Why do ships have names Why do planes not have names

Enola Gay instantly came to mind.

>>972991
Nickname, not officially registered name.

>>972990
Some ideas:
1. Planes are more similar per model. While two cruise ships of similar design will have notable variations, aircraft have generally little more except interior modification. [Engine selection being something generically reproducable.]
2. Planes are more modern and to some degree mass-produced even during WW1. Tiny little boats often go without names too.
3. I think I had another actual answer to your question, but as a point of interest Pan Am [with a strong naval influence] did name their planes.

Didn't Pan-Am planes have names? (Clipper _______)

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>>972990

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>>973098
You were saying.

>>973099
you just triggered my Brexit card...

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