Green paint jobs in cars are quite rare compared to other colors like silver, black, and white, which are much more popular. Some great cars, like the Lamborghini Huracan and Porsche 911 GT3 RS, look amazing in their shades of bright green. Paul Walker’s infamous Mitsubishi Eclipse in The Fast and the Furious (2001) was also green. Given how unique your green car can be, you can truly make it your own by giving it a great name.

That said, coming up with a name for a green car can be quite challenging. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best green car names available to help you. Even if you don’t use any of them, they might help you come up with a name for your green car.

Based on Film

There are a lot of famous film characters that are associated with the color green, and there are also green cars that have shown up in films. One example is the green Ford Gran Torino shown in Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino (2008). Many of the characters listed below range from being scary and intimidating to funny and simply unforgettable. You can name your car with a strong sense of irony. For example, choosing a strong and intimidating name like Drax the Destroyer for your green Mini Cooper from the ’90s can be quite funny.

• Ben 10
• Chick Hicks (Lightning Mcqueen’s rival)
• Drax the Destroyer
• Gamora
• Groot
• Godzilla
• Green Goblin
• Gran Torino
• Loki
• Kermit (the frog)
• Mike Wazowski
• Ninja Turtle (or the names of the turtles)
• Peter Pan
• Tinker Bell
• Rango
• Shrek
• The Hulk
• The Green Hornet
• Zombie

Human Names

Sometimes, regular names for people can be appropriate for a green car. Names don’t always need to come from a famous film character or movie star. After all, certain names can just sound good to you as an owner, and using them to name your green car is completely fine. Here are some ideas:

• Aurora
• Basil
• Eve
• Eva
• Esmeralda (Spanish for “the prized emerald gemstone”)
• Fiona
• Greta
• Holly
• Kelly
• Jade
• Verna
• Olive

Animal Names

There are a lot of animals that are colored green. We’ve included a list of animals that we think can be an appropriate name for a car:

• Grasshopper
• Tree Frog
• Hummingbird
• Praying Mantis
• Beetle
• Chameleon
• Green Mamba

Cool and Cute Names

Sometimes, a word that can be associated with the color green can sound like a good name. These names include:

• Acorn
• Buggy
• Christmas
• Clover
• Forester
• Leafy
• Lime
• Emerald
• Sage
• Spring
• Teapot

How to Come Up With A Green Car Name

If you’re thinking of a name for your green car, you might want to keep these tips in mind:

Make It Meaningful

Show off your wit by selecting a car name with a deep meaning. Sometimes even literary references can be a good name for your car. You can also name it after a famous person who has had a significant impact on you or history.

Make It Funny

Using wordplay is one of the best ways to get people to remember names. A pun can be quite funny, which makes it easier for them to remember the name. Determine the most noticeable feature of your green car, such as its color or manufacturer, and try to combine it with another word.

Sometimes, using irony can also be effective. Using a name like Eco on your large, gas-guzzling truck can be funny. Try to identify your vehicle’s aspects then try to adopt a name that embodies the opposite aspects.

Consider the Make and Model

The type of car you own should ultimately influence the name you choose. If it’s a new, fuel-efficient commuter, consider naming it the Green Goblin. Is it a sports car with a V8 engine? A name like Sage can be elegant.

Take Your Time and Have Fun

You don’t have to name your car as soon as you drive out of the dealership. It’s better to wait some time to come up with an amazing name rather than come up with a subpar one. Your experiences with the vehicle can also enrich its name. One day, you or your friends might come up with a clever name in the spur of the moment.

What Are the Advantages of Having a Green Car?

Many pros come with owning a green car. For example, they’re aesthetically pleasing, they have a higher resale value than a lot of vehicles thanks to their unique color, and they have high visibility and are hard to ignore.

Aesthetically Attractive

Depending on the shade of green you choose, you can make your vehicle look extra classy. Green is aesthetically pleasing and unique. It’s easy to give your ride a modern makeover – especially if the color you choose fits the shape of your vehicle.

High Resale Value

Green vehicles are unique. More often than not, the more unique the vehicle (and the less common the color choice), the higher the resale value will be. Because of this, it’s a good idea to get a green car in case you plan on selling it later on. Green minivans in particular have very high resale values.

Increased Visibility

It’s not every day that you see a green car. Since many vehicles on the road are black, silver, or white, a green car will stand out in a good way. If you’re keen on showing off your ride, painting it green is one of the best ways to do that.