Because you like Tara Maclay in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
A daughter of a pair of superheroes, Hope van Dyne is scientist is brilliant and fearsome. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.
Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.
Aimee Finecky has big dreams, but she's too busy taking care of everyone else's desires. See them in The Spectacular Now.
Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Ex-adviser to the king and most powerful sorceress, Yennefer is determined to be even stronger to attain her freedom in a war-torn world. See them in The Witcher.
Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.
High school is Hell, so Allison Reynolds spends her time giving herself tattoos with ballpoint pens and shaking dandruff out of her hair. See them in The Breakfast Club.
Disgust is a friend who makes sure you stay away from all things gross. See them in Inside Out.
Maya Lambert is an obsessive intelligence officer with tunnel vision leading toward Osama bin Laden. See them in Zero Dark Thirty.