Catgender
Catgender is a xenogender in which one feels an extremely strong connection to cats or other felines, either strongly identifying with them or simply wanting to incorporate them into their gender to better understand their identity.[1]
Subgenders
| Label | Flag | Definition | Creator(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittengender |  [2] |
A gender that an individual can experience when one is catgender and species regresses and/or age regresses. | Unknown |
| Meowgender | A gender in which one connects to or is connected with older or full grown cats. | ||
| Mewgender |  |
A gender in which one is connected to or connects with younger cats (kittens). | Unknown |
| Feligender |  |
A gender that an individual may experience when one connects to a specific species of cat. | Clear.Skyes , Guns Før Hands[3] |
History
The term was potentially coined by Tumblr user xōchi on an unknown date.[1] It has been claimed that the term has been used since 2014, however no known evidence has been found.
Flags and Symbols
The original catgender flag was created by DeviantArt user PN-TME on December 6, 2019.[4]
A alternate flag was created by Twitter user hueningafton on or before June 18, 2020. The solid pink at the top represents masculine leaning catgender individuals, and the solid blue at the bottom represents feminine leaning catgender individuals. The light pink represents the feline/cat-like feeling that comes with being catgender. The light blue represents gender nonconformity, and gender nonconforming catgender individuals. The purple stripe in the middle represents unaligned catgender individuals.[1]
Resources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "what is catgender?". Carrd, https://catgender.carrd.co/. Accessed on 30 Oct. 2025.
- ↑ Plushself. Tumblr, 22 May. 2021, https://www.tumblr.com/plushself/651907522273443840/kittengender-flags-for-when-ur-gender-is-kitten?source=share.
- ↑ "Feligender". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Feligender. Accessed on 01 Dec. 2025.
- ↑ "Catgender Pride Flag". Deviantart, 06 Dec. 2019, https://archive.ph/M2fqx. Archived on 27 Jul. 2020.
