What is the name of the hood mascot on Rolls-Royce cars?

The Rolls-Royce hood mascot is called the Spirit of Ecstasy.

The figurine was designed by sculptor Charles Sykes and introduced in 1911. It depicts a woman leaning forward with her clothing flowing behind her, often described as representing the spirit of speed and the pleasure of travel. The sculpture was commissioned for Rolls-Royce owner Lord Montagu’s car and then adapted for the marque.

The figure is commonly linked to Eleanor Velasco Thornton, Lord Montagu’s secretary and a model for Sykes. The identification is widely reported, although the mascot’s official meaning centers on the artistic figure rather than on a portrait of one named person.

The Spirit of Ecstasy is a hood ornament, not the same thing as Rolls-Royce’s rectangular radiator badge. Modern versions can retract electronically, helping protect the figure from theft or damage.