diff --git a/src/tools/org.opensc.notify.desktop.in b/src/tools/org.opensc.notify.desktop.in
index 20e217d6..1c8755c4 100644
--- a/src/tools/org.opensc.notify.desktop.in
+++ b/src/tools/org.opensc.notify.desktop.in
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 [Desktop Entry]
 Name=OpenSC Notify
+GenericName=Smard card notification
 Type=Application
 Comment=Monitor smart card events to send notifications.
 Exec=@bindir@/opensc-notify