Naming kids? Easy. You and the other parent find a few names you both like and inevitably settle on one. Naming a car? Not so easy. There are fewer rules, so you're allowed to get creative. That creativity, though, can lead to some interesting situations. Think back to your favorite car names. What kind of messages are you putting out into the world about who you are? You Accidentally Sound Creepy The default car name describes a beautiful woman, as that's what your car is. After all, you love her, she's good-looking, and you'll take good care of her. But, there's a time and place when this gets awkward. Take these phrases for example: "Wow, Barbara is dirty down there." "I'm upgrading Meg for a better version." "Don't worry, Lizzie will look after you tonight." When you start naming your car something too similar to a real name, you're getting into dangerous territory and run the risk of sounding creepy. Not sure if it's a creepy name? Head to a bar and ask a stranger, "Do you want to go to the parking lot and get in _______ with me?" Awkward? Choose a new name. Consider The Make & Model Of Your Car Acronyms make you sound like a genius when they're clever. They're the kind of thing everyone secretly wishes they had thought of when they hear of a new one for the first time. One of the more famous car names is Knight Rider's KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand). Simply brilliant. Got a Honda Accord? Start with 'HA' and work from there. Remember, you want your car to look like the name as well. No Ferrari should ever be called Bruce (sorry Bruce). Avoid The Names Of Deceased Pets & Relatives We all like to think we're being kind and paying a tribute by naming something after a deceased relative or pet. Keep the name of your car out of this tribute, though, otherwise, you're going to have some awkward moments, because:

1. Cars have a shelf life. Do you really want to deal with Kitty's funeral twice?
2. Sometimes we get a little angry at our cars. Was your grandmother's name Dorothy? Then, when your car acts up and you subconsciously shout "F*** you, Dorothy!", things get super weird.

Name Your Car Like A Plane Unlike a baby, where you've got to think about practical concerns like filling out forms and saying the name out loud often, the same isn't true for cars. Why limit yourself to a car name, when you could use a name that's like a plane. Your friends will think you're cool (fingers crossed). The United Motorway Express. Autobahn Air. The Flying Fortress. The possibilities are endless. Don't Be The Cliche You might be thinking your new car name is genius. But check with a couple friends beforehand. If they say it's cliche, try again. And remember, cliches are geographical too. In Texas, Big Red is common. In Philly, everyone wants to call their car Rocky. Don't follow the trend. Be the trendsetter. If you're struggling to name your next car, complete a silly quiz like this one to have your car name chosen for you. At least you can then blame any unfortunate situations on BuzzFeed. Image via Honda.com