Swifties to KatyCats: Craziest fandom names you never knew

You know you've reached a new level of fame when your fans create a name for themselves.

This kind of recognition usually happens to singers and actors, who often inspire some of the most passionate and loyal fan-bases.

Below are the celebrity fandom names you might or might have not known:

Little Monsters

Lady Gaga affectionately nicknamed her fans Little Monsters, while embracing the title Mother Monster for herself.

Cumberbitches

Devoted fans of Benedict Cumberbatch call themselves Cumberbitches, a name that took off during the peak of his Sherlock fame.

Sharing his opinion on the unique fandom name, he told Ellen DeGeneres in 2015,”I”m very flattered, but has this not set feminism back a little bit?”

Pine-Nuts

Chris Pine's fans call themselves Pine-Nuts, a lighthearted and playful pun on his last name.

Swifties

One of the most famous fandoms, Taylor Swift's fans have called themselves Swifties since the beginning of her career as a country artist.

Swifties has to be one of the most eager and passionate fandoms in existence, bonding with each other on the internet, deciphering Taylor’s lyrics, and finding possible Easter eggs and hidden clues.

However, the Blank Space vocalist revealed in a 2012 interview that she finds the term “adorable,” noting that her fans came up with the name themselves.

KatyCats

KatyCats are the devoted and ardent fans of the American singer-songwriter Katy Perry. This term was coined earlier in the Firework songstress’s career, around 2009.

It gained popularity during her Hello Katy Tour and has been the official name of her global fan-base ever since.

Chalamaniacs

The devoted fans of the American and French actor Timothée Chalamet proudly call themselves Chalamaniacs.

The actor, who has gained massive popularity after starring in hit movies like Call Me by Your Name, Dune, Wonka, and Little Women, has made his name in a short span of time, creating a strong impact on his fans.

Arianators

Fans of Ariana Grande have been called Arianators since her Victorious days.

It is pertinent to mention that the Dangerous Woman hitmaker previously referred to the fanbase as Tiny Elephants, but the name didn't stay for long.

Lizzbians

Lizzbians are the euphoric fans of Lizzo- a name she gave her fanbase back in 2019.

Directioners

The fans of One Direction call themselves Directioners - a name that strongly reflects the unwavering support and loyalty they have to offer to the boy band.

Even after the band went on hiatus, Directioners remained fiercely supportive of each member’s solo career, holding on to the hope of a reunion.

The fandom recently grieved the tragic and sudden death of one of the band's integral members, Liam Payne.

For those unversed, he died on October 16, 2024, from multiple traumas and hemorrhages sustained after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

Barbz

Last but not the least, fans of Nicki Minaj are famously known as Barbz, in honour of the rapper’s many references to Barbie.

The name actually derives from Nicki's frequent references to her Harajuku Barbie persona early in her career.

The Trinidadian rapper often acknowledges her fan base directly, speaking highly of them. Barbz are also very committed to her and never miss a chance to defend her online.