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Calvin Coolidge's Real Name: John Calvin Coolidge Jr.
Calvin Coolidge's real name was John Calvin Coolidge Jr.
Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States (1923–1929), was born on July 4, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, as John Calvin Coolidge Jr. He was named after his father, John Calvin Coolidge, and was the only U.S. president born on Independence Day.
He went by his middle name, Calvin, from childhood and stopped using "John" as an adult, after college at Amherst.
Coolidge was governor of Massachusetts and then vice president under Warren G. Harding. He became president when Harding died in 1923. He was known for his quiet, few-words style, which earned him the nickname "Silent Cal."
FAQ
Was Calvin Coolidge named after his father?
Yes. His father was John Calvin Coolidge, so he was born John Calvin Coolidge Jr.
What was Calvin Coolidge's nickname?
"Silent Cal."