My wife calls my Bronco Dexter. She thinks it’s the type of vehicle Dexter Morgan would have due to the fact you can hose out the floor . I call it Muddy Mudskipper From Ren Stimpy
Mine is named Sleipnir after Odin's 8 legged battle horse. There's an interesting story on how he acquired Sleipnir. The gods of Asgard needed a wall to defend themselves. Loki convinced a giant and his horse to do it, in exchange for Freya's hand in marriage, but only if it could be done in 8 days. On the 7th day, the gods were angry with Loki because it was clear the giant would finish.
So, Loki transformed himself into a mare in heat, and seduced the giant's horse, preventing the giant from collecting enough stone for the wall on the 8th day. This resulted into the creation of the 8 legged horse, Sleipnir. Loki gifted the horse to Odin, as an apology of sorts.
I've never named any car in the past, they've always been "the" whatever. However over the past few years I have called my FJC the beast. Will have to see what kind of vibe the Bronco puts off to me once it finally makes it's way home.
@Beach_Bum, great story! Wanted an EB since before I had my license many moons ago and finally realized with a 6G!