Or could it be a BEAST?
Ever wondered if your car is more of a Sheila than a Sharon?
This online name generator is helping dozens of drivers give their vehicle the right name.
By entering a range of your own personality features, you can get ahead of the curve to make sure you’ve got the right moniker for your motor.
It comes as Dolly, Betty and BEAST have been revealed as the most popular names for cars.
A survey of 2,000 car owners revealed the names which have stood the test of time since last year, with Betsy still in the top 10 – but Boris, George and Bertha are among those which have slipped out.
The research, commissioned by Your Red Car, the online auto marketplace powered by Santander, has shown the nation of car lovers take great care when appointing a new moniker.
It found 18 per cent look for name inspiration from films, closely followed by books (17 per cent) and their favourite TV shows (16 per cent).
The main factors which influenced their car’s moniker includes the model (29 per cent), its personality (24 per cent) and the number plate (20 per cent).
Some of the quirkier names to feature on the list include Arsene – presumably after the former Arsenal manager – and Pablo the Picasso, as a homage to the late Spanish painter.
A spokesperson for Your Red Car said: “We know just how important cars are to some people, from family trips to essential work journeys, they get us from A to B when we need them.
“They play such a big role in our lives and it’s important that we trust them, so it’s no surprise that many drivers have developed such an emotional connection to them - and with that, comes a name.
“Just like baby names, these can change over time and it’s interesting to see how popular culture and current events can impact this.
"For example, we couldn’t help but notice Boris dip out of the most popular names, dropping from 8th to 13th place when compared to 2021.”
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People’s affinity with their vehicles runs deep, too.
A staggering 63 per cent said their car is so important to their day-to-day life they simply could not live without it.
In fact, 43 per cent said they had a sense of personal affection towards their car.
Worryingly, six per cent of drivers admitted they put more thought into naming a car over a baby’s name, while eight per cent said they had thought more about their vehicle’s name than their pet’s.
And 29 per cent of car owners believe car names come in and out of fashion, in a similar way to baby names.
The research found motorists also feel protective of their car names, with 59 per cent of those with a named car admitting they’d be bothered if their friend stole their chosen moniker.
For many, the choice is also a big one, with more than half (53 per cent) of people choosing to give their car a moniker spending anywhere between a few days to several weeks to get it right.
Unsurprisingly, price (74 per cent) was the main factor behind choosing a car, closely followed by fuel economy and how practical it is (both 57 per cent).
How it looks (45 per cent) and how well maintained the car is (44 per cent) are other key considerations too.
A spokesperson for Your Red Car added: “Whatever name you choose, there’s a wide range of cars available to suit you. We know how important it is for motorists to have peace of mind when hitting the road.”
Top 20 car names of 2022
1. Dolly
2. Betty
3. Beast
4. Betsy
5. Daisy
6. Rusty
7. Dave
8. Kia
9. Peggy
10. Suzie
11. Bessie
12. Blue
13. Boris
14. Bluebird
15. Lightning
16. Brum
17. Bumble
18. Roxy
19. Baby
20. Bertha
Top 20 car names of 2021
1. Betsy
2. George
3. Beast
4. Bessie
5. Betty
6. Bertha
7. Bertie
8. Boris
9. Lucy
10. Dolly
11. Molly
12. Baby
13. Bella
14. Blue
15. Priscilla
16. Bluebird
17. Rusty
18. Jack
19. Milly
20. Roxy
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