National Name Your Car Day | October 2
Mon Oct 2nd

National Name Your Car Day

On October 2nd, National Name Your Car Day encourages a special dedication to your wheels. It's time to give your reliable vehicle what it really needs, a name.

#nameyourcarday

Herbie the Love Bug, Lightning McQueen from Cars, Kit from Knight Rider, General Lee from Smokey and the Bandit, Herbie the Love Bug, Lightning McQueen from Cars, Kit from Knight Rider, General Lee from Knight Rider, General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard and Bandit. These are just some of the common vehicle names that are recognized by millions of people. These are just a few of the popular car names that are known by millions of people.

Make a day of it. Take the ol' jalopy out for a spin, a nice wash, and shine, and then maybe you'll choose a signature meant for one so reliable. Isn't it time to give those four wheels a name? After all, you spend all the time together and take such good care of each other?

How to celebrate name your car day by observing the day's name

  • If you haven't already, pick out a name for your car if you haven't already
  • Show photos of your jalopy with the new name on a sign placard for all to see
  • Tell the tale behind your car's name
  • Take your Betsy, Arnold, Chuck, Chuck, Delores out for a spin
  • To post on social media, use #NameYourCarDay

Your car day is a national name your car day in the United States

National Name Your Car Day was established in 1990 by television news reporter John Pertzborn of St. Louis. "shakes, rattles, and rolls" honors his grandfather's 1954 blue and white Buick that "shakes, rattles, and rolls." The car's name? Elvis Presley was a child of Elvis.

Name your car FAQ

Q. How many people identify their cars?

A. According to a 2019 survey by autowise.com, 40% of people name their cars?

Is it more likely that cars will be given a female or male name? Q. Is it more likely to get a female or male name?

A. Most people who identify their cars give them a female name. According to Autowise, 53% identify their vehicle as female vs. male.

Q. Do people know other modes of transportation?

A. Yes. Yes. For thousands of years, Humans have been naming sea-going vessels.