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.
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| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abe | Male | ||
| Ace | Male | ||
| Alastair | Male | ||
| Alfie | Male | ||
| Alfred | Male | ||
| Alice | A form descended from Aalis and Adelais | Female | Old French form of a Germanic name |
| Ambrose | Male | ||
| Anais | Female | ||
| Angus | Male | ||
| Apple | Female | ||
| Ariadne | Female | ||
| Arlo | Male | ||
| Arnold | Male | ||
| Arthur | Male | ||
| Ashby | Female | ||
| Asher | Male | ||
| Astrid | Female | ||
| Athena | Female | Greek mythology | |
| Atticus | Male | ||
| Auden | Male | ||
| August | Male | ||
| Avalon | Female | ||
| Avis | Female | ||
| Axl | Male | ||
| Bandit | Male | ||
| Baron | Male | ||
| Bart | Male | ||
| Bartholomew | Male | ||
| Bear | The bear animal | Male | English word name |
| Beauregard | Male | ||
| Beckett | Male | ||
| Bess | Female | ||
| Bessie | Female | ||
| Billie | Female | ||
| Blaire | Unisex | ||
| Boaz | Male | ||
| Bob | Male | ||
| Bonnie | Pretty | Female | Scottish word name |
| Brooklyn | Female | ||
| Brooks | Male | ||
| Bruno | Male | ||
| Bryce | Male | ||
| Butch | Male | ||
| Byron | Male | ||
| Calico | Female | ||
| Callie | A familiar form of Caroline or names starting with Cal | Female | English |
| Calvin | Male | ||
| Carlton | Male | ||
| Casey | Male | ||
| Casper | A Dutch and Scandinavian form of Jasper | Male | Dutch and Scandinavian name usage |
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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.