favourite son

A well-known person, especially a politician, who is supported and celebrated by people in his hometown. Ray was the favourite son of his hometown of Manchester.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Elwyn	EL-win	English
SeÒRas	SHO-rahs	Scottish
Jarred	['dʒa:rid]
Isidore	IZ-i-dawr (English), ee-zee-DOR (French)	English, French, Georgian, Jewish
Romola	RO-mo-lah	Italian
Ingeburg	ING-e-buwrk (German)	German, Ancient Germanic