Did you know these fandom names?

We know who the “Swifties” and the “Beyhive” are, but did you realize how many other fandom names there are?

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By Abby Jessen

With Jennifer Lopez in the news yet again, I recently learned that her fans are called “J-Lovers.” Once I heard that, I had to look up other fandom names, and boy, did I find a lot!

From musicians to actors and actresses to movies to shows, it seems there are fandoms for everything! Some of these fandom names are hilarious! Here are some of the names I found interesting, from well-known fandoms to very niche. Most are plays on names, but some are extremely unique!

Interesting Fandom Names

  1. Ed Sheeran: “Sheerios”
  2. Meryl Streep: “Streepers”
  3. Lady Gaga: Little Monsters”
  4. The Lorax: “Once-Lings” after the Once-ler
  5. Coldplay: “Coldplayers” (aka Drex)
  6. Benedict Cumberbatch: “Cumberbitches”
  7. Justin Timberlake: “The TN Kids” because he’s from Tennessee (TN)
  8. Harry Potter: “Potterheads”
  9. Ariana Grande: “Arianators”
  10. My Little Pony: “Bronies” are adult men who enjoy My Little Pony
  11. Katy Perry: “KatyCats”
  12. Community: “Human Beings” (If you’ve seen the show, you know)!
  13. Jimmy Buffett: “Parrotheads”
  14. The Office: “Dunderheads” after Dunder Mifflin
  15. New Kids on the Block: “Blockheads”
  16. Twilight: “Twihards”
  17. Miley Cyrus: “Smilers” after her childhood nickname “Smiley”

Wikipedia has a full list of fandom names in alphabetical order here if you’re looking for something specific.