Superheroes are synonymous with power, kindness, and courage - which are all great qualities to bestow upon your newborn.
And, with so many superhero movies on the horizon, it’s a trend that they’ll fall in love with as they grow up.
We’ve picked out 60 amazing superhero names for you to try on for size - but be careful - we've thrown a few villains' names into the mix, too!
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Anthony
Superhero reference: Anthony ‘Tony’ Stark / Iron Man
Meaning: Highly praiseworthy
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Barbara
Superhero reference: Barbara Gordon / Batgirl
Meaning: Traveller from a foreign land
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Billy
**Superhero reference: **Billy Batson / Captain Marvel
Meaning: Resolute protector
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Britt
Superhero reference: Britt Reid / Green Hornet
Meaning: Man from Britain
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Bruce
Superhero reference: Bruce Wayne / Batman
Meaning: Thick brush
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Cassandra
Superhero reference: Cassandra Cain / Batgirl
Meaning: Unheeded prophetess
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Charles
Superhero reference: Charles Xavier / Professor X
Meaning: Army / warrior
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Clark
Superhero reference: Clark Kent / Superman
Meaning: Scholar
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Darcy
Superhero reference: Darcy Walker / Black Scorpion
Meaning: From the fortress
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Diana
Superhero reference: Diana Prince / Wonder Woman
Meaning: The goddess of the hunt
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Diego
Superhero reference: Don Diego de le Vega / Zorro
Meaning: He that replaces
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Dinah
Superhero reference: Dinah Drake / The Black Canary
Meaning: Judged
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Drusilla
Superhero reference: Drusilla Prince / Wonder Girl
Meaning: Fruitful / dewy-eyed
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Gordon
Superhero reference: Gordon Ferrao / Flash Gordon
Meaning: Spacious fort
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Gwen
Superhero reference: Gwen Stacy / Spiderman’s girlfriend
Meaning: Holy
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Hank
Superhero reference: Henry ‘Hank’ Pym / Ant-Man
Meaning: Rules an estate
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Harley
Superhero reference: Dr Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn
Meaning: Wood (or meadow)
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Harvey
Superhero reference: Harvey Dent / Two-Face
Meaning: Battle-worthy
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Jaime
Superhero reference: Jaime Summers / Bionic Woman
Meaning: Supplanter
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Jay
Superhero reference: Jay Garrick / The Flash
Meaning: To rejoice
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Jean
Superhero reference: Jean Grey / Founder of The X-Men
Meaning: Gift from God
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Jennifer
Superhero reference: Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk
Meaning: The fair one
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Jessica
Superhero reference: Jessica Drew / Spider-Woman
Meaning: Rich
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Jim
Superhero reference: Jim Hammond / The Human Torch
Meaning: Supplanter
25.Kal
Superhero reference: Kal-El / Superman
Meaning: Strong
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Kara
Superhero reference: Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
Meaning: Pure
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Kit
Superhero reference: Kit Walker Jr / Phantom
Meaning: Carrier of Christ
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Kitty
Superhero reference: Kitty Pryde / The X-Men’s Shadowcat
Meaning: Pure
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Lex
Superhero reference: Lex Luthor
Meaning: Defender of man
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Logan
Superhero reference: Logan / Wolverine
Meaning: Woody hollow
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Lois
Superhero reference: Lois Lane / Superman’s girlfriend
Meaning: Pious
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Loki
Superhero reference: Loki / Thor’s brother
Meaning: God of destruction
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Lorna
Superhero reference: Lorna Dane / The X-Men’s Polaris
Meaning: Honour or victory
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Marie
Superhero reference: The X-Men’s Rogue
Meaning: Bitter
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Mary
Superhero reference: Mary Jane Watson / Spiderman’s girlfriend
Meaning: Beloved
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Matt
Superhero reference: Matt Murdoch / Daredevil
Meaning: Gift of the Lord
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Max
Superhero reference: Max Eisenhardt / Magneto
Meaning: Greatest
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Monica
Superhero reference: Monica Rambeau / Captain Marvel
Meaning: Advisor
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Natasha
Superhero reference: Natasha Romanova / The Black Widow
Meaning: Birthday / Christmas
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Nova
Superhero reference: Richard Rider / Nova
Meaning: New / young
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Oliver
Superhero reference: Oliver Queen / The Green Arrow
Meaning: The olive tree
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Ororo
Superhero reference: Ororo Munroe / The X-Men’s Storm
Meaning: Beauty
43.Pamela
Superhero reference: Pamela Isley / Poison Ivy
Meaning: Made from honey
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Peter
Superhero reference: Peter Parker / Spider-Man
Meaning: Stone or rock
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Quill
Superhero reference: Peter Quill / Starlord
Meaning: Wood or forest
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Reed
Superhero reference: Reed Richards / Mr Fantastic
Meaning: Redheaded
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Remy
Superhero reference: Remy Etienne Le Beau / X-Men’s Gambit
Meaning: Oarsman
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Robin
Superhero reference: Dick Grayson / Batman’s Robin
Meaning: Fame
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Rogue
Superhero reference: Marie / The X-Men’s Rogue
Meaning: Mischievous
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Scott
Superhero reference: Scott Summers / Cyclops
Meaning: Painted warrior
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Selina
Superhero reference: Selina Kyle / Catwoman
Meaning: Sky or heaven
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Steve
Superhero reference: Steve Rogers / Captain America
Meaning: Honour
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Storm
Superhero reference: Ororo Munroe / The X-Men’s Storm
Meaning: Storm
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Sue
Superhero reference: Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman
Meaning: Graceful lily
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Thor
Superhero reference: Thor
Meaning: God of thunder
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Virginia
Superhero reference: Virigina Potts / Pepper Potts
Meaning: Maiden
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Wade
Superhero reference: Wade Wilson / Deadpool
Meaning: Ford
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Wanda
Superhero reference: Wanda Maximoff / The Scarlett Witch
Meaning: Wanderer
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Xavier
Superhero reference: Charles Xavier / Professor X
Meaning: Owns a new house
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Zatanna
Superhero reference: Zatanna Zatara / Sorceress of the Justice League
Meaning: Renowned by God
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