Currently, we convert all interfaces of type IFT_ETHER to eth%d format. This was done back in the days where all Linux network interfaces were named eth%d and lots of programs assumed the existence of eth0.
Nowadays, with a plethora of virtual interfaces and Predictable Network Interface Name widely used, we can consider using unmodified interface names.
The driving factor for this diff is the upcoming support for AF_NETLINK, where real interface names are highly desired.