Diana Prince and Core Wonder Woman Character Names
Diana Prince is the primary secret identity of Wonder Woman, a character created by William Moulton Marston and H.G. Peter, first appearing in All Star Comics #8 in October 1941. The name Diana Prince has been used across comics, television series, and feature films, with Gal Gadot portraying the character in the DCEU starting with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016. The full name Diana Prince is a non-powered alter ego that allows the character to operate in human society while retaining her Amazonian heritage and abilities.
Other core aliases and related character names include Princess Diana of Themyscira, Wonder Woman, and Diana of Themyscira. In the 2017 solo film Wonder Woman, the character is identified as Diana of Themyscira, emphasizing her divine Amazonian origin. The name Wonder Woman is a title held by several individuals in DC continuity, with Diana being the most recognized. The character has been ranked among the top superheroines in multiple polls, and her name appears in merchandise, video games, and animated series produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios.
Supporting Characters and Villains in Wonder Woman Lore
Supporting characters include Steve Trevor, a United States Army intelligence officer who first appeared alongside Diana in All Star Comics #8 and serves as her primary love interest and liaison to Man's World. Other recurring characters are Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons and Diana's mother; Alfred Pennyworth, who appears in some adaptations; and Etta Candy, a U.S. Army major and Diana's close friend. Villain names frequently referenced include Cheetah, Ares, Doctor Cyber, Veronica Cale, and Maxwell Lord, with Cheetah and Ares appearing in the 2020 film Wonder Woman 1984.
Several Wonder Woman characters have appeared across multiple media formats. Steve Trevor has been portrayed by actors including Chris Pine in the 2017 and 2020 films. The character of Cheetah has been played by Kristen Wiig in Wonder Woman 1984 and by Barbara Minerva in comics. Maxwell Lord was portrayed by Pedro Pascal in Wonder Woman 1984. These names are part of a broader DC Extended Universe and DC Universe continuity that includes television series such as Wonder Woman, which aired from 1975 to 1979, and animated series produced by Warner Bros. Animation.
Wonder Woman Character Names in Comics, Films, and Television
Wonder Woman character names appear across DC Comics publications, including the main Wonder Woman series, Justice League, and Teen Titans. The character has been ranked by multiple sources as one of the most influential female superheroes, with her name listed among iconic comic book characters alongside Superman and Batman. DC Studios, the division overseeing DC films and television, has confirmed the character's continued presence in upcoming projects, with the character's full name and aliases remaining consistent across reboots and continuity updates.
In television, the name Wonder Woman has been used in series such as the 1970s show Wonder Woman, starring Lynda Carter, and in animated series including Justice League and Justice League Unlimited. The character's name and likeness are licensed by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, for merchandise, video games, and theme park attractions. The character's name is trademarked and protected, with usage regulated by DC Comics and its parent company. For more information on the character's history and appearances, see the official DC Comics website at dc.com/characters/wonder-woman