The traditional star name Muscida has been applied to: ο Ursae Majoris (1 Ursae Majoris), this name is IAU-approved π Ursae Majoris, an optical double star consisting of: π¹ Ursae Majoris (3 Ursae Majoris) π² Ursae Majoris (4 Ursae Majoris)
The name derives from the post classical Latin musus, meaning "snout, or muzzle [of the bear]".