Whether you're a true hipster or just embracing the trend, finding a unique and stylish name for your new cat can add a touch of coolness to your furry companion. Elevate your cat's status to a trendy and urbane feline by exploring hipster inspiration from indie bands, obscure teas, or literature. It's not just about proving your hipster cred; it's about making the naming process fun and reflective of your unique taste. Welcome your cat to the world of cool with a name that stands out and captures the essence of the hipster lifestyle.
Hipster Girl and Boy Cat Names
One quality that sets hipsters apart as a group is their focus on things out of the ordinary. No plain Jane names for them! If you want a girl or boy name for your cat but don't want an "everyday" type of name, try on some of these, or look for similar, rarely used names in baby name books or websites.
Girls
These girl names could be divine for your favorite feline.
- Lena
- Olive
- Ofelia
- Mable
- Theodora
- Octavia
- Verity
- Birdie
Why did the hipster refuse to reveal his name? Because you've probably never heard of it!
Boys
These picks aren't just names; they're statements — manifestos of individuality and style that even the tiniest trendsetter can rock with pride.
- Elijah
- Dorian
- Shepherd
- Auden
- Stellan
- Bram
- Everest
- Rufus
- Pascal
Hipsters like to set themselves apart with their taste in obscure bands, artists, and little-known or counterculture literature. These make for some fertile material for cat names!
Pun Cat Names Inspired by Hipster Names
Wordplay is a hipster’s best friend, so a punny cat name is always a purrfect choice. These feline-flavored puns are inspired by human names that are known for having a hipster feel.
- Clofur (Clover)
- Meowdoxx (Maddox)
- Andromeowda (Andromeda)
- Pawllins (Collins)
- Hairriet (Harriet)
- Winifurd (Winifred)
- Mewgene (Eugene)
- Pawkins (Hawkins)
- Furris (Ferris)
- Furtz (Fitz)
- Elfuzz (Elvis)
- Purrcy (Percy)
Literature That Makes Great Hipster Cat Names
Whether it's the name of an author, a character, or just some random word from the title or idea of the book, you can't go wrong with a literary cat. Have a book you loved, such as John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany? Voila! You've got your cat name (Owen, Meany, or name a pair Owen and Meany). Or, take inspiration from the suggestions below.
- Eggers - from author Dave Eggers of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius
- Eeeee - from Eeeee Eee Eeee by Tao Lin
- McSweeney - from the trendy book publisher and website
- Wallace or Jest - from Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace
- Teju or Cole - from the author of Open City
- Safran - from author Jonathan Safran Foer of Tree of Codes
- Hornby - from author Nick Hornby (High Fidelity)
- Haruki - from author Haruki Murakami (1Q84)
- St. Lucy - from St. Lucy's Home for Girls Raised by Wolves by Karen Russell
- Kerouac - from the Beat Generation author Jack Kerouac
- Aldous or Huxley - the author of Brave New World
- Orwell - from author George Orwell (1984)
- J.D. or Salinger - author of Catcher in the Rye
- Bukowski - from underground author Charles Bukowski
- Pynchon - from the complex novelist Thomas Pynchon
Indie Music Bands as Cat Names
If music is your scene (or your cat's), pick a name from your favorite band. Name them after your favorite hipster performer, one of their songs, or a musician with a unique name. For instance, love Bon Iver? If you've got a pair of cats, why not name one Bon and the other Iver?
- Soleima
- Clairo
- Michi
- Jade Bird
- Nightly
- Lxandra
- Lykki Li
- Gundelach
- King Krule
- Mitski
- Waxahatchee
- Spoonboy
- Hatchie
- Rhye
- Fratelli
- Father John Misty
Hipster Gourmand Names for Foodie Cats
Hipsters are known for being consummate foodies. They love obscure wines, teas and coffees, and locally grown foods. Think about unique food items you enjoy, especially if they're organic and non-GMO, of course!
- Pabst (Pabst Blue Ribbon)
- Trader Joe or Trader (the popular grocery chain)
- Pomegranate (the fruit or the trendy food market)
- Kale
- Quinoa
- Sprouts
- Goji ( the berries)
Obscure Tea-Based Names
Like tea? There are all sorts of interesting names. Make sure it's nothing simple or commonplace; Chai just won't do (unless you really love chai). Think of interesting-sounding tea-based words instead.
- Darjeeling
- Pu-erh
- Rooibos
- Matcha
- Malawi
- Oolong
Uncommon Coffee-Based Names
What would a hipster be without coffee? Naturally, you're not going to name your kitty Starbuck or Seattle's Best (or maybe you will), but give a nod to coffee culture by choosing interesting names from the world of coffee.
- Espresso Romano
- Ristretto
- Puñet
- Divisio
- Malabar
- Jacu Bird
- Tobio
- Antoccino
- Marocchino
Rare Wine-Based Names
Choose a unique wine as inpso for a name. Your cat deserves something less pedestrian than Franzia or Two Buck Chuck (Charles Shaw). Instead, go obscure!
These names are perfect for white, cream, or silver cats or blue-cream calicos:
- Himbertscha
- Aligoté
- Godello
- Gringet
Red, orange tabby, tortie, and calico cats would be good for:
- Pais
- Ruché
You Can't Go Wrong With Hipster Places
There are definite cities and locations that hipsters are known to congregate in, and these make great cat names too.
- Brooklyn
- Portland
- Austin
- Williamsburg
- Harlem
- Bushwick
- Barista Jam (not exactly a "specific place," but it's somewhere hipsters love to go!)
You can also name your cat after local hipster hangouts, such as the name of a favorite food truck or kombucha brand, or choose Kombucha as a name!
Names After Hipster Products
Hipsters are known for loving certain types of products, whether it's mason jars, plaid and flannel shirts, vintage and retro clothing, vinyl records, or fixed gear bicycles. For example, if you love bicycles too, some fun names based on parts and manufacturers could be:
- Fixie
- Sprocket
- Cinelli
- Aventon
- Masi
- Bianchi
- Stanridge
Cat Names Inspired by Foreign Words
Another way of showing off your Hipster sophistication is demonstrating your knowledge of other languages and cultures. Try showing your "off-beat" smarts with a name for your kitty based on random, esoteric foreign words with ironic meanings.
- Gigil (Filipino) - The need to hold tightly or squeeze something you find crushingly adorable (like your kitten!)
- Lagom (Swedish) - This means "just right," as in the perfect blend of qualities
- Boketto (Japanese) - Staring vacantly somewhere far away for no reason at all. (Some cat owners can relate to seeing this behavior in their cats often.)
- Hygge (Danish) - The warm, comfy feeling you have when you're hanging out with friends around a fireplace in the midst of winter (or with a cat on your lap)
- Fernweh (German) - A sense of yearning for a place you've never visited
- Cafune (Portuguese) - A lover running his or her fingers romantically through your hair (or fur!)
- Gökotta (Swedish) - Waking up first thing in the morning so you can rush outside to hear the first birds singing (which describes many an active cat's behavior)
- Gattara (Italian) - "The crazy old cat lady" or a single, older woman who cares for stray cats
- Friolero (Spanish) - Someone who really hates the cold (good for a hairless cat!)
- Sobremesa (Spanish) - Spending time over a dinner table after the meal is gone because you're enjoying being with your friends too much to leave
A Unique Name for a Unique Cat
Just remember that as a hipster, you want to use a name that no one else has used for their cat, so make sure your choice is one you have yet to hear. This will demonstrate your unique brand of style and education!
