History Main / NamesToTrustImmediately

* ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'' has several fellows named Hound, all of whom are gregarious, kind, and protective of humans, all stereotypical good dog traits. Sure, some might have more guns (or body counts) than others, but they're still good guys and generally get along great with humans.

* Several ''Franchise/((Transformers))'' feature a kindly medic named First Aid, landing both the trustworthy adjective (first aid, as in, they ''will'' be the first one to help you if you're injured) and the trustworthy job (first aid being the purview of medicine and the healing arts).

%%* Love Momozono from ''Anime/FreshPrettyCure''. Yes, [[MultiethnicName that is her actual first name]] due to [[InvokedTrope her grandfather's insistence]] because he wanted her to be full of love and that more people would recognize the English word rather than "Ai".

* ''Franchise/{{Tekken}}'': Jin's name means "benevolence" in Japanese and he was introduced as a genuine hero in contrast to his father Kazuya. He undergoes a FaceHeelTurn in ''Tekken 6''[[spoiler:but appears to be back on the side of good in ''Tekken 7''.]]

%%** Lange's loyal girlfriend is named [[BeMyValentine Valentine]].

* ''LightNovel/TheDevilIsAPartTimer'' has Emilia Justina, whose last name translates to "just" or "fair". Quite fitting for a legendary hero.

* In ''Anime/YesPrettyCure5'', the protagonist's name is Nozomi Yumehara which [[LuckyTranslation literally translates]] to Hope Dreamfield. She then becomes [[InTheNameOfTheMoon the great power of Hope]]: Cure Dream.

* Shining Armor is the best big brother you could hope for [[spoiler: (at least when he isn't being mind-controlled)]], a [[HappilyMarried great husband]], [[TheCaptain Captain]] of the Royal Guard, and a powerful BarrierWarrior who never backs down from an enemy if it means protecting the ones he loves.

%%* Many of the characters in ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' have a MeaningfulName that doubles as this.

* [[Characters/FriendshipIsMagicManeFamilyMembers Shining Armor]] is the best big brother you could hope for [[spoiler: (at least when he isn't being mind-controlled)]], a [[HappilyMarried great husband]], [[TheCaptain Captain]] of the Royal Guard, and a powerful BarrierWarrior who never backs down from an enemy if it means protecting the ones he loves.
** And Sweetie Belle is every bit as nice as her name implies.

-->'''Jean:''' We're both called [[NamesTheSame Phoenix]], but I'm a [[PersonOfMassDestruction destroyer of worlds]] and you're a lawyer. [[EvilLawyerJoke I wonder which one of us is more hated?]]

* Averted in ''Film/TheGoodTheBadAndTheUgly''; Angel Eyes is "The Bad" in the title, a ruthless hitman who will do anything for money and has no loyalty to anyone but himself.

* One of the few non-AssholeVictim murder victims in the ''Franchise/AceAttorney'' series is named Bruce Goodman.

* ''ComicBook/NewWarriors'': Marvel Boy [[MeaningfulRename renamed]] himself Justice to reflect his maturity and mastery of his powers.

%%* Miss Ima Goodlady from ''WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls''. Subverted in that she's actually Sedusa in disguise.

* Agnes Fairchild from ''JasperInDeadland''. She's Jasper's LivingEmotionalCrutch, and the only person in his life who treats him fairly.

* Creator/WilkieCollins' ''Literature/TheWomanInWhite'': The hero and heroine are Walter Hartright (i.e. heart-right) and Laura Fairlie (fairly).

%%* As is Walter Hartwright (i.e. heart-right) from Creator/WilkieCollins' ''Literature/TheWomanInWhite''.

* ''Film/HotFuzz'': Nicolas Angel is the main hero of the movie and dedicated police officer.

->''"In wrestling, as in life, things are not always what they appear to be. Take for example, this latest Grudge Match. One would logically expect a lass bearing the moniker of Hailey Hatred to be a vile, rule-breaking heel while her opponent, one [[Wrestling/KellyKlein Mary Elizabeth Monroe]] would be a force for all that is sweetness and light."''

* ZigZagged by [[PunnyName Saul Goodman]] from ''Series/BreakingBad''. On the one hand, he goes beyond AmoralAttorney and into straight-up ''criminal'' territory. On the other hand, he is unfailingly loyal to his clients, never doublecrossing them even when presented with prime opportunities and more than once putting himself in personal danger on their behalf. In the show's BlackAndGreyMorality, that's about as "good" as it gets. It's also worth noting that "Saul Goodman" is an ''alias'' that he has used for decades as a con artist. The name is ''meant'' to inspire trust (and in the case of his law practice, [[YouHaveToHaveJews trick people into thinking he's Jewish]]).

*** In this continuity, Diana is named after Diane Trevor, who died in battle alongside the Amazons against monster's from Doom's Doorway. This makes Diana an InUniverse example as well.
*** Artemis of the Bana-Mighdall, Diana's rival and later ally, also shares her name with protector deity of women and children. Artemis was initially a lot rougher around the edges than Diana, but TookALevelInKindness. She even became a mentor to Cassie Sandsmark, the second Wonder Girl.