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Mickey Gem · Dec 29th, 2001, 12:05 PM

I've noticed a few names for people's beloved Mini's banded around the forum.

So, what's your's called and why? People look at me oddly when I say mine's a male and he's called Mickey. Somehow Minis lend themselves to having a name and a personality.

2 reasons really :
1. I thought Mickey Mini sounded quite cool.
2. He's red and white with a black interior, same colours as the mouse!

Over to you ....

lol · Dec 29th, 2001, 12:55 PM

Mine is called 'lolly'. My name is Lorraine so lols 'lolly'.

Hmmm...

Regards,

lol

smiffy · Dec 29th, 2001, 03:50 PM

my reg plate is T16GAS so the car will be called TIGGAS

Sirobbo · Dec 29th, 2001, 05:34 PM

The car.

Sorry to be a kill joy but naming cars is very sad and only a short step away from watching Star Trek, Friends etc.......

PsychoPhil · Dec 29th, 2001, 06:41 PM

Just trying to work out why I can't post replies.

If this test works then okay mine's called KYLIE, a name given it by my even sadder workmates!

BruceK · Dec 29th, 2001, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sirobbo
The car.

Sorry to be a kill joy but naming cars is very sad and only a short step away from watching Star Trek, Friends etc.......

Yeah. It makes so much more sense to name ships and planes and pets...

J3T · Dec 30th, 2001, 01:06 PM

Well my MINI is called JET, I use the 3 in my username as I hope to integrate into a plate someday.

I also own an old Mini called OJ for reasons I won't go into but if you've owned funky cars like the MINI and the Mini before then you'll understand how you can't help not naming them!!!!!

No offense sirobbo but what have you owned before your MINI?? random VWs or fords?? They just don't lend themselves to be named unfortunately, gotta be a car full of fun!!!

Jon

Sirobbo · Dec 30th, 2001, 01:11 PM

Yep, nine VW`s including a Corrado VR6, Golf VR6, an Alfa Romeo GTV, an Audi A3 and even a short time with an MG.

Perhaps I sounded like a miserable git but naming cars just `aint my thang!

R1 · Dec 30th, 2001, 03:44 PM

Min's called BUTCH. My wifes idea. She said that from the front it reminds her of Butch, the bulldog from Sooty and Sweep because the grill looks like that dogs teeth???!!!
I went along with the name because it has a sort of butch look about it's stance on the road.

I'll shut up now!!

Dogger · Dec 30th, 2001, 03:49 PM

Nothing really quirky about this one, but all the Mini's in our family have inherited the name 'George' after the 1st Mini named by my sister.

If I had to give it a alternative name it would have to be 'Bertie' from the cartoon character 'Bertie Banana' in a comic strip in the Yorkshire Evening Post some years back (how tenuous is that!?

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Apial · Dec 30th, 2001, 03:59 PM

The Yellow Peril. Named after the cars true character and colour. Also the plate, M2 YEL.

Now hows that for MINI2.COM loyalty!

BruceK · Dec 30th, 2001, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by R1
Min's called BUTCH. My wifes idea. She said that from the front it reminds her of Butch, the bulldog from Sooty and Sweep because the grill looks like that dogs teeth???!!!
I went along with the name because it has a sort of butch look about it's stance on the road.

I'll shut up now!!

Your wife's not the only one to see "bulldog" in the MINI's design. On the miniusa.com site there are marketing references to the car's "wide bulldog stance". Even a sound bite of a bulldog barking to drive home the point.

madstef · Dec 30th, 2001, 05:50 PM

BOSWELL - don't know why, he just looks like a boswell! (and he's from the north)

madstef · Dec 30th, 2001, 05:55 PM

I'm back on MINI2!!! links not worked for a few days - thanks for fixing guys!

Remeber you can see the adventures of bos on the web - he's going in the lancashire evening post in Jaunary (because he's not a car - he's a person!)

I may be sad - and 31 - BUT, at least I'm happy!

http://www.btinternet.com/~stefanie....ni/boswell.htm

Have a great new year

zoooooom · Dec 31st, 2001, 07:03 AM

I have to agree with sirobbo why change its name Its a MINI so thats what I refer to it as MY MINI.
and everyone seems to know without being told
Example' at the petrol station someone says
IS THAT YOUR MINI?
and I think who told them thats what its called?

I bet when Dogger goes for petrol nobody says
IS THAT GEORGE?

well do they I think not.

MiniMoke · Dec 31st, 2001, 11:20 AM

Have too much time on my hands.

People say MINI looks like a bulldog, so I found a site with names for bulldogs. Some favs, Sir Seymor Sniff & Snort, General Snortscaugh, Puddles, Smokey, and Pugsley...

http://web.mountain.net/~win/names.html

zoooooom · Dec 31st, 2001, 11:30 AM

yes MINIMOKE you have far too much time on your hands,and as for the music on that site.Well just what can you say!!!!

Kev'sCoop · Jan 21st, 2003, 03:06 PM

My girls called layala and i dont regret buying her for a minute

dcfkan · Jan 21st, 2003, 03:27 PM

You may wish to perform a search using the key words "name" and "MINI" etc. as there are a few thread on the naming of MINIs about

Mine is called Apple btw, and welcome to MINI2

DK

Kev'sCoop · Jan 21st, 2003, 03:33 PM

cheer i think so ha d look but not very well obvoiusly cheers for the tip.

Dec 29th, 2001, 12:05 PM	#1
Mickey Gem MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 95 Offline	What's yours called? I've noticed a few names for people's beloved Mini's banded around the forum. So, what's your's called and why? People look at me oddly when I say mine's a male and he's called Mickey. Somehow Minis lend themselves to having a name and a personality. 2 reasons really : 1. I thought Mickey Mini sounded quite cool. 2. He's red and white with a black interior, same colours as the mouse! Over to you ....

Dec 29th, 2001, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 5,718 Offline	my reg plate is T16GAS so the car will be called TIGGAS S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Dec 29th, 2001, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sirobbo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 79 Offline	The car. Sorry to be a kill joy but naming cars is very sad and only a short step away from watching Star Trek, Friends etc....... Ex Cooper chili owner, now Audi S3 owner.

Dec 29th, 2001, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
PsychoPhil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Just trying to work out why I can't post replies. If this test works then okay mine's called KYLIE, a name given it by my even sadder workmates! Cheers, PsychoPhil.

Dec 29th, 2001, 07:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:16 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Sirobbo The car. Sorry to be a kill joy but naming cars is very sad and only a short step away from watching Star Trek, Friends etc....... Yeah. It makes so much more sense to name ships and planes and pets... + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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Dec 29th, 2001, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
lol MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Essex, UK Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 106 Offline	Mine is called 'lolly'. My name is Lorraine so lols 'lolly'. Hmmm... Regards, lol

Dec 30th, 2001, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
J3T MINI2 Freak Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cotswolds Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Well my MINI is called JET, I use the 3 in my username as I hope to integrate into a plate someday. I also own an old Mini called OJ for reasons I won't go into but if you've owned funky cars like the MINI and the Mini before then you'll understand how you can't help not naming them!!!!! No offense sirobbo but what have you owned before your MINI?? random VWs or fords?? They just don't lend themselves to be named unfortunately, gotta be a car full of fun!!! Jon Completely MINI/Mini Mad!!!

Dec 30th, 2001, 01:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sirobbo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 79 Offline	Yep, nine VW`s including a Corrado VR6, Golf VR6, an Alfa Romeo GTV, an Audi A3 and even a short time with an MG. Perhaps I sounded like a miserable git but naming cars just `aint my thang! Ex Cooper chili owner, now Audi S3 owner.

Dec 30th, 2001, 03:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	Butch Min's called BUTCH. My wifes idea. She said that from the front it reminds her of Butch, the bulldog from Sooty and Sweep because the grill looks like that dogs teeth???!!! I went along with the name because it has a sort of butch look about it's stance on the road. I'll shut up now!!

Dec 30th, 2001, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dogger Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Leeds (Garforth) Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 358 Offline	Nothing really quirky about this one, but all the Mini's in our family have inherited the name 'George' after the 1st Mini named by my sister. If I had to give it a alternative name it would have to be 'Bertie' from the cartoon character 'Bertie Banana' in a comic strip in the Yorkshire Evening Post some years back (how tenuous is that!?)

Dec 30th, 2001, 03:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Apial MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincolnshire Wolds Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 819 Offline	The Yellow Peril. Named after the cars true character and colour. Also the plate, M2 YEL. Now hows that for MINI2.COM loyalty! Balloons? http://www.loony-balloony.co.uk

Dec 30th, 2001, 04:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:16 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Re: Butch Quote: Originally posted by R1 Min's called BUTCH. My wifes idea. She said that from the front it reminds her of Butch, the bulldog from Sooty and Sweep because the grill looks like that dogs teeth???!!! I went along with the name because it has a sort of butch look about it's stance on the road. I'll shut up now!! Your wife's not the only one to see "bulldog" in the MINI's design. On the miniusa.com site there are marketing references to the car's "wide bulldog stance". Even a sound bite of a bulldog barking to drive home the point. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 30th, 2001, 05:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
madstef MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Blackburn Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 9 Offline	BOSWELL - don't know why, he just looks like a boswell! (and he's from the north) It goes like **** off a shove!!! (or it will when we've run it in!)

Dec 30th, 2001, 05:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
madstef MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Blackburn Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 9 Offline	I'm back on MINI2!!! links not worked for a few days - thanks for fixing guys! Remeber you can see the adventures of bos on the web - he's going in the lancashire evening post in Jaunary (because he's not a car - he's a person!) I may be sad - and 31 - BUT, at least I'm happy! http://www.btinternet.com/~stefanie....ni/boswell.htm Have a great new year It goes like **** off a shove!!! (or it will when we've run it in!)

Dec 31st, 2001, 07:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 2,406 Offline	I have to agree with sirobbo why change its name Its a MINI so thats what I refer to it as MY MINI. and everyone seems to know without being told Example' at the petrol station someone says IS THAT YOUR MINI? and I think who told them thats what its called? I bet when Dogger goes for petrol nobody says IS THAT GEORGE? well do they I think not.

Dec 31st, 2001, 11:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
MiniMoke MINI2 Sponsor & Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toledo Ohio, USA Local Time: 07:16 PM Posts: 231 Offline	Favorite Bulldog Names Have too much time on my hands. People say MINI looks like a bulldog, so I found a site with names for bulldogs. Some favs, Sir Seymor Sniff & Snort, General Snortscaugh, Puddles, Smokey, and Pugsley... http://web.mountain.net/~win/names.html 2003 S, Electric blue white/roof, Premium, Cold Weather and Sport packs. Sept 15 Build/ Delivered Oct 20, 2002

Dec 31st, 2001, 11:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 2,406 Offline	yes MINIMOKE you have far too much time on your hands,and as for the music on that site.Well just what can you say!!!!

Jan 21st, 2003, 03:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kev'sCoop MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: east kilbride Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 357 Offline	Whats Your Mini Called My girls called layala and i dont regret buying her for a minute

Jan 21st, 2003, 03:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	You may wish to perform a search using the key words "name" and "MINI" etc. as there are a few thread on the naming of MINIs about Mine is called Apple btw, and welcome to MINI2 DK

Jan 21st, 2003, 03:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
Kev'sCoop MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: east kilbride Local Time: 12:16 AM Posts: 357 Offline	cheer i think so ha d look but not very well obvoiusly cheers for the tip.

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