Top 10 Best Female Characters in Disney Animation

1. Rapunzel (Tangled)

   

   Rapunzel is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' 50th animated feature film Tangled (2010) and its short sequel Tangled Ever After (2012). She is voiced by actress and singer Mandy Moore. Rapunzel is officially recognized as the tenth Disney Princess and is the first to... read more

   I think Rapunzel is the best Disney princess because:

   1. She's artistic and musical. Those tower murals, am I right?

   2. She's intelligent. Rapunzel not only reads (like Belle, whom people often call "the Disney princess who likes to read" and therefore "the smartest Disney princess"), but has taught herself to do just about a million things while she's been stuck in her tower, like charting stars. And yes, using Eugene as an escort was smart because she'd probably get lost in the huge kingdom she'd never set foot in before.

   3. She's able to see the good in others and bring it out.

   4. She's selfless. She gave up all her chances of escape from Gothel to save Eugene from dying.

   5. She pays attention to how others feel. I love that, unlike Ariel, she cared about how her parental figure (even if it was a fake one) would react to her escape.

   6. She loves animals. (And it's not unrealistic that animals follow her around wherever she goes. She forms real friendships with them.)

   7. She was more focused on achieving her dream than on a guy, like Tiana.

   8. She's fun. BEST. DAY. EVER!

   9. She's relatable. Anyone who wants to escape something holding them back from their dreams loves it when Rapunzel finally steps out of her tower.

2. Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

   

   Snow White is a fictional character from Disney's first full-length animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937. She is Disney's first official Disney Princess. Snow White is also the only Disney Princess to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

   While confined to the domestic role, Snow White makes the most of it, her indomitable spirit helping her to form a strong maternal bond with the seven little old men she took refuge with. She's certainly one to be admired, surviving out in the world on her own.

   Her kindness is a powerful thing, and while at times it's taken advantage of, it also helps her to create strong and loyal friends to support her when she was lost and alone.

   Snow White is the best Disney character in the world. She should be at number one! She is the most iconic princess ever!

   The actress who voiced Snow White did an amazing job, because when Snow White sings, it is so beautiful. I've loved Snow White all my life. Glad she's at the top of this list!

3. Mulan (Mulan)

   

   Fa Mulan is a fictional character inspired by the legendary Chinese heroine who appears in Walt Disney Pictures' Mulan (1998) and its direct-to-video sequel Mulan II (2004). She is voiced by Ming-Na Wen, and her story follows her disguise as a male soldier to save her father and bring honor to her family... read more

   Sweet, kind, heroic, and badass! Mulan definitely deserves to be first. The way she acts and how she saved China is really impressive. Princesses like Aurora, Snow White, and Rapunzel (I like them though) can't do that, since they're not as brave as Mulan.

   You gotta vote this girl up.

   Both my friend and I love her! Who doesn't like a brave and heroic Chinese princess who saved China and proved that girls can be just as great as boys?

   She had character and was not only strong but noble. The other older princesses were too delicate and kind of just empty pretty faces.

4. Ariel (The Little Mermaid)

   

   Princess Ariel is a fictional character and the title character of Walt Disney Pictures' 28th animated feature film The Little Mermaid (1989). She is voiced by actress Jodi Benson and is the adventurous, headstrong mermaid princess of Atlantica. Ariel's story helped launch the Disney Renaissance era... read more

   Ariel sometimes has problems with humans, but now the moral she has learned is that having legs isn't special. What truly matters is having your true love.

   Truly accepting of everyone she meets and willing to forgive, despite a person's past.

   Gorgeous voice and full of passion and love for diversity in others.

5. Elsa (Frozen)

   

   Queen Elsa of Arendelle is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen II (2019). She is voiced by Idina Menzel, and her innate ability to create and manipulate ice and snow is central to the films' narratives. Elsa's signature song Let It Go... read more

   This has to be the best example of character development in a movie. Also, she has cool magic and a gorgeous appearance, but her personality is all she needs to be an amazing character.

   Elsa should be number one. She's way better than Rapunzel. Besides, she has ice powers and she can freeze her any second.

   She is very gorgeous and a standard queen all in one. I like her.

6. Cinderella (Cinderella)

   

   Princess Cinderella is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Pictures' Cinderella (1950) and its direct-to-video sequels Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002) and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007). She is voiced by Ilene Woods in the original film and by Jennifer Hale in the sequels... read more

   For Cinderella, she's considerate and delicate to the stepmother and sisters, even though she doesn't know they don't love her.

   But still, Cinderella is simple and delicate, and her inner beauty makes her perfect on the inside.

   Cinderella is my favorite Disney Princess of all time.

   Cinderella's story is so magical!

7. Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

   

   Belle is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Pictures' 30th animated feature film Beauty and the Beast (1991) and the live-action remake Beauty and the Beast (2017). She is the intelligent and selfless daughter of an inventor who does not conform to the norms of her small-minded village... read more

8. Alice (Alice in Wonderland)

   

   Alice is the young protagonist of Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its 1871 sequel Through the Looking-Glass. The character has inspired countless adaptations, including Disney's 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland, in which she is voiced by Kathryn Beaumont. Alice's... read more

   I loved Alice as a character. She was just a curious young girl, and I absolutely love the books. Very sweet character!

   I really love Alice! I love her blonde hair.

9. Megara (Hercules)

   

   Meg is a heroine from the Disney movie Hercules. She is the love interest of Hercules, the film's protagonist. Meg once sold her soul to Hades in exchange for her boyfriend's freedom, but he later betrayed her, leaving her heartbroken and guarded.... read more

   The best of the best. That badass attitude, and yet she's still a woman of my taste! And those purple eyes!

10. Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)

    

    Esméralda, born Agnès, is a fictional character in Victor Hugo's 1831 novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. She is a beautiful Romani street dancer in Paris who captures the attention and obsession of several men, including the archdeacon Claude Frollo and the hunchbacked bell-ringer Quasimodo. Her character... read more

    I love Esmeralda. I would say she's a more defined character than most of the women on this list!

    The thing that makes her an unrivaled number one for me is her breakout song "God Help the Outcasts." Sometimes I sing it in the shower, or on rare occasions, I mouth the words in church.

    She should be #1. She is the most selfless Disney heroine. She has nothing and continues to fight for the even less fortunate.

    She is amazing and deserves all the glory that the whiny, self-absorbed princesses get!

    She was one of the ladies who inspired me to stand up for others.

The Newcomers
11. ?

    Edna Mode (The Incredibles)

    

    Edna Mode is a fictional character from Pixar's The Incredibles franchise. She is a renowned suit designer for superheroes and is known for her spunky, no‑nonsense attitude. She firmly believes that superhero costumes must be both powerful and stylish.

12. ?

    Barbie (Toy Story 3)

    
The Contenders

13. Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)

    

    Aurora is a fictional character who first appears in Disney's 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty and is based on Charles Perrault's fairy tale of the same name. She also appears in the 2014 live-action film Maleficent, where she is portrayed by Elle Fanning. Aurora has just 18 minutes of screen... read more

    Aurora is the sweetest Disney princess.

14. Anna (Frozen)

    

    Princess Anna of Arendelle is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen II (2019). She is voiced by Kristen Bell as an adult, with Livvy Stubenrauch and Katie Lopez providing her childhood speaking and singing voices, respectively. Anna is... read more

    It's sad that Anna barely gets any recognition.

    More exciting character than Elsa.

15. Tinker Bell (Peter Pan)

    I love Tinker Bell. She's so brave and lovely.

16. Pocahontas (Pocahontas)

    

    Pocahontas is the title character of Disney's 1995 animated feature film Pocahontas and its 1998 direct-to-video sequel Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World. She is voiced by Irene Bedard, with Judy Kuhn providing her singing voice in the original film. The character is inspired by the historical Native... read more

    Pocahontas is so underrated and boring.

17. Kim Possible (Kim Possible)

    

    Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible is a fictional character who appears in the animated television series Kim Possible, voiced by American actress Christy Carlson Romano. The show aired on Disney Channel from 2002 to 2007 and followed Kim, a high school student who balances her life as a teenager with her duties... read more

    She needs a better-looking boyfriend. She is way too beautiful, interesting, and amazing to be dating ugly Ron.

    Number 1, the best character ever.

18. Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)

    

    Princess Tiana is the main character in Disney's 2009 animated feature film The Princess and the Frog. She is the first African-American Disney Princess and is voiced by Anika Noni Rose. The story is set in 1920s New Orleans and follows Tiana's dream of opening her own restaurant.

    Even though she has to take several jobs to pay her way, Tiana never loses sight of her goal. Her emotional struggle is powerful and relatable.

19. Vanellope von Schweetz (Wreck-It Ralph)

    

    I'm surprised she isn't at the top of the list! She teaches everyone that despite limitations, you can stand out and make a difference (just like Vanellope did).

    Vanellope is amazing! She's super relatable for people who get mistreated.

20. Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)

    

    Maleficent is the main antagonist in Disney's 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. She is an evil fairy and the self-proclaimed Mistress of All Evil, causing misfortune throughout King Stefan's kingdom. Maleficent has since become one of Disney's most iconic villains.

21. Silvermist (Tinker Bell)

    

    Silvermist is one of the major characters in the Disney Fairies franchise and first appeared in the 2008 film Tinker Bell. She is a water-talent fairy of East Asian appearance who resides in Pixie Hollow. Silvermist is voiced by Lucy Liu in the film series.

    Silvermist is the best Disney fairy! Disney should make a Tinker Bell movie about her.

    I auditioned to be Silvermist at Disney World!

22. Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians)

    

    Cruella de Vil is a fictional character who appeared in Dodie Smith's 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians. She is the main antagonist in Disney's animated film adaptations 101 Dalmatians and 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure, as well as in the live-action films 101 Dalmatians and 102... read more

23. Tiger Lily (Peter Pan)

    

    Proud, brave, and loyal, Tiger Lily is a positive role model to girls everywhere.

24. Minnie Mouse (Mickey Mouse & Friends)

    

    Minerva "Minnie" Mouse is a cartoon character created by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney. She was first drawn by Iwerks in 1928, at the same time as Mickey Mouse. Her former voice actor, Russi Taylor (1944 to 2019), voiced her for 30 years and was married to Wayne Allwine (1947 to 2009), the former voice of... read more

25. Stacy Hirano (Phineas and Ferb)

    

    Stacy Hirano, often nicknamed Stace by her friends, is a recurring secondary character on Disney's animated TV show Phineas and Ferb. She is a close friend of Candace Flynn and often gets caught up in events involving Phineas and Ferb's adventures. Stacy is also known for her witty remarks and easygoing... read more

26. Mabel Pines (Gravity Falls)

    

    Mabel Pines is one of the lead characters of the Disney XD animated series Gravity Falls. The character is voiced by Kristen Schaal and designed by the series creator, Alex Hirsch. She is inspired by Hirsch's own twin sister, Ariel Hirsch.... read more

    I once had a 5-hour conversation about Mabel with my friend. No lie, we love Gravity Falls.

    She ain't no princess, but she's just as beloved as one.

    She's funny and she's nice and helps her twin brother.

27. Sofia (Sofia the First)

    

    Sofia is the protagonist of the animated television series Sofia the First. She becomes a princess after her mother marries King Roland II. Sofia embodies kindness, courage, and adaptability as she faces the challenges of royal life and learns important lessons about friendship, leadership, and responsibility... read more

    Sofia is so nice and compassionate. She even wears an amulet close to her heart to encourage "good karma." If anything, she may be too nice.

    If I had a daughter, I'd hope she would also be like Sofia. No wonder she's so popular with young girls.

    I love it when Sofia meets Snow White in the episode The Enchanted Feast.

    I really love Sofia! She's amazing.