Bilbo gives it that name after he defeats the Spiders in Mirkwood. He's referring to himself being the stinging fly who fights back, and the sword is his sting.
Daisy
Bilbo's decision to name his sword "Sting" reveals his growing confidence and courage in his abilities. By personifying his weapon, he is asserting his own identity and readiness to take on the challenges ahead. It symbolizes his transformation from a timid hobbit into a brave adventurer.
Sting's real name is Steve Borden.
they all hurt but the ones that have a bigger sting hurts more
Sting's real name is Steve Borden.
A large knife of elven make that glows blue when there are Orcs near, made at about the same time as Glamdring and Orcrist and in the same place, Gondolin. Bilbo uses it as a sword and gives it the name 'Sting' because he uses it as his sting vs. the spiders. It was found in the cave of the trolls along with Beater (Glamdring) and Biter (Orcrist).
Bilbo's surname is Baggins.
a fake wooden knife :)
Thorin
Bilbo named the dagger, the size of a sword for a hobbit, Sting after his battle with the spiders in Mirkwood. He named it Sting because it stung the spiders. During Frodo's rejuvenation in Rivendell in The Lord of the Rings, when they were about to leave, Bilbo gave him his dagger.
Sting's real name is Steve Borden
A whittling knife?