Opinions wanted

MechaJohn · 08-25-2006, 05:22 PM

I was thinking about naming my new Prius (arrives tomorrow!!!! Yeah!!!) something in Latin. I have narrowed it down to the following two, but am having trouble deciding. Anyone want to offer an opinion or an alternate idea?

Parcus sparing, thrifty, economical, moderate

Silentium silence, faultlessness, stillness, perfection, quiet, repose

Rangerdavid · 08-25-2006, 05:48 PM

ok, i had to pick parcus. dont know why, but of the two, i just like that name best. Let us know what you decide..........

4chi · 08-25-2006, 06:13 PM

How about Johan (Goldmember's real name).

Festus · 08-25-2006, 06:38 PM

I don't see an option for "None of the above" (or to put it nicer... "A name not on this list"). Neither grabs me.

Rancid13 · 08-25-2006, 07:24 PM

My Prius has a Latin name too...full name is Prius Maximus Decimus Meridius. But I just call him Max.

MechaJohn · 08-25-2006, 07:45 PM

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My Prius has a Latin name too...full name is Prius Maximus Decimus Meridius. But I just call him Max.

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I like Max, good name! I didn't think of abreviating. I was trying to think of one word. Maybe I'll work on a phrase that I can abreviate into an acronym or just meld two words together. Thanks for the idea!

Autosmiler · 08-26-2006, 01:40 AM

Parcus makes me think of parkas...

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My Prius has a Latin name too...full name is Prius Maximus Decimus Meridius. But I just call him Max. biggrin.gif[/b]

Actually Rancid13, your "Prius Maximus" made me start thinking of Latin names, too,
... which reminded me of incantations in Harry Potter (HUGE FAN),
... which started me thinking about using something from the HP world,
... which I mentioned to a friend
... who recommended Fawkes. Dumbledore's Phoenix. "Hmm, phonenix regenerate (regen!) from their own fire (hot = Cool Chicks in Black Prii club!). In HP, they can carry heavy loads (!) while they fly (glide!), are unique and beautiful (!!!)." It's perfect!
And their tears have healing powers, like the low emissions are a way to help heal the earth. hehe ok that's stretching it, but I had to complete the analogy.

MechaJohn · 08-27-2006, 02:44 PM

Well, my new Prius is finally here. I picked it up yesterday afternoon. Thanks to those of you who replied to this post, and to all who have posted helpful Prius info on this site. I departed from the names I was trying on above and am going with PROPs (PRius OPtimus).

I am thrilled with my new Prius. I don't want to say new car because it is so much more than just another car. I think many here would agree.

I took it out for a ride yesterday, combination city and highway, and averaged 53MPG. I played around a bit with P&G, but mostly just drove it. I was especially surprised at how high the mileage was even when the ICE was running. Wow, that's an efficient ICE!! I plan to post a picture later today, if I have time.

Also, PROPs is here just in time! I have jury duty tomorrow and have to drive into downtown Houston (ab/ 25 miles) in rush hour traffic. I am so glad I don't have to take my old gas guzzling SUV!

**TonyPSchaefer** · 08-27-2006, 07:47 PM

How about "Flexo"?

BobZ · 08-27-2006, 07:54 PM

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I was thinking about naming my new Prius (arrives tomorrow!!!! Yeah!!!) something in Latin. I have narrowed it down to the following two, but am having trouble deciding. Anyone want to offer an opinion or an alternate idea?

Parcus sparing, thrifty, economical, moderate

Silentium silence, faultlessness, stillness, perfection, quiet, repose
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My five year old calls mine Pre-cack-is

View Poll Results: Naming my Prius
Parcus	8	53.33%
Silentium	7	46.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

08-27-2006, 02:44 PM	#8
MechaJohn Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 51 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Well, my new Prius is finally here. I picked it up yesterday afternoon. Thanks to those of you who replied to this post, and to all who have posted helpful Prius info on this site. I departed from the names I was trying on above and am going with PROPs (PRius OPtimus). I am thrilled with my new Prius. I don't want to say new car because it is so much more than just another car. I think many here would agree. I took it out for a ride yesterday, combination city and highway, and averaged 53MPG. I played around a bit with P&G, but mostly just drove it. I was especially surprised at how high the mileage was even when the ICE was running. Wow, that's an efficient ICE!! I plan to post a picture later today, if I have time. Also, PROPs is here just in time! I have jury duty tomorrow and have to drive into downtown Houston (ab/ 25 miles) in rush hour traffic. I am so glad I don't have to take my old gas guzzling SUV! __________________ Proud owner of PROPs (Prius Optimus) - 2006 Driftwood Pearl, Package 3

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08-25-2006, 05:22 PM	#1
MechaJohn Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 51 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I was thinking about naming my new Prius (arrives tomorrow!!!! Yeah!!!) something in Latin. I have narrowed it down to the following two, but am having trouble deciding. Anyone want to offer an opinion or an alternate idea? Parcus sparing, thrifty, economical, moderate Silentium silence, faultlessness, stillness, perfection, quiet, repose

08-25-2006, 05:48 PM	#2
Rangerdavid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boone, North Carolina Posts: 1,066 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	ok, i had to pick parcus. dont know why, but of the two, i just like that name best. Let us know what you decide..........

08-25-2006, 06:13 PM	#3
4chi Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 79 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	How about Johan (Goldmember's real name).

08-25-2006, 06:38 PM	#4
Festus Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 38 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I don't see an option for "None of the above" (or to put it nicer... "A name not on this list"). Neither grabs me.

08-25-2006, 07:24 PM	#5
Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Alamitos, Orange County, CA Posts: 2,455 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	My Prius has a Latin name too...full name is Prius Maximus Decimus Meridius. But I just call him Max.

08-27-2006, 07:47 PM	#9
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,392 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 16	How about "Flexo"?