83 Best Car Names for Honda, Audi, etc (Curated & Ranked) + Generator
The very first automobile had a straightforward name — the Benz Patent Motorwagen, created by Carl Benz.[1]
The first mass-produced car was the Ford Model T, which had the more unique nickname of “Tin Lizzie.”[2]
In the many decades that have passed since the Model T dominated the market, people have enjoyed giving nicknames to cars.
Sometimes these are well-known nicknames used in popular culture, such as “T-Bird” for the Ford Thunderbird.[3] Sometimes they’re personal nicknames given by the owner to their individual car.
Below, we the list of car names tailored toward different makes and models — from Mustangs to Honda Civics and beyond.
Scroll past the list for our tips to help you choose the perfect name.
Honda (incl. Honda Civic)
Rhonda
rhymes with “Honda”
CiCi
for a Honda Civic
Cora
for a Honda Accord
Crystal
for a Honda CR-V
Ciara
for a Honda Civic
Odysseus
for a Honda Odyssey
Cordelia
for a Honda Accord
Corvy
for a Honda CR-V
Cicely
for a Honda Civic
Harvey
for a Honda HR-V
Harmony
for a Honda Accord; “harmony” and “accord” share similar meanings
Acacia
for a Honda Accord
Ciandra
for a Honda Civic
Cinnamon
for a Honda Civic
Audi
Gertie
suitable for a GT model
Auburn
Aurora
Audrey
sounds similar to “Audi”
Dowdy Audi
Aubree
Toddi
Audra
Cloudy
Rowdy
rhymes with “Audi”
Autumn
Audie
Aubriana
Hyundai
Ellie
for a Hyundai Elantra
Kolette
for a Hyundai Kona
Tom Cruz
for a Hyundai Santa Cruz; inspired by the actor Tom Cruise
Sonny
for a Hyundai Sonata
Hunny
Cruzer
for a Hyundai Santa Cruz
Kobe
for a Hyundai Kona; inspired by Kobe Bryant
Nick
for a Hyundai IONIQ
Koko
for a Hyundai Kona
Pally
for a Hyundai Palisade
Ian
for a Hyundai IONIQ
Saffy
for a Hyundai Santa Fe
O'Keeffe
for a Hyundai Santa Fe; inspired by the artist Georgia O’Keeffe, who lived in Santa Fe
Niqole
for a Hyundai IONIQ
Bandelier
for a Hyundai Santa Fe; inspired by the Bandelier National Monument in Santa Fe
Bruzer
for a Hyundai Santa Cruz; a play on “bruiser” and “Cruz”
Moonlight
for a Hyundai Sonata; inspired by Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata”
Georgia
for a Hyundai Santa Fe; inspired by the artist Georgia O’Keeffe, who lived in Santa Fe
Vivi
for a Hyundai Veloster
Mazda
X-Man
suitable for any MX model
Rudy
for a Mazda Roadster/MX-5
Misty
Mazzy Star
inspired by the rock band of the same name
Maddy
50 Cent
for a Mazda CX-50
Cinco
for a Mazda5
Mazella
Speedy
for a Mazdaspeed model
Mr. Six
for a Mazda6
Maverick
Max
suitable for any MX model
Mila
Niner
for a Mazda CX-9
Maxine
suitable for any MX model
Fiddy
for a Mazda CX-50
Ford (incl. Mustang)
Crazy Horse
for a Ford Mustang
Annie Oakley
inspired by the legendary American sharpshooter
Faster Horse
for a Ford Mustang; inspired by Henry Ford’s quote about customers wanting “faster horses”
Oxford
Ms. Mare
for a Ford Mustang
Ol' Henry
Vasco de Gama
for a Ford Explorer; inspired by the famous explorer
Pretty Pony
for a Ford Mustang
Walker
for a Ford Ranger; inspired by “Walker, Texas Ranger”
Bradford
Christopher Columbus
for a Ford Explorer; inspired by the famous explorer
Clifford
Buford
Fiona the Filly
for a Ford Mustang
Fordham
Sir Walter Raleigh
for a Ford Explorer; inspired by the famous explorer
Tori
for a Ford Taurus
Hartford
Hernando Cortes
for a Ford Explorer; inspired by the famous explorer
Rustang
for a rusty Mustang
The Stang
for a Mustang
See our related list for BMW car name ideas.
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How to Create Your Own Car Names
Choosing a car name is personal. You’ll want to find something that not only suits your type of car but also reflects your personality.
Keep the following tips in mind to create your own personalized car name options:
- Get inspiration from the make and/or model. Rhyming words, puns, and names that start with the same letter as your make or model of vehicle are the easiest starting points for finding a great car name. For example, “Rhonda” rhymes with “Honda” — so you could call your car “Rhonda” or “Rhonda the Honda.”
- Think of your car’s traits. Things like the car’s color, age, or other characteristics can provide great inspiration for a name. For example, you might call a red car “Rock Lobster” or “Fireball,” as noted in our list of Jeep names.
- Get inspired by the car’s heritage. While a brand’s cars might be sold worldwide, the car’s design and the manufacturer’s history are undoubtedly tied to the country where the company was founded. Perhaps you have a Ford Mustang — you can give it a classic American name like “Annie Oakley.” Likewise, if you have a Hyundai, you could choose a Korean word or a Korean name like “Jin.”
- Get inspiration from popular culture. The name you choose doesn’t have to connect directly with the car itself. You can choose a name from a song, movie, TV show, or book that you enjoy. Name the car after a favorite character, or even a villain if you want something more intimidating and menacing!
- Choose something that suits you! At the end of the day, it’s your car, and the most important thing about the name is that you like it! Choose something that suits your interests and personality — something punny if you’re known for your sense of humor, for instance.
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