Rev your engines and go! Car-inspired baby names you'll be racing to use
Do you have a need for speed? Love the smell of burning rubber? Or just cannot get enough of your four-wheeled pride and joy?
Well, you don't technically need any of that, but if you're looking for a baby name for your little one that perfectly captures your passion for all things cars, you're in luck.
Chris Pratt and wife Katherine Schwarzenegger recently welcomed their third bub, a little boy named Ford – and surprisingly, they're not the only couple who have opted for a vehicle-inspired name.
So if you're keen to go down a similar road when naming your little one, we've got some options for you – and we're talking boy and girl names.
Scroll through to see some car name inspiration.
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Aston
It's a name that just oozes luxury, thanks of course to the iconic James Bond Aston Martin.
But it's also a boy's name of English origin meaning "eastern settlement".
Axle
For the parents with a mechanical flair, why not take some inspiration from car parts and go with Axle?
Now, there are two ways of spelling it, either Axle, which means "father of peace" and turns it into a word name.
Or Axel, which has the same meaning, but far more common and a classic in its native Scandinavia.
Bentley
Another boy's name that just screams luxury and has a certain bit of something special to it is Bentley, obviously tied to the classic car.
But it's also a classic boy's name of English origin meaning "meadow with coarse grass".
Chevy
Looking for something edgy that nails the nickname as a name trend? Why not Chevy?
Obviously taken from Chevrolet – the car manufacturer – but as a name nails the cool-appeal so many parents are looking for these days.
It's also a boy's name of French origin meaning "horseman, knight".
Cooper
OK, so this one is a great option for parents who want something slightly more under the radar, or appreciate that good things come in small packages – why not Cooper?
We're talking Cooper, Mini Cooper, the iconic little cars, and it's a name subtle enough that you can slip it in and no one will think twice about it.
The name is of English origin meaning "barrel maker", which stays true to its heritage, but also works for the car fans too.
Elanor
The name Elanor is a girl's name meaning "sun star".
It's stunning, it's classic and nails that 'pretty but effortless' tone a lot of parents are looking for when naming their little girl.
But it's also a name muscle car fanatics will know well, thanks to the iconic Ford Elanor Mustang.
The car was made famous in the 1974 film Gone in 60 Seconds and is the only Ford Mustang that has received star title credits in a movie.
Enzo
The name Enzo has been climbing the ranks in popularity in recent years, and historically it's been used as a short form for Italian names such as Vincenzo and Lorenzo.
But die-hard car fans know there's one very important Enzo in the motor world: Enzo Ferrari.
The entrepreneur engineer and Italian racing driver is the perfect source of inspiration for naming your little one.
Ford
Chris and Katherine aren't the only ones who have gone with the name Ford; Owen Wilson and his ex-partner Jade Duell also share a son named Ford.
The name is strong and snappy, but it's got a bit of classic Americana built into it.
Then, obviously, a lot of people will think about the Ford Motor Company, which is one of the big names in the car industry.
Herbie
Taking things a little bit left of field, we've got Herbie.
You could go with Herbert, or just stick with the nickname as a full name and go Herbie – which means "bright army" from German Origin.
While the modern-day parent might think of Herbie as Herbie Farnworth, who plays NRL for the Dolphins, so many people will know Herbie as a car.
Yep, Herbie from The Love Bug, the iconic Volkswagen Beetle.
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