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Common themes include using animals, weapons, items or elements. Expect a lot of [[Theme Naming]] if the heroes are in a team.
Common themes include using animals, weapons, items or elements. Expect a lot of [[Theme Naming]] if the heroes are in a team.


The [[Legion of Super-Heroes]] even [[Justified Trope|justified this trope]] by noting how difficult it can be to give everyone in its ranks a unique codename. Summed it neatly as ''"Adjective-Gender"''.
The [[Legion of Super-Heroes]] even [[Justified Trope|justified this trope]] by noting how difficult it can be to give everyone in its ranks a unique codename. Summed it neatly as ''"Adjective-Gender"''.


In contrast is the [[The Dark Age of Comic Books|Dark Age]] practice of giving heroes and villains [[Dark Age of Supernames|gritty one-word names.]]
In contrast is the [[The Dark Age of Comic Books|Dark Age]] practice of giving heroes and villains [[Dark Age of Supernames|gritty one-word names.]]
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* [[Normalman]], the only person on the planet Levram ''without'' superpowers (due to not actually being a native).
* [[Normalman]], the only person on the planet Levram ''without'' superpowers (due to not actually being a native).
* [[Superman]], the original.
* [[Superman]], the original.
** Superboy
** Superboy
** [[Supergirl]]
** [[Supergirl]]
** A "Superwoman" occasionally shows up, mostly so Time Warner can secure the trademark.
** A "Superwoman" occasionally shows up, mostly so Time Warner can secure the trademark.
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** Negative Woman as well.
** Negative Woman as well.
* [[Megamind|Metro Man]].
* [[Megamind|Metro Man]].
* [[Blankman]] of the [[Gadgeteer Genius]] variety, named so because he couldn't say a word (i.e. was blank) when asked for his name.
* [[Blankman]] of the [[Gadgeteer Genius]] variety, named so because he couldn't say a word (i.e. was blank) when asked for his name.




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== Other/Redundant ==
== Other/Redundant ==
* [[He-Man and the Masters of the Universe|He-Man]]. Probably the most unimaginative name ever.
* [[He-Man and the Masters of the Universe|He-Man]]. Probably the most unimaginative name ever.
* [http://2ndleaguecomic.livejournal.com She-Man]
* [http://2ndleaguecomic.livejournal.com She-Man]
* He-Mom, the no-nonsense mom of the superhero team ''The Ripping Friends''. And yes, it ''is'' worse than it sounds.
* He-Mom, the no-nonsense mom of the superhero team ''The Ripping Friends''. And yes, it ''is'' worse than it sounds.
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* U-Go Girl (No, really)
* U-Go Girl (No, really)
* Fan Boy (Again, really)
* Fan Boy (Again, really)
* Rocket Man, maybe?
* Rocket Man, maybe?
* [[Action League NOW|Melt Man]], with the power to... '''melt!'''
* [[Action League NOW|Melt Man]], with the power to... '''melt!'''
** Not to be confused with Coupling's Melty Man
** Not to be confused with Coupling's Melty Man
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* [[Splosion Man]].
* [[Splosion Man]].
* ''[[Superhero League of Hoboken]]'' features on its roster, among other heroes, Tropical Oil Man and Treader Man. The latter of which has the superpower to ''be really good at treading water''. (The power of Heart is starting to look good now...)
* ''[[Superhero League of Hoboken]]'' features on its roster, among other heroes, Tropical Oil Man and Treader Man. The latter of which has the superpower to ''be really good at treading water''. (The power of Heart is starting to look good now...)
* The Civic-Minded Five on [[The Tick]] included The Carpeted Man. Don't let him rub up against you, or you'll get a nasty static-electric shock!
* The Civic-Minded Five on [[The Tick (animation)]] included The Carpeted Man. Don't let him rub up against you, or you'll get a nasty static-electric shock!
** Also Four-Legged Man in the TV series, Oddman in the Comic Book, and Feral Boy in both.
** Also Four-Legged Man in the TV series, Oddman in the Comic Book, and Feral Boy in both.
* [[Heroman]].
* [[Heroman]].
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** Later, we meet Barebuttman and Pancake-Loving Man.
** Later, we meet Barebuttman and Pancake-Loving Man.
* The [[Legion of Net.Heroes|Legion of Net Heroes]] is filled with these. They're often either outright parodies or just plain silly. The list includes [[They Might Be Giants|Particle Man]], [[Monty Python's Flying Circus|Bicycle Repair Lad]], and [[No Fourth Wall|Fourth Wall Lass]].
* The [[Legion of Net.Heroes|Legion of Net Heroes]] is filled with these. They're often either outright parodies or just plain silly. The list includes [[They Might Be Giants|Particle Man]], [[Monty Python's Flying Circus|Bicycle Repair Lad]], and [[No Fourth Wall|Fourth Wall Lass]].
* One ''Mac Hall'' comic featured three of the characters going to a Halloween costume party as "The Bag Brothers Three". Each of the three was wearing a different kind of bag over his head (paper, plastic, and sleeping).
* One ''Mac Hall'' comic featured three of the characters going to a Halloween costume party as "The Bag Brothers Three". Each of the three was wearing a different kind of bag over his head (paper, plastic, and sleeping).
* One of Toei's [[Metal Heroes]] was actually called ''Janperson''. It seems that the title was actually supposed to be romanised as "Jumperson", as the titular character (who is a robot, not a person) wears a jumpsuit from time to time.
* One of Toei's [[Metal Heroes]] was actually called ''Janperson''. It seems that the title was actually supposed to be romanised as "Jumperson", as the titular character (who is a robot, not a person) wears a jumpsuit from time to time.
* Lampshaded in an issue of ''Marvel Team-Up'', where Spider-Man meets Image Comics superhero [[Invincible]] who ribs him for his unimaginative name. Later, Invincible meets the Avengers:
* Lampshaded in an issue of ''Marvel Team-Up'', where Spider-Man meets Image Comics superhero [[Invincible]] who ribs him for his unimaginative name. Later, Invincible meets the Avengers:
{{quote|"Don't say anything--let me guess. Okay, using "Spider-Man" as an indication of how you guys name yourselves--Let's see here...Robot-Man([[Iron Man]]). Claw-Man([[Wolverine]]). Flag-Man([[Captain America]]). Fabio-Man(Sentry). Bat-Woman(Spider-Woman). And, uh...Black-Man(Luke Cage)?"}}
{{quote|"Don't say anything--let me guess. Okay, using "Spider-Man" as an indication of how you guys name yourselves--Let's see here...Robot-Man([[Iron Man]]). Claw-Man([[Wolverine]]). Flag-Man([[Captain America (comics)]]). Fabio-Man(Sentry). Bat-Woman(Spider-Woman). And, uh...Black-Man(Luke Cage)?"}}
* In a ''[[Sluggy Freelance]]'' "[[Stick Figure Comic|Stick Figure Week]]" story, Torg is exposed to radiation and becomes "Lost All My Hair and Teeth Man."
* In a ''[[Sluggy Freelance]]'' "[[Stick Figure Comic|Stick Figure Week]]" story, Torg is exposed to radiation and becomes "Lost All My Hair and Teeth Man."
* While this is mostly averted in the ''[[Global Guardians PBEM Universe]]'', it does occur every once in a while. Notable examples include Brain Boy, Gravity Man, Jungle Boy, Patchwork Man, and Fantastic Man.
* While this is mostly averted in the ''[[Global Guardians PBEM Universe]]'', it does occur every once in a while. Notable examples include Brain Boy, Gravity Man, Jungle Boy, Patchwork Man, and Fantastic Man.
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