Who was Calvin from the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes named after?

Answer 1

Calvin was named after a 16th century French theologian named Calvin.

Answer 2

Calvin from the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes" was named after the 16th-century theologian John Calvin. The creator of the comic strip, Bill Watterson, admired the theological views of John Calvin and thought it would be an interesting contrast to the mischievous nature of the character.

Answer 3

Bill Watterson