If I created a character's name and it just so happened there was already the same name used in a movie, can I still use that name?

If I created a character's name and it just so happened there was already the same name used in a movie, can I still use that name?
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I wish you had more details. Obviously you didn’t “create” the name as it already exists. But most things are machinations of other things, anyway. SO, it depends – would be my answer. Copyright laws DEF do exist! The ‘depends’ part is whether the name you like is, say, “Shrek.” Def copyright issue. “Superman.” “Garfield.” Same thing. However if you’re choosing, “Lola,” say or “Pig,” well…... that’s hardly a ‘stolen’ name. Hope that helps.
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