With the surge in the number of tunnel construction in recent years, normative and scientific nomenclature method is one of the work to realize standardization of tunnel engineering construction. Appropriate highway tunnel names cannot only play the role of positioning and identification, but also reflect cultural connotations and demonstrate engineering value. Based on the investigation and sorting of highway tunnel names and a large number of typical highway tunnel nomenclature cases, shortcomings of the current highway tunnel nomenclature methods are analyzed, the basic requirements of highway tunnel nomenclature and nomenclature method are proposed. The nomenclature of the highway tunnel should consist of five main processes, including data collection, initial nomenclature scheme determined, solicitation of public conditions, expert argumentation, confirm, and renamed phase. Levels are determined by tunnel size and requirements.