- The Scorpion: This is the most common name for the constellation, referring to its shape.
- Scorpius: The Latin name for the constellation.
- The Heart of the Scorpion: This name refers to the constellation's position in the sky, as it is located near the heart of the Milky Way galaxy.
- The Hunter: This name refers to the constellation's association with the Greek myth of Orion the Hunter.
- The Poisoner: This name refers to the constellation's association with the venomous sting of the scorpion.