a favourite son

(British & Australian) also a favorite son (American & Australian)

a famous person, especially a politician, who is supported and praised by people in the area they come from Let me introduce to you the favorite son of Russell, Kansas: Bob Dole.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Xerxes	ZURK-seez (English)	History
BarnabÁS	-	Hungarian
Iestyn	-	Welsh
Punit	-	Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Lyndsay	LINDZ-ee	English (Modern)
TeodÓSio	-	Portuguese