Abiding Quote by Nelson Mandela

The most important influence in my childhood was my father.

— DeForest Kelley

As the youngest, I wanted to be my father's son and perpetuate the family name

— Connie Chung

My parents named me after Uriah the Hittite, one of King David's mighty men in the Old Testament of the Bible, who was known…

— Urijah Faber

My father was the quintessential husband and dad.

— Sidney Poitier

My father chose my name, and my last name was chosen by my ancestors Thats enough, I myself choose my way

— Dr Ali Shariati

My father was an exceptionally strong influence on me.

— John Malkovich

I am very aware of my family name. I'm very aware of the legacy that that kind of carries with it. And I think…

— Stella McCartney

I was named after the great emperor Cyrus as my father, Farokh Broacha, was a great admirer of the Persian emperor. Continuing the tradition,…

— Cyrus Broacha

I was named after my mother's maiden name.

— Sprague Grayden

My mother picked my name with a spiritual intention: Destiny, 'what was meant to be.' She was a very special woman, and a gifted…

— Princess Nokia

My dad was a unique person.

— John Carter Cash

My father passed away when I was seven, mom single-handedly brought up my brother Rahul and me. She was a civil surgeon posted in…

— Divya Dutta