I have named my scopes in the past.
My 10" Dob was called the "Annie Jump Cannon"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Jump_Cannon
And my 8" BD Newt was called "MaeC" after Dr Mae C Jemison.
http://space.about.com/cs/formerastr...jemisonbio.htm
ATM my ED80 is called "Don't touch it" and the mount "Leave it alone"