Oh, I just got Marion tonight, a lovely black Singer 301 in a nice cabinet, with the book and LOTS of different feet (a $40 bargin). I named her after my dear 88-year-old aunt who still uses her treasured 301.
My mom's 1957 Singer 201 is named Dorothy after her.
My 1951 Singer 99K is Miss Lily after my grandaughter, who is small but mighty strong, like that machine.
I recently got a Singer 1889 VS2 and named her Ida, after my grandmother, who was born in 1888.
My 1913 Singer 66 Red Eye is Leota, after my step-grandmother.
My first machine, a 1980 Kenmore, and my newer little Brother are not named for some reason...I've just named the vintage/antique ones I've collected.