Mitt Romney given name is Willard Mitt Romney his first name was given to him by his father George because of his good friend J Willard Marriott. Until 1968 if I'm correct all candidates for President used their first names. Mit has never used his first name in his political career. Just a question and wondering why.

Originally Posted by DDoug

Mitt Romney given name is Willard Mitt Romney his first name was given to him by his father George because of his good friend J Willard Marriott. Until 1968 if I'm correct all candidates for President used their first names. Mit has never used his first name in his political career. Just a question and wondering why.

When very young, he showed a preference for the name Mitt, and it stuck.

Not sure of the significance !!