Although naming your baby after a car seems to be more prevalent in boys, many parents choose to name their girls after cars, too. Boys names such as Austin, Cooper, Lincoln, and Bentley are all pretty common, especially here in Florida. Whether their parents have fond memories of owning one of these cars, or maybe it’s just always been their dream car. Those are all solid names. But, as data shows, parents are five times more likely to name their new born son after a car, rather than a daughter. But why are car inspired baby names for girls less common?
One side note, why aren’t more boys named after trucks? Why not name your kid “Ram”, “Silverado”, “Titan”, or “F-150”. There is another truck name, Sierra, that’s actually gender-neutral, but didn’t make it on to the top 10.
Car Inspired Baby Names For Girls
So, you’ve decided to name your baby girl after a car. We’re here to help. The first basic rule is luxury. Kia was once a somewhat common girl’s name, but now that there’s a car manufacturer of the same name, it is less so. If you want your kid to be associated with high-end, choosing a luxury car name is the best option. Here in Southwest Florida, there’s a Ferrari dealership in Naples. Just about any car on that lot would be a suitable name. Most of the cars there cost more than a house.
One notable girls name that didn’t make the list was Porsche. Perhaps the Nelly song from 2013 is a deterrent. When he sang “Hey little Porsche, I wanna try yaย Crazy baby girl, there ain’t nothing like youย Hey little Porsche, so right I had to get yaย B-b-back it up, let’s roll, roll, roll, roll”
Was Nelly talking about a car? I’m not entirely certain. Let’s get to the top 10.