Fictional CharacterAmericanFictional — Hackers
Dade Murphy
Protagonist of Hackers (1995), alias 'Zero Cool'
Biography
A young hacker and main character in the 1995 film Hackers, known for his alias 'Zero Cool' and his role in exposing a corporate conspiracy.
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
American
Appears In
Hackers
Thinking about the name
Dade
Germanic origin
“A short, punchy name of uncertain but likely Germanic or Old English origin, possibly related to place names or Old Norse roots. Dade has a crisp, modern sound—minimal yet memorable. Its brevity makes it feel contemporary and easy to carry, with an understated masculinity.”