# Calvin And Hobbes Named After Philosophers

Bill Watterson named Calvin and Hobbes after philosophers John Calvin and Thomas Hobbes. The characters are named after European thinkers, with Hobbes known for Leviathan. This detail reflects the strip's intellectual roots.

https://www.polygon.com/wisdom-hobbes-watterson/

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Created: 2026-10-30T08:10:55.407398+00:00

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