100 Fictional Characters Beginning With A

Welcome to our list of 100 popular fictional characters whose names start with the letter A. From anime to literature to movies, these characters have captured our imaginations through compelling stories and vivid personalities. Whether heroes or villains, these A-named characters have become iconic symbols within their stories and the pop culture landscape. Over the next pages, we will explore 100 such characters and learn more about their journeys, adventures, and what makes them memorable. Get ready to be transported into the fictional worlds of these imaginative creations!

1. Aang (Avatar: The Last Airbender) – The fun-loving protagonist and last Airbender who must master all four elements to defeat the Fire Nation and restore balance to the world. Despite being just a child, he shows immense courage and wisdom beyond his years.
2. Aaliyah (Vampire Academy) – A dhampir guardian in training at St. Vladimir’s Academy. Strong-willed and determined, she strives to become the best bodyguard to the Moroi royal family. Her bond with Rose Hathaway makes her a formidable force.
3. Aaron (The Walking Dead) – An initial antagonist turned ally in the zombie apocalypse. He was a member of the Wolves who eventually joined Rick’s group. Despite initial conflicts, his survival skills and resourcefulness proved invaluable.
4. Aaron Hotchner (Criminal Minds) – The dedicated Unit Chief of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. His stoic demeanor and leadership skills help the team solve complex cases involving serial killers and criminals.
5. Abby Sciuto (NCIS) – The eccentric and energetic forensic scientist on Gibbs’ NCIS team. Her gothic style, positive attitude, and ability to extract evidence from seemingly nothing make her indispensable.
6. Abe Simpson (The Simpsons) – Homer’s elderly, often cantankerous father who frequently shares long-winded stories of his past adventures fighting in wars and working odd jobs.
7. Abraham Van Helsing (Dracula) – The fearless Dutch professor and monster hunter from Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula. He dedicates himself to uncovering the truth about Dracula and destroying the vampire.
8. Abu (Aladdin) – Aladdin’s kleptomaniac but loyal monkey sidekick in the Disney animated film. He frequently gets into mischief but aids Aladdin in his adventures.
9. Ace Ventura (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective) – The eccentric and comical pet detective portrayed by Jim Carrey. Known for his outrageous behavior and impressive ability to track down stolen animals.
10. Achilles (Greek mythology) – The legendary Greek hero and greatest warrior in the Trojan War. Though blessed with superhuman strength, he was also arrogant and had a fatal heel weakness.
11. Adah (The Crucible) – One of the afflicted girls who accuses people of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials. Her false accusations spur the horrific events of the play.
12. Adam Monroe (Heroes) – A villainous character with the ability of rapid cellular regeneration, making him virtually immortal and indestructible. His goal is to create a race of superhuman beings.
13. Adam Munson (A Cinderella Story) – The kindhearted and humble high school student who works as a janitor to support himself in the modern Cinderella retelling.
14. Adelaide Violin (The Village) – The wise but cryptic leader of the village elders who enforces their strict rules isolating them from the outside world.
15. Aditya (Baahubali) – The brave protagonist of the Indian film duology who gets caught up in royal family conflicts involving his cousin Bhallaldeva.
16. Adonis (Greek mythology) – The handsome mortal lover of Aphrodite in Greek myths. Known for his incredible beauty and tragic death from a wild boar attack.
17. Adorabat (The Haunted Mansion) – A friendly bat character who guides visitors through the Haunted Mansion ride at Disney parks.
18. Adriana (The Sopranos) – Christopher Moltisanti’s girlfriend who gets involved in some of the show’s mobster drama and storylines.
19. Aeduan (Shades of Magic) – An Antari warrior monk from the Kingdom of Horen with the power to control wolves and other carnivorous beasts.
20. Aeon Flux (Aeon Flux) – The skilled and athletic secret agent who rebels against the oppressive regime ruling the future dystopian society.
21. Aeon Paradox (DC Comics) – A powerful cosmic entity who wields chronal powers over time and space in the DC Universe.
22. Aerie Raven (Legend of the Seeker) – A woman with the ability to detect magical auras who joins the Seeker’s quest to defeat the tyrannical Darken Rahl.
23. Aerith Gainsborough (Final Fantasy VII) – A member of an ancient race with the ability to communicate with the planet in the iconic RPG. She joins Cloud’s party as they battle Shinra.
24. Aesop (The Fables of Aesop) – The ancient Greek fabulist credited as the original author of the famous Aesop’s Fables teaching moral lessons.
25. Aethelred (The Last Kingdom) – An arrogant Saxon prince who becomes King of Wessex but struggles against the invading Danes.
26. Aeweryn (The Shannara Chronicles) – The last remaining Druid tasked with restoring order after demons escape from the Forbidding.
27. Agamemnon (Greek mythology) – The powerful but flawed leader of the Achaeans in the Trojan War who sacrifices his daughter to appease the gods.
28. Agent (The Matrix) – The code name for the powerful AI program tasked with stopping humans from rebelling against the machines.
29. Agent Dale Cooper (Twin Peaks) – The eccentric FBI agent who arrives in the town to investigate the strange murder of Laura Palmer.
30. Agent J (Men in Black) – The wisecracking but skilled agent who partners with Agent K to monitor alien activity on Earth.
31. Agent K (Men in Black) – The experienced and stoic agent who mentors and partners with the new recruit Agent J in the Men in Black organization.
32. Agent Melinda May (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) – The expert pilot and martial artist who serves as one of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most skilled operatives and Cavalry agents.
33. Agent Mulder (The X-Files) – The passionate FBI agent who relentlessly pursues cases involving the paranormal and extraterrestrials, seeking to uncover the truth.
34. Agent Scully (The X-Files) – Mulder’s skeptical partner and medical doctor who tries to find logical scientific explanations for the X-Files cases.
35. Agent Smith (The Matrix) – The terrifying and relentless AI program whose sole purpose is to eliminate the human rebellion against the machines.
36. Agent Ward (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) – Initially a trusted agent on Coulson’s team before being revealed as a HYDRA mole and traitor.
37. Agnar Knot-Splice (The Stormlight Archive) – A disabled Azish man who becomes a Knight Radiant and part of Bridge Four in Roshar.
38. Aidan (Being Human) – A vampire struggling with his supernatural urges who tries to live a normal life with his human roommates.
39. Aidan Hunter (Supernatural) – A human who helps the Winchester brothers hunt monsters after being turned into a monster himself.
40. Aida (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) – An advanced AI created by Dr. Radcliffe that gained sentience and turned against her creators.
41. Aika Sumeragi (Code Geass) – The emotional and devoted maid of the Ashford Academy student council who has a deep fondness for her master Lelouch.
42. Aimee Leduc (Aimee Leduc Mysteries) – The protagonist private investigator in Paris who solves crimes while dealing with her half-Vietnamese heritage.
43. Aimeric (The Witcher) – A mage and former mentor to Geralt of Rivia who gets involved in the quest for Ciri in The Witcher books and games.
44. Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord) – The powerful undead sorcerer who gets trapped in a game world and decides to conquer it with his guild of loyal NPCs.
45. Aiolos (Saint Seiya) – A former Sagittarius Gold Saint who was framed as a traitor before the truth about his loyalty was revealed.
46. Aizen Sosuke (Bleach) – The manipulative former captain who betrayed the Soul Society with his incredible zanpakuto illusion powers.
47. Ajax (Greek mythology) – The hulking and brutish warrior of the Achaeans known for his incredible strength and lack of respect in the Trojan War.
48. Akhilleus (The Song of Achilles) – The legendary Greek hero and protagonist of the novel depicting his close relationship with Patroclus.
49. Akiko (Avatar: The Last Airbender) – An Earthbender who joins the resistance against the Fire Nation and becomes a love interest for Sokka.
50. Akira Ono (Ranma 1/2) – One of the recurring fiancée characters who fights with Ranma due to their arranged marriage pact.
51. Akira Tsubaki (Code Geass) – A member of the Black Knights who specializes in developing advanced Knightmare Frame technology to aid Zero’s rebellion.
52. Akko Kagari (Little Witch Academia) – The energetic and determined young witch attending the prestigious Luna Nova Academy to follow her dream.
53. Akuma (Street Fighter) – The powerful and deadly master of the fist who trains ruthlessly to become the supreme martial artist in the world.
54. Aku (Samurai Jack) – The main antagonist, a villainous demon shapeshifter who takes over the world after being freed from his imprisonment.
55. Al Crevette (The Little Mermaid) – The hilarious French comedian sea creature who tells jokes and provides comic relief in the film.
56. Alan Grant (Jurassic Park) – The pragmatic and logical paleontologist who tours Jurassic Park and survives the T-Rex attack.
57. Alana Bloom (Hannibal) – A brilliant psychoanalyst who consults on cases for Jack Crawford while navigating Will Graham’s psyche.
58. Alanah (Warcraft) – A powerful Alliance Priest who appears prominently in World of Warcraft’s Legion expansion story campaign.
59. Alaska Young (Looking for Alaska) – The free-spirited, enigmatic girl who captivates Miles at their boarding school.
60. Alayne Stone (A Song of Ice and Fire) – The alias used by Sansa Stark after she is smuggled out of King’s Landing by Littlefinger.
61. Albert Wesker (Resident Evil) – The diabolical former Umbrella Corporation researcher who seeks global domination by unleashing bioweapons.
62. Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter) – The wise and powerful Headmaster of Hogwarts who guides Harry and mentors the Order of the Phoenix against Voldemort.
63. Aldous Leekie (Orphan Black) – A high-ranking Dyad Institute official obsessed with monitoring the clone subjects of Project Leda.
64. Alec Lightwood (The Mortal Instruments) – A Shadowhunter who falls in love with the warlock Magnus Bane as they fight against demonic forces.
65. Alec Sadler (Umbrella Academy) – One of the adopted Hargreeves siblings with the power to project concussive sound blasts.
66. Alejandro Herrera (Sense8) – A member of the sensate cluster who resides in Mexico City and provides muscle for the group.
67. Alejandro Peña (Narcos) – The DEA agent seeking to take down Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel’s narcotics operations.
68. Alek Kresh (Leviathan) – A young Austrian prince and one of the protagonists of the alternate history Leviathan series.
69. Alessa Gillespie (Silent Hill) – The tormented young girl whose immense psychic powers manifest the nightmarish alternate reality of Silent Hill.
70. Alex Cross (Alex Cross) – The brilliant detective and psychologist who tracks down serial killers and criminals.
71. Alex Danvers (Supergirl) – Kara’s adoptive sister who works for the DEO, using her military skills to help fight against alien threats.
72. Alex Karev (Grey’s Anatomy) – The brilliant but abrasive surgical resident at Seattle Grace who develops into a skilled pediatric surgeon.
73. Alex Mason (Call of Duty: Black Ops) – The retired CIA operative haunted by his experiences in the Vietnam War in the Black Ops storyline.
74. Alex Murphy/RoboCop (RoboCop) – A critically injured police officer who is transformed into a powerful cyborg law enforcer.
75. Alex Owens (Flashdance) – The passionate welder by day and exotic dancer by night who dreams of being a professional ballerina.
76. Alex Rider (Alex Rider) – The teenage spy recruited by MI6 who goes on dangerous missions to save the world from villains.
77. Alex Russo (Wizards of Waverly Place) – The teenage wizard who competes with her siblings to become the family’s one permissible wizard.
78. Alex Vause (Orange Is the New Black) – Piper’s ex-girlfriend whose criminal past lands her in the same prison initiating their reunion.
79. Alexa Woods (Fallen) – A human girl who becomes involved with the fallen angel Luce as both navigate the eternal love/war.
80. Alexander Hamilton (Hamilton) – The ambitious American Founding Father portrayed in the hit Broadway musical about his life.
81. Alexander Harris (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) – Buffy’s quirky but loyal best friend who provides comic relief and support.
82. Alexander Marcus (Star Trek Into Darkness) – The ruthless admiral who militarizes Starfleet against John Harrison/Khan in the rebooted films.
83. Alexander Motyl (Carnival Row) – A human detective tasked with investigating supernatural crimes in the noir fantasy world.
84. Alexandra Cabot (Law & Order: SVU) – An assistant district attorney specialized in prosecuting severe sexual crimes and violence.
85. Alexandra Udinov (Nikita) – The wealthy Russian businesswoman who controls secret groups involved in illegal arms trading.
86. Alexis Castle (Castle) – Richard Castle’s wise-beyond-her-years daughter who helps keep him grounded as he assists the NYPD.
87. Alexis Meyers (The OA) – One of the teenage captives rescued after spending seven years trapped by a scientist running experiments.
88. Alexis Rhodes (Yu-Gi-Oh! GX) – A strong female duelist who attends Duel Academy under the Obelisk Blue dorm.
89. Alfie Solomons (Peaky Blinders) – The leader of a criminal gang in London with ties to the Peaky Blinders.
90. Alfred (Batman) – Bruce Wayne’s faithful butler who assists the Wayne household while providing fatherly guidance to Batman.
91. Algren (The Last Samurai) – A disillusioned American Civil War veteran who joins the Samurai rebellion in Japan.
92. Alia Atreides (Dune) – The daughter of Duke Leto and his Bene Gesserit concubine Jessica in Frank Herbert’s Dune universe.
93. Alice (Alice in Wonderland) – The curious young girl who stumbles into the fantastical world of Wonderland after falling down a rabbit hole.
94. Alice Clayton (The Ex Hex) – The college professor cursed by an ex to never find love, until another spell falls on her town.
95. Alice Cullen (Twilight) – The clairvoyant vampire in the Cullen coven who can see visions of the future.
96. Alice Hargreaves (Inception) – The dream architect who constructs the complex mazes in Cobb’s subconscious.
97. Alice Morgan (Luther) – The brilliant but psychopathic female criminal mastermind who taunts Detective John Luther.
98. Alice Quinn (Resident Evil) – The former Umbrella Corporation operative who aids Jill Valentine on her missions against bioweapons.
99. Alicia Florrick (The Good Wife) – The wife who rebuilds her career as a lawyer after a public scandal involving her husband.
100. Alita (Alita: Battle Angel) – The advanced cyborg who awakens with no memory in a post-apocalyptic world.

In conclusion, we hope this list has provided you with a fun retrospective of some memorable fictional characters that all begin with the letter A. From animated protagonists to literary antiheroes, each one has left their unique mark. Their diverse origins showcase how stories can transport us to new worlds through different mediums. While reflecting on these characters and their stories, it’s fascinating to consider the creative minds that brought them to life. Whether you’re a fan of one or many on the list, fictional worlds allow our imaginations to run freely. We hope you discovered or rediscovered some favorite characters and are inspired to revisit their adventures. Until next time!