Hipster Dog Names

If you really want to make a statement and name your dog something completely off-the-wall, here's a list of the best hipster dog names.

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Adley
Unconventional and trendy, it's a nod to indie culture and vintage charm.
Amory
Unconventional, inspired by indie rock band Armor for Sleep's frontman.
Ansen
Uncommon, evokes vintage charm, and nods to famed director Ansen Dibell.
Arden
Unconventional, artsy vibe with Shakespearean roots screams non-mainstream canine cool.
Asher
Unconventional, drawn from Hebrew roots, and oozing indie charm.
Atticus
Echoes literary cool, referencing Harper Lee's iconic, non-conformist character.
Auden
Echoes famed poet's vibe, exuding an unconventional, artsy charm.
August
Unconventional choice, evoking nostalgia and indie vibes with literary roots.
Avery
Unconventional, trendy, and oozing indie vibes, it's a non-traditional canine moniker.
Axl
Draws inspiration from rock legend Axl Rose, exuding an edgy, non-mainstream vibe.
Beckett
Echoes famed playwright, exudes intellectual coolness, and defies mainstream naming conventions.
Bessie
She's named after a vintage dairy cow, oozing old-school cool.
Billie
Unconventional, nods to jazz legend Billie Holiday and pop culture trends.
Blaine
Unconventional, quirky, and reminiscent of 90s indie rock bands.
Blaze
Connotes nonconformity, evoking images of trailblazing indie rock bands.
Blue
Echoes indie rock nostalgia, referencing The White Stripes' "Ball and Biscuit".
Bracken
Uncommon, nature-inspired, evoking images of fern-filled forests and artisanal coffee shops.
Brax
Unconventional and edgy, it echoes the indie vibe of alternative rock bands.
Breah
Unconventional, with a nod to bohemian culture and indie music vibes.
Bruno
Reflects unconventional trends, influenced by pop culture and Bruno Mars' unique style.
Bryce
Unconventional and edgy, it's a nod to indie rock band Bryce Vine.
Callie
Echoes of Cali, California's bohemian, countercultural vibe resonate.
Clementine
Evokes vintage charm, indie folk songs, and obscure citrus fruit love.
Cleo
Ancient Egyptian roots meet modern unconventional trendiness in this canine moniker.
Cobi
Unconventional and edgy, it echoes the indie vibe of 90s band, Cobain.
Coby
Unconventional and edgy, it echoes the cool vibe of indie culture.
Daisy
Vintage charm and indie vibes make this floral moniker a cool choice.
Darby
Unconventional and vintage, evoking Irish folklore and indie rock vibes.
Dashiell
Unconventional, literary roots, and a nod to noir author Hammett scream nonconformity.
Delilah
Unconventional, evoking indie tunes and vintage biblical charm.
Devon
Unconventional, nods to English county, and echoes indie band vibes.
Dexter
Popularized by a quirky TV scientist, it's unconventional yet trendy.
Dixie
Evokes vintage charm, Southern roots, and a touch of indie folk music.
Django
Unchained from mainstream, this moniker nods to cool jazz and edgy cinema.
Edie
Echoes vintage charm and indie culture, popular among unconventional, trend-setting pet owners.
Edna
Unconventional, vintage appeal, nods to Edna Mode from The Incredibles.
Ellarose
Uniquely crafted from two traditional names, exuding an unconventional, indie vibe.
Everitt
Uncommon, vintage charm with a dash of intellectual snobbery screams artisanal canine.
Farrah
Channeling retro vibes, this moniker nods to 70s icon Fawcett.
Fenton
Unconventional, quirky, and reminiscent of a viral deer-chasing video.
Fifi
Unconventional, French origins, and a nod to vintage poodle chic.
Finley
Unconventional, Irish origins, and popular among craft beer-loving, vinyl-collecting millennials.
Fitz
Echoes vintage charm, nods to jazz legend Fitzgerald, and oozes unconventional cool.
Flannery
Echoes literary icon O'Connor, exuding an aura of vintage sophistication and quirkiness.
Flora
Blossoming from vintage charm, this botanical moniker exudes an offbeat, indie vibe.
Frances
Unconventional, vintage charm meets indie rock band frontwoman vibes.
Frankie
Evokes vintage charm, nods to Sinatra, and defies traditional canine monikers.
Freya
Norse goddess moniker meets modern trend, perfect for your indie pooch!
Gertrude
Unconventional, vintage charm meets a dash of ironic, old-school sophistication.
Grey
Echoes minimalist aesthetics and urban cool, nodding to monochromatic fashion trends.
Hayes
Echoes vintage charm, nods to President Rutherford, and exudes indie coolness.
Hazel
Unconventional, vintage charm meets indie vibe, echoing Wes Anderson's cinematic universe.
Homer
Simpsons' fame and ancient Greek origins make it ironically cool and unique.
Hudson
Echoes New York's trendy neighborhood, appealing to urban chic pet parents.
Huntley
Echoes vintage charm and obscure British villages, appealing to alternative trendsetters.
Ike
Evokes vintage vibes, echoing former president Eisenhower's era, appealing to nostalgia lovers.
India
Exotic locales inspire unconventional, trend-defying canine monikers.
Ione
Uncommon, Greek origin, and linked to indie actress Skye, screams nonconformity!
Ira
Unconventional, nods to vintage charm and indie music legend Ira Kaplan.
Iris
Unconventional, nods to classic rock, and evokes vintage botanical charm.
Isla
Unconventional, inspired by a Hollywood actress, and oozing indie charm.
Ivy
Derived from a trendy plant, it's popular among unconventional, indie crowds.
Jude
Echoes of Beatles nostalgia, yet offbeat enough for a PBR-loving pooch.
Jules
Embraces French roots, exudes indie charm, and nods to Pulp Fiction cool.
Juniper
Unconventional, nature-inspired, evoking craft gin trends and indie folk vibes.
Jupiter
Unconventional, celestial-themed monikers are trending in the canine world.
Kagan
Unconventional, nods to Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan's intellectual coolness.
Kai
Unconventional, with roots in Hawaiian culture, it screams nonconformity and individuality.
Kingston
Reggae roots and urban coolness make it a trendy canine moniker.
Klynn
Unconventional spelling and unique sound scream nonconformity, a key trendsetter trait!
Lennon
Named after a Beatle, it's a retro nod with a cool edge.
Leonora
Echoes vintage charm, nods to literary roots, and defies mainstream popularity.
Leopold
Royally vintage, this moniker screams artisanal doggy bow ties and craft beer.
Lila
Unconventional, indie vibe resonates with bohemian, non-mainstream cultural trends.
Lionel
Unconventional, nods to vintage charm and Lionel Richie's timeless cool.
Lola
Popularized by Kinks' song, it's now favored by unconventional, indie pet owners.
London
Trendy urbanites favor city names, reflecting their cosmopolitan canine companions.
Luca
Unconventional, Italian roots, and a nod to indie band "Brand New".
Lulu
Unconventional, quirky, and reminiscent of vintage charm, just like vinyl records.
Maisie
Unconventional, vintage charm meets Game of Thrones coolness.
Marlow
Draws from literary roots, exuding an offbeat, cultured vibe often favored by trendsetters.
Matilda
Roald Dahl's book title turned canine moniker screams unconventional literary chic.
Merritt
Evokes indie vibes, referencing a trendy Oakland park and a folk band.
Mia
Unconventional, drawn from pop culture, and exudes a cool, indie vibe.
Mikkel
Unconventional, Scandinavian roots, and a nod to craft beer aficionados.
Miles
Jazz legend Davis inspired this cool, unconventional canine moniker.
Millie
Unconventional, vintage charm meets indie pop culture vibes define this moniker.
Milo
Unconventional, trendy, and inspired by the cult classic film "Milo and Otis".
Minnie
Echoes vintage charm, nods to Disney nostalgia, and defies mainstream naming trends.
Miri
Uncommon, with a nod to the popular Israeli city, it screams nonconformity.
Mishka
Derived from Russian culture, it's unconventional and exudes a cool vibe.
Neva
Unconventional and edgy, it's a nod to Nevada's offbeat, indie vibe.
Nico
Unconventional, inspired by Velvet Underground's iconic chanteuse.
Nix
Unconventional, nods to Unix operating system, appealing to tech-savvy nonconformists.
Nyx
Unconventional choice, inspired by Greek mythology's goddess of night.
Olive
Unconventional, evoking artisanal food trends and vintage charm.
Orlando
Evokes a cool, literary vibe, referencing Virginia Woolf's gender-bending novel.
Orly
Unconventional, nods to internet slang, and oozes ironic sophistication.
Orson
Unconventional, nods to famed director Welles, and oozes vintage charm.
Otis
Evokes vintage vibes, nods to soul legend Redding, and oozes unconventional cool.
Otto
Evokes vintage charm, nods to German roots, and screams artisanal doggy treats.
Pandora
Unconventional, inspired by Greek mythology and a popular music streaming service.
Pearl
Vintage charm and oyster origins make it a trendy, unconventional choice.
Pi
Mathematical monikers are unconventional, appealing to offbeat, trend-defying pet owners.
Piper
Echoes trendy TV characters and evokes a quirky, unconventional vibe.
Prairie
Evokes rustic nostalgia, echoing a trend for vintage, unconventional charm.
Prince
Royalty-themed monikers ooze irony, a key characteristic of hipster culture.
Quinn
Embraces unconventional trends, drawing from Irish roots and popular TV characters.
Ramona
Derived from indie rock band Ramones, appealing to alternative subcultures.
Ree
Unconventional, quirky, and inspired by Ree Drummond's pioneer spirit.
Remedy
Unconventional, nods to alternative medicine and indie rock band associations.
Remy
Unconventional, French origin, and nods to Pixar's culinary rat protagonist.
Rogue
Unconventional, evoking rebelliousness and individuality, akin to indie subculture vibes.
Romy
Unconventional, inspired by 90s indie darling Romy from "Romy and Michele".
Ruby
Emerges from vintage revival, nods to precious gemstones, and indie rock bands.
Rufus
Evokes vintage charm, popular among indie music lovers and old-school enthusiasts.
Sadie
Unconventional, vintage charm aligns with alternative, non-mainstream canine nomenclature trends.
Saffron
Exotic spice origins and Bohemian Rhapsody's lyrics lend it counterculture cool.
Salinger
Named after a reclusive, counter-culture author, it screams nonconformity and cool.
Savannah
Evokes bohemian vibes, referencing Georgia's artsy city known for indie culture.
Scarlet
Evokes vintage charm, nods to classic literature, and defies mainstream naming trends.
Scout
Unconventional, literary roots and To Kill a Mockingbird vibes make it cool.
Sebastian
Echoes vintage charm, nods to classic literature, and shuns mainstream monikers.
Sia
Channeling indie vibes, this moniker nods to the enigmatic Australian singer.
Sloan
Reflects a trend for unique, non-traditional pet monikers.
Stella
Evokes vintage charm, nods to classic film "A Streetcar Named Desire".
Sullivan
Echoes vintage charm and Irish roots, popular among Brooklyn's canine crowd.
Suzette
Unconventional, French origin, evokes vintage charm and indie café vibes.
Tallulah
Unconventional, nods to vintage charm and Southern belle sophistication.
Tate
Echoes modern art leanings, nodding to famed British gallery, with edgy uniqueness.
Teigen
Named after model Chrissy Teigen, it's trendy, unique and oozes coolness.
Tessie
Unconventional, vintage charm meets indie rock band, The Dropkick Murphys' song.
Theo
Unconventional, nods to vintage charm and popular among indie culture enthusiasts.
Violet
Unconventional, vintage charm meets indie culture, echoing Wes Anderson's aesthetic.
Waldo
Evokes elusive, offbeat charm, akin to vintage flannels and artisanal coffee.
Woodson
Unconventional, nods to vintage charm and a love for indie culture.
Wren
Unconventional, nature-inspired monikers are a trendy choice among nonconformists.
Wynn
Unconventional, evoking vintage Vegas charm, yet refreshingly modern and offbeat.
Zane
Unconventional and edgy, it echoes the rebellious spirit of indie culture.
Zeus
Ancient Greek deity monikers are ironically cool and non-mainstream.
Zinnia
Uncommon, floral moniker with a vintage vibe, favored by alternative trendsetters.
Zola
Unconventional, inspired by Emile Zola, French novelist, screams nonconformity and intellectualism.

Hipster Dog Names currently rank in 63rd place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, hipster dog names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Hipster Dog Names?

These hipster dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Fifi is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Rogue.

Auden scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Daisy.

How does interest compare across the United States for Hipster Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Hipster Dog Names.

The states that love hipster dog names the most are Wyoming, Delaware and New Hampshire.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Arkansas, Vermont and Virginia.

Which countries have the most love for Hipster Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of hipster dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE hipster dog names are Iceland, Vanuatu and Luxembourg.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Honduras, Nicaragua and China.