200 Disney names for your little prince or princess

75 Disney girl names

Abigail

Abigail may not be a recognizable name from a Disney film, but the name is certainly Disney-inspired. Abigail Disney is the granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, who co-founded the Walt Disney Company with his brother, Walt. Abigail is a Hebrew name that means "my father's joy."

Adelaide

Adelaide is the English form of the Old High German name Adalheidis, meaning "noble-natured." It's the name of Madame Adelaide Bonfamile, Duchess' human in The Aristocrats.

Alana

Alana is one of Ariel's many sisters in the beloved movie The Little Mermaid. This lyrical name is sometimes also spelled Alanna, and comes from an Old High German word meaning "precious."

Amelia

Amelia is a variant of the name Amalia, which derives from a Germanic word meaning "work." Amelia Gabble is a bonnet-wearing goose in The Aristocats.

Anna

Known as Elsa's spirited and loving younger sister in Frozen, Anna is a popular name around the world. This classic name is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, which means "grace" or "favor."

Anita

In 101 Dalmatians, Anita Radcliffe is the owner of Perdita, the mother of 15 Dalmatian puppies who are kidnapped by Cruella De Vil. The name Anita is thought to derive from Anne.

Athena

Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare. She also briefly appears in the 1997 film Hercules.

Audrey

Audrey Ramirez is a prodigious engineer who joins an expedition to find Atlantis in Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Her name derives from an Anglo-Saxon name meaning "noble strength."

Aurora

Aurora is the name of the Roman goddess of the dawn. This mellifluous name is perhaps best known as the given name of the princess in Sleeping Beauty (though she's also called Briar Rose).

Bambi

The star of Disney's fifth feature film, released in 1942, Bambi is a white-tailed deer who grows up to become the Great Prince of the Forest. The name Bambi comes from the Italian word bambina, meaning "child" or "little girl."

Belle

Known as the free-spirited protagonist of Beauty and the Beast, Belle is one of the most recognizable Disney princesses of all time. Belle is a French word that means "beautiful."

Bianca

Miss Bianca is a mouse who works for the Rescue Aid Society in the 1977 film The Rescuers. Bianca is an Italian name that means "white."

Bonnie

Bonnie is a character from Toy Story 4 who goes on a road trip with Woody and Buzz. Bonnie is a Scottish name that means "pretty."

Carlotta

Carlotta is the Italian version of the French name Charlotte, which means "free." It's also the name of Prince Eric's sweet and helpful maid in The Little Mermaid.

Chessy

Chessy is the housekeeper for Hallie and her dad in Disney's '90s remake of The Parent Trap. Her name may be short for Francesca, an Italian name that derives from a Latin name meaning "French."

Cinderella

Cinderella embodies the classic rags-to-riches tale, falling in love with a prince after spending her life serving her evil stepmother and stepsisters. In the original Brothers Grimm tale, her name is Ella, but she's called Cinderella because she sleeps near the hearth.

Clara

Clara is the protagonist of the ballet The Nutcracker, which Disney made into a live-action film in 2018 titled The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. The name Clara has Latin origins and means "clear" or "bright."

Coco

Once regarded as a nickname, Coco has become a chic and timeless standalone name, thanks in large part to the French fashion designer Coco Chanel. In the Disney film Coco, Mama Coco is the grandmother of the young protagonist Miguel, who goes on a journey in the movie to uncover the truth about his family.

Colette

Colette Tatou is one of the main characters in the 2007 movie Ratatouille. This sophisticated name is often used as a shortened version of Nicolette, which ultimately derives from Greek and means "victory of the people."

Dahlia

Dahlia is Asha's best friend and a talented baker in Wish. A dahlia is a type of flower that symbolizes eternal love and commitment.

Daisy

Daisy is a flower name, meaning "day's eye" in Old English. It also happens to be the name of a member of the Disney Duck family – Donald Duck's girlfriend.

Darla

Darla is a variant of the English name Darlene, which means "darling." It's also the name of the little girl in Finding Nemo who wants to keep Nemo as a pet.

Dolores

Dolores is one of the Madrigal grandchildren in Encanto. This flowery Spanish name means "sorrows."

Dory

Known as the unforgettable yet forgetful blue tang fish from Finding Nemo, Dory is a beloved Disney character. The name Dory is often used as a nickname for Dorothy (a Greek name meaning "gift of God") or Doris (also a Greek name, thought to mean "gift"), though it has become more popular as a standalone name in recent years.

Dot

Dot is the friendly and enthusiastic young ant in A Bug's Life, who encourages Flik to embrace his big ideas. This short and simple name can be a nickname for Dorothy, but also makes for a unique name all on its own.

Edna

Known as the eccentric fashion designer for superheroes in The Incredibles, Edna Mode is a whimsical character with spunk. The name Edna is of Hebrew origin and means "pleasure."

Ellie

Ellie Fredrickson is the wife of Carl Fredrickson in Up, who encourages Carl to always seek adventure even after her death. The name Ellie has become popular in recent years, especially as a nickname for Eleanor or Ellen, but has become recognizable as a standalone name as well.

Elsa

Elsa is a Scandinavian name that's most likely a variant of Elizabeth, which is derived from a Hebrew name that means "my God is an oath." Queen Elsa is the main character from Frozen who, to her dismay, has magical ice powers that are difficult to control.

Ena

Ena is the name of Bambi's aunt. The exact origins of the name are unknown, but it's thought to be a shortened version of the Greek name Irene, meaning "peace," or the Irish name Eithne, meaning "kernel" or "grain."

Esmeralda

Esmeralda is the captivating young Romani from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This majestic name comes from the Spanish and Portuguese words for emerald.

Eudora

Eudora is the mother of Tiana in The Princess and the Frog. This name is of Greek origin and means "good gift." In Greek mythology, Eudora is also the name of a nymph, a female deity found in nature.

Evangeline

Evangeline is the evening star – and the object of the firefly Ray's affection – in The Princess and the Frog. The name derives from Greek and means "good news."

Faline

Faline is a young doe who catches the eye of Bambi and eventually becomes his wife. Faline is a unique name that's likely inspired by the word feline, meaning "catlike."

Fantasia

Fantasia means "a musical composition of different forms and styles," and derives from a Latin word meaning "fantasy." Fittingly, Fantasia and its sequel Fantasia 2000 are films featuring animated segments set to pieces of classical music.

Flora

Flora is the main protagonist in the 2021 Disney+ original movie Flora and Ulysses, in which a 10-year-old Flora discovers that the squirrel she rescued and made her pet has superpowers. Flora is the Latin word for "flower" – and the Roman goddess of flowers.

Flower

Flower is the ironic name of Bambi's endearing skunk friend. Flowers is a relatively common English surname, but the first name of Flower is pretty rare.

Giselle

Giselle is a Disney princess who was transported from her fairy-cartoon into the real world in Enchanted. Her name is French and derives from a Germanic word meaning "pledge."

Hallie

Hallie is one of a pair of twins separated at birth after their parents divorce in The Parent Trap. The origins of her name aren't certain – it may have started as a nickname for Harriet, which ultimately derives from Old High German and means "home ruler."

Hera

Hera is the queen of the gods and Hercules' mother in the 1997 film Hercules. In Greek mythology, Hera is the goddess of marriage and protector of women in childbirth.

Isabela

Isabela is the eldest of the Madrigal grandchildren in Encanto. Isabela derives from the same Hebrew name as Elizabeth, and means "my God is an oath."

Jane

Known as the curious and kind love interest of Tarzan in the 1999 film of the same name, Jane is a feminine version of the English name John, which derives from Hebrew and means "God is gracious."

Jasmine

Jasmine is a Disney princess from Aladdin, an animated film that came out in 1992. Jasmine is the English version of Yasmin, a Persian given name that comes from the sweet-smelling flower.

Jessica

Jessica Rabbit is the cartoon human wife of Roger Rabbit in the 1998 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit? The name is thought to derive from a Hebrew name meaning "to behold."

Joanna

Joanna is another variant of the name John, meaning "God is gracious." Joanna the Goanna is a minor character in The Rescuers.

Joy

The cheerful leader of Riley's emotional state, Joy is a character from Inside Out. As a name, Joy has been used since the late 19th century.

Judy

Judy Hopps is a small-town bunny who moves to the big city to become a police officer in Zootopia. Her name is usually short for Judith, which derives from a Hebrew name meaning "praised" or "Jewish woman."

Kiara

Kiara is the daughter of Simba and the protagonist of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. Kiara is a modern name thought to be a variant of the Italian name Chiara, meaning "clear" or "bright."

Leah

Queen Leah is the mother of Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty. Her name comes from Hebrew and means "weary."

Luisa

Luisa is the feminine version of Luis (also spelled Louis), which derives from Germanic and means "famous in battle." It's also the name of Luisa Madrigal, one of Mirabel's older sisters in Encanto.

Maggie

Maggie is the cow protagonist of Home on the Range who tries to save her owner's farm from being auctioned off. Maggie is a nickname for Margaret, which derives from a Greek word meaning "pearl."

Maleficent

Maleficent is the powerful malevolent fairy from Sleeping Beauty who casts a spell on Aurora and her kingdom. She's also the subject of the 2014 film aptly titled Maleficent. The name Maleficent means "harmful" or "evil" and comes from the Latin word maleficens.

Marian

Maid Marian is Robin Hood's love interest in Robin Hood. Her name is a variant of Mary, which derives from Hebrew and has uncertain meaning.

Marie

Marie is a white-furred kitten and one of the main protagonists in The Aristocats. Marie is a form of Mary, which comes from a Hebrew name of uncertain meaning.

Megara

Megara is the snarky and cynical yet endearing love interest in Hercules. Her name has a couple potential sources: It could come from a Greek word meaning "large" or "great" – or, more likely, derives from a Greek word meaning "grudge."

Meilin

Meilin Lee is the protagonist of Disney-Pixar's 2022 movie Turning Red. Her name can have a few meanings depending on what Chinese characters are used, including "beautiful forest," "beautiful gem," and "Chinese plum."

Melody

Melody is the name of Ariel's daughter and the main protagonist in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. This lyrical name comes from the Greek word melos, which means "song."

Merida

Merida is a Scottish princess from Brave. The exact origins of the name Merida are unknown, but it could be a variant of the name Mary or based on the Spanish city of Merida.

Minnie

Few names scream Disney louder than Minnie Mouse, a cartoon character created by Walt Disney and longtime sweetheart of Mickey Mouse. Minnie is a nickname for Wilhelmina, a feminine variant of William.

Mirabel

Mirabel Madrigal is the protagonist in Encanto who uncovers the truth about her family's history. Sometimes spelled Mirabelle, her name comes from the Latin word mirabilis, which means "wondrous" or "of wondrous beauty."

Moana

Moana is the name of the determined and courageous protagonist of the 2016 movie of the same name. This musical name means "ocean" in Hawaiian and other Polynesian languages.

Morgana

Morgana is the younger sister of Ursula and a main character in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. Morgana is a form of the Welsh name Morgan, which roughly translates to "sea circle."

Mulan

The star of the 1998 Disney film of the same name, Mulan is regarded as one of the strongest female Disney protagonists. This name (and the story of Mulan) comes from Chinese mythology and means "magnolia."

Nala

Nala is a lioness, friend, and eventual love interest of Simba in The Lion King. The inspiration for her name isn't certain, but it could be a variant of the Arabic name Nahla, meaning "first drink of water" or "water in the desert."

Nani

Nani Pelekai is the older sister and legal guardian of Lilo in Lilo and Stitch. This delightful name means "beauty" or "glory" in Hawaiian.

Nora

Nora is a character from the 1977 film Pete's Dragon. Nora (also sometimes spelled Norah) is often used as a nickname for Eleanor (a French name of uncertain meaning) or Honora (derived from Latin).

Olivia

Olivia Flaversham is a young mouse heroine in The Great Mouse Detective. Her name comes from Latin and means "olive tree."

Penny

Penny is one of the puppies in 101 Dalmatians. Penny is sometimes a nickname for Penelope, a Greek name that means "weaver."

Perdita

Perdita is the loving and protective mother of 15 Dalmatian puppies in 101 Dalmatians. Shakespeare created the name Perdita for his play The Winter's Tale. It's rooted in a Latin word meaning "lost."

Raya

Raya is a young warrior on a search for the last dragon in her land in Raya and the Last Dragon. Her name means "great" or "grand" in Malay.

Rosie

Rosie is a black widow spider featured in A Bug's Life. This sweet name is a form of the name Rose, which is derived from the Latin word for the flower, rosa. Rosie is also a common nickname for longer names like Rosalie or Rosamund.

Tiana

Tiana is the name of Disney's first Black princess and the savvy protagonist of The Princess and the Frog. Thought to be a diminutive of the old Roman Tatiana or Christiana, this lovely name is hard to pin down a meaning for.

Ursula

Known as the evil squid in The Little Mermaid who steals Ariel's voice, Ursula is a well-known Disney villain. Her name comes from the Latin word ursa, meaning "bear."

Vanellope

Vanellope is a spunky video game character from Wreck-It Ralph. Its origins aren't certain, but it's likely inspired by Penelope, a Greek name that means "weaver."

Wendy

Wendy originates as a nickname for the Welsh names such as Gwendolen or Wendelin, which both have the Welsh root gwen, meaning "white." The Wendy Darling of Peter Pan has a different origin for her name, though – Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie coined the name because his friend's daughter pronounced "friend" as "fwendy."

Winifred

Winifred Sanderson is a child-eating witch in Hocus Pocus. The origins of the name aren't certain, but it may derive from Welsh roots meaning "white" or "blessed" and "stillness."

68 Disney boy names

Aladdin

Aladdin is an Arabic name that means "nobility of faith" or "excellence of faith." It's also the name of the titular protagonist of the 1992 movie about a street urchin who falls in love with a princess

Amos

Amos is a hunter and Copper's owner who forms a vendetta against Tod in The Fox and the Hound. This name is of Hebrew origin and means "load" or "burden."

Antonio

Antonio is the Spanish and Italian version of the Latin name Antonius, a Roman family name of uncertain meaning. It's also the name of one of Mirabel's cousins in Encanto.

Arlo

Arlo is the friendly dinosaur protagonist of The Good Dinosaur. It's thought to derive from Old English root words meaning "fortified hill."

Arthur

Arthur is an orphan boy who becomes king in The Sword in the Stone, Disney's take on the legend of King Arthur. The name has contested meaning, but is thought to derive from a Celtic word meaning "bear."

Bernard

The name Bernard comes from two Old German words – bern, which means "bear," and hart, which means "brave" or "hardy." Bernard is also one of the main characters in The Rescuers.

Bert

Bert is short for the name Albert, a Germanic name that means "noble and bright." Bert is a charming chimney sweep in Mary Poppins.

Bolt

Star of the 2008 film of the same name, Bolt is a fun-loving dog who embarks on an adventure to save his owner, Penny. Bolt has a few meanings, including "a flash of lightning."

Bruce

This Scottish name likely originally referred to the town of Brix in France, and made its way to the British Isles because of the Normans. In the world of Disney films, Bruce is a shark who's sworn off eating fish in Finding Nemo.

Bruno

Bruno finds its roots in Latin, where it means "brown," though it can also mean "burnished." In Encanto, Bruno is Mirabel's gifted uncle who has the power to see the future – and we don't talk about him.

Buzz

Known as Woody's nemesis turned companion in the Toy Story films, Buzz Lightyear is a beloved Disney character. He's named after Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon. As a given name, Buzz is cool, endearing and about as unique as they come.

Carl

Carl is a Germanic name that means "free man." It's also the name of the grumpy protagonist from the movie Up.

Cassim

Cassim is Aladdin's father and the king of thieves in Aladdin and the King of Thieves. More commonly spelled Qasim, this Arabic name means "generous" or "one who distributes."

Cornelius

Cornelius is the patriarch of the Robinson family – and unbeknownst to him at the time, the adult version of the protagonist Lewis in Meet the Robinsons. Cornelius is a Roman name of uncertain meaning, but it's thought to come from a Latin word meaning "horn."

Derice

Derice Bannock is a Jamaican sprinter turned bobsled racer in Cool Runnings. The origin of his name isn't certain, but it may be a variant of Darius, which derives from a Persian name meaning "hold firm to the good."

Edgar

Edgar comes from the Old English words ead, which means "wealth" or "fortune," and gar, which means "spear." Edgar Balthazar is the villain in The Aristocats.

Edward

Edward is the prince Giselle thinks she's destined to marry in Enchanted. Edward is an Anglo-Saxon name that means "protector of wealth."

Eli

Eli is a Hebrew name that means "high" or "elevated." Eli La Bouff is a supporting character – the father of Tiana's best friend Charlotte – in The Princess and the Frog.

Emile

Emile is a French name that derives from Aemilius, a Roman family name rooted in a Latin word meaning "rival." Emile is Remy's older brother in Ratatouille.

Eric

Ariel's beau in The Little Mermaid, the name Eric comes from the Old Norse name Eirikr, which means "eternal ruler."

Ernesto

Ernesto is the Spanish version of the name Ernest, which derives from Germanic and means "serious." Ernesto de la Cruz is also a major character in the movie Coco.

Felix

Fix-it Felix Jr. is a character from Wreck-It Ralph. It comes from a Roman name that means "lucky" or "successful" in Latin.

Francis

Francis is one of Fagin's dogs in Oliver & Company. This timeless name is the English form of the Late Latin name Franciscus, which means "Frenchman."

Fred

Fred is short for Frederick, which comes from an Old German name that means "peaceful ruler." Fred Frederickson is also a character from Big Hero 6.

Gideon

Gideon is an antagonist in Pinocchio, the stooge of Honest John. This strong and distinctive name has Hebrew origins and means "feller" or "hewer."

Gus

Gus is the short and sweet name of a little round-bellied mouse in Cinderella. Gus is a common nickname for August, a Latin name that means "exalted," and Angus, an Old Irish and Scottish name that means "one strength."

Hans

Hans is a shortened form of the German and Swedish name Johannes, which derives from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious." In Frozen, Prince Hans of the Southern Isles is a villain who tries to take over Arendelle.

Hector

Hector Rivera is a character from Coco. This Greek name is thought to derive from a word meaning "to check," "to hold," or "to restrain."

Herbie

Herbie is a sentient Volkswagen Beetle who stars in a number of movies, starting with 1969's The Love Bug. In the films, he's named after a man named Herb – which itself is usually a nickname for Herbert, which is derived from Old Germanic roots meaning "army" and "bright."

Hercules

Star of the 1997 film of the same name, Hercules is a powerful and legendary name that comes from Greek mythology. It means "glory of Hera" and in Greek mythology, Hercules is the son of the god Zeus and a human woman (though in the Disney movie, Hera is his birth mother).

Hiro

Hiro is a Japanese name with meanings including "abundant," "generous," and "prosperous." It's also the name of the protagonist of Disney's 2014 movie Big Hero 6.

Horace

Horace Horsecollar was created in the 1930s to be Mickey Mouse's sidekick and friend. Horace comes from the Roman family name Horatius, which may be derived from the Latin word hora, meaning "hour, time, or season."

Ian

Ian is one of two brothers in Onward who go on a road trip to see their father. Ian is a Scottish Gaelic version of John, which comes from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious."

Ichabod

Ichabod Crane is the star of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, part of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. Ichabod derives from a Hebrew name meaning "without glory."

Jack

Jack-Jack is the youngest child of the Parr family in The Incredibles. Jack was a common name during the Middle Ages and became a slang term meaning "man," though it originates as a nickname for John.

Jafar

The iconic villain in Aladdin, Jafar is a character after power and prestige. The name has Arabic and Persian roots and means "stream" or "river."

James

James "Jim" Hawkins is the teenage hero of Treasure Planet who goes on an adventure to find a storied planet holding the "loot of a thousand worlds." James derives from the same Hebrew name as Jacob and means "supplanter."

John

John Silver is the cyborg ship's cook and Jim's mentor in Treasure Planet. His name comes from a Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious."

Koda

Koda is the energetic and playful younger brother of Kenai in Brother Bear. The origins of this name aren't well-known, but according to the filmmakers who created the character, the name comes from Lakota or Dakota and means "friend."

Kristoff

Kristoff is a mountain man and ice harvester in Frozen who falls in love with Princess Anna. His name is a Scandinavian version of Christopher, which derives from Greek elements and means "Christ-bearer."

Louis

Louis (also spelled Lewis) is a Frankish name that means "famed warrior." Louis is a lovable trumpet-playing alligator in The Princess and the Frog.

Marlin

Marlin is a clown fish who goes on an adventure to find his son in Finding Nemo. Marlin is a type of fish related to the swordfish.

Maurice

Maurice is Belle's father in The Beauty and the Beast. Maurice is a French name that comes from the Roman name Mauritius, which may mean "from Mauritania."

Maximus

Maximus is an ancient Roman family name that means "greatest." Maximus is a horse in Disney's 2010 animated film Tangled.

Miguel

Miguel is the protagonist in Coco. This lovely name is the Spanish version of Michael, which derives from a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?"

Naveen

Naveen is the name of the disinherited frog prince in The Princess and the Frog. Thought to come from a Sanskrit name that means "new" or "bright," this name is beloved for both its great meaning and its fresh sound.

Nemo

The main character in Finding Nemo, Nemo is a young clownfish who gets separated from his father. Nemo means "nobody" in Latin.

Nick

Nick Wilde is a fox con artist in Zootopia. Nick is a nickname for Nicholas, which comes from a Greek name meaning "victory of the people."

Percy

Percy is the pet pug of Governor Ratcliffe in Pocahontas. Percy is often used as a shortened version of the name Percival, which was created by a 12th-century French poet and may derive from an Old French phrase meaning "pierce the valley."

Peter

Known as the boy who never wants to grow up in Peter Pan, this name comes from the Greek word petros, meaning "stone."

Phillip

Prince Phillip is the love interest of Aurora in Sleeping Beauty. Philip is a Greek name that means "friend of horses."

Ralph

Ralph is the protagonist of Wreck-It Ralph. His name is thought to come from an Old Norse name meaning "wolf counsel."

Robert

Robert is a Germanic name meaning "fame-bright." It's also the name of Bob Parr, aka Mr. Incredible, in The Incredibles, and Bob Iger, who served as Disney's CEO from 2005 until 2020, and has been its current CEO since 2022.

Roger

One of the main characters in 101 Dalmatians, the name Roger is rooted in Germanic and means "famous spear."

Roy

Roy O. Disney co-founded The Walt Disney Company with his brother Walt, and was the company's first CEO. Roy has a couple of origins, but is most often associated with an Old French word meaning "king."

Russell

Russell is a young boy who joins Carl Frederickson on his adventure in Up. It's an English, Scottish, and Irish name that means "red-haired," and it derives from an Old French word meaning "red."

Sabino

Sabino is Asha's grandfather in Wish. His name is likely inspired by the Spanish word for "wise."

Samson

Samson is a lion who appears in the 2006 movie The Wild. This name is of Hebrew origin and means "sun."

Sebastian

Sebastian is King Triton's adviser who joins Ariel on her adventures in The Little Mermaid. It derives from a Greek word meaning "venerable."

Stefan

King Stefan is Aurora's father in Sleeping Beauty. This name is a form of Stephen, which comes from Greek and means "crown" or "wealth."

Sven

Kristoff's pet reindeer in Frozen, the name Sven derives from Old Norse and means "young warrior."

Timothy

Timothy comes from a Greek name that means "honoring God." Timothy Q. Mouse is Dumbo's best friend and mentor in Dumbo.

Toby

Toby is a form of the name Tobias, which comes from Hebrew means "God is good." Toby is the main character in the 1960 live-action movie Toby Tyler.

Tod

Tod is the fox from The Fox and The Hound. Also spelled Todd, this name comes from the English surname Todde, which – fittingly – means "fox."

Triton

Triton is Ariel's father and the king of the sea in The Little Mermaid. In Greek mythology, Triton is a god of the sea and the son of Poseidon.

Walt

Walt Disney co-founded The Walt Disney Company with his brother Roy, and served as its creative lead. Walt is short for Walter, a Germanic name that means "army ruler" or "powerful ruler."

Wilbur

Wilbur Robinson is a teenage boy who sends himself back in time to meet his father as a child in Meet the Robinsons. His name's meaning is disputed, but it may come from Germanic elements meaning "wild boar."

William

William "Will" Turner is an apprentice blacksmith turned pirate in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. His name derives from Germanic elements meaning "will" or "desire" and "helmet" or "protection," though its meaning is often poetically translated as "strong-willed warrior."

57 gender-neutral Disney names

Alameda

Alameda Slim is a greedy cattle rustler in Home on the Range. Alameda is a Spanish name that means "poplar grove."

Alice

Alice is a name best known as that of the literary heroine Alice in Wonderland. Alice is a French name derived from Germanic and means "noble." It was famously made unisex by rock star Alice Cooper, who was actually named Vincent but took his band name as a stage name.

Andy

Andy is short for names like Andrew and Andrea, both of which derive from a Greek word meaning "manly." It's also the name of the kid in Toy Story who plays with Woody, Buzz, and all the other characters.

Ariel

Ariel is a beautiful and versatile Hebrew name that means "lion of God." It was once considered a boy's name, with the short-and-sweet nickname Ari. Ariel is also the name of the mermaid princess who trades her voice for legs in The Little Mermaid.

Asha

Asha is the protagonist of Wish who saves her community's wishes from a greedy king. Fittingly, her name comes from a Sanskrit word meaning "wish" or "hope."

Barley

In the movie Onward, Barley is one of two elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to see their father. Barley is an English surname that means "boar clearing" or "barley clearing."

Basil

Basil of Baker Street is the titular protagonist of the 1986 move The Great Mouse Detective. The word "basil" derives from Latin and Greek words meaning "royal" or "kingly," possibly because the basil plant was used in royal perfumes in ancient times.

Benny

Benny is most commonly a nickname for Benjamin, which derives from a Hebrew name that means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Benny is also the name of a street-smart squirrel in The Wild.

Bruni

Bruni is a fire spirit salamander in Frozen II. The name has a couple of meanings: It's an Italian surname derived from the word for "brown," and it's a nickname for German names like Brunhilda, which means "protection in battle."

Chance

Chance is the charming and goofy bulldog who gets lost and has to find his way home in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. The word "chance" derives from an Old French word meaning "accident" or "the falling of the dice."

Charlie

Charlie is a common nickname for Charles or Charlotte, which both derive from a Germanic root meaning "free man." Charlie is also the name of an adopted cougar who stars in the 1967 film Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar.

Chip

Known as the cheerful young teacup from The Beauty and the Beast, Chip is often a nickname for Charles or Christopher.

Claude

Claude is the first name of Frollo, the abusive clergyman who raises Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. This name is the French form of the Latin name Claudius, which may mean "lame" or "crippled."

Cleo

Cleo comes from a Greek word that means "glory." It's also the name of Geppetto's pet goldfish in Pinocchio.

Cody

Cody is a young boy who rescues a trapped eagle in The Rescuers Down Under. Derived from an Old Irish surname, Cody means "helpful one."

Copper

Copper is a lovable hound dog who befriends a fox in the 1981 film The Fox and the Hound. The name comes from the word for the red-brown metal used to make pennies.

Dash

The middle child of the Parr family with super-speed powers, Dash is one of the main characters from The Incredibles. The word means "run" or "sprint." His name is short for Dashiell, which is thought to derive from a French surname.

Davy

Davy Jones is the captain of the Flying Dutchman, a ship that guides mortals to the afterlife, in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Davy is usually a nickname for David, a Hebrew name that means "beloved."

Domino

Domino is one of the many Dalmatian puppies who appear in 102 Dalmatians. The word domino derives from the Latin dominus, meaning "lord" or "master."

Elliott

Elliott is derived from the medieval English name Elias, which itself comes from Elijah, a Hebrew name meaning "the lord is my God." It's also the name of the titular dragon of the 1977 film Pete's Dragon.

Ember

Ember is a fire elemental who falls in love with a water elemental in the 2022 movie Elemental. It comes from Old English and means "small, live coal."

Florian

Florian is the prince from Snow White. The name is borrowed from the Roman name Florianus, which is rooted in the Latin word florus, meaning "blond" and "flowering."

Flynn

Flynn is the name of the swashbuckling thief in the Rapunzel retelling Tangled. It derives from an Old Irish name that means "red-haired" or "ruddy."

Gale

Also spelled Gail or Gayle, this name is a form of the Hebrew name Abigail, which means "my father's joy." In Frozen II, Gale is a spirit of the wind that dwells in the Enchanted Forest. Gale also means "a very strong wind."

Hudson

Traditionally an English surname, Hudson has become a popular first name that means "son of Hudde." Doc Hudson is a former racecar and Lightning McQueen's mentor in Cars.

Jasper

Jasper is thought to come from a Persian word meaning "treasurer." In 101 Dalmatians, Jasper is one of Cruella De Ville's henchmen.

Jessie

Jessie is the boisterous cowgirl and Woody's sidekick in Toy Story 2. Her name is often used as a nickname for Jessica, which is thought to derive from a Hebrew name meaning "to behold." Spelled Jesse, it also means "king" or "God's gift" in Hebrew.

Joe

Joe is most commonly short for Joseph, which comes from Hebrew and means "God will add." Joe Gardner is the main protagonist from Soul.

Kevin

Most people probably associate the name Kevin with boys, but Kevin is a female character in Up – a rare bird being hunted by Charles Muntz. Kevin is the English form of the Irish name Caoimhin, which means "of noble birth."

Lake

Lake Ripple is Wade's younger sibling in Elemental and Disney/Pixar's first nonbinary character. comes from the Latin word lacus, meaning "inland body of water."

Laverne

Laverne is one of the Notre Dame gargoyles featured in the 1996 film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The name Laverne comes from a French surname derived from the Gaulish word vern, which means "alder" – though it's also tied to the Latin word vernus, meaning "spring."

Lilo

Lilo is the young Hawaiian girl who adopts the alien Stitch – thinking he's a dog – in Lilo and Stitch. There are several potential origins of this unusual name, including Hawaiian roots that point to the meaning of "generous" or "lonely," and German origins as a shortened form of the name Liselotte.

Luca

Luca is the titular character of the 2021 Disney/Pixar film about a young sea monster who runs away from home to live on the Italian coast. His name is a variant of the Latin name Lucas, which means "shining."

Lucky

Lucky is one of the Dalmatian puppies in 101 Dalmatians. Lucky means "experiencing success brought on by chance" and originally derives from a Middle Dutch root.

Maui

In Hawaiian mythology, Maui is a trickster demigod who created the islands of Hawaii. The character in Moana is inspired by Polynesian folklore.

Merryweather

Merryweather is one of the three fairies who raised Princess Aurora after her kingdom was cursed in Sleeping Beauty. More commonly spelled Meriwether, her name means "happy weather" in Middle English.

Mickey

One of the most iconic Disney names of all time, Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character created by Walt Disney in 1928. Mickey originates as a nickname for Michael, which derives from a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?"

Milo

Milo Thatch is a linguist who joins an expedition to find the sunken kingdom of Atlantis in Atlantis: The Lost Empire. The name has a few potential roots: In Slavic, mil- means "dear" or "beloved"; in Latin, it may derive from a word for soldier; and in Germanic and Gothic languages, it means "great and merciful."

Pepper

Another puppy of Pongo and Perdita's from 101 Dalmatians, Pepper is a unique and spunky name. It comes from the English word for the spice, which is prepared from the dried berries of the pepper plant.

Preston

Preston B. Whitmore is a former explorer and millionaire who funds Milo's expedition to Atlantis in Atlantis: The Lost Empire. His name comes from an English surname and means "priest town."

Randall

Known as Sully's nemesis in Monsters, Inc., Randall is an English name that derives from Randolph, which is rooted in Old Norse and means "shield wolf."

Ray

Ray is a firefly in The Princess and the Frog. While Ray is commonly short for Raymond, a Germanic-rooted name meaning "wise protector," Ray stands alone as a word-name meaning "a narrow beam of light."

Remy

Remy is the main character in Ratatouille. Of French origin, this cosmopolitan-sounding name is also spelled Remi, and has been tied to the Latin name Remigius, which may mean "oarsman."

Riley

The main character in Inside Out, Riley is a young girl experiencing lots of emotions. Riley has a couple of meanings: In Old English, it means "wood clearing," but it also derives from an Irish name meaning "courageous" or "valiant."

Robin

Also the name of the gray-brown bird, Robin is a Medieval English nickname for Robert, a Germanic name meaning "fame-bright." The 1973 Disney film Robin Hood tells the story of the legendary outlaw depicted in English folklore.

Rourke

Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke is the leader of the expedition to find Atlantis in Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Rourke is the anglicized version of a Gaelic surname based on an Irish clan.

Roz

Known as the secretary in Monsters, Inc. who nags Mike Wazowski to complete his paperwork, Roz is an edgy name often used as a shortened version of Rosalind or Rosamund.

Sid

Sid is Andy's terrifying, toy-torturing neighbor in Toy Story. Short for Sidney (also spelled Sydney), this name originates as an Old English habitational surname.

Sinclair

Helga Sinclair is the second-in-command in the expedition to find Atlantis in Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Sinclair is a Scottish surname derived from the French name de Saint-Claire.

Snow

Snow White, released in 1937, was Disney's first full-length animated feature film. As a given name Snow is pretty rare, but is a great option for parents looking for a wintry name that also celebrates their love for Disney.

Sparrow

Captain Jack Sparrow is an infamous pirate in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. A sparrow is a small gray-brown bird native to Europe.

Sully

Sully is the once-scary monster with a soft heart in Monsters, Inc. His name is often used as a nickname name for Sullivan, an Irish surname of uncertain meaning.

Taran

Taran is the main protagonist in 1985's The Black Cauldron. His name comes from a Welsh word meaning "thunder," and is tied to both the Celtic and Norse gods of thunder.

Tony

Often spelled Toni when used as a girl's name, this sweet name was originally used as a shortened version of Anthony, which derives from an ancient Roman family name. Tony is the Italian restaurateur who serves Lady and Tramp spaghetti in the iconic scene.

Wade

Wade Ripple is a water elemental who falls in love with the fire elemental Ember in Elemental. This Old English word means "ford," as in a "shallow spot in the river."

Willow

In the 2022 TV series and the 1988 film, Willow is the titular character, an aspiring sorcerer who protects a baby princess from an evil sorceress. The word willow – meaning the tree – derives from Proto-Germanic.

Winnie

Originally used as a shortened form of Winifred, Winnie has become a standalone name in its own right. Winnie is, of course, also the name of one of Disney's most famous bears based on the children's books featuring the same character – Winnie the Pooh.