Why Royal Navy ships seldom carry captains' names

Which Royal Navy ship type has had the most vessels named after captains?

There is no clear type because such names are rare; the Navy usually favors famous admirals whose names carry greater prestige and psychological impact.

Names such as Nelson, Rodney, Anson, Howe, Hood, and Duncan evoke stories familiar to sailors, officials, and opponents. The Royal Navy has therefore tended to reserve personal ship names for celebrated flag officers rather than captains. Those names carried meaning because naval personnel and political leaders were familiar with the associated histories. Naming is treated as a psychological instrument as well as commemoration, leaving too few captain names to identify a clear ship type dominated by them.