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Stranger Things' Vecna to Voldemort from Harry Potter: Famous villains whose names begin with 'V'

From Stranger Things' Vecna to Harry Potter's Voldemort, here are some of the most memorable villains whose names begin with the letter ‘V’. Characters like Darth Vader, Venom, and Vandal Savage have become iconic for their menace and complexity.

Written By: Anindita Mukhopadhyay
Published : Jan 01, 2026, 07:51 PM IST
Updated : Jan 01, 2026, 07:53 PM IST
Over the years, several Hollywood films and shows have had villains with names starting with the letter 'V'. While there is no logical explanation, the letter V is surprisingly popular for villainous names. Here's the full list.
1/6 Image Source : Netflix/Warner Bros
Over the years, several Hollywood films and shows have had villains with names starting with the letter 'V'. While there is no logical explanation, the letter V is surprisingly popular for villainous names. Here's the full list.
2/6 Image Source : Warner Bros
Voldemort, also known as Lord Voldemort, is the primary antagonist of the Harry Potter series, also known as 'He Who Must Not Be Named.'
3/6 Image Source : Netflix
Vecna from Stranger Things is a hive-mind ruler who weaponises trauma and secrets. The finale episode was released on January 1.
4/6 Image Source : Walt Disney Studios
Vader, also called Darth Vader, is the legendary Sith Lord from Star Wars. While he eventually finds redemption, he remains one of cinema's most terrifying villains.
5/6 Image Source : Marvel
Venom is Spider-Man's symbiotic rival. Though he often leans into anti-hero territory now, he began as one of Marvel's most vicious antagonists.
6/6 Image Source : DC Comics
Vandal Savage is an immortal DC Comics supervillain who has influenced history for thousands of years.