Enterprise, Roberts, and the original frigates anchor US naval naming

Which United States Navy names should always have a ship in commission?

Enterprise, Samuel B. Roberts, Constellation, and the names of the six original frigates are strong candidates.

Enterprise is accepted as an obvious name for continued service. Samuel B. Roberts and Constellation are further recommendations, along with the names of the United States Navy's six original frigates. The choices connect modern commissioning decisions with famous service histories and the institutional origins of the navy.