Name Your Car Day

Name Your Car Day History

Name Your Car Day seeks to foster a personal bond between individuals and their automobiles. This day encourages automobile owners across the United States to christen their modes of transportation, giving character and life to the mechanical beast that accompanies them throughout their travels in life.

While the origins of Name Your Car Day remain obscure, the tradition of naming vehicles is age-old, extending from ships and trains to spaceships and common cars. Naming a car is seen as a way to breathe personality into a typically inanimate object, adding a level of connection and kinship that makes every drive an experience.

On Name Your Car Day, car lovers are encouraged to take the time to christen their cars with a special name. This often includes attending car-naming parties, special events or merely using social media to share the names of their beloved vehicles. It is not just about naming, but also about appreciating the vehicle that safely transports you and acknowledging the important role it plays in daily life. Name Your Car Day is observed annually on October 2nd.

Name Your Car Day facts

• Nationwide's survey in 2013 reported that the five most popular names for cars were - Baby, Betsy, Bessie, Black Beauty, and Betty.
• A study by researchers at the University of Michigan found that people who name their cars may be more likely to treat them gently, in a way similar to how we treat our pets.
• Naming your vehicle is a form of personification. This practice dates back to ancient times when humans attributed human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, and natural phenomena.

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Top things to do for Name Your Car Day

• Give your car some extra love and attention by organizing a DIY car wash session at home.
• Use Name Your Car Day as an opportunity to organize and improve your garage space. Declutter, clean, and reorganize your garage, making it a more functional and attractive area.
• Gather your family or close friends and enjoy a movie night at home. Pick out a series of movies that feature memorable cars, such as the Fast and Furious franchise, Herbie Fully Loaded, or Gone in 60 Seconds.