In "Iron Man", what is the given name of Tony's secretary and assistant, Pepper?

In "Iron Man," Tony Stark’s secretary and assistant Pepper Potts is given the first name Virginia.

Virginia "Pepper" Potts originated in Marvel Comics, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #45 in 1963. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Gwyneth Paltrow plays Pepper, who begins as Stark’s highly capable personal assistant and becomes his trusted partner, company leader, and eventual wife.

The nickname "Pepper" is her familiar name rather than her legal first name. A common mix-up is confusing her with other Stark Industries colleagues, including Natalie Rushman, whose real identity is Natasha Romanoff. Pepper is also not merely an office character: in Avengers: Endgame, she wears the Rescue armor and fights alongside Tony.

Her full name remains Virginia Potts across the MCU character profile and the broader Marvel character history.