By Today's Parent
Updated Feb 21, 2017Here are 12 comic book-inspired baby names.
CallistoAn X-Men mutant with heightened senses and enhanced strength.
HarleyThe first name of super-villain Harley Quinn, frequent collaborator with Batman’s nemesis, The Joker.
LexSuperman’s arch-enemy since his first comic book appearance in 1940.
LoganThe human name of the clawed Canadian hero Wolverine from X-Men.
OctaviusThe real name of Spider-Man villain Dr. Octopus.
OdinThor’s father, a Norse god who rules Asgard.
ParkerThe last name of Spider-Man’s alter ego.
PhoenixOne of heroic Jean Grey’s many aliases in X-Men.
RavenAfter X-Men’s iconic shapeshifter, Mystique.
ReedThe name of Mr. Fantastic, founding father of the Fantastic Four.
SelinaThe original name of the most widely known incarnation of Catwoman from Batman.
TaliaA super-villain in the Batman universe.
A version of this article appeared in our Summer 2015 issue with the headline, "Hello my name is...", p. 98
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