Back to Going Gently of old....today is a bit of a quiz with an actual prize!!
What shall I call the new car?
I think it deserves a name, I really do as Vauxhall Agiva doesn't quite fit the bill.
I picked it up today and we all piled in for a vet checkup.
Winnie has some minor neurological deficits but the joy of a car ride perked her up quicksticks.
So name that car !
The sillier and funnier the better
Bluebellballs?
ReplyDeleteA cracking start
DeletePaw Pool? Paws R Us? One name hubby always liked was Fizz Gig, or Fizzgig.
ReplyDeleteGlad the first ride was a good one.
Mine was similar but shorter, Blueballs. It's a lovely colour.
ReplyDeletePhoenix
ReplyDeleteSnap, I just read back through all the comments after suggesting Phoenix
DeleteHow appropriate John, you are such a giver and you have A Giva car! Excellent colour choice too - my favourite.
ReplyDeletehugs
Ermintrude or Dougal from the Magic Roundabout.
ReplyDeleteA blast from your past
DeleteSaphira
ReplyDeletemary in maryland
The Blue Wiener...
ReplyDeleteA penis?
DeleteThe Dogmobile, or Dogmo for short..
ReplyDeleteThe Dogmobile
ReplyDeleteCobie, short for Cobalt. Or, Fred (no reason).
ReplyDeleteThe Little Blue Beastie Bus....
ReplyDeleteEnzo if it’s a boy, Fernanda if it’s a girl, if it’s gender fluid It
ReplyDeleteStitch as in Lilo and Stitch :)
ReplyDeleteStinkmobile.
ReplyDeleteBluebelle
ReplyDeleteThe blue doggymobile
ReplyDeleteDory. X
ReplyDeleteMaureen beat me to it.
ReplyDeleteBette the Bluemobil….or the Snotcarriage….Muttley Mover?
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ReplyDeleteMaureen xxxxxx
DeleteNewbie - for new beginnings
DeleteRaul
ReplyDeleteLove to understand this one
DeleteOh, that's a cute car! Harebell. That's a pretty blue flower, but might should spell it Hairbell instead.
ReplyDeleteOr hairball ...
DeleteFrom Gerald Durrell's My Family and Other Animals: Bum Trinket
ReplyDeleteOh that made me snigger!
DeleteWasn't it Larry that named gerry's boat the Bootle Bumtrinket? That's my inspiration for this post
DeleteBluearsefly.
ReplyDeleteWhen one of my daughters was about five, a friend had a "name the truck" contest. My daughter suggested Chuck. Chuck the Truck. She won. In that spirit, I will suggest Star. Star the Car.
ReplyDeleteHa, that made me remember when my youngest was learning to read/spell. He had to think of words beginning with "ch". So we had "chalk", "cheese" and so on, and then his face suddenly lit up and he said "I've got one - chtruck"! Ah God love him.
DeleteTinkerbell
ReplyDeleteA friend once had a vehicle with a similar silhouette. At the time we felt it looked a bit like a space capsule. We ended up calling it "Wedgie."
ReplyDeleteSmurfy
ReplyDeleteBB . . .
ReplyDeleteFor
Bella Blue . . .
Blue Bombshell
ReplyDeleteVelocity! (It's a 'she', right? And it sound posh!)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a Pawmobile to me
ReplyDeleteReally?
DeleteVince
ReplyDeleteI have a friend called vince
DeleteHow about WILMA....for Winnie/William, Mary,Albert?
ReplyDeleteOh, that is a good one.
DeleteBut we can't leave George out
DeleteOops,back to the drawing board.Sorry George.
DeleteGwilma then.
DeleteNice one.I also considered Thistle.....as in 'Thistle do till the Ferrari arrives'
DeleteBlueUber
ReplyDeleteBlueber
DeleteI thought of that too, as a contraction. Great minds, etc. :)
DeleteMy Blue Heaven! Beautiful car and the color is lovely. May you and the family have many joyful and safe hours of travel, here and there, to and fro, to the beach, and anywhere else you choose to go.
ReplyDeleteSaffie for Saphire as she looks like a sparkling Jewel.
ReplyDeleteHemitana my Maori follower sent these
ReplyDeleteHotrod Woofington or The Woofington Hotrod
Winnie's Wheels
The Smurf or Smurfette
The Blueberry
The Blueberry Bomb
Le putt-putt
Vroomzilla
Carzilla
The Jabberwoofee
The Swanky Tank
ackkk I was going to say carzilla
DeleteAh, Le putt-putt, that's my favorite!
DeleteDaryl
ReplyDeleteRose,USA
Bobby McGee
ReplyDeleteExplain lol?
DeleteBlue Moon.
ReplyDeletePrussian Polygon
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ReplyDeleteBippity boppity blue.
ReplyDelete"Toodles"....as in "Toodle oo!" and here is the definition I found online:
ReplyDeleteWhat's the meaning of the phrase 'Toodle-oo'? A colloquial version of 'goodbye', now rather archaic. The British term 'toodle-oo' is a fellow-traveller of various terms associated with walking or departing in a carefree manner - toddle, tootle and their extended forms toddle-off and tootle-pip.
The Blue Bomber
ReplyDelete'Agiva' is almost an anagram of 'Viagra', so I think the new car's name should be 'Stiffy'.
ReplyDeleteThis has my vote!,lol
DeleteValhalla or Val for short. You've obviously found yours.
ReplyDeleteViolet Beauregarde
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkH4UgIJRmA
Because she looks like a blueberry. :-)
DeleteEffing: I know it won't but in years to come if it breaks down or needs repairs you can say 'effing car cost me...'. So pleased all well with Winnie and all the pack.
ReplyDeleteBlueberry
ReplyDeletemine.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty, John. three suggestions:
ReplyDeleteBlue Buggy
CC Rider (canine car rider)
Wild Thing - because you move me
Dave
ReplyDeleteSimple another good one
DeleteBluebell
ReplyDeleteBleu - a long time ago we had a blue standard poodle so I had to name him Bleu
Betty Blue
There actually is a town in Pennsylvania called Blue Balls.
Blue Dragon!
ReplyDeleteThe Blue Caboose
ReplyDeleteThere is a little town in Tennessee, USA, named Blue Goose. Your suggestion reminded me. Hadn't thought of it in decades.
DeleteNope - never got this thing about giving objects like cars names....
ReplyDeleteIt's called frivolity darling x
DeleteSausage Roll
ReplyDeleteBlueVetWorkWheels
ReplyDeleteThe Blue Dog Taxi or Bluey, Donna@gather
ReplyDeleteCarrie, care, Mc-carface, to steal a name, remember boatie
ReplyDeleteCall the car Bago as in Winnibago
ReplyDeleteTess x
the moment i looked at it i though blue ball.
ReplyDeleteStanley or TinCan
ReplyDeleteKJ
Kharsie/Carsey ( with a nod to Julian and ‘is friend Sandy )
ReplyDeleteFrom your own blog: Queen Mary's Hooter or just Queen Mary
ReplyDeleteOr Titanic
DeleteScotch egg wagon. Let's be honest it's gonna see a few.
ReplyDeleteOoouch
DeleteWhiz or Whizy because now you will be whizzing by with your new wheels. Goodbye to transportation woes! Susan
ReplyDeleteAggieV
ReplyDelete:)
Sallmine
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We would say The Blue Thunder Roadster, but some of the comments above are some really good guesses. Hope everything goes well with Winnie. Thanks for the share. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteWorld of Animals
The Blue Dwangmow...It sounds better if you say it with an American accent,as opposed to a Welsh or Northern one.And its got ALL your initials in it..da da !!!!,xx
ReplyDeleteI also meant to add..The Blue Dwangmowbile...which also sounds much better said with an American accent as opposed to a Welsh or Northern one...Although you could say it with a Liverpool one...a bit like John Lennon...and that would sound acceptable too,xx
DeleteI think Phoenix would suit her very nicely... Fee for short.
ReplyDeleteWe await the naming ceremony with bated breath John. Assume you will be dashing a bottle of Blue Nun against her side (assuming it's a she?). Any favourites so far?
ReplyDeleteI've short listed 6 so far
DeleteShe's a beaut John I like Linda's suggestion Paws r us.
ReplyDeleteThe dogs look really proud in their new car, here's to fun times.
Elektra, Spunky, Hot Shot, the (S)wagger Wagon, Wild Thing, Willy Wonka
ReplyDeleteI think Gladys to honour aunty Gladys. I love the name Gladys and you'll certainly be glad of it. x
ReplyDeleteThe mutt putt putt. Janxx
ReplyDeleteNurse Johns' Blue Thruster x
ReplyDeleteXdirty girl
DeleteHehehe that was one of my cleaner thoughts! x
DeleteWilgefortis, my favorite saint.
ReplyDeleteWhat about Delilah? Tom Jones sang about her........
ReplyDeleteShe's quite a sassy car (mine;s a Vauxhall too John) = what about Blue Streak, although that might suggest you break the speed limit too often.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm...Weaver,that could suggest also that John runs naked through the village in the Wintertime!.I cant get rid of that image in my mind now!,xx
DeleteMalcolm.
ReplyDeleteBlue flux
ReplyDeleteBlue Bomb (or Double B)
ReplyDeleteBig Blue Bus (or Triple B)
Missy
The Chariot
The Dame
Many excellent suggestions above! Looking forward to seeing what you decide.
And one more: Russell
DeleteMr Crowe?
DeleteRussell, or perhaps Crowe.
ReplyDeleteThe Blue Bear?
ReplyDeleteLots of great ideas here but “Gladys” just brought a tear to my eye. Emma
ReplyDeleteBig Blue Boy!!!
ReplyDelete1. Babe the Big Blue Box
ReplyDelete2. Dixon (after Daryl on TWD)
3. Jezebel
4. Heels on Wheels
5. Harriet
6. Lola
This is fun and I love the color!!
XO,
MissFifi
She looks like a Peggy to me X
ReplyDeleteMorris xx
ReplyDeleteBeano........term used in the “old” days for an fun outing to the seaside (in those days by coach). Also name of children’s comic book.
ReplyDeleteI dont know if anyone has already said it but I go for Blue Thunder. As it is going to see a few toots!
ReplyDeleteManual gears....... so how about Quickstix (quicksticks)?
ReplyDeleteViagra... as being out in your blue car with your doggies will raise your spirits!
ReplyDeletePauline
I'm sure you'll be happy with this car, we have the same on in red and they are sturdy and reliable.
ReplyDeleteBriony
x
Blue Moon.
ReplyDeleteYoung Gerald
ReplyDeleteThis is fun - I just started reading your blog - I found you through Mary Moon. Such a lovely, kind man you are! :)
It's not Japanese so I guess that Fukumi is an inappropriate name. How about HORNY JAG or JAG for short? HORNY JAG is an anagram of John Gray. Mind you to me your new car looks like a COLIN!
ReplyDeleteYou clever c#*t
DeleteWaggy
ReplyDeleteWedgey
Woody (oh ah!)
How about Joy for all the good times it will make possible for you and your doggies. I presume Albert shuns car travel. Pat
ReplyDeleteHes followed the dogs a few times necessitating a trip back home
DeleteWinniewagon
ReplyDelete'Wol' as in William Wallace, as having the Agila will give you back your 'Freeeeeeedommmmmm'! X
ReplyDelete'Meriel' ( Bright Sea)
ReplyDeleteART (The Running Alive) in reverse.
ReplyDeleteQuite simply "freedom"
ReplyDeleteMy Girl
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a name but it could be useful for fleeing the zombie apocalypse one day!
ReplyDeletePegasus
ReplyDeleteHesperus?
ReplyDeleteBootle bum trinket, I wanted to call out boat this but my beloved refused!
ReplyDeleteUsually, I never comment on blogs but your article is so convincing that I never stop myself to say something about it. You’re doing a great job Man. Best article I have ever read
ReplyDeleteKeep it up!
The Bluebird of Happiness!
ReplyDeleteI think it is actually and Agila is it not? At least according to google there is no such thing as a Vauxhall Agiva (so go ahead and call it Agiva?). Or... Bluesmobile, Bluebottle or just Blue
ReplyDeleteKarma
ReplyDelete!
DeleteAfter seeing the top pic it's got to be Mary's 'Joseph' :)
ReplyDeleteLong time reader first time commenting
ReplyDeleteZoolander
Windbreaker ;0)
Bluey McBlueFace.......or Blouie, for short.
ReplyDeleteI just feel she's a Vivienne !!
ReplyDeleteThe Matron. So that when you hit a bump you can say "Ooh Matron!"
ReplyDeleteThe Batchmobile.
Grace....after Grace Jones' version 'Pull Up To The Bumper Baby'.
ReplyDeleteSnuffles
ReplyDeleteEvelyn...sort of Jason’s daughters Evie & Liv..
ReplyDeleteYgood one
DeleteI am very surprised that nobody has suggested T.A.R.D.I.S. (Time And Relative Dimension In Space) yet. After all the car is blue and carrying quite a few dogs inside, it must almost be like a clown car when the doors are opened and your doggy entourage pours out!
ReplyDeleteI am not a Dr Who fan but I will admit they knew how to name things well. :)
Going gently.
ReplyDeleteFabulous suggestions above...my contribution.. what about Scotch!
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
Carrie McCarface.
ReplyDeleteBasil if its a boy car( I do love faulty towers) and betty if its a girl. I love it when people name their cars.
ReplyDeleteI have Bertie the big blue bus( a transit dormobile)
titch the micra and The beastie, a 2.4 litre 7 seater.
I don't know why, but my son's name for everything is Gerald. We had a statue named Gerald.
ReplyDeleteMaybe just Little Blue? Perhaps just Blue. -Jenn
John - end the suspense!
ReplyDeleteI'm not good at picking names for cars so I won't suggest one. However, I must say that it looks remarkably like the blue Toyoto Yaris that I drive! Enjoy your new set of wheels and the freedom they bring!
ReplyDeleteThe Dogmobile. That's what my vehicle is always called because it's the dog's transport.
ReplyDeleteNo good reason here: If it's a girl, then Margo, or Henny-Penny. For a boy, how about Barry?
ReplyDeleteBlue Flasher as it drives fast
ReplyDeleteRover, Jo
ReplyDeleteHow about Blue Bomber?
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ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that Winnie seems to be progressing! Welcome back, old girl! Morris sounds good for your car name. Maybe Albert would like a ride once in a while.
ReplyDeleteBluz Cruz
ReplyDeleteLittle Toot.
ReplyDeleteI deleted my last comment as it had already been suggested. How about “The Winnebago “
ReplyDeleteThe color reminds me of Cookie Monster from Sesame Street, so you could try calling her Cookie...or you could head in a totally different direction and just bite the bullet and name it Daryl, then you can truly claim you've been driving Daryl...oh my 😆 that's awfully naughty of me, isn't it lol...sorry, not sorry 😉
ReplyDeleteIt's too neat and square to be Daryl!
DeleteHow about Daryl ?
ReplyDeleteDon't know if someone said that.
Inu is dog in Japanese.
Delete" The Chariot" for your royal entourage.
ReplyDeleteWe had a blue Standard Poodle and we ended up naming him BLUE .. my ole dawg blue .. except being a poodle, we spelled it Bleu :)
ReplyDeleteMy car is named Su ... sue ... It is a SUbaru lol
Mrs trellis' dog is called blue
DeleteMy first car, a Datsun 510 wagon, I named Gertrude, Gertie for short. Your lil' blue car looks very nice. I hope it handles well.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...I haven't scrolled through the comments, so I may come up with something already contributed. I'm partial to the names of 'yesteryear', so what about Horace or Maurice? Or maybe something silly like Frisky Biscuit?
I learned to drive in a green Datsun called Gertrude!
DeleteNewbie - for new beginnings!
ReplyDeleteBOB - simple and easy.
ReplyDeleteGrab the mob for a ride in Bob.
Or go to your job in your Bob.
Bob's the one to get you there.
Bob will take you anywhere.
Bubbles
ReplyDeleteAww ... 'Gladys' stole my heart in honor of Auntie Glad. Methinks I won't scroll back up, up, up to find who suggested that. I'd rather have dinner!
ReplyDeleteMy old auntie named every car she owned Hepsebia. Don't know why but the name suited every car she owned. Your car is more elegant, maybe Audrey?
ReplyDeleteBubbles
ReplyDeleteMimi or Minnie
Smurf
Periwinkle (Peri)
Luna (Blue Moon)
Sapphire
Now I have to rest!