260 Cute Bee Names: That Go Buzz-Buzz

Bees do more than just make the delicious honey we crave. They power our gardens, pollinate crops, and keep the ecosystem buzzing. If you are building an apiary, writing a children’s book, or naming a pet in Minecraft, you need a moniker that sticks.

We have gathered a hive full of ideas to get you started. This guide covers male, female, and unisex options, ranging from famous pop-culture bugs to sweet puns.

Read on to find a name that is the bee’s knees.

85 Golden Male Bee Names

These male names are perfect for the drones and hard workers keeping the colony safe.

1. Adam Flayman – Barry Benson’s best friend in Bee Movie, known for his stinging wit.
2. Aristaeus – The minor Greek god credited with discovering the art of beekeeping.
3. Babu – A respectful Indian title meaning “boss” or “father,” perfect for a leader.
4. Baldwin – A strong choice derived from Old German for “bold friend.”
5. Baloo – The laid-back bear from The Jungle Book who loves the simple bare necessities (and honey).
6. Bambino – The Italian word for “baby” or “child,” ideal for a small drone.
7. Banner – A celebratory name meaning “ensign” or “flag bearer.”
8. Barrett – A sturdy name meaning “strength of a bear” in German.
9. Barron – A title for a noble man or warrior, fitting for a guard bee.
10. Barry B. Benson – The ambitious protagonist and legal eagle from Bee Movie.
11. Bartholomew – A classic name meaning “son of Talmai,” often shortened to Bart.
12. Bash – Slang for a heavy strike, much like the sharp pain of a sting.
13. Basil – A Greek name meaning “royal” and a delicious herb bees love to pollinate.
14. Bastian – A shortened form of Sebastian, meaning “venerable” or “revered.”
15. Bateman – An English surname originally meaning “boatman,” but sounds like “bait.”
16. Baylor – An occupational name for a horse trainer or someone who delivers goods.
17. Beau – A French term for a handsome admirer or boyfriend.
18. Beckett – A cozy name meaning “bee hive” or “bee cottage” in Old English.
19. Bellamy – A French name meaning “fine friend,” perfect for a companion bee.
20. Ben – A short, solid classic meaning “son of my right hand.”
21. Benedict – A Latin name meaning “blessed,” famously associated with actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
22. Benjamin – The full Hebrew version of Ben, meaning “son of the south.”
23. Bennet – A medieval form of Benedict, also a variety of herb called Geum.
24. Bernard – A Germanic name meaning “brave as a bear,” the bee’s natural rival.
25. Bilal – An Arabic name meaning “water” or “moist,” essential for life.
26. Bishop – An ecclesiastical title for an overseer, fitting for a bee watching the hive.
27. Bjorn – The Old Norse word for “bear,” adding a touch of Viking strength.
28. Blaine – A Gaelic name meaning “yellow,” matching the bee’s signature stripes.
29. Blaise – A French name that sounds like “blaze,” fitting for a fast flyer.
30. Boaz – A biblical name meaning “swiftness” or “strength.”
31. Bob Bumble – A friendly, alliterative name for a well-meaning bumblebee.
32. Bobby – A common nickname for Robert, meaning “bright fame.”
33. Boden – A Germanic name meaning “shelter,” fitting for a hive dweller.
34. Bodhi – A Sanskrit term for “awakening” or “enlightenment.”
35. Boo – A cute name for a bee, or what you shout to scare someone.
36. Booker – An occupational name for a scribe or bookbinder.
37. Boone – A reference to pioneer Daniel Boone or a blessing.
38. Boris – A Slavic name meaning “battle,” “fighter,” or “short.”
39. Boston – A sturdy geographic name meaning “town by the woods.”
40. Bowen – A Welsh surname meaning “son of Owen.”
41. Boyd – A Scottish name meaning “yellow” or “blond,” matching the pollen coat.
42. Bradley – An English place name meaning “broad meadow,” a perfect foraging spot.
43. Bram – Short for Abraham, or a nod to Bram Stoker.
44. Brandon – An Old English name meaning “hill covered with broom.”
45. Braxton – An English surname meaning “Brock’s settlement.”
46. Brecken – An Irish name meaning “freckled” or “speckled.”
47. Brenden – A variation of Brendan, meaning “prince” or “king.”
48. Brent – An Old English name meaning “hill” or “mount.”
49. Briggs – A sturdy name meaning “bridges,” connecting the colony.
50. Bristol – An English city name meaning “meeting place by the bridge.”
51. Britton – A geographical name referring to someone from Britain.
52. Brock – An Old English word for “badger,” a black and white creature.
53. Brody – A Gaelic name meaning “ditch” or “muddy place.”
54. Bruce – A Scottish name meaning “the willowlands.”
55. Bruno – Derived from the German word for “brown” or “armor.”
56. Bryan – A Celtic name meaning “high” or “noble.”
57. Bryce – A Scottish name meaning “speckled” or “freckled.”
58. Buckbeak – The proud hippogriff from Harry Potter.
59. Bucky – A spirited nickname, often associated with Bucky Barnes.
60. Burhanuddin – An Arabic name meaning “proof of the faith.”
61. Burt – Famous for Burt Shavitz, the face of the Burt’s Bees brand.
62. Buster – A retro nickname for a tough guy or a breaker of things.
63. Byron – An Old English surname meaning “at the byres” (cow sheds).
64. Christopher – A nod to Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh’s best human friend.
65. Clive – A classic name meaning “cliff” or “slope.”
66. Dexter – A Latin name meaning “right-handed” or “favorable.”
67. El Barto – Bart Simpson’s graffiti-tagging alter ego.
68. Fritz – A German nickname for Friedrich, meaning “peaceful ruler.”
69. Henry – A Germanic name meaning “home ruler.”
70. Hopper – Originally for grasshoppers, but cute for an energetic bee.
71. Jerry – Jerry Seinfeld voiced the main character in Bee Movie.
72. Kintu – A Ugandan legend involves Kintu and a bee helper.
73. Martin Benson – Barry B. Benson’s father, a traditional worker bee.
74. Niles – A sophisticated name meaning “champion.”
75. Oko – An Orisha (deity) associated with farming and the harvest.
76. Pan – The Greek god of the wild, shepherds, and rustic music.
77. Parvati – A Hindu goddess sometimes depicted as Bhramari, the goddess of bees.
78. Ra – The Egyptian Sun god; myths say bees were born from his tears.
79. Robert – A classic name meaning “bright fame.”
80. Sonny – A cheerful nickname for a bee that loves the sun.
81. Spike – A tough name reminding everyone of the stinger.
82. Spike the Bee – The mischievous bee character who torments Donald Duck.
83. Ukko – The Finnish god of the sky, weather, and harvest.
84. Uncle Carl – A minor character in Bee Movie known for his Hawaiian shirts.
85. Wally B. – The star of Pixar’s first short film, The Adventures of André & Wally B.

85 Beautiful Female Bee Names

From the majestic Queen to the industrious workers, these names capture the grace and power of the hive.

1. Agatha – A classic Greek name meaning “good” and “honorable.”
2. Alexandra – A strong Greek name meaning “defender of the people.”
3. Ann – A Hebrew name meaning “grace,” simple and sweet.
4. Ashley – An Old English name referring to an ash tree meadow.
5. Babe – A term of endearment for a sweet little buzzer.
6. Bambi – The famous deer from the forest, a friend to all nature.
7. Bandoo – A unique sounding name, possibly a play on “band.”
8. Barbie – The ultimate doll, and a nickname for Barbara.
9. Basma – An Arabic name meaning “smile.”
10. Bath – Named after the English city famous for its Roman baths.
11. Bea – Short for Beatrice, and the most perfect pun name available.
12. Beatrice – A Latin name meaning “she who brings happiness” or “blessed voyager.”
13. Bebe – A chic French nickname meaning “baby.”
14. Belinda – A name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning “beautiful snake” or “linden tree.”
15. Bell – Reminiscent of the Tinkerbell or a flower bell.
16. Beverly – An English name meaning “beaver stream” or “meadow.”
17. Bianca – An Italian name meaning “white” or “fair.”
18. Bindi – Referring to the dot worn on the forehead, or the “humming bee breath” yoga practice.
19. Birdie – A cute nature name; bees and birds go hand in hand.
20. Blaire – A Scottish name meaning “dweller on the plain.”
21. Blakely – An English surname meaning “dark woodland.”
22. Blanc – French for “white,” suited for a pale or ghost bee.
23. Bliss – A word name representing perfect happiness.
24. Blossom – A nod to the flowers bees rely on for survival.
25. Bondi – An Aboriginal word associated with the famous Australian beach.
26. Boudica – The fierce Celtic queen who led an uprising against Rome.
27. Brandi – A Dutch name derived from “brandy wine.”
28. Bree – An Irish name meaning “strength” or “exalted one.”
29. Brenda – A Norse name meaning “sword.”
30. Brianna – A Celtic name meaning “strong,” “virtuous,” and “honorable.”
31. Bridget – An Irish name meaning “strength” or “exalted one.”
32. Brielle – A short, French form of Gabrielle meaning “God is my strength.”
33. Briseis – A mythical queen from the Iliad.
34. Brittany – A region in France and a popular 90s name.
35. Brooklyn – A cool, modern name meaning “marshland” or referring to the NYC borough.
36. Bryleigh – A modern compound name meaning “gracious strength.”
37. Bryn – A Welsh name meaning “hill.”
38. Buffy – A nickname for Elizabeth, or the famous Vampire Slayer.
39. Bunny – A cute nickname for a fluffy, fuzzy bee.
40. Cardi Bee – A hilarious tribute to rapper Cardi B.
41. Catherine – A Greek name meaning “pure.”
42. Celeste – A Latin name meaning “heavenly.”
43. Charlotte – A French name meaning “free man” or “petite.”
44. Cherry – A sweet fruit name; cherry blossoms are huge pollinators.
45. Cixi – The powerful Empress Dowager of China.
46. Cleopatra – The famous Egyptian queen, a perfect title for a Queen Bee.
47. Clover – A common flower and a primary source of sweet honey.
48. Darva – A Slavic name meaning “honey bee.”
49. Demeter – The Greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture.
50. Eleanor – A Greek name meaning “shining light.”
51. Elizabeth – A royal name for the ruler of the hive.
52. Fairy – A name capturing the magical, flying nature of bees.
53. Felicia – A Latin name meaning “lucky” or “successful.”
54. Hanna – A Hebrew name meaning “favor” or “grace.”
55. Holly – A nature name referring to the holly tree.
56. Honey – The most obvious and sweet name for a producer of liquid gold.
57. Isabella – A romance language variation of Elizabeth.
58. Ivy – A climbing vine plant that bees often visit.
59. Jane – A classic English name meaning “God is gracious.”
60. Janet – A variation of Jane and a character in Bee Movie.
61. Jarilo – A Slavic fertility deity associated with spring.
62. Kalista – A Greek name meaning “most beautiful.”
63. Lady – A title of nobility for a high-ranking bee.
64. Libby – A cheerful nickname for Elizabeth.
65. Marie – A French variation of Mary, meaning “star of the sea.”
66. Mary – A biblical name symbolizing purity.
67. Maya – The star of the German children’s book The Adventures of Maya the Bee.
68. Melissa – The literal Greek word for “honey bee.”
69. Missy – A sassy nickname for Melissa.
70. Muzen – Short for Ah Muzen Cab, the Mayan god of bees.
71. Nefertiti – An Egyptian queen whose name means “a beautiful woman has come.”
72. Penelope – A Greek name meaning “weaver.”
73. Polly – A nickname for Mary, or a reference to “pollination.”
74. Poppy – A bright red flower and a cheerful name.
75. Potnia – A Mycenaean title meaning “mistress” or “queen,” linked to bees.
76. Princess – For the larva destined to take over the throne.
77. Queenie – A fun, informal title for the leader of the colony.
78. Rani – The Hindi word for “queen.”
79. Razia – An Arabic name meaning “content” or “satisfied.”
80. Ruby – A precious red gemstone.
81. Tinkerbell – The famous fairy who is small, flies, and has an attitude.
82. Trudy – A German name meaning “spear of strength.”
83. Twitty – A whimsical sounding surname.
84. Victoria – The long-reigning Queen of England.
85. Willow – A graceful tree and a lovely nature name.

90 Cute Unisex Bee Nicknames

Sometimes you need a nickname that is just plain cute, funny, or describes the buzz.

1. Aegean – Referring to the sea and region where beekeeping flourished.
2. Amber – A golden gem that perfectly mimics the color of honey.
3. Ambrosia – The food of the Greek gods, often equated with honey.
4. Apis – The scientific genus name for the honey bee.
5. Atreus – A legendary Greek king whose tomb is shaped like a beehive.
6. Babee – A playful spelling of “baby” with a buzz.
7. Bachelor – A fun name for a drone who is single and ready to mingle.
8. Bandoo – A rhythmical name that is fun to say.
9. Bedazzle – For a bee that sparkles in the sunlight.
10. Bee Gees – A disco tribute to the band, perfect for a trio of bees.
11. Beehive – A literal name for the home, or a retro hairstyle.
12. Beeman – A straightforward name for a human keeper or a bee avatar.
13. Bee Positive – An optimistic pun for a happy-go-lucky insect.
14. Beestie Boys – A hip-hop tribute to the Beastie Boys.
15. Beetle – An ironic name for a bug that is definitely not a beetle.
16. Beezus Quimby – The big sister character from the Ramona book series.
17. Bionic – For a bee that seems tireless and machine-like.
18. Blanc – A sophisticated name meaning “white.”
19. Boba – Inspired by the tapioca pearls in tea or the bounty hunter.
20. Bongo – A rhythmic name for a bee with a loud thrumming buzz.
21. Brittania – The personification of Britain, often wearing a helmet.
22. Bugonia – An ancient ritual belief that bees were born from oxen.
23. Bumblebee – The large, fuzzy, gentle cousin of the honey bee.
24. Bumble-Bum – A silly nickname for a clumsy flier.
25. Bumblebuns – An affectionate term for a fat, fuzzy bee.
26. Bumblelion – A hybrid character from the 80s cartoon The Wuzzles.
27. Bumblepuff – A magical sounding name for a fluffy bee.
28. Busy Bee – The classic idiom for someone who works hard.
29. Button – Small, cute, and fastening things together.
30. Buzz Aldrin – The astronaut name that was practically made for a bee.
31. Buzzkill – A funny name for a grumpy bee or one that stings.
32. Buzz Lightyear – The space ranger from Toy Story.
33. Cáer – A Welsh name involving fortresses and mythology.
34. Cockatoo – A loud bird, but a fun sounding word for a pet.
35. Colbee – A name that actually sounds like “coal bee.”
36. Cuddlebee – For the rare bee that seems like it wants a hug.
37. Dragon – A fierce name for a tiny creature.
38. Dusk – The time of day when many insects return home.
39. Earthbound – A reference to the cult classic video game Mother 2.
40. Endor – The forest moon in Star Wars, home to Ewoks.
41. Flash – For a bee that zips by faster than the eye can see.
42. Flitter – To move quickly and lightly.
43. Fluff – Describes the texture of a bumblebee perfectly.
44. Flutter – The soft sound of wings beating.
45. Gargoyle – A stone guardian, or a bee that stays very still.
46. Halloumi – A salty cheese that is delicious with honey.
47. Harpies – Mythological wind spirits, good for aggressive guards.
48. Hawkeye – A hero with perfect aim, like a bee finding a flower.
49. Heffalump – The elephant-like creatures Pooh Bear dreams about.
50. Hippogriff – Part eagle, part horse, all majestic.
51. Hive – A name representing the collective.
52. Honeycomb – The geometric wax structure used to store honey.
53. Honeydew – A sweet sticky substance found on leaves.
54. Honeypot – A jar of honey, or a trap.
55. Honig – The German word for “honey.”
56. Hoth – The ice planet from Star Wars.
57. Jasper – A semi-precious stone often featuring red and yellow.
58. Kalahari – A desert region home to resilient wildlife.
59. Keeper – A tribute to the human who cares for the hive.
60. Lorsch – Refers to the “Lorsch Bee Blessing,” an ancient prayer.
61. Miel – The French and Spanish word for “honey.”
62. Minecraft – The game that made blocky bees famous.
63. Naboo – A lush planet from the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
64. Nectar – The sugary fluid plants produce to attract pollinators.
65. Phoenix – A mythical bird that rises from ashes.
66. Pikachu – The most famous yellow and black Pokémon.
67. Pollinator – A functional, sci-fi sounding title.
68. Rainbow – For a bee that brings color to the garden.
69. Saxon – A Germanic tribe name.
70. Sting – The legendary musician, or the bee’s defense mechanism.
71. Storm – A powerful force of nature.
72. Swarm – A group of bees moving to a new home.
73. Sweet Tooth – For the bee that cannot get enough nectar.
74. Teeny – Perfect for a smaller species like a sweat bee.
75. Tholos – A beehive-shaped tomb from ancient Greece.
76. Thunderbird – A legendary creature in North American indigenous history.
77. Tweetums – A cutesy name for a small pet.
78. Twinkletoes – For a bee that dances to communicate.
79. Twix – A caramel and chocolate bar that shares the bee’s colors.
80. Včela – The Czech word for “bee.”
81. Waxamillion – A punny name for a wealthy wax producer.
82. Wither Wings – A moody name for a goth bee.
83. Woozle – Another imaginary antagonist from Winnie the Pooh.
84. Zazzles – A high-energy name with plenty of Zs.
85. Ziggy – A spunky nickname for Zigmund or Stardust.
86. Zigzag – The erratic flight path of a foraging bee.
87. Zinger – A name for a bee with a sharp personality.
88. Zom-bee – The perfect name for a spooky Halloween bee.
89. Zoomies – When a pet runs around frantically with energy.
90. Zumbona – A Spanish word referring to a buzzer or hummer.

Bee Names FAQs

Is Bee a Real Name?

Yes, Bee is often used as a standalone name or a nickname for Beatrice and Beatrix. It derives from the Latin “beatus,” meaning “blessed” or “she who brings happiness.” In modern times, it has become a chic, nature-inspired choice for girls, similar to Birdie or Cricket.

What Are Names for Beekeepers?

The most common terms for someone who keeps bees are “beekeeper” or “apiarist.” You might also hear “honey farmer” or “apiculturist.” The prefix “api-” comes from the Latin word “apis,” meaning bee. In colloquial terms, they are sometimes affectionately called “bee guardians” or “hive masters.”

What Is the Name of a Child Bee?

Bees do not have “children” in the human sense; the young are collectively called the “brood.” They go through distinct life stages: egg, larva, and pupa. A baby bee in its worm-like stage is a larva. Once it matures and chews its way out of the cell, it is simply a young adult bee, often called a “newly emerged bee.”

What Is the Scientific Name for a Bee?

Bees belong to the superfamily Apoidea. The honey bee, which is the most well-known species for making honey and wax, belongs to the genus Apis. The Western honey bee specifically is known scientifically as Apis mellifera, which translates to “honey-bearing bee.”