Steve Harrington was one of the most loved character from Stranger Things. But what if his name was something else

‘Stranger Things’ Fans Rename Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) to Hundreds of Weird Names

Not only is Stranger Things the most popular show, but the characters it has
given us are absolutely fantastic. The way the makers have shaped the characters
and shown their growth or evolution, it is hard to forget them. But one
character from the show who has faced or shown the most drastic changes is Steve
Harrington.

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Harrington went from being the most despised character to becoming everyone’s
favorite. But, have you ever thought about what would have happened if Steve’s
name was not Steve?


WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN ANOTHER NAME FOR STEVE HARRINGTON FROM STRANGER THINGS?

From being a total jerk to Nancy in season one to being the official babysitter
of the Stranger Things [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/], Steve
Harrignton came a long way. His chemistry with Dustin was a game changer, but
when in the third season he got along with Robin, the audience appreciated that
too. And to be fair, we saw Nancy falling for him once again in the fourth
season. Meanwhile, poor Steve is still in the search of a true love with whom he
can have a bunch of kids.

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]

And, now that the fourth season is over and there is plenty of time until the
fifth comes out, people have enough time to develop their own theories.
Recently, the Stranger Things Reddit
[https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3]
community came up with the question: What other name could Joe Keery’s Stranger
Things character have other than Steve? Fans gave some great answers:

> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzax5h/]
> by u/Somereddituser1235 [https://www.reddit.com/user/Somereddituser1235] from
> discussion if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/]
> in StrangerThings [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/]



One user took the extra step to research the era for a suitable name.

 

> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzazce/]
> by u/MulayamChaddi [https://www.reddit.com/user/MulayamChaddi] from discussion
> if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/]
> in StrangerThings [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/]



Meanwhile, another user chose a name many people would love to call this
character with.

> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzbldh/]
> by u/skellaheptical [https://www.reddit.com/user/skellaheptical] from
> discussion if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/]
> in StrangerThings [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/]



Some just imagine him as a Joe. His real name fits perfectly with his character.

> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/iw06vr0/]
> by u/cedertra [https://www.reddit.com/user/cedertra] from discussion if
> steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/]
> in StrangerThings [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/]



Since Steve is so kindhearted and cute, some people like to call him by this
name.

> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzbxeh/]
> by u/X_Mr_Bowties_X [https://www.reddit.com/user/X_Mr_Bowties_X] from
> discussion if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/]
> in StrangerThings [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/]



> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzary8/]
> by u/Ecstatic-Arachnid-91 [https://www.reddit.com/user/Ecstatic-Arachnid-91]
> from discussion if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/]
> in StrangerThings [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/]



Here is another stud name reference.

> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzbtmi/]
> by u/sarahqueenofscots [https://www.reddit.com/user/sarahqueenofscots] from
> discussion if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/]
> in StrangerThings [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/]



We have also got some weird yet funny names.

> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzcyz8/]
> by u/Tulipage [https://www.reddit.com/user/Tulipage] from discussion if
> steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/]
> in StrangerThings [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/]



Let’s see if you can relate to this one.

> Comment
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/iw0mcgp/]
> by u/aztec_dragon_91 [https://www.reddit.com/user/aztec_dragon_91] from
> discussion if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?
> [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/]
> in StrangerThings [https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/]



So these were some of the best replies from the Reddit community. Tell us in the
comments if you have something more fun or accurate in mind. Meanwhile, all
seasons of Stranger Things are streaming
[https://www.netflix.com/watch/80057281?source=35] on Netflix.

ALSO READ: “Steve Harrington is our Princess Diana”: ‘Stranger Things’ Fans in a
Frenzy Owing to Joe Keery’s Uncanny Similarity to Princess Diana
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Not only is Stranger Things the most popular show, but the characters it has given us are absolutely fantastic. The way the makers have shaped the characters and shown their growth or evolution, it is hard to forget them. But one character from the show who has faced or shown the most drastic changes is Steve Harrington.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/img-0127-jpeg-1509475357.jpeg" alt="" width="1050" height="590" />
Harrington went from being the most despised character to becoming everyone&#8217;s favorite. But, have you ever thought about what would have happened if Steve&#8217;s name was not Steve?
<h2>What could have been another name for Steve Harrington from Stranger Things?</h2>
From being a total jerk to Nancy in season one to being the official babysitter of the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/">Stranger Things</a>, Steve Harrignton came a long way. His chemistry with Dustin was a game changer, but when in the third season he got along with Robin, the audience appreciated that too. And to be fair, we saw Nancy falling for him once again in the fourth season. Meanwhile, poor Steve is still in the search of a true love with whom he can have a bunch of kids.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://i0.wp.com/marvelousgeeksmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SteveandNancylookingateachother-1.jpg?ssl=1" alt="" width="1000" height="498" />
And, now that the fourth season is over and there is plenty of time until the fifth comes out, people have enough time to develop their own theories. Recently, the Stranger Things <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web2x&amp;context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reddit</a> community came up with the question: What other name could Joe Keery&#8217;s Stranger Things character have other than Steve? Fans gave some great answers:
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzax5h/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Somereddituser1235">u/Somereddituser1235</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/">if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/">StrangerThings</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
One user took the extra step to research the era for a suitable name.
&nbsp;
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzazce/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/MulayamChaddi">u/MulayamChaddi</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/">if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/">StrangerThings</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
Meanwhile, another user chose a name many people would love to call this character with.
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzbldh/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/skellaheptical">u/skellaheptical</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/">if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/">StrangerThings</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
Some just imagine him as a Joe. His real name fits perfectly with his character.
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/iw06vr0/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/cedertra">u/cedertra</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/">if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/">StrangerThings</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
Since Steve is so kindhearted and cute, some people like to call him by this name.
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzbxeh/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/X_Mr_Bowties_X">u/X_Mr_Bowties_X</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/">if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/">StrangerThings</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzary8/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Ecstatic-Arachnid-91">u/Ecstatic-Arachnid-91</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/">if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/">StrangerThings</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
Here is another stud name reference.
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzbtmi/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/sarahqueenofscots">u/sarahqueenofscots</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/">if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/">StrangerThings</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
We have also got some weird yet funny names.
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/ivzcyz8/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Tulipage">u/Tulipage</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/">if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/">StrangerThings</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
Let&#8217;s see if you can relate to this one.
<blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" > <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/iw0mcgp/">Comment</a> by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/aztec_dragon_91">u/aztec_dragon_91</a> from discussion <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/comments/yshy25/if_steves_name_wasnt_steve_what_would_his_name_be/">if steve’s name wasn’t steve what would his name be?</a> in <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StrangerThings/">StrangerThings</a> </blockquote>
 <script async src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script>
So these were some of the best replies from the Reddit community. Tell us in the comments if you have something more fun or accurate in mind. Meanwhile, all seasons of Stranger Things are <a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/80057281?source=35" target="_blank" rel="noopener">streaming</a> on Netflix.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-steve-harrington-is-our-princess-diana-stranger-things-fans-in-a-frenzy-owing-to-joe-keery-uncanny-similarity-to-princess-diana/" rel="bookmark">“Steve Harrington is our Princess Diana”: ‘Stranger Things’ Fans in a Frenzy Owing to Joe Keery’s Uncanny Similarity to Princess Diana</a>

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