Fictional CharacterJapaneseFictional — Final Fantasy VII
Cloud Strife
Final Fantasy VII main character, iconic video game protagonist
Biography
The main protagonist of the video game Final Fantasy VII, a former soldier turned mercenary. He is one of the most iconic video game characters of all time.
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
Japanese
Appears In
Final Fantasy VII
Thinking about the name
Cloud
English origin
“A direct English word name evoking the natural phenomenon—soft, ethereal, and free-floating. While unconventional as a name, Cloud conveys imaginativeness, openness, and a poetic sensibility; it appeals to parents seeking nature-inspired names with an artistic edge. The name gained cultural visibility through modern usage in media and gaming.”