diff --git a/resources/packaging/linux/AusweisApp2.desktop.in b/resources/packaging/linux/AusweisApp2.desktop.in
index bf49ddc..8a01027 100644
--- a/resources/packaging/linux/AusweisApp2.desktop.in
+++ b/resources/packaging/linux/AusweisApp2.desktop.in
@@ -6,5 +6,6 @@ Icon=AusweisApp2
 StartupNotify=true
 Terminal=false
 Categories=Utility;Accessibility;
+GenericName=Authentication App
 Keywords=nPA,eID,eAT,Personalausweis,Aufenthaltstitel,Identity,Card
 Name=AusweisApp2