Comic books are powerful sources of inspiration. They're often full of incredible heroes and offer stories of strength, courage, and overcoming obstacles. They show readers the importance of helping others and contributing to the greater good. For young kids, comic books are captivating because they combine engaging stories with equally stunning graphics.
It's no wonder they've have been around for so long, and why there are so many different ones to choose from. Comic books make for a great source of name inspiration, so we rounded up 15 beautiful girl names from some of our favorite ones.
LOIS
Arguably the most well-known female comic book character, Lois Lane is a sharp award-winning journalist, Superman's love interest, and later, Superwoman. The name is perfect for a strong, curious baby girl.
DIANA
For a classic but powerful name that's inspired by a comic book, why not consider Diana? It's the name of Wonder Woman, who was a total (well, fictional) butt-kicking hero during World War II.
MARY JANE
The oh-so feminine name Mary Jane is inspired by Spiderman's love interest, Mary Jane Watson. A baby girl can even take on the comic book character's adorable nickname, MJ!
HARLEY
For a more off-beat name, check out Harley. The name comes from the Joker's fun-loving, chaotic and sometimes dangerous romantic partner, Harley Quinn, who, thanks to Margot Robbie's recent interpretation, is being lauded as a strong woman in and of herself.
IVY
We find the name Ivy to be so pretty that sometimes we forget it's the name of famous supervillainness, Poison Ivy from the Batman series. Although her real name is Pamela, we're bigger fans of the name Ivy. Best friends with Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy is a botanist and biochemist with a knack for danger and the environment.
SELINA
Commonly portrayed as an anti-heroine, Selina Kyle, otherwise known as Catwoman from the Batman series, is smart, sassy and often walks the line between good and evil. We think the name Selina is perfect for an independent girl with a knack for mischief.
PEPPER
What would Iron Man be without Pepper Potts? As CEO of Stark Industries, Pepper, née Virginia Potts, is intelligent, independent, and confident. We love how fun and unusual the name Pepper is — it's perfect for an equally lovely baby girl.
BETTY
Betty Cooper from the Archie comics is known for her sweet nature and girl-next-door persona. We think the name Betty works for a baby with an equally sweet personality.
MAYBELLE
Aunt May, whose full name is Maybelle, is Spiderman aka Peter Parker's loyal caretaker and confidante. Strong and loyal, she plays an important role in the comic book series and we think that makes her worthy of this list.
VERONICA
Veronica Lodge from the Archie comics is known for her trendy sense of style and confidence. Some people may call her high-maintenance but she's just a girl who knows what she wants, and we respect that.
NATALIA
Natalia Romanova (who is more often called Natasha) is better known as the Black Widow from the Marvel comics universe. She's cunning, strong, and a superior spy. We think the sophisticated name is a beautiful choice for any baby girl.
JOSIE
How cute and girly is the name Josie? We chose it because it comes from the teen comic book series Josie and the Pussycats, which follows a fictional rock band made up of a group of teenagers.
SALLY
Sally Brown from the Peanuts comic strip is Charlie Brown's younger sister. While she and Charlie have their tension, she's funny, silly, and overall, a sweet girl. We think the name Sally is a classic choice for a newborn baby girl.
JANE
Running from 1928 to 1968, the comic strip series Jane Arden followed a spunky reporter who was dedicated to solving crime and uncovering the truth. She is said to be the inspiration for Superman's Lois Lane.
JEAN
Jean Elaine Grey is better known as Phoenix from The X-Men series. She possesses super powerful psychic abilities — including the rare dual combo of telepathy and telekinesis — and is one of the most caring comic book characters in popular culture.
