Bababilikék Bébibálna és Kockabogár, avagy az autónevekről
Megjelenés dátuma: 2010
Kulcsszó: tárgynév
autók nevei
motivációs típusok
jelenkori
magyar
autók nevei
motivációs típusok
jelenkori
magyar
Abstract:
BARBARA BÁGYI, Bababilikék bébibálna (‘babypotblue babywhale’) and
Kockabogár (‘cubebeetle’), or on names for cars
This paper discusses a special type of names for objects, i.e. names given to cars by their owners
or users. Names for cars, though not treated frequently in the literature, present some interesting
aspects for consideration. The author collected 280 names via an Internet survey and classified them
into six comprehensive categories: car names motivated by trade names (brands and types), the
license plates (letters and numbers on license plates), appearance (colour, size, sound, etc.),
characteristics (age, power, speed, etc.), the owner’s affection and outstanding events (the purchase of
the car, etc.). Gender differences in naming practices can also be observed: females often choose
names expressing their affection towards their cars; males, however, prefer names motivated by the
characteristics of their cars.