Hippie Cat Names: 240 Great Ideas for Your Laid-Back Cat
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You’ll find them lazing about in the sunniest patch on your floor or snoozing carefree in your vegetable patch—we all know and love a chilled-out cat. Or perhaps your feline can often be found enjoying the company of other living creatures, whether they be fluffy, scaly, human, multi-legged, or winged. In that case, you may want to consider a “hippie-inspired” name for your cat.
Hippie names give off an aura of free-spiritedness and some even pay tribute to musical and artistic greats past and present. If your cat is loving, carefree, and unconventional, they deserve a special name that truly celebrates their quirkiness.
How to Name Your Cat
It’s not hard to feel overwhelmed by all the possible names you could possibly bestow upon your cat. After all, there are so many great choices! A good rule of thumb is to physically meet your cat before you start thinking about a name. Many people pick a name too soon and end up changing it because they find it just doesn’t suit their cat.
There’s nothing wrong with changing your cat’s name, but it’s fine to wait a while, get to know them, and pick up on their vibes before choosing one you think is truly groovy. Once you’ve factored in their appearance, personality, and unique quirks, a name will just “click” at some point.
Above all, choose something that makes you smile. Your cat’s naming ceremony is a great opportunity to pay tribute to your favorite artists, musicians, season, color—pretty much anything you like!
50 Male and Female Hippie Cat Names
So, you’ve adopted a free-spirited fluff that needs a cute, bohemian name. These names are sorted into “male” and “female” categories, but there’s no reason they can’t be unisex, too!
Male Hippie Cat Names
- Arlo
- Phoenix
- Alon
- Eagle
- Bud
- Bear
- Aster
- Marley
- Blaze
- Mars
- Felix
- Jefferson
- Lyric
- Kai
- Indigo
- Herb
- Koa
- Cassius
- Freddie
- Astro
- Harper
- Bodhi
- Soren
- Sage
- Xander
Female Hippie Cat Names
- Saffron
- Yoko
- Daisy
- Aurora
- Hope
- Star
- Athena
- Honey
- Dawn
- Gaia
- Venus
- Kahlo
- Ophelia
- Azalea
- Delta
- Luna
- Iris
- Harmony
- Eartha
- Nancy
- Cynthia
- Tansy
- Daphne
- Celeste
- Freya
40 Musician and Song-Inspired Hippie Cat Names
If you’d like your cat’s name to pay tribute to a great musician, band, or song, here are some options to consider.
- Janis
- Joplin
- Dylan
- Bob
- Carol
- Cher
- Kimya
- Mirah
- Vashti
- Hot Tuna
- Sergey
- Sonny
- Bowie
- Mercury
- Hendrix
- Lennon
- Sid
- Johnny
- Queen
- Lou
- Harley
- Elvis
- Laura
- June
- Olga
- Wind
- Mellow
- Yellow
- Nash
- Jimi
- Crimson
- Clover
- Joni
- Drake
- Denver
- Simon
- Garfunkel
- Beatle
- Cat
- Mitchell
30 Nature-Inspired Hippie Cat Names
What name would better suit a laid-back hippie cat than something nature-inspired? If your cat loves looking at the sky or basking in that warm spot under your window, try these names on for size.
- Moon
- Forest
- Birch
- Midnight
- Winter
- Summer
- Autumn
- Spring
- Misty
- Rainbow
- Sunny
- Rain
- Raindrop
- Snow
- Snowy
- Snowflake
- Cosmos
- Earth
- Ocean
- Storm
- Coral
- Willow
- Stones
- Cedar
- Sky
- Twilight
- Brook
- River
- Dream
- Galaxy
20 Flower, Tree, and Plant-Inspired Hippie Cat Names
It’s all about the flower power, right? And, of course, our cats are our own little flowers, so why not name them aptly? Here are our absolute favorite flower-inspired hippie names.
- Dahlia
- Blossom
- Buttercup
- Tulip
- Ash
- Leaf
- Mimsy
- Jude
- Halycon
- Camelia
- Lavender
- Oak
- Rosie
- Spruce
- Hazel
- Moss
- Woody
- Olive
- Fern
- Aspen
25 Food-Inspired Hippie Cat Names
Is your chilled-out fluff buddy also rather food-motivated? Though your cat is a meat eater, it doesn’t mean they can’t sport one of these names inspired by fresh, natural, and tasty foods.
- Coffee
- Almond
- Sugar
- Pancake
- Nut
- Tofu
- Biscuit
- Beans
- Veggie
- Broccoli
- Tempeh
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Lemon
- Avocado
- Garlic
- Pumpkin
- Noodles
- Coconut
- Falafel
- Apple
- Peach
- Pasta
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
20 Magical Hippie Cat Names
Many “hippie” names have a touch of magic about them, just like your fantastic feline. Check out these magical, mystical, and spiritual hippie cat names.
- Nirvana
- Moonbeam
- Cloud
- Juno
- Pandora
- Tarot
- Karma
- Chakra
- Ariel
- Arya
- Theo
- Orion
- Zeus
- Buddha
- Pixie
- Fae
- Faerie
- Unicorn
- Faith
- Love
55 Geography-Inspired Hippie Cat Names
Are you and your cat always off on some adventure or other? Have a gander at these geography-inspired names for cats with itchy feet.
- Aiken
- Alexandria
- Agra
- Austin
- Brooklyn
- Baikal
- Bengal
- Chile
- California
- Chelsea
- Dublin
- Dhaka
- Dubai
- Edea
- Egypt
- Fiji
- Florence
- Giza
- Gaia
- Ganja
- Haiti
- Havana
- Izmir
- Indianapolis
- Jordan
- Jackson
- Kansas
- Knoxville
- Lima
- London
- Mexico
- Madrid
- Nevis
- Nairobi
- Oslo
- Orleans
- Osaka
- Paris
- Peru
- Panama
- Queens
- Rio
- Sierra
- Sydney
- Tokyo
- Togo
- Uyo
- Venice
- Vienna
- Washington
- Xenia
- Yuma
- Yono
- Zimbabwe
- Zaria
Final Thoughts
Hippie names are all about freedom, fun, peace, and appreciating the beauty in the world. We hope you’ve enjoyed perusing our hippie cat name recommendations and have found something that fits your laid-back cat perfectly. If not, take your time.
There’s no hurry when it comes to naming your cat—just go with the flow!
Featured Image Credit: phol_66, Shutterstock
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Kit Copson is a freelance writer and lifelong animal lover with a strong interest in animal welfare. She has parented various furry beings over the years and is currently a proud cat mom of two—one very chilled (unless hungry) Siamese and a skittish but adorable Domestic Shorthair—and dog mom of one—an adopted Bichon Poodle cross. When not writing about or spending time with animals, Kit can be found doodling in her sketchpad, reading, or more often than not, drinking tea.
