Hipster Cat Names

If your cat is too cool for mainstream names, then this list of hipster cat names is sure to satisfy. From names inspired by indie bands to monikers inspired by trendy neighborhoods, this list is the purrfect source for any hipster cat parent looking for an edgy name.

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• Adorbs

  Trendy slang and ironic cuteness make this feline moniker a cool choice.
• Ami

  Uncommon, quirky, and with a Japanese origin, screams non-mainstream coolness.
• Barista

  Coffee culture and indie vibes make this feline moniker trendy.
• Bianchi

  Named after a trendy Italian bicycle brand, oozing urban coolness.
• Bram

  Uncommon, with a nod to Bram Stoker, author of Dracula.
• Brooklyn

  Named after a trendy New York borough known for its creative scene.
• Bukowski

  Named after a countercultural poet, oozing coolness and nonconformity.
• Bumblebee

  Unconventional, nods to nature and Transformers, oozing with indie cool vibes.
• Casey

  Unconventional and cool, it's a nod to beatnik poet, Kerouac.
• Chaca

  Uncommon, quirky, and inspired by a cool 90's movie character.
• Cinelli

  Named after a trendy Italian bike brand, it screams urban cool.
• Crawl

  Unconventional and edgy, it's a nod to indie rock band Crawl.
• Dawn

  Unconventional, evoking nature's beauty, and not mainstream, like vinyl records.
• Dorian

  Draws from classic literature, yet uncommon, making it ironically cool.
• Drift

  Unconventional, edgy, and inspired by wanderlust, perfect for indie culture lovers.
• Eggers

  Named after cool author Dave Eggers, it screams indie literary vibes.
• Everest

  Mountain monikers are trendy, unique, and ooze cool-cat vibes.
• Felix

  This moniker screams vintage cool, harking back to classic cartoons.
• Fixie

  Named after fixed-gear bikes, popular in alternative urban subcultures.
• Gage

  Uncommon, edgy, and reminiscent of cool vintage vibes.
• Goji

  Exotic superfood reference makes it trendy and offbeat, appealing to nonconformists.
• Han

  Solo's cool, unconventional vibe makes this Star Wars moniker a standout.
• Haruki

  Uncommon, Japanese origin, and nods to famed novelist Murakami.
• Haxor

  This techy moniker screams unconventional, just like a beanie-wearing coder.
• Hipster

  Reflects a trendy, unconventional subculture often associated with indie music.
• Hornby

  Named after a trendy London district, it screams urban cool and uniqueness.
• Hound

  Unconventional choice, nods to vintage trends and ironic love for dogs.
• Kale

  Trendy health food craze meets feline nomenclature in a quirky twist.
• Kerouac

  Named after a Beat Generation author, oozing cool nonconformity vibes.
• Lena

  She's named after a trendy, indie-folk band's lead singer.
• Letty

  Unconventional and edgy, she's named after Fast and Furious' cool rebel.
• Mable

  Old-fashioned, quirky charm makes this feline moniker a non-mainstream choice.
• Malabar

  Uncommon, exotic origin, and coffee connection make it appealing to trendsetters.
• Masi

  Uncommon, edgy, and inspired by Italian luxury car brand Maserati.
• Mcsweeney

  Named after a trendy, avant-garde literary journal, oozes cool nonchalance.
• Minka

  Uncommon, quirky, and with a touch of vintage charm.
• Nightly

  Unconventional and edgy, evoking late-night indie music gigs and moonlit adventures.
• Noob

  Unconventional and tech-savvy, it's a playful nod to gaming lingo.
• Octavia

  Uncommon, vintage vibe, nods to Roman history and trendy TV shows.
• Olive

  Unconventional, quirky, and reminiscent of vintage charm and artisanal food trends.
• Opal

  Uncommon, vintage gemstone names are trendy among unconventional pet owners.
• Pascal

  Named after a mathematician, it's quirky, intellectual, and offbeat.
• Pearl

  Vintage charm and indie vibes make this feline moniker cool and unique.
• Poe

  Edgar Allan Poe's dark, quirky vibe screams unconventional coolness.
• Poppy

  Uncommon, quirky, and reminiscent of vibrant, offbeat flowers.
• Priscilla

  She's named after Elvis's queen, oozing vintage charm and non-mainstream appeal.
• Safran

  Derived from a trendy spice, it's unique and oozes cool-cat vibes.
• Scout

  Echoes vintage charm, nods to classic literature, and defies mainstream trends.
• Smudge

  Unconventional and artsy, this moniker mirrors a coffee-stained indie album cover.
• Snoke

  Draws from Star Wars, yet remains unique and offbeat.
• Sprocket

  Unconventional, nods to vintage machinery, and oozes indie charm.
• St. lucy

  Unconventional, nods to vintage saintly charm, yet oozes modern indie coolness.
• Stellan

  Uncommon, Swedish origin, and echoes actor Skarsgård's indie film vibe.
• Sylvie

  Uncommon, French origin, and oozes indie charm, just like vinyl records.
• Theodora

  Ancient Greek roots and offbeat charm make this name uniquely cool.
• Toretto

  Fast and Furious reference, not mainstream for felines, screams unique coolness.
• Totes

  Shortened from "totally", it's trendy slang, often used ironically.
• Verity

  Uncommon, vintage vibe, and a nod to truth-seeking indie culture.

Hipster Cat Names currently rank in 36th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, hipster cat names are losing some popularity with new kitten owners. According to MeowNames stats, they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.