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.
• Alfred

  This moniker screams vintage charm, echoing Batman's cool, cultured butler.
• Ami

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

  Named after a famous poet, it screams intellectual coolness and uniqueness.
• Aventon

  Echoes trendy urban cycling culture, with a dash of vintage charm.
• Barista

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

  Uncommon, vintage vibe, nods to old-school sophistication and literary roots.
• 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.
• Cogman

  Uncommon, quirky, and a nod to vintage machinery, perfect for cool cats.
• Crawl

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

  Old-school charm meets modern quirkiness, just like a vinyl-spinning, beard-sporting trendsetter.
• Dom

  Unconventional and cool, it echoes vintage charm and indie culture vibes.
• Dominic

  This moniker screams indie charm, echoing cool Saint Dominic vibes.
• Drift

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

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

  Uncommon, biblical, and oozing with indie charm, perfect for a feline nonconformist.
• 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.
• Hot rod

  Echoes vintage culture with a nod to retro automobiles and rebellious spirit.
• Hound

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

  Uncommon, vintage charm with a dash of indie rock band vibes.
• Kale

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

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

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

  Echoes vintage charm, often favored by those seeking unique, non-mainstream choices.
• Mcsweeney

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

  Named after a Transformers villain, it's quirky, unconventional and retro-cool.
• 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.
• Olive

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

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

  Named after a cool, retro Transformer, it's quirky and non-traditional.
• Orwell

  Named after a famed author, it screams intellectual coolness and uniqueness.
• Oscar

  Unconventional and cool, it's a nod to famed writer Wilde.
• Pascal

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

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

  Ricky channels retro vibes, echoing cool cats like Ricky Ricardo.
• Rufus

  Unconventional, vintage charm makes this feline moniker a cool, offbeat choice.
• Safran

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

  Uncommon, edgy, and inspired by a cool Brazilian football club.
• 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.
• Spoonboy

  Unconventional, quirky, and inspired by a character from The Matrix.
• Sprocket

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

  Uncommon, edgy, and evokes images of vintage bikes and artisan coffee.
• Stellan

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

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

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

  Uncommon, edgy, and a nod to cult classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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.