Comic Books
"He called himself the dark assassin, devourer of souls and propagator of infinite sin. His real name was Blip."
— Ultra Magnus, Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye
Film — Live-Action
"Surely you didn't think I was going to keep my filthy Muggle father's name?"
— Tom Marvolo "Voldemort" Riddle, after revealing his true nature to Harry, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
"You see, no one would surrender to the Dread Pirate Westley."
— Westley, The Princess Bride
Literature
Thumping footfalls sound above the ceiling, and the Cerberus wolf lands on the narrow window ledge. He carefully avoids broken glass and steps into the room. Agnes was right about him. With all three of his heads fully formed, he's a glorious sight.
"Carl, what's this about?" Sebastian demands.
"Carl?" Agnes says, incredulous. "His name is Carl?"''
"Carl, what's this about?" Sebastian demands.
"Carl?" Agnes says, incredulous. "His name is Carl?"''
— The Wolf and the Manticore, by Greg Van Eekhout
Live-Action TV
"This is the almighty judge on high of all beings living and dead for all eternity. My name's Shawn."
— Shawn, The Good Place
"The most evil of people have the most normal names, I've experienced. Beware anyone named Keith."
Music
"I am made flesh, war, death, famine, pestilence
End of the world, but you can call me Mr. Wrestling, yo"
End of the world, but you can call me Mr. Wrestling, yo"
— Six Seconds Magic, "Antichrist2"
Video Games
"Ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss — I am the dreamers' dream — let me in. Hiya, Chuck. It's John."
— The Black Signal, The Secret World
Web Animation
Aaron Ramsdale: Let us out of here!
Pep Guardiola: I could, but you would never make it past… The Beast.
[The camera pans over to a dungeon gate opening, revealing a mysterious figure cloaked in shadow. When the gate fully opens, the figure is revealed to be…]
Kevin De Bruyne:…Kevin.
Web Videos
"'Mad Robot Norton'? Could they have picked a less intimidating name for a robot?"
— Brutalmoose, "Razor Freestyle Scooter"
Tommy: Dragon, what's your—
"Dragon": Please, please, you've all been calling me "Dragon" this whole time — please call me by my first name.
Tommy: What is it?
"Dragon": Keith.
Tommy: [laughs] Your name's Keith Dragon?
Keith: No, my— You don't know my surname, I don't believe.
Tommy: What's your surname?
[Beat]
Keith: Smith.
Phil: Abnormally bland name for a dragon.
Keith: What did you just say?
Phil: Nothing.
"Dragon": Please, please, you've all been calling me "Dragon" this whole time — please call me by my first name.
Tommy: What is it?
"Dragon": Keith.
Tommy: [laughs] Your name's Keith Dragon?
Keith: No, my— You don't know my surname, I don't believe.
Tommy: What's your surname?
[Beat]
Keith: Smith.
Phil: Abnormally bland name for a dragon.
Keith: What did you just say?
Phil: Nothing.
— The Funniest Minecraft Videos Ever, "Minecraft's Dragon Morph Mod Is Very Funny"
As he is helpfully informed by a convenient damsel in distress, Dolorous Gard used to be known as Joyous Gard back when it wasn't the castle of villainy. But it is now under the evil rule of Lord Brandon, who despite having a name more fitting of the villain in an eighties sports comedy, is apparently a force to be reckoned with.
"YOU MORTAL FOOLS DARE INVADE THE LAIR OF MIGHTY KEVIN?!"
— Kevin Wettsworth, Hunter: The Parenting
"Your villain name loses its punch once it becomes the name of everyday people. How dare you oppose the power that is... Dave?"
— SF Debris, reviewing Stargate SG-1's "Seth".
"(When you) find out that this hulking man-goomba is called "Chris Walker", alot of the horror loses its gusto. This wretched brute is called "Chris Walker"! Would you be scared if you were chased by a monster called "Tony Smith"?"
Webcomics"I am Richard, Chief Warlock of the Brothers of Darkness, Lord of the Thirteen Hells, Master of the Bones, Emperor of the Black, Lord of the Undead, and the Mayor of a little village up the coast. Very scenic during springtime, you should visit sometime."
"Your name is Richard?"
"You were supposed to pay more attention to everything after that part."
"Sure thing, Dick."
"Your name is Richard?"
"You were supposed to pay more attention to everything after that part."
"Sure thing, Dick."
Besides, you can't expect me to stick with "Claire"! Imagine - "she stalks the shadows...the dread empress of the night...demon bride of Satan - CLAIRE"!
— Claire, Bite Me!
Western Animation
"Name's Bill! But you can call me your new lord and master for all of eternity!"
— Bill Cipher, Gravity Falls
"Norrisville... prepare to feel the wrath of Steve Riley! [Beat] Any way you say it, it just doesn't sound that scary."
— Hannibal McFist, Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Shinigami: I am a Shinigami, a God of death. In my realm, I am called... Steve Johnson.
Lisa: Wait, your name is Steve?
Shinigami: Well, when I was born eons ago, "Steve" was a very exotic name.
Lisa: Wait, your name is Steve?
Shinigami: Well, when I was born eons ago, "Steve" was a very exotic name.
