New research has revealed that over half of British drivers have given their vehicle a name, with Baby taking the top spot.

With more than one in twenty vehicles being lovingly given this nickname, this means approximately 1.99 million cars are called Baby within the UK.

Also on the list of the most popular car names were Princess, Herbie, Love Bug, Dave, Ruby and Daisy while up to 331,000 British car owners have named their beloved car Precious.

The research, conducted by webuyanycar reveals that 38 percent of drivers admit they just can’t help themselves when it comes to giving their motor a name.

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Richard Evans, head of technical services at webuyanycar, which conducted the research said: “We love the creativity of the British public but we’re not surprised to see Baby, Lady and Dave make it on the list of the most popular car names, having seen a fair few of these come through our branches over the years. While we can’t necessarily help you pick a name for your car, we can make selling your old car hassle-free so all you have to do is decide how to say goodbye.”

When it comes to seeking inspiration for their car’s nickname, a fifth like something which starts with the same letter as the car make - Baby the Beetle or Princess the Peugeot for example.

And 14 percent of the 1,500 motorists polled admit they brainstorm names with their own kids, letting their little ones ultimately make the decision on what will work best.

The research also found that we are definitely a nation of car lovers, with over half of the motorists polled admitting they adore their vehicle.

In fact, over a third claim they feel an emotional bond with their car, with 22 percent admitting they find themselves nattering away to their vehicle when they’re on the road.

One in twenty even go as far as to say that there are times when they chat to their car more than their loved ones - even their own partner or mum.