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Alternative names for Nelson and Rodney

If the Nelson class did not use admirals' names, the Royal Navy could turn to monarchs or major battles such as Trafalgar.

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Question

What alternative names might Nelson and Rodney have received?

Short answer

If admirals' names were avoided, the class could use royal names or major battle names, with Trafalgar the strongest example offered.

Notes

The naming choice depends on which Royal Navy tradition the class would follow. Without Nelson and Rodney, royal names would be one option. Major battle names would be another, with Trafalgar the clearest example. Camperdown is offered jokingly as a personal preference despite the everyday pronunciation that would make it an unlikely choice.