Toyka

With a name like Toyka, your little one will see the joy in high-speed chases, wide-open roads, and the occasional spontaneous detour. Eagle-eyed viewers of Disney Pixar's Cars 2 movie might be familiar with this title, as it appears on a billboard in the background of one of the film's Tokyo scenes! In the Cars universe, Toyka is simply a pun on two phrases, "toy car" and "Tokyo," but its true significance as a gender-neutral first name lies further down the road. Perhaps Toyka has Turkish roots, arising from the word toyca, meaning "immaturely" or "naively." You won't hear sweet Toyka use these words too often, as they'll know that it's ok to embrace their inner silliness, learn lessons as they grow, and try again if they don't accomplish a goal. This moniker may also have Slavic connections, though its potential definitions of "unique" and "playful" are difficult to confirm. In spelling, Toyka bears striking similarity to Tokyo, the name of Japan's capital city. Translating to "east capital city," Tokyo could remind your Toyka that their dream destination is always closer than they think.