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But they do?
In GL 1 the MC has no default name. Default is player.
GL2 doesnt let you name the MC but the protag of 1 is playable. He gets a default name but you can change it if you talk to an npc.
GL3 lets you name the protag. And you can transfer the protag of 1 if you have a GL2 save.
Important to note Working Designs localized 2 and 3 and they are notorious for altering dialogue and even some systems. In GL case they deliberately removed the choice to name the protag of 1 and 3 due to voice acting concerns (Or lazyness to work around the lack of name).
Growlanser V has several chapters before you play as the protag who can be named.
Growlanser VI protag can be named. The protag of V is a playable character and you can transfer his name and learned skills from V (I think you get to name him regardless but I forgot).