Indie

Indie is a diminutive of India or Indiana, or can stand on its own as a reference to independent culture, music, and film — the 'indie' spirit of doing things outside mainstream channels. It carries a creative, nonconformist energy and has become associated with a certain aesthetic: vintage, thoughtful, slightly offbeat.

Indie is the perfect name for a pet whose owner has strong opinions about film, music, or coffee. It has a creative, free-range quality that suits adventurous dogs and curious cats alike. The name is also unisex in practice, though it leans feminine. Animals named Indie tend to be the curious type — the ones who investigate everything, find unexpected places to nap, and have opinions about which toys are actually worth their time. It's a name that signals taste and personality without taking itself too seriously.