100 Disney Princess and Girl Names

Disney character names range from familiar favorites to choices that are easy to overlook. Some belong to official Disney Princess characters, while others come from queens, heroines, fairies, villains, and leading ladies across Disney films and franchises.

Below are 100 Disney girl names organized into three groups: princess and royal names, leading ladies, and unusual character names. Each entry identifies the character and, when the name has a verifiable etymology, explains its origin or meaning.

21 Disney Princess and Royal Names

13 Official Disney Princess Names

1. Ariel — In The Little Mermaid, Ariel is the title character and princess of the ocean. This name means “lion of God” in Hebrew.

2. Aurora — This princess’s name is the actual name of Sleeping Beauty. It is Latin for “dawn.”

3. Belle — This Disney princess is found in Beauty and the Beast. Belle is a French name for “beautiful.”

4. Cinderella — This name means “little ashes” in French. Cinderella is one of the first Disney princesses.

5. Jasmine — Princess Jasmine appears in Aladdin. Her name comes from the Persian word for the jasmine flower.

6. Merida — Merida is the heroine of Brave and part of Disney’s official Princess lineup. The name’s meaning is uncertain, though it may have been inspired by the Spanish place name Mérida.

7. Moana — This is the title character of the Disney film Moana. It’s a Hawaiian name that means “ocean.”

8. Mulan — Mulan is the legendary warrior at the center of Disney’s Mulan and part of the official Princess lineup. Her Chinese name means “magnolia.”

9. Pocahontas — The Disney film Pocahontas is loosely based on the young historical Native American woman. It means “playful one.”

10. Rapunzel — The classic fairy tale was brought to life, and a new Disney princess was added. Rapunzel is a German name for the plant called rampion.

11. Raya — Raya is the title character of Raya and the Last Dragon and part of Disney’s official Princess lineup. As a Hebrew name, Raya means “friend.”

12. Snow White — The first Disney princess was Snow White. Her skin is as fair and white as snow, which is how she got her name.

13. Tiana — Tiana is the heroine of The Princess and the Frog and Disney’s first Black princess. Tiana is a short form of Tatiana or Christiana.

8 Other Disney Royal Names

1. Anna — Anna appears as a princess in Frozen and becomes queen of Arendelle in Frozen 2. The name is a form of Hannah, meaning “favor” or “grace.”

2. Elena — This is the title princess of the Disney Junior Series Elena of Avalor. It means “shining light” in Greek.

3. Elsa — Elsa is the queen of Arendelle in Frozen and Frozen 2. The name is a short form of Elisabeth, meaning “my God is an oath.”

4. Kiara — Kiara is Simba and Nala’s daughter in The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride. The name is a modern variant of Ciara or Chiara.

5. Leia — Princess Leia is a central character in the Star Wars saga. Leia is generally connected to Leah, a Hebrew name of uncertain meaning.

6. Melody — This is Ariel and Eric’s daughter from The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. It’s Greek for “song.”

7. Mia — The Princess Diaries centers around Princess Mia Thermopolis. The name is Spanish for “mine.”

8. Sofia — This is another princess from Disney Junior. She is the title character of the series Sofia the First. It’s Greek for “wisdom.”

53 Disney Leading Ladies

These characters are not part of the official Disney Princess lineup, but they have central roles in Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars stories.

1. Alice — Alice in Wonderland is a Disney classic based on the novel by Lewis Carroll. It’s a German name that means “noble.”

2. Alisha — In Lightyear, Alisha Hawthorne is Buzz’s commanding officer. Alisha is an English variant of Alicia, a form of Alice meaning “noble.”

3. Amelia — Captain Amelia appears in Treasure Planet. Amelia is a Germanic name derived from a root meaning “work.”

4. Asha — Asha is the heroine of Disney’s 2023 animated film Wish. The Sanskrit name means “wish,” “desire,” or “hope.”

5. Carol — This is an English name for “joyful song.” Carol Danvers is the title superhero of the Marvel film Captain Marvel.

6. Casey — The main character of Ice Princess is a young figure skater named Casey Carlyle. This name is Irish Gaelic for “vigilant.”

7. Clarisse — Queen Clarisse of Genovia is one of the main characters of The Princess Diaries films. It means “bright” in Latin.

8. Coco — This French name is often used as a nickname. Mama Coco is the title character of the Disney Pixar film of the same name.

9. Colette — In Ratatouille, Colette Tatou is a renowned chef. It’s French for “people of victory.”

10. Daisy — One of the most well-known Disney characters is Daisy Duck. The meaning of this Old English name is “day’s eye.”

11. Elizabeth — Elizabeth Swann (and later Elizabeth Turner) is one of the main characters of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. It’s a Hebrew name that means “God is my oath.”

12. Esmeralda — You can find Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which is based on the 1831 novel by Victor Hugo. It means “emerald” in Spanish.

13. Eve — Eve is the sleek probe who joins WALL-E in Pixar’s WALL-E. Her name comes from a Hebrew name meaning “to live” or “to breathe.”

14. Flo — In the Cars film series, Flo owns the cafe in Radiator Springs.

15. Gabriella — The main female character of the High School Musical film trilogy is Gabriella Montez. It’s an Italian name that means “God is my strength.”

16. Giselle — Giselle is the heroine of Disney’s Enchanted. The name comes from a Germanic word meaning “pledge.”

17. Gretchen — Gretchen Grundler is the academically gifted member of the friend group in Disney’s Recess. Gretchen is a German diminutive of Margareta, meaning “pearl.”

18. Gwen — Royal Pain, AKA Gwen Grayson, was the main antagonist of the film Sky High. It’s Welsh for “blessed.”

19. Hannah — The title character Hannah Montana had both her series and a movie on the Disney Channel. It’s Hebrew for “favor” or “grace.”

20. Helen — In The Incredibles, Helen Parr is one of the main characters and a superhero named Elastigirl. The name means “light” in Greek.

21. Hope — Hope is an English virtue name taken directly from the word “hope.” Hope van Dyne appears as the Wasp in Marvel’s Ant-Man films.

22. Izzy — Izzy Hawthorne is a leading character in Pixar’s Lightyear. Izzy is an English diminutive of Isabel or Isabella, forms related to Elizabeth, meaning “my God is an oath.”

23. Jane — Jane Porter is Tarzan’s love interest in Tarzan. It means “God is gracious” in English.

24. Jessie — Jessie is the cowgirl introduced in Pixar’s Toy Story 2. The name can be a diminutive of Jessica or a feminine form of Jesse, so its meaning depends on the derivation.

25. Josie — In Sky High, Josie Stronghold is the superhero named Jetstream. It means “God will increase” in Hebrew.

26. Joy — Joy is one of the five central emotions in Pixar’s Inside Out. Joy is an English word name meaning “happiness.”

27. Judy — The protagonist in the Disney film Zootopia is Judy Hopps. The meaning of this name is “praised” in Hebrew.

28. Kamala — In the Ms. Marvel series, Kamala Khan is the hero. This is a Sanskrit name that means “lotus.”

29. Katy — Katy Chen is Shang-Chi’s best friend in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Katy is an English diminutive of Katherine, a name often associated with the Greek word for “pure.”

30. Layla — Layla Williams is a leading character in Sky High. Layla is an Arabic name meaning “night.”

31. Leslie — This is a Scottish name for “holly garden.” Leslie Burke is the main character in Bridge to Terabithia.

32. Lilo — This is the title female character of Lilo & Stitch. Lilo means “generous one” in Hawaiian.

33. Lizzie — Lizzie McGuire is the title character of the Disney Channel series and its feature film. Lizzie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning “my God is an oath.”

34. Lola — Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen centers around the main protagonist, Lola Steppe. It’s of Spanish origin and means “lady of sorrows.”

35. Marie — Marie is one of Duchess’s three kittens in The Aristocats. Marie is the French form of Maria, a name of uncertain meaning.

36. Mary — Mary Poppins is the title character of the classic Disney film. Mary is the English form of Maria, a name of uncertain meaning that may come from an Egyptian root meaning “beloved.”

37. Megara — The title character’s love interest in Hercules is Megara. It’s a Greek name meaning “grudge.”

38. Meilin — The main character of Turning Red is a teenage girl named Meilin Lee. It has several meanings in the Chinese language, including “beautiful gem” and “plum jade.”

39. Minnie — Minnie Mouse has appeared in Disney cartoons and films since 1928. Minnie is commonly used as a diminutive of names such as Wilhelmina or Mary, so its meaning depends on the derivation.

40. Mirabel — Encanto follows the main female protagonist, Mirabel Madrigal. It’s a Latin name for “wonderful.”

41. Nala — Nala is Simba’s childhood friend and eventual queen in The Lion King.

42. Natasha — Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, appears throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Natasha is a Russian diminutive of Natalya, a name associated with Christmas Day.

43. Noelle — This name is Old French for “Christmas.” Noelle Kringle is the leading female character in the Disney+ film Noelle.

44. Patti — Patti Randall is the protagonist of Disney’s That Darn Cat!. Patti is an English diminutive of Patricia, a Latin name meaning “noblewoman.”

45. Peggy — Peggy Carter first appears in Captain America: The First Avenger and later in other Marvel projects. Peggy is a diminutive of Margaret, meaning “pearl.”

46. Rey — A recent protagonist of the Star Wars films is Rey, who trains to be a Jedi knight. The name is Spanish for “king.”

47. Riley — Riley Andersen is the central character in Pixar’s Inside Out. As an English surname, Riley comes from a place name meaning “rye clearing”; the Irish surname has a different origin.

48. Rochelle — In the animated feature Planes, Rochelle is one of the main characters.

49. Sally — Sally is the rag doll who befriends Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sally is an English diminutive of Sarah, meaning “princess.”

50. Tia — One of the major characters in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is Tia Dalma. The name of Spanish and Portuguese origin means aunt.

51. Wanda — Wanda Maximoff, also known as Scarlet Witch, is a sorceress in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The name’s origin is uncertain, though it may come from a Germanic term referring to the Wends.

52. Wendy — Wendy Darling is one of the central characters in Peter Pan. In J. M. Barrie’s play, the name was associated with the childhood nickname “fwendy,” derived from “friend.”

53. Winifred — Winifred Sanderson is one of the three witches in the Halloween movie Hocus Pocus. The name Winifred is of Welsh origin and means “blessed.”

26 Unusual Disney Girl Names

These less familiar choices come from Disney heroines, fairies, villains, and supporting characters.

1. Cruella — From the novel 101 Dalmatians, Cruella De Vil is a fictional villain in several movie adaptations.

2. Eglantine — The protagonist of the classic film Bedknobs and Broomsticks is Eglantine Price.

3. Ember — This is the name of a central character in Pixar’s 2023 film Elemental.

4. Gamora — In the Guardians of the Galaxy films, Gamora is one of the main protagonists. You can also find her in several other Marvel projects.

5. Go Go Tomago — This is one of the female fictional characters in Big Hero 6.

6. Honey Lemon — This is another well-known female character from Big Hero 6.

7. Kaa — The female version is from Disney’s 2016 live-action The Jungle Book, where Scarlett Johansson voices Kaa. The animated 1967 character is male.

8. Lady — One of the title characters of the classic Disney film Lady and the Tramp.

9. Maleficent — This is the main antagonist in the film Sleeping Beauty. She has gone on to star in some standalone movies as well.

10. Neytiri — One of the major characters of the Avatar films.

11. Padmé — Queen Amidala, AKA Padmé, is a significant character in the Star Wars saga.

12. Pepper — Most frequently seen in Marvel’s Iron Man films, Pepper Potts is the love interest of Tony Stark.

13. Periwinkle — This is Tinker Bell’s twin sister who makes her Disney debut in the film Secret of the Wings.

14. Qi’ra — A central female character in Solo: A Star Wars Story.

15. Quorra — In the TRON sequel, TRON: Legacy, Quorra is a major character.

16. Sharpay — One of the significant characters of the High School Musical trilogy is Sharpay Evans.

17. Shuri — The sister of the Black Panther who becomes the title character herself in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

18. Silvermist — The fairy character from the movie Secret of the Wings.

19. Spinelli — Ashley Spinelli is one of the main characters in the Disney TV series Recess.

20. Stargirl — In the Disney+ movie Stargirl, Susan “Stargirl” Caraway is the main protagonist.

21. Thumbelina — Thumbelina is the title character of the 1994 Fox animated film, which is now part of Disney’s catalog.

22. Tiger Lily — This is a supporting character and a resident of Neverland in Peter Pan.

23. Tinker Bell — Tinker Bell first appears in Disney’s Peter Pan and later leads the Disney Fairies film series.

24. Vanellope — Introduced in Wreck-It Ralph, Vanellope von Schweetz is revealed to be the princess of Sugar Rush.

25. Yzma — This is the main antagonist of The Emperor’s New Groove.

26. Zarina — An anti-hero and fairy, Zarina is the title character in The Pirate Fairy.

For a wider mix of character-inspired choices, see our Disney baby names for boys and girls. Some of these names feel unmistakably tied to Disney, while others, such as Alice, Anna, and Tiana, work just as naturally on their own.

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