Is James Bond 007’s real name or is it a "codename" given to the agent?

Yes, it is his real name.

The movie Skyfall pretty much killed off the theory that it is a “code name” given to agents, because it shows him looking at his parents graves at Skyfall.

Ironically, the parody film version of Casino Royale uses this plot point as one it’s central conceits (after the “real Bond” retires, the name is given to agents) – even to the point where there is a “Jimmy Bond” played by the young Woody Allen.

When it comes to trying to reconcile the fact that Bond is a “new”unproven agent in the official Casino Royale film, yet still has the “same” M the last Bond had… just don’t even attempt it. Trying to make the Bond films continuity “work”, well… that way lies madness.

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