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
Izaak	-	Polish
Kenzie	KEN-zee	English
Ngaio	-	Maori
Honour	AHN-ər	English (Rare)
EulÁLia	-	Portuguese, Hungarian, Slovak
Marybeth	mer-ee-BETH, mar-ee-BETH	English