Rhophites
• Svastra
• Tetralonia
• Xeromelecta
• Nomioides
• Pasites
• Ammobates
• Epeolus
• Holcopasites
• Neopasites
• Triepeolus
• Stelis
• Dioxys
• Ashmeadiella
• Chalicodoma
• Hoplitis
• Protosmia
• Trachusa
• Chelostoma
• Hoplosmia
• Oligotropus
• Wainia
• Friesella
• Lestrimelitta
• Partamona
• Scaptotrigona
• Trigona
• Austroplebeia
• Hypotrigona
• Liotrigona
• Plebeia
• Schwarziana
• Cephalotrigona
• Dactylurina
• Dolichotrigona
• Mourella
• Nannotrigona
• Paratrigona
• Scaura
• Geotrigona
• Oxytrigona
• Ptilotrigona
• Lestrodromus
• Palaeorhiza
• Prosopis
• Euryglossa
• Meroglossa
• Pachyprosopis
• Stenotritus
• Ctenocolletes
• Leioproctus
• Paracolletes
• Callomelitta
• Euryglossina
• Melittosmithia
• Amegilla
• Habropoda
• Pithitis
• Xylocopa
• Ceratina
• Alloscirtetica
• Lanthanomelissa
• Melissodes
• Pachymelus
• Xenoglossa
• Eufriesea
• Euglossa
• Exaerete
• Aglae
• Eulaema
• Apotrigona
• Axestotrigona
• Hypotrigonopsis
• Meliplebeia
• Schulthesia
• Trichotrigona

Drawing from ancient stories legends and folklore these names evoke a sense of power mystery and timeless wonder. Mythical bee names can be linked to gods goddesses mythical creatures or legendary places giving your bee an epic and grand title.

• Midas
• Olympus
• Hera
• Zeus
• Apollo
• Athena
• Hermes
• Persephone
• Elysium
• Avalon
• Dragonfly
• Gryphon
• Sphinx
• Pegasus
• Centaur
• Chimera
• Phoenix
• Unicorn
• Kraken
• Leviathan
• Siren
• Nymph
• Dryad
• Faun
• Imp
• Gnome
• Leprechaun
• Pixie
• Selkie
• Rusalka
• Vasilisa
• Baba Yaga
• Kitsune
• Tengu
• Kappa
• Yuki-onna
• Raiju
• Amaterasu
• Susanoo
• Tsukuyomi
• Thor
• Odin
• Freya
• Loki
• Fafnir
• Jormungandr
• Sleipnir
• Valhalla
• Asgard
• Midgard
• Niflheim
• Muspelheim
• Bifrost
• Gungnir
• Mjolnir
• Draupnir
• Gjallarhorn
• Megingjord
• Skidbladnir
• Gullinbursti
• Heimdall
• Balder
• Hodr
• Vidar
• Vali
• Idunn
• Bragi
• Tyr
• Ares
• Poseidon
• Hades
• Aphrodite
• Hephaestus
• Dionysus
• Artemis
• Ares
• Hestia
• Prometheus
• Pandora
• Heracles
• Achilles
• Odysseus
• Aeneas
• Jason
• Theseus
• Perseus
• Medea
• Circe
• Calypso
• Chiron
• Hecate
• Cerberus
• Medusa
• Cyclops
• Harpy
• Minotaur
• Gorgon
• Hydra
• Scylla
• Charybdis
• Triton
• Oceanus
• Tethys
• Cronus
• Rhea
• Uranus
• Gaea
• Chaos
• Eros
• Thanatos
• Hypnos
• Morpheus
• Phobetor
• Phantasos
• Icelus
• Nemesis
• Eris
• Dike
• Astraea
• Themis
• Mnemosyne
• Leto
• Maia
• Dione
• Metis
• Electra
• Taygete
• Celaeno
• Alcyone
• Merope
• Atlas
• Prometheus
• Epimetheus
• Menoetius
• Crius
• Coeus
• Hyperion
• Iapetus
• Triton
• Nereus
• Proteus
• Glaucus
• Polyphemus
• Laestrygon
• Lotus-Eaters
• Cimmerian
• Tartarus
• Erebus
• Acheron
• Cocytus
• Phlegethon
• Styx
• Lethe
• Charon
• Fates
• Muses
• Graces
• Hesperides
• Pleiades
• Oreads
• Naiads
• Dryads
• Satyrs
• Centaurs
• Minotaurs
• Gryphons
• Harpies
• Sirens
• Sphinxes
• Dragons
• Unicorns
• Phoenixes
• Basilisks
• Cockatrice
• Wyverns
• Krakens
• Hydras
• Chimeras
• Golems
• Elemental
• Sylph
• Undine
• Salamander
• Gnome
• Brownie
• Goblin
• Orc
• Troll
• Elf
• Dwarf
• Fairy
• Angel
• Demon
• Ghost
• Vampire
• Werewolf
• Zombie
• Mummy
• Specter
• Ghoul
• Banshee
• Jinn
• Genie
• Djinn
• Roc
• Behemoth
• Ziz
• Buraq
• Simurgh
• Piasa
• Thunderbird
• Dropbear
• Bunyip
• Yeti
• Bigfoot
• Chupacabra

These names are fantastic for a bee whose gender you don’t know or for a whole colony where a non-specific name is most fitting. They are generally inspired by nature elements or abstract concepts providing a versatile and inclusive choice for any bee.

• Sky
• Storm
• River
• Blaze
• Ash
• Opal
• Jett
• Quinn
• Sage
• Remy
• Ariel
• Echo
• Haven
• Lark
• North
• Pax
• Reese
• Rowan
• Shiloh
• Teal
• Winter
• Zephyr
• Bronze
• Silver
• Copper
• Slate
• Flint
• Pebble
• Stone
• Gale
• Mist
• Fog
• Dew
• Frost
• Hail
• Snow
• Sun
• Moon
• Star
• Comet
• Nova
• Orbit
• Cosmo
• Astro
• Terra
• Geo
• Kira
• Rylan
• Skyler
• Taylor
• Dakota
• Phoenix
• Justice
• Indigo
• Cyan
• Jade
• Emerald
• Beryl
• Quartz
• Topaz
• Jasper
• Flax
• Hemp
• Reed
• Rush
• Fern
• Moss
• Thorn
• Vine
• Acorn
• Chestnut
• Maple
• Oak
• Pine
• Aspen
• Birch
• Cedar
• Holly
• Ivy
• Laurel
• Olive
• Rowan
• Saffron
• Sage
• Thyme
• Basil
• Coriander
• Fennel
• Ginger
• Nutmeg
• Paprika
• Sesame
• Sumer
• Autumn
• Spring
• Equinox
• Solstice
• Dawn
• Dusk
• Twilight
• Aurora
• Zenith
• Apex
• Axis
• Core
• Edge
• Flank
• Pivot
• Spire
• Summit
• Tide
• Vast
• Void
• Wisp
• Yonder
• Zest
• Ripple
• Shade
• Sheen
• Slumber
• Soot
• Spark
• Spruce
• Stardust
• Steel
• Stream
• Swirl
• Tempest
• Thistle
• Treble
• Trove
• Truce
• Venture
• Vesper
• Vibe
• Vivid
• Wander
• Whirl
• Wicker
• Wilder
• Willow
• Wisp
• Wren
• Xylo
• Yarrow
• Yonder
• Zeal
• Zinc
• Zip
• Zodiac
• Zoom
• Absinthe
• Anise
• Clove
• Dill
• Hyssop
• Marjoram
• Oregano
• Tarragon
• Verbena
• Juniper
• Lavender
• Rosemary
• Tansy
• Valerian
• Wormwood
• Ylang
• Zinnia
• Cosmos
• Galileo
• Kepler
• Newton
• Ptolemy
• Tyson
• Hawking
• Sagan
• Curie
• Joule
• Tesla
• Faraday
• Ampere
• Volt
• Ohm
• Watt
• Hertz
• Decibel
• Lux
• Lumen
• Candela
• Pixel
• Vector
• Quantum
• Nebula
• Galaxy
• Meteor
• Asteroid
• Celeste
• Estrella
• Stella
• Astra
• Luna
• Solar
• Eclipse
• Comet
• Crater
• Orbit
• Halo
• Aura
• Ray
• Beam
• Glow
• Flicker
• Twinkle
• Shine
• Sparkle

Choosing the perfect name for your bee or hive is a personal adventure a way to infuse a bit of your own joy and creativity into the world of beekeeping. Whether you favor the cute the hilarious the epic or the wonderfully weird the best name is always the one that brings a smile to your face. Let your imagination soar as high as a bee on a summer day and select a moniker that truly captures the spirit of your buzzing companion.

We hope this guide has sparked your inspiration and helped you land on a truly buzzworthy name. We would love to hear which names from the list are your favorites or what unique names you have already chosen for your own bees. Share your top picks and your stories in the comments below. Happy naming.