a hanger-on

a person who spends time with rich or important people, hoping to get an advantage (usually plural) Wherever there is royalty, there will always be hangers-on.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Hankin	-	Medieval English
Origenes	-	Ancient Greek
Lovett	['lʌvit]
Theotman	-	Ancient Germanic
Olufunmilola	-	Western African, Yoruba
Gy&Eth;A	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic