Only A 90s Kid Can Name All Of These Nickelodeon Cartoon Characters
- by Johnny Reynolds
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Some of the best children's shows of all time were created during the wonderful decade of the 199os. And any kid that grew up in that period will fight to the death to defend that fact. There were many great channels that featured some groundbreaking animation, such as Cartoon Network and WB Kids. But the network that many consider to be the best of the best is Nickelodeon. No matter which one you think is better though, there's no denying that Nick has given us some of the best cartoons of all time. And many of these premiered in the 90s.
These TV shows were filled with zany characters, whacky hijinks, and sometimes surprisingly thoughtful stories. Nickelodeon gave us some wonderful cartoon shows such as Rugrats, Rocko's Modern Life, Ren & Stimpy, and Doug. The 90s era of Nick even gave us some great live-action shows too, such as Kenan & Kel and The Adventures of Pete & Pete.
There were many things that made these shows great, qualities that have made them live on in spirit with the kids who grew up watching them. But the most important aspect were the characters. Kids couldn't wait to see what kind of crazy adventures these characters would go on next. So how big a Nick fan are you? Can you remember all of these classic characters? There's only one way to find out.
Who was the main character of "Rugrats?"
"Rugrats" was about a group of babies that went on all kinds of wonderful adventures. These adventures were made wonderful by the thought processes of the babies as they explored the real world. The show creators were somehow able to teach young children that things they thought were scary were actually not. The show ran for over a decade and was incredibly popular, spawning movies and spin-offs. And every character had their own charming personality. What was the name of the main character?
What was the name of Rocko's best friend?
Premiering in the early 90s, "Rocko's Modern Life" actually only ran for 4 seasons, which was a little short in comparison to other cartoon shows at the time. But it has a legacy of being one of the more zany shows. Part of this legacy can be attributed to the crazy adventures that Rocko the wallaby found himself on. But part of the credit should also go to the oddball cast of characters. One of these was Rocko's best friend who accompanied him on many adventures. What was his name?
What is the name of SpongeBob's pet snail?
This one is probably the most bizarre pet out of any Nickelodeon show. True, the show takes place in an entirely different ecosystem so it makes sense that SpongeBob doesn't have a cat or a dog. But this snail actually meows. And even though the snail can only meow, all of the characters can understand and talk to him. He's a pretty smart pet too, and is always helping his owner solve problems that he can't on his own. What is the name of this snail?
What is the name of the mouse that lives with CatDog?
A prime example of how weird Nick's cartoons could be is "CatDog," a show about a pair of conjoined brothers, one a cat and one a dog. We don't know how 90s cartoon creators could think of something so odd, but the premise provided for some weird and hilarious situations. Premiering in 1998, "CatDog" featured some truly bizarre storylines and characters. One of these characters was a wisecracking mouse that lived in the wall of CatDog's house and spoke with a Brooklyn accent. Can you remember the name of this mouse?
What is the name of Little Pete's superhero friend?
"The Adventures of Pete & Pete" is definitely a show that could only have existed in the 1990s. It focused on two brothers, both named Pete, as they both came of age and went on their own personal adventures. It also featured one of the most eccentric cast of supporting characters of any 90s kid show. One of these characters was Little Pete's own personal superhero he looked up to. Acting in any way an adult shouldn't, this character was known as the "Strongest Man in the World." But what was his name?
What were the names of the beavers on "The Angry Beavers?"
"The Angry Beavers" was a show about two young beaver brothers who left their home to live a bachelor lifestyle in their own dam. While it may not have been as popular as some other Nick toons, it was still a staple of Nick's cartoon line-up in the late 1990s. It also had some pretty great characters, but none were better than the main two brothers. With two vastly different but equally whacky personalities, the two played very well off of each other. What were their names?
What was the name of Arnold's bully in "Hey Arnold!"
"Hey Arnold!" was actually one the least bizarre cartoons in Nickelodeon's 90s lineup. It focuses on a fourth grade boy living with his grandparents in an inner-city boarding house. Most of the episodes focused on Arnold growing up in the city and going on different adventures with his friends. But one of these characters wasn't exactly a friend. A girl bullies Arnold relentlessly, calling him "football head." But she only does this to hide the fact that she is hopelessly in love with him. What is her name?
What is the name of Doug Funnie's dog?
Premiering in 1991, "Doug" was one of Nickolodeon's first and most popular cartoons as it ran throughout the entire decade. Many of the cartoons that debuted in the 1990s had a wide variety of crazy characters. But most of the stars of these shows also had pets that felt like characters in their own right. "Doug" was no different. Doug had a dog that fearlessly followed him wherever he went and helped him out on his adventures. What did Doug name his pet dog?
What is this monster's name?
"Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" only ran for a few years during the mid 90s, but it is still fondly remembered by the kids who watched it. While most of Nick's shows focused on people or animals that could be found in real life, "Aaahh!!! Real Monsters" focused on...well, monsters. This made for some very strange character designs as the animators had free reign to make up any kind of creature they wanted. One of the main three characters was a monster whose eyes were not attached to his head, forcing him to hold them. What was his name?
What is the squirrel's name in "SpongeBob SquarePants?"
"SpongeBob SquarePants" debuted on Nickelodeon in 1999, so technically it still counts as a 90s Nickelodeon show. The show focuses on the underwater adventures of SpongeBob as he meets new undersea creatures and works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab. As friendly as they come, SpongeBob has a lot of friends, like the dim-witted Patrick Star. But one of his friends actually doesn't belong underwater at all. This squirrel from Texas survives below the sea by wearing a diving suit. What is her name?
What is the name of the Chimpanzee from "The Wild Thornberrys?"
"The Wild Thornberrys" debuted in 1998 and focused on a family that travels around the world and makes documentaries about wildlife. Each family member had their own unique personality, such as the patriarch Nigel, who is enthusiastic and optimistic in any dangerous situation, or Eliza, his daughter who has the power to communicate with any animal. Eliza even had her very own sidekick, a cautious chimpanzee who helped her out of dangerous situations. Can you remember what his name was?
What was the name of the host on "Blue's Clues?"
Some of Nickelodeon's shows were a bit to risqué for younger audiences (looking at you, "Ren & Stimpy"). Luckily, there existed an alternative. Nick Jr. featured a ton of great shows for much younger kids to get into. And the most popular of these shows, by far, was "Blue's Clues." The show focused on a blue dog and its human owner who spoke to the audience watching at home. The point of the show was to entice preschoolers to learn by the use of repetition, and it worked wonders. What was the host's name?
What was the name of the dinosaur in "Rugrats?"
Even the kids in this cartoon watched cartoons. And just like many of us, they had their favorite supernatural monster show to watch. The Godzilla-like creature made many appearances over the show's long run. And just like the fictional creatures of our world, he had toys, a theme park, cereal and a ton of other merch. Not only that, but the giant dinosaur has been given merchandise in the real world too. You can get him on a t-shirt or even buy his pop vinyl figure. What was the dinosaur's name?
Who was Arnold's best friend in "Hey Arnold!"
Everyone needs a best friend, especially a kid who only has his grandparents to keep him company at home. Arnold has a lot of friends, but there's only one who knows him the best. What made this show unique was that Arnold, while the protagonist of the show, was not typically the leader of their friend group. That role went to this athletically talented and loyal boy who knew every secret about the neighborhood the show took place in. What was his name?
What was the name of Kenan's little sister on "Kenan & Kel?"
Younger siblings are always a pain. Or at least they are in TV land. When "Kenan & Kel" debuted in 1996, it was universally adored by many thanks to the performances of the two leads and the over-the-top hilarity of the situations they found themselves in. One of the recurring characters on the show was Kenan's younger sister, who would stop at nothing to get her older brother in trouble. However, when it came to his best friend Kel, she couldn't help but swoon. What was the name of Kenan's younger sister?
What is the name of the bully in "Doug?"
Having a bully is a really relatable thing for a kid to experience. When it comes to the bully in "Doug," however, he's really terrible at his job. While he does make fun and play pranks on everyone in the school, he's also really, REALLY dumb and can often be outsmarted by everyone. How dumb is he? Well, it took him three tries to graduate the sixth grade so he's much older than the other kids on the show. Can you remember what this dumb bully's name was?
What is this monster's name?
It's odd to think that one of the terrifying creatures in "Aaah!!! Real Monsters" comes from a wealthy family and speaks with an upper-class British accent, but that is exactly what we get in this character. At the school that these monsters attend, she is top of her class. Some of her favorite ways to scare us humans are shape-shifting into various scary things and inducing nightmares by sticking her finger into the ears of sleeping people and tickling their brains. Yikes. What is her name?
What is the name of the girl from "Rocket Power?"
Just like "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Rocket Power" debuted on Nickelodeon in 1999. While it didn't last nearly as long as SpongeBob (which is surprisingly still on), it did amass quite the fan base that remember it extremely fondly. The show focused on four young kids with a passion for extreme sports. They would spend most of their time surfing and skating and getting into various whacky situations. Going against type, one of these characters was a girl who was definitely the smartest and most responsible of the bunch. What was her name?
What was the name of the spoiled toddler on "Rugrats?"
This character is a perfect example of the dangers of spoiling your children. As the cousin to the main character of the show, this antagonistic toddler was always around. And her favorite pastime was to make fun and talk down to the main four babies. Since she was older than all of them, she frequently held her vast experience and knowledge of the world over the heads of the other children. What made her even more troublesome was that she was spoiled, meaning she was always trying to take things from the other kids. What was her name?
What was the name of Clarissa's best friend on "Clarissa Explains It All?"
Before Melissa Joan Hart hit it big with "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," she starred in this early 90s teen sitcom. The show revolved around a girl named Clarissa who addressed the camera on a regular basis and chronicled her life as a teenager. The plots focused on boys, school, and her annoying younger brother. While most of the main cast was comprised of her family, Clarissa also had a neighbor who was her optimistic best friend. He was best known for always entering her second-story bedroom with a ladder whenever he visited. What was his name?
What is the name of Eliza's older sister in "The Wild Thornberrys?"
While most of the characters in "The Wild Thornberrys" are perfectly happy traveling the world and making nature documentaries, this teenage girl is definitely not. She just doesn't get the same thrill the rest of her family does. She has a passion for fashion and grunge and longs for a normal suburban life that she'll never have. While she may be a bit moody and does typically make fun of her younger sister the way any older sibling would, she does genuinely care about her. What is her name?
What was the name of the turtle from "Rocko's Modern Life?"
Much like many of Nickelodeon's shows in the 90s, "Rocko's Modern Life" had a wide variety of silly supporting characters. One of them was turtle who was close friends with Rocko. This nerdy turtle was very neurotic and therefore had many phobias, but he wasn't always a nervous mess. He was actually quite the confident fellow until he became the victim of unrequited love. Most things that took place on the show made him uncomfortable, which produced his catchphrase, "I'm nauseous! I'm nauseous!" What was this turtle's name?
What was the name of the super hero cereal mascot from "Ren & Stimpy?"
Yeah, this is a weird one. But if you've seen "Ren & Stimpy," you should expect nothing less. The show focuses on the emotionally unstable Chihuahua Ren and the extremely dumb cat Stimpy and their truly insane adventures. As Ren and Stimpy are usually the focus of the show, not many of the other characters are ever named. But for the popular cereal that exists in their world, there is a super hero spokesperson who gets into his own crazy shenanigans during the commercials. He even has powers. But what is his name?
What is the name of Doug's best friend?
Quite possibly more memorable than the main character of the show, Doug's best friend is this blue goofball. Despite him being so goofy, this character is actually quite smart and talented. And his goofiness only comes from his sunny disposition, which makes him a great friend to have around when things get tough. He also helps Doug out with his crush on Patti and is best remembered for his signature HONK, HONK when he greets his friends. What is his name?
What is the name of this super-powered teen?
We'd tell you what show she was on, but her name is literally in the title. Running in the mid 90s, this show focused on a normal teenage girl who got super powers after chemicals were spilled on her. She only tells her older sister and her best friend of these powers, which are extremely unpredictable. Some of the abilities she gains are telekinesis, electricity she can shoot from her hands, and the ability to liquefy her body. She must hide these abilities out of fear of what the CEO of the chemical plant will do. What's her name?
What is this gang of villains from "CatDog" called?
Villains may be a bit of a stretch. Cliff, Shriek, and Lube are three dogs that like to bully smaller and weaker creatures and make life for Cat very difficult. Though they're all bullies, they each have different personalities. Cliff, the leader, is short-tempered. Shriek, the girl member, is the smartest of the group and has a crush on Dog. Lube is much dumber than the other two but this also makes him much kinder. What is the name of their gang?
What was the name of Chuckie's dad on "Rugrats?"
Even though he was one of the older children on the show, Chuckie was scared of almost everything. And it seems he inherited that fear from his father. But it's entirely understandable. Before the show begins, Chuckie's mother dies. This causes Chuckie's father to worry non-stop about his son's safety but also if it will affect him negatively growing up without a mother. It isn't all sad though. Chuckie's dad eventually marries again in one of the Rugrats movies. What is his name?
What is the name of Norbert's love interest on "The Angry Beavers?"
Even though Norbert and his brother moved into their own dam to live as bachelors, there's always one beaver he could never get out of his head. As a recurring character, this beaver was actually the love of Norbert's life before he and his brother got their own place. She's actually very talented as she writes songs, fights fires, and snowboards. Compared to her, it's only natural that Norbert feels a little overwhelmed when he's around her. What was this multitalented beaver's name?
What is Mr. Krabs' first name?
SpongeBob works as a fry cook at the most popular restaurant in town, and it couldn't make him happier. He devotes all of his time and energy to being the best cook he can be, and his boss takes full advantage of that. Mr. Krabs only cares about one thing: money. He is always finding new ways of saving money, whether it be upcharging or cutting back. But he's got the secret formula that makes his food the best in town. What is his first name?
What were the names of the hosts of "KaBlam!"
The 90s era of Nickelodeon also featured some great sketch comedy shows, like "KaBlam!" The segments of this show were all comprised of regular shorts with different characters going on different adventures. But what made them so unique was that they all used different styles of animation such as stop-motion and the use of bits of cutout photos. The hosts of these shows often introduced each segment while also going on their own adventures. Can you remember what their names are?