So did the Plymouth Valiant name come from a french cartoon character?
Jesus tap-dancing Christ.
Vaillant is FRENCH for "Valiant".
Chrysler's Valiant was named for the dictionary definition: Bold, Courageous, etc.
Just like the Phord rally car above.
And the comic above.
And the Belgian short-story joker.
And every other application of the word "Valiant" or "Vaillant".
Talk about missing the forest for the trees...