Hipster Cat Names, Names Inspirated from Hispter
Hipster cat names are for the cat who was drinking pour-over before it was cool, the one judging your playlist from the top of the bookshelf. If your kitten prefers obscure jazz, naps exclusively on vintage Pendleton blankets, or just has that inscrutable ironic vibe, a hipster cat name honors her offbeat charm and makes every introduction sound like the opening of a very niche zine you would totally subscribe to.
Try Atticus, the bookish literary pick from To Kill a Mockingbird; Wes (as in Anderson) for a tom with symmetrical style; Juniper for a female with woodsy herbal charm; Kerouac for a wandering soul; and Banksy for a mysterious black-coated artist of mayhem. Pabst is cheeky for a blue-silver kitten, while Clementine nods to Eternal Sunshine and the fruit at once.
Speak a hipster cat name in a quiet vinyl-shop voice and you will feel the fit land. Pair these picks with our funny cat names for ironic edge, or our famous cat names for vintage icons. A hipster name is a small act of taste, and your cat has that in spades already.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abe | Father Of A Multitude | Male | |
| Ace | A top performer; also the one or highest card in many games. | Male | English |
| Alastair | protector of mankind, defender, helper | Male | English |
| Alfie | wise counselor | Male | English |
| Alfred | wise counsel | Male | English |
| Alice | Truth, noble | Female | |
| Ambrose | immortal | Male | Latin |
| Anais | Gracious | Female | Catalan |
| Angus | superb, unique | Male | Anglicized |
| Apple | A firm round red or green fruit. Also one that is treasured - the apple of my... | Female | Nature |
| Ariadne | Greek mythology, daughter of King Minos of Crete | Female | Greek |
| Arlo | The barberry (shrub). | Male | Spanish |
| Arnold | The eagle rules. | Male | English |
| Arthur | Strong as a rock, noble, follower of Thor | Male | Celtic |
| Ashby | ash tree farm | Female | English |
| Asher | fortunate, lucky, blessed, happy | Male | |
| Astrid | star, super strength, divine strength | Female | Norse |
| Athena | Goddess of War | Female | Greek |
| Atticus | from Attica | Male | Latin |
| Auden | named after the poet W.H. Auden | Male | English |
| August | majestic, venerable | Male | |
| Avalon | island of apples | Female | Celtic |
| Avis | Refuge In Battle | Female | English |
| Axl | Source Of Life | Male | |
| Bandit | An outlaw or robber | Male | Word |
| Baron | A low ranking nobleman. | Male | English |
| Bart | From the barley farm | Male | English |
| Bartholomew | furrow, hill | Male | Aramaic |
| Bear | Large mammal with large head, bulky body and coarse thick fur | Male | Animal |
| Beauregard | beautiful gaze | Male | |
| Beckett | Brook | Male | English |
| Bess | Diminutive of Elizabeth. | Female | English |
| Bessie | From Elizabeth - Consecrated to God | Female | English |
| Billie | Determination: strength. A nickname for William. | Female | English |
| Blaire | Field Of Battle. | Unisex | Scottish |
| Boaz | swiftness | Male | |
| Bob | bright, famous | Male | English |
| Bonnie | sweet and good | Female | Scottish |
| Brooklyn | Beautiful Brook | Female | English |
| Brooks | of the brook | Male | English |
| Bruno | A masculine name from a Germanic word associated with brown. | Male | German |
| Bryce | Son of a nobleman | Male | English |
| Butch | Masculine in appearance or manner. | Male | Nickname |
| Byron | after Lord Byron | Male | English |
| Calico | Multi-colored. | Female | English |
| Callie | Lark | Female | Greek |
| Calvin | Bald | Male | Latin |
| Carlton | Free men's town. | Male | |
| Casey | brave, watchful | Male | Irish |
| Casper | Master of the treasure | Male | Dutch |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a name hipster?
Hipster names tend to be literary, vintage, slightly obscure, or ironic. They avoid top-chart picks in favor of distinctive, thoughtful choices.
Is Atticus a popular hipster pick?
Very. Atticus has risen steadily since the mid-2000s, prized for its literary depth (Atticus Finch) and vintage Roman feel.
How do you pronounce Kerouac?
Kerouac is said 'KER-oo-ack'. He was the Beat Generation novelist of On the Road, making it a wanderer's name.
Do hipster names suit common cats?
Absolutely. The contrast between a humble shelter cat and a bookish name like Hemingway is part of the charm.
What hipster name suits a female cat?
Juniper, Clementine, Zooey, Wren, and Ramona are all distinctive, slightly vintage picks that feel perfectly on-trend.
Are hipster names trendy or dated?
The best ones are literary classics that feel timeless. Trendy in-the-moment picks can date quickly; the safer bet is a name with real cultural roots.