Insect Inspired Dog Names

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Introduction

Some people are absolutely terrified of bugs of any kind, but some of us appreciate all that they do for the environment, how cool they look, and how we need their small existence in our world. Beautiful butterflies fill the air in spring, and fireflies light up our summer dusks. Sometimes insects can be a bit more annoying: termites chew up our homes, and hornets attack us if we approach their hives on our porches. You take the good with the bad. The same goes for our dogs; we love them to pieces, but sometimes they do things we simply can’t understand. They can be total sweethearts and so lovely one minute and little holy terrors the next! But we love them. Yes, we love and appreciate them fiercely.

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Insect Inspired Dog Name Considerations

Choosing an insect inspired dog name can be very difficult, given that there is an overwhelming number of different kinds. The best thing to do is to think of your favorites, research the wonderfully exotic and strange varieties, and maybe even look up your official state insect or butterfly. Other than those courses of action, keep your eyes peeled for tiny, nearly-microscopic life all around you. Your new pup might even discover a bug or two. In fact, that may be the reason you’re here: your dog has shown an obsession with these crawlers and fliers, and you’re interested in landing a moniker that fits their unique trait!

Think of the bugs that are native to your area. Maybe a name like “Assassin,” “Stinker,” “Aphid,” or “Cicada” will work. If you’re looking for plays on insect titles, try “Pedey” for centipede, which bears resemblance to the more common Petey, or “Beddie” for bed bugs, which reminds us of the more popular name Betty. Further, tags like “Damsel,” “Mantis,” “Thrip,” “Antie,” “Thora,” and “Cade” are also adorable. You could even match your pet’s appearance with the appearance of a certain insect. For example, if your princess pooch has a red coat with black spots, you might go with “Ladybug.” We hope you find something that speaks to you in the guide below. Best of luck on landing an unforgettable insect title for your little fluffy bug-lover!

Male Insect Inspired Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
5
Hopper
Short for grasshopper
4
Beetle
For the black, hard bug
4
Bamboo
For the bamboo worm
2
Dragon
Short for dragonfly
2
Cade
After the Caddisfly
2
Weevil
For this type of beetle often confused with caterpillars
2
Hornet
For the wild wasps
1
Thrip
For the fringed winged bug
1
Wasp
In a class all its own, neither an ant nor a bee
0
Mo
Short for mosquito
0
Moth
For the nocturnal insect
0
Wiggy
Short for earwig
0
Roach
Short for cockroach
0
Pillar
Short for caterpillar
0
Baggy
After the bagworm
0
Emperor
After the emperor moth
0
Pedey
A playful name for centipedes
0
Locust
After the insect that is eaten all over the world
0
Scorpion
For their great sting
0
Stag
Because of the stag beetle
-1
Lili
A play on lice
-1
Stinker
For stink bugs
-2
Termite
After the bugs we try to prevent from ruining homes
-2
Assassin
After the assassin bug
-2
Dobson
Short for the Dobsonfly
-2
Hunter
For the huntsman spider
-2
Walker
After walking sticks
-3
Carpenter
After the carpenter ant
-3
Snake
For the snakefly
-3
Boatman
After the Water Boatmen, aquatic bugs eaten in Mexico

Female Insect Inspired Dog Names

Votes Name Vote
5
Cricket
For the song of summer
2
May
Short for Mayfly
2
Honey
For honey bee
2
June
Because of the June beetle
1
Bee
For the insects of springtime
1
Lacey
For the green lacewings
1
Witchett
For witchett grubs
1
Swallow
After the Eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly
0
Ladybug
For those cute red/orange and black beetles
0
Cicada
For those loud summer bugs
0
Damsel
Short for damselflies
0
Jewel
For the jewel beetle
0
Midge
Similar to a mosquito
0
Silky
After the silkworm
0
Darkling
For the darkling beetle
0
Piper
After the pipevine swallowtail caterpillar
0
Thora
After the thorn bug
0
Orchid
For the orchid mantis
0
Kitty
After the “Hello Kitty” caterpillar
0
Flower
After the flower caterpillar
-1
Butterfly
For the beauty that fills the air in spring and summer
-1
Firefly
For those insects that light up summer evenings
-1
Katy
For Katydids, also known as bush crickets
-2
Aphid
For those pests that love to eat our roses and other plants
-2
Kissy
After the kissing bugs
-2
Goldie
After the golden orb-weavers
-2
Mantis
For the praying mantis
-2
Wattle
For the wattle cup caterpillar
-3
Antie
A playful version of ant
-3
Beddie
Short for bed bug

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