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I don't know the specifics, but I do remember reading in some biography that the direct heirs have much stricter naming rules than those born with less chance of inheriting. I suppose they could technically be named something unique, but then there's also "regnal" names - like for example Elizabeth's father's name was actually Albert but he decided to go by George. From what I understand, a monarch being "the first" is pretty rare, for whatever reason. I don't really understand it.