In fact, naming your newborn after a pop culture character has become the new norm in the states.
However, the Marvel Cinematic Universe completely changed how people thought about this Scandinavian boy’s name in 2019.
Ava
Each year, theSocial Security Administrationreleases a list of the most popular American baby names.
Ava Starr first appeared in the Marvel film “Ant-Man and the Wasp” in 2018.
There, she takes the superheroes by surprise with her ability to turn invisible and travel effortlessly through walls.
Crazy enough, Ava doesn’t actually appear in the classic Marvel comics.
The original character, Ghost, was written as a male whose secret identity was never revealed.
Clint
It may be time for the name Clint to make a comeback.
Yet, there’s a pretty special character that shares this rare name.
As ordinary as the mere mortal may be, he’s not someone who gives up easily.
Clint has built himself up to be one of the most powerful and athletic Marvel characters ever created.
“That’s why I liked him,” he toldMen’s Health.
“I’m like, ‘I can access this.
I get this.'”
Now, parents everywhere have access to this unique baby name, too.
According to theSocial Security Administration, the name Zuri has increased in popularity each year over the last decade.
Zuri is a loyal and trusted advisor to his King, putting his royal duty above everything else.
In the last decade, nearly 50,000 American boys have been named Parker, according to theSocial Security Administration.
If you’re expecting a baby girl instead, don’t nix the name just yet.
In 1980, Parker became extremely popular with girls.
It’s really no surprise that the name has climbed to incredible heights.
In early 2022,Zavvifound that Spider-Man is the world wide web’s most searched superhero.
Betty
Elizabeth “Betty” Ross is the center of the Incredible Hulk’s world.
In the end, it’s simple, really: Just name your son Drax.
Melinda May was one of the original agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
who was created specifically for the television series of the same name.
Her name may seem simple, but it packs a punch.
Nicknamed “The Calvary,” she’s one of the most skilled and resourceful fighters in the division.
Just like the character is truly one-of-a-kind, so is the name May.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe honestly wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for its most famous Mays.
After all, Spider-Man wouldn’t be anywhere without his Aunt May either.
The character first appeared in the film “Thor” in 2011.
His true identity was eventually uncovered by Captain America himself in the final film.
Oh, and she also happened to steal his heart along the way.
The name itself has stolen the hearts of parents across America, too.
According to the websiteOh Baby!
Namesover 100 baby girls are named Pepper each and every year.
Though Loki may be the superhero Thor’s brother, the two boys couldn’t be further from opposites.
The villain’s success story even spawned a spin-off television series on Disney+ in 2021.
“Loki seems to contain so much breadth and depth, so many surprises for me.”
That includes the number of babies named after his iconic role.
Wanda
The Scarlet Witch has been around for quite a long time.
