Top 30 pet names Brits give to their cars

Betsy, George and Beast have topped a list of the most popular ‘pet’ names for cherished cars.

A study of 2,000 drivers found four in 10 have named a car, with Bessie, Betty, Bertha, and Bertie also common monikers.

Boris, Lucy, and Dolly completed the top 10, with other popular names including Bella, Priscilla, and Rusty.

It also emerged 60% feel they grow emotionally attached to their car, with 37% going as far as to say they feel like it is a friend or family member.

The stats emerged in a study by Your Red Car, a new online auto marketplace powered by Santander.

They’ve partnered with writer and comedian, David Baddiel, to bring seven real life memoirs of cherished cars to life in a series of short stories, entitled The Adventures of Pre-Loved Cars.

“Cars aren’t just transport – every car you own can bring back a memory of your life as it was then,” said David.

The study also found 31% of drivers refer to their cars as ‘she/her’, while 19% say ‘he/him’.

Others express their love for their cars by buying accessories (36%) and talking to them (32%).

Top 30 most popular car names

1. Betsy
2. George
3. Beast
4. Bessie
5. Betty
6. Bertha
7. Bertie
8. Boris
9. Lucy
10. Dolly
11. Molly
12. Baby
13. Bella
14. Blue
15. Priscilla
16. Bluebird
17. Rusty
18. Jack
19. Milly
20. Roxy
21. Dave
22. Suzie
23. Peggy
24. Percy
25. Cherry
26. Daisy
27. Phoebe
28. Bert
29. Billy
30. Fiona