Who suggested the Corvette name to General Motors?

Myron Scott suggested the name Corvette to General Motors for Chevrolet's new sports car.

Scott was an assistant director of Chevrolet's Public Relations department in 1953. Chevrolet wanted a memorable name beginning with “C” for its two-seat sports car, and Scott proposed “Corvette,” a word associated with a small, maneuverable warship. GM executives accepted the suggestion, giving the car a name that conveyed speed and agility.

Scott is sometimes confused with Zora Arkus-Duntov, Bill Mitchell, or Harley Earl because all three were important figures in Corvette history. Earl led the design effort for the original car, Mitchell later became a major styling influence, and Duntov was the influential engineer often called the “Father of the Corvette.” None of them is credited with proposing the model's name.

Scott was also known for creating and organizing the All-American Soap Box Derby. His connection to Chevrolet and his role in public relations placed him in the right position to contribute the winning name.