Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/19/11 5:49 p.m.

We found out last week that Javelin Jr (due Jan 11th) is a girl (she flashed the ultrasound tech, so we're sure ). I need help thinking of cool car/race driver derived names...

So far:

  • Alfa
  • Bristol
  • Elise
  • Ginetta
  • Janet (Guthrie of Indy & Daytona fame)
  • Shirley (Muldowny & Shahan, drag racing Champions)
  • Portia (sound it out...)

Help me out here!

bluej
bluej Dork
8/19/11 5:54 p.m.

You did it in the title. J.J.

Maroon92
Maroon92 SuperDork
8/19/11 5:54 p.m.

If I ever have a girl, we have agreed that we will name her Adelaide Michelle Maroon92 (not really).

Adelaide is a reference to the F1 circuit / Australian city, and Michelle is a reference to Ms. Mouton.

You may use it if you would like.

ReverendDexter
ReverendDexter SuperDork
8/19/11 6:00 p.m.

If our son had been a girl, her name would've been Elise.

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/19/11 6:05 p.m.

I like Michelle for Ms. Mouton, but my name is Michael so I don't think I can get it past SWMBO/Mrs. Javelin.

If we had had twin boy & girl I would have done Carter and Holley (carburetors).

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/19/11 6:08 p.m.

Maxine Turbo.

Volksrodden
Volksrodden Dork
8/19/11 6:08 p.m.

Bailey, Classy but fun

Seven, always like that one.

Clio, like the Renault, or like Clark Kents assistant in Smallville

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/19/11 6:11 p.m.

Others have suggested:

  • Carrera
  • Morgan
  • Rally (or Rallye)
  • Targa

Also:

  • Allison (for the WWII engine)
trucke
trucke New Reader
8/19/11 6:19 p.m.

SHELBY is a great name for a girl!

aussiesmg
aussiesmg SuperDork
8/19/11 6:24 p.m.

I have a Shelby and a Brock.

Find a couple of names that represent drivers you like that make up initials that also fit your style

A Angelle Sampey female Drag racer
M Maria Teresa de Filippis female F1 driver
C Chrissy Wallace female NASCAR driver

G Giovanna Amati female F1 driver
T Tatiana Calderon female Star Mazda driver

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/19/11 6:35 p.m.

Sorry, but the old codger has ruined "Shelby" for me.

"GT" is a cool idea though... Ginetta Targa even sounds pretty good!

ReverendDexter
ReverendDexter SuperDork
8/19/11 6:36 p.m.

Allison is also the heavy-duty transmission.

I like the Holley/Carter idea... though if you had more I'm not sure how well Weber and Rochester would work

Other names... Europa, Mercedes McLaren, Arcee (one of the few female Transformers), Danica, Ashley (as in Force), Celine (Saleen), Tokico, Sabine (as in Schmidt)...

N Sperlo
N Sperlo Dork
8/19/11 6:40 p.m.

Eleanor?

But of your choices, Elise.

MadScientistMatt
MadScientistMatt Dork
8/19/11 6:43 p.m.

Ashley (Force)

(Crown) Victoria

Holley

Or one I'm surprised nobody suggested yet...

Marjorie!

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
8/19/11 6:56 p.m.

Newest ones:

  • Corsa
  • Cortina
  • Dallara (chassis maker)
  • Lola
  • Lotus
  • Modena
Teh E36 M3
Teh E36 M3 HalfDork
8/19/11 6:59 p.m.

Dart?

ReverendDexter
ReverendDexter SuperDork
8/19/11 7:02 p.m.

When I hear the name "Lola" all I can hear is "Yoda" by Weird Al.

N Sperlo
N Sperlo Dork
8/19/11 7:03 p.m.

Pagani

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