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For as long as I remember we have used the name Titine as an endearing name about our cars, in France generally, and I had to look it up. I put the French text through a translator so hopefully it will make sense. I learnt something today 
And I do say it sometimes when I talk cars with my family
And no, it does not come from the Franco-belgium comic Tintin
"The origin of the nickname “Titine”
The nickname Titine has endured for decades, but its origin dates back to World War I. The popular song La Madelon, written in 1914 by Louis Bousquet and composed by Camille Robert, played a significant role in spreading this term. The character of Madelon, a barmaid, became iconic, and the song itself was an anthem for French soldiers.
In 1925, Maurice Chevalier performed the song La Titine, in which he refers to a woman named Titine. This song helped popularize the name, which was gradually adopted by motorists to affectionately refer to their vehicles. The term thus evokes a notion of complicity and loyalty, reinforced by Chevalier's fame."
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
And I do say it sometimes when I talk cars with my family
And no, it does not come from the Franco-belgium comic Tintin
"The origin of the nickname “Titine”
The nickname Titine has endured for decades, but its origin dates back to World War I. The popular song La Madelon, written in 1914 by Louis Bousquet and composed by Camille Robert, played a significant role in spreading this term. The character of Madelon, a barmaid, became iconic, and the song itself was an anthem for French soldiers.
In 1925, Maurice Chevalier performed the song La Titine, in which he refers to a woman named Titine. This song helped popularize the name, which was gradually adopted by motorists to affectionately refer to their vehicles. The term thus evokes a notion of complicity and loyalty, reinforced by Chevalier's fame."
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
