252 Brilliant Bee Names

Cute Names for Bees

Taking a normal name and adding a bit of ‘bee’ magic is a great way to turn a nice name into something really adorable for your little bee.

• Buzz
• Albie
• Abbie
• Robbie
• Beatrice
• Kirby
• Colby
• Toby
• Debbie
• Barnaby
• Gabby
• Libby
• Koby
• Crosby
• Joby
• Wetherby
• Selby
• Whitby
• Shelby
• Darby
• Beatrix

Another lovely way to think up cute names for your bee is to look at the sweet world of candies!

• Fizzy
• Dew Drop
• Gummy
• Sherbert
• Liquorice
• Snickers
• Reece
• Twizzler
• Skittles
• Starburst
• Hershey
• Kit Kat
• Twix
• Musketeer
• Rolo
• Ruth
• Goo Goo
• Dip Dab
• Cocoa
• Toffee
• Fudge
• Cola
• Haribo
• Caramac
• Swizzle
• Dove

Names for Honey Bees

Honey bee names can be inspired by their main occupation, or by their gorgeous golden coloration. And even their amazing work ethic!

• Nectar
• Pollen
• Sweetie
• Sweetness
• Industry
• Hive
• Busy
• Marigold
• Bustle
• Hustle
• Comb
• Goldie
• Gilt
• Rusty
• Tango
• Tangerine
• Apricot
• Carrot
• Marmalade
• Jelly
• Pumpkin
• Ginger
• Sunset
• Sunrise
• Sunny

Bumble Bee Names

Beautiful bumble bees are the embodiment of beauty. Their large size and soft features make them incredibly endearing. Slow and graceful movements make even those with a bit of an insect phobia fairly relaxed in their company. They are easy to see floating around the backyard, and cuddly bumble bees make some of the cutest toys ever. These names for bumble bees all capture a part of the magic of the biggest bee in your flower garden.

• Bumble
• Jumble
• Thimble
• Flicker
• Switch
• Fluffy
• Buzzy
• Silky
• Honey
• Jumbo
• Pixie
• Crumble
• Bombus
• Hefty
• Bulky
• Hulk
• Jabba
• Zeppelin
• Blimp
• Husky
• Airbus
• Galaxy
• Jupiter
• Boeing
• Torpedo

Queen Bee Names

I think Queen bees deserve seriously majestic names. Ones that bee-fit their royal status! Whether you want to use a regal title or the name of a past or present queen, here are some lovely ideas for the most important lady in your hive.

• Princess
• Lady
• Duchess
• Countess
• Your Highness
• Tiara
• Crown
• Septer
• Dazzle
• Bling
• Shimmer
• Elizabeth
• Victoria
• Mary
• Cleopatra
• Boudicca
• Zenobia
• Caroline
• Anne
• Eleanor
• Nefertiti
• Suiko
• Cixi
• Margrethe

Creative Bee Names

A fun way to get creative with names for your swarm is to use the power of alliteration! Names that also start with B (or H for your honey bee) are a lovely way to find some less common bee names.

• Bella
• Bertie
• Belinda
• Beryl
• Betsy
• Borris
• Bevis
• Bingo
• Billie
• Bluebell
• Bea
• Blossom
• Berry
• Bindi
• Bonnie
• Banjo
• Biff
• Biscuit
• Bic
• Buttercup
• Butters
• Bess
• Benny
• Buster

Stripey Names for Striped Bees!

One of the most distinctive things about bees is their pattern. The bold stripes that range between types and individuals from a bright yellow to a deep orange are incredible. And what better way to celebrate your brilliant bee than by honoring those lovely lines. A fun way of picking a name for a striped bee is to use the name of another creature with stripes, or even an object or landmark!

• Stripes
• Zig Zag
• Jigsaw
• Tiger
• Tigger
• Tabby
• Mackerel
• Zebra
• Marlin
• Chipmunk
• Skunk
• Crossing
• Waspy
• Hornet
• Bandy
• Rules
• Liney
• Streaks
• Strokes
• Borders
• Ribs
• Matches
• Bars
• Crossbar
• Pinstripe
• Blaze

Funny Bee Names

There is something really great about picking a funny name. As long as you keep it clean and friendly! Bee puns are a very humorous name style for bees, but so are ordinary simple names. Ones that you’d never expect to be on a bee!

• Justin Bee-ber
• Bee-yonce
• Bee-bop
• Bee-gee
• Buzz Lightyear
• Plan Bee
• Zom-bee
• Bee-gonia
• Bee Happy
• Dave
• Bee Positive
• Ronnie
• Bee Yourself
• Reggie
• Vern
• Ethel
• Esther
• Agatha
• Elizabeth
• Mary
• John

Clever Names for Bees

There are lots of great ways to name your pet, or your toy for that matter, but one of my personal favorites is by honoring someone. A person you admire, or you aspire to be like. And where better to look than to the world of science.

These amazing scientists quite literally changed the world with their ideas or inventions. What self respecting bee wouldn’t want to share their name! You can use their first or last name, and if you like the name but don’t recognise the scientist then why not look them up. They all did pretty awesome stuff.

• Mary (Anning – Paleontologist)
• Archimedes (Mathematician)
• George (Washington Carver – Ecologist)
• Marie (Curie – Chemist)
• Albert (Einstein – Physicist)
• Cecilia (Payne Gaposchkin – Chemist)
• Aristotle (Philosopher)
• Rosalin (Franklin – Biologist)
• Sophie (Germain – Mathematician)
• Elizabeth (Blackwell – Physician)
• Jane (Goodall – Biologist)
• Alexander (Graham Bell – Inventor)
• Subrahmanyan (Chandrasekhar – Physicist)
• Grace (Hopper – Electronics)
• Hypatia (Mathematician)
• Niels (Bohr – Physicist)
• Stephanie (Kwolek – Inventor)
• Ada (Lovelace – Computing)
• Rachel (Carson – Environmentalist)
• Emmy (Noether – Mathematician)

Famous Bees!

Cartoon bees are incredibly popular right now. If you want your bee to have a famous name then you’ve no further to look than tv series or movies for amazing inspiration. A particular favorite in our house is the Bee Movie. An unusual story, but fun for all the bee loving family!

• Barry (Bee Movie)
• Janet (Bee Movie)
• Martin (Bee Movie)
• Adam (Bee Movie)
• Trudy (Bee Movie)
• Buzzbee (The Hive)
• Ruby (The Hive)
• Babee (The Hive)
• Barnabee (The Hive)
• Maya (Maya The Bee)
• Bee (Archibald’s Next Big Thing)
• Spike (Disney shorts)
• Hutch (The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee)
• Aya (The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee)

Bees Names with a Sting!

We all know bees are incredibly gentle creatures. They don’t want to use that sharp sting on their tail, and they won’t unless they really have to. But that doesn’t stop it being a distinctive part of their anatomy, and one that provides awesome inspiration when it comes to names!

• Sting
• Spike
• Thorn
• Prong
• Stiletto
• Lance
• Spear
• Bowie
• Kukri
• Bayonet
• Venom
• Toxin
• Halberd
• Mace
• Poke
• Jab
• Prod
• Thrust
• Itchy
• Scratchy
• Welt

Picking the Best Names for Bees

There are so many brilliant bee names, that it can be hard to choose just one. But that’s not a problem if you are naming a whole hive full!

If you are thinking of bringing pet bees into your life, then go for it. Our beehives are a major part of the good feeling we get from living a more rural life. And if you have space to bring bees into your life then you’ve made a great decision doing so.

Not found your perfect bee name yet? Check out this list of amazing names for mini pets!