Isn't 'Cuda a model, not a nickname?

Simply put, Cuda is easier to say than Barracuda just like tranny or dizzy when bench racing or general discussion. It has nothing to do with ignorance or stupidity. Yes, if you're a Mopar person, you know there is a difference between Cuda and Barracuda (all be it not really by much). However, unless you're at a concours event, or selling at Barrett-Jackson, or are just some uptight Mopar snob, really, why should anyone care? Geez.