Here Are 40 SouthCoast Drivers Who Have Nicknamed Their Vehicles

Do people still give nicknames to their vehicles? That was the debate I had with my barber while she cut my hair.

I told her that I was convinced it's still a thing to give your car, truck, minivan, SUV or whatever it is its own name. She politely disagreed.

"Did you give your car a name?" she asked me.

Of course!

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I pointed to the white Honda SUV outside the barber shop.

"You see that beautiful gal? That's Amelia, named after the famous Amelia Earhart."

My barber looked puzzled. I explained that I drive a Honda Pilot. Of course, Amelia was a pilot. Yes, it's a bit of a dad joke, but a mighty fine one.

I turned to my friends on Facebook and asked: "Do you name your vehicle and if yes, drop the name and vehicle type below."

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To my surprise, someone responded with an immediate with "no," completely debunking my theory. However, within the hour, over 170 people had added their two cents, with a majority of them telling the story of how they nicknamed their own cars.

From Black Betty to Sheila, the names were priceless, so I decided to share a few. If you participated, see if you can find your vehicle below.