Sure. A few 80s game protagonists I can think of (plus a bonus)
1982- Horace (Horace series)
1983- Bomberman (gee wonder what series he’s from)
1985- Carmen Sandiego (Carmen Sandiego series)
1985- Vic Viper (Gradius franchise)
1986- Pit (Kid Icarus series)
1986- Hero (Dragon Quest I)
1986- Bub and Bob (Bubble Bobble)
1986- Alex Kidd (Alex Kidd series)
1986- Kunio (Kunio-kun/River City franchise)
1987- Adol Christin (Ys series)
1987- Akemi Nakajima (Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei - books, game, and anime)
1987- Alys (Phantasy Star)
1988- Ryu Hayubasa (Ninja Gaiden franchise)
1989- Arle Nadja (Madou Monogatari)
1989- Ninten (Mother)