How to Pick the Perfect Name for Your Car

2 October is International Name Your Car Day, so we thought we’d give you the ultimate guide to help name your ride. Whether you’ve just got a new car or your current vehicle is nameless (shame, man), your travel buddy deserves to be named!

Why Name Your Car?

Your car is so much more than just a machine on wheels. It has personality, it’s unique, and it’s an extension of who you are. Together, you and your car will take on the open road, from family trips to snack runs, from first dates to last goodbyes. Our vehicles carry our story, and all stories must have a name! So, here are our top tips for picking the perfect name for your car.

Consider the Personality

As we have mentioned above, your car has a personality too. Is yours fast and sleek, slow and steady, big and chunky? Think about how your car drives, if it’s second-hand - where it came from, and consider its quirks or even its colour! A vibrant red sports car might need a name such as “The Flash”, or a hard-working bakkie could be called “Kaptein”. But get creative. Someone named their new Fortuner “Pamela” because of the big headlights… 10/10 score from us.

Consider your ride’s personality for inspiration, too. If your car reminds you of Dobby from Harry Potter or Marceline from Adventure Time, go for it!

Consider what you’ll be using it for

What do you plan on doing in your car? Is it a workhorse or the school carpool, or are you heading for outdoor adventures? Try matching the name to those activities. If you plan to go on many camping trips, you could try “Marshmallow” or “Happy Camper”. If you’re going to be using your car for picking up the kids, you could try “Munchkin Express”, or if you’re using it for business, “Boss Diva”.

Keep it Simple

Finally, you want other people to understand your car's name. Plus, you’ll use this name often, so make sure it rolls off the tongue. Short and punchy is the way to go, so steer clear of anything too complicated such as “The Grand Turbo-Transporter 500”— try saying that five times fast!

Be Creative

Let your imagination do its thing. No matter what name you choose, the most important thing is that it makes you smile.

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