Generate bug names
Get ideas
- <% result.name %>
Discover all Story Shack apps
Crafting Your Bug’s Name
Consider:
- Do you want creepy or cute tone?
- Include family—Scarabae, Coleoptera?
- Suffixes like walker, flitter?
- How many syllables evoke insect vibe?
- Does it suggest habitat?
How are bug names generated?
They merge entomological stems with behavior-based suffixes.
Can I specify family?
Regenerate until Beetle, Mantis, or desired root appears; no filter.
Are names vivid?
Yes—they evoke color, movement, or habitat.
How many can I generate?
Unlimited—click until your menagerie teems.
How do I copy or save?
Click to copy or heart to save to favorites.
What are good bug names?
There's thousands of random bug names in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Night Earwig
- Drone Louse
- Acidic Slater
- Cemetery Weta
- Jewel Katydid
- Volatile Grub
- Nimble Weevil
- Oceanic Horntail
- Gliding Flatworm
- Acid Bug
About the creator
All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. Originally from the Netherlands, I nowadays live with my wife and child in the south of Germany. During the day I work on tech solutions for mobility provider Flix. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more below!