We Put Together 35 Secondary Disney Characters. Who Can Name Them All?
- by Johnny Reynolds
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The wonderful imaginations behind Disney have given the world some of the most unique characters in all of the film, let alone what they've done in the field of animation. There are characters within their library that, even if they've only appeared in one movie decades ago, have gone on to be instantly recognizable figures of pop culture. Most Disney movies accomplish something incredible, which is to richly define their characters within such a short period of time.
There are a plethora of aspects that make Disney movies special, but none of which are more respected than their characters. Princesses, pirates, wise-crackers, and underdogs that children idolize and adore often stick with them into adulthood. This is what makes Disney truly special.
But it's not just their main characters that have received enormous amounts of love over the years. While these are the ones who get the starring role and sell the most merchandise and costumes, Disney's secondary characters can often steal the spotlight from their main protagonists. These supporting parts have given the world some of the most lovable sidekicks and some of the most dastardly henchman.
These characters only serve to enhance the film and are often more layered individuals than one might initially think. Here are 35 show-stealing, wonderfully wacky secondary characters in Disney movies. Who can name them all?
What is the name of Mickey Mouse's dog?
Mickey Mouse is the most popular and well-known character Disney has given the world. He is the poster child, after all. And though he and all of his animal friends talk and act like people, Mickey himself also has a pet dog. This dog embodies everything that a dog should, being Mickey's absolute best friend. He's appeared alongside Mickey in feature films, shorts, and some video games. He's even gone on his own adventures. What is the name of Mickey's pet dog?
What is the name of the dragon in Mulan?
"Mulan" has become one of the most beloved musicals in Disney's vast library. While part of its fame can be attributed to the fantastic songwriting, part of the credit should also be given to Mulan's sidekick. Voiced by Eddie Murphy, this little dragon delivered some the most hilarious lines in the movie. He was once a great dragon spirit who guarded over Mulan's family, but was humiliatingly given a body change when he failed to protect one of her family members. That doesn't stop him from being overly confident though. What is this dragon's name?
What is the name of this fish from The Little Mermaid?
This character looks virtually nothing like the fish he was named after. As the Princess Ariel's best friend, he goes with her wherever she goes. But this isn't something he wants to do all the time, as he is easily scared. If she is ever in trouble though, he can usually put his fears aside to help her through dangerous situations. And she finds herself in dangerous situations quite often since she loves exploring and discovering new things, frequently leading to trouble. What is the name of Ariel's sidekick?
What is the name of Jafar's bird in Aladdin?
Disney has created some pretty terrifying and dangerous villains, and Jafar from "Aladdin" is one of the most notorious ones. Though not everything about him is scary. His sidekick is a talking, smart-mouthed parrot with a naturally squawking voice, for example. Though Jafar has trained the bird to be pure evil, some of his scenes are sources of great comedic relief. But he does still help Jafar to scheme his way to power. What is the name of Jafar's pet parrot?
What is the name of the bird adviser in the Lion King?
Of all the movies Disney has to offer, "The Lion King" may have the most rabid fan base proclaiming it as the best. The story, loosely based on Hamlet, follows a young lion cub named Simba as he is driven out of his home after his devious Uncle Scar takes the life of his father. It featured many memorable supporting characters, one of which was this bird who was a sort of adviser to Simba's father. Though Simba thought of him as a stick in the mud, this bird cared deeply for the boy. What is his name?
What is the name of Peter Pan's fairy companion?
Any Disney fan worth their salt should be able to name this classic Disney character. After debuting with Disney in the 1953 film, this fairy would go on to be used in the logo of the Walt Disney company as well as star in her own series of straight to DVD spin-off movies. In "Peter Pan," she often gets jealous of Peter's relationship with Wendy, and she is forced to give up some of her pixie dust to help the girl and her two younger brothers fly. What is her name?
Who is Hercules' father?
Anyone familiar with Greek Mythology could probably answer this one without having seen the Disney movie. As a baby, Hercules was taken away from his god and goddess parents, and grew up with human parents not knowing why he was so much stronger than everyone else. This was all due to another vengeful god, though it all worked out in the end. Disney's version of this god of thunder is supportive, boisterous, and a whole lot of fun. What is his name?
What is the name of the snowman in Frozen?
This little guy became instantly popular thanks to his sunny disposition and perfect comedic timing in the otherwise serious plot of "Frozen." He was the snowman that Anna and Elsa built together as children. And when Elsa's powers caused an accidental winter wonderland, he appeared yet again. Yet this time, he was able to walk and talk. He's only ever known the winter, and longs to experience the summer. At the end of the movie, Elsa creates a snow cloud to keep him from melting as the seasons change. What is this snowman's name?
What is the name of Tarzan's closest friend?
In Disney's version of "Tarzan," the movie sees the young boy become very close friends with this gorilla. She's like an older sister to him, teasing him constantly while also being concerned that he wouldn't be able to survive without her. She loves being the center of attention, and one of the movie's highlights comes when she, along with some of the other gorillas and an elephant, discover the camp of the human explorers. They proceed to use everything they find as some sort of musical instrument. What is this gorilla's name?
What is the name of Lilo's older sister?
"Lilo & Stitch" came at a time where Disney were trying new things, and it is very apparent. The plot follows an alien who is adopted by a little girl when she mistakes it for an ugly dog. This causes all sorts of trouble for her older sister, who is desperately trying to keep her in her custody. And the two aliens sent to fetch Stitch back don't help matters. While she despises the weird creature at first, Lilo's older sister soon learns how important he is to her younger sibling. What is the name of Lilo's older sister?
Who is the bear from The Jungle Book?
The main character of "The Jungle Book" is Mowgli, a man cub who has grown up in the jungle. He meets all manner of interesting animals on his adventure, such as the orangutan King Louie and the hypnotic snake Kaa. But none are more memorable than this happy-go-lucky bear. He and Mowgli become instant friends and he teaches Mowgli a song about the finer things in life called "The Bare Necessities." What is the name of this friendly bear from "The Jungle Book?"
Who is the dimwitted henchman from The Emperor's New Groove?
"The Emperor's New Groove" is one of Disney's most hilariously quotable movies. Part of it is from the perfect timing and delivery of comedian David Spade as the lead. But the character who ends up stealing scenes most often is the dumb-as-a-rock henchman of the film's villain. His stupidity leads to some of the movie's funniest scenes. And even though he works for the villain, he actually doesn't have a mean bone in his body. What is the name of this dimwitted henchman?
What is the name of Rapunzel's pet chameleon?
Though this character may be unable to talk, he still has as lively a personality as anyone in "Tangled." Disney's re-imagining of the classic fairy tale saw Rapunzel leaving her tower for the first time in all her life and discovering that her "mother" is really the woman who kidnapped her parents. This chameleon was the only company she had during her time in her tower, and he was always a great friend to her. He's incredibly protective of Rapunzel, as can be seen when the mysterious Flynn Rider shows up. What is this chameleon's name?
What is the name of this bunny from Bambi?
Disney's 1942 classic "Bambi" follows the young titular deer as he grows up in the forest once a hunter takes the life of his mother. Which sounds like a pretty depressing plot, so Disney needed to balance it out with a ton of cute characters. For example, there's this adorable bunny rabbit who becomes quick friends with Bambi. Not only was he incredibly cute, but he was also genuinely kind and helped Bambi along the way. What is the name of this rabbit?
What is the name of the sad donkey from Winnie the Pooh?
There may not be a child alive whose imagination wasn't captured by "Winnie the Pooh." As it focused on a young boy whose stuffed animals came to life, every kid could relate to it. It even took place in a lovely wooded area for the animals to live in and they each had their own distinct personalities. One of the most memorable creatures was this donkey, who seemed like he was always in a sad mood. The other animals would always try to cheer him up, but to no avail. What is his name?
What is the name of this seagull from The Little Mermaid?
While Flounder is Ariel's absolute best friend, this helpful seagull is the one who teaches her all about the world above the sea. His knowledge leads to some of the funnier scenes in the movie, as he actually doesn't know anything about humans really. For example, he tells Ariel that a fork is used to comb one's hair. She of course tries to do this as soon as she sees one in the land of the humans. What is the name of this silly seagull?
What is the candle holder's name from Beauty and the Beast?
"Beauty and the Beast" has quite the strong legacy behind it. It was the very first animated movie to be nominated for Best Picture at that year's Oscars and is considered to be one of the best movies Disney has ever put it out. Part of what makes it special is the romance between Belle and Adam. But it wouldn't be the same without its array of supporting characters. One of the most popular was this candle holder who worked tirelessly to break the curse on his master. What is his name?
What is the name of this minor villain from Pirates of the Caribbean?
'Villain' is probably putting it a bit strongly, as this character is only doing his duty to arrest pirates. Though Disney is primarily known for their animated movies, they've shown that they can create some rollicking live action films as well. When "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" came out in 2003, it made the world fall in love with the adventurous life of pirates. This military man, however, would love nothing more than to rid the world of pirates. What is his name?
Who does Ralph help win a race in Wreck-It Ralph?
"Wreck-It Ralph" explored how the world felt about bad guys in video games. In the arcade game that Ralph is from, "Fix-It Felix, Jr.," he is the secondary character. But in the movie, he gets to go on his own adventure to earn a medal and prove that he's more than a bad guy. Along the way, he meets this little girl inside a different video game. She is desperately trying to win a race in her game, and Ralph is the one to help her. What is her name?
What is the name of this horse from Tangled?
Flynn Rider is a wanted man, and no one is more determined in catching him than this horse. It starts off as the leader of the royal guard's horse, and just because he gets separated from his owner doesn't mean he'll abandon the hunt. Flynn and his fellow thieves steal a priceless tiara, making him more wanted than any man in the country. When he crosses paths with Rapunzel, so too does the horse. While at once Flynn's enemy, this horse soon becomes allies with Flynn and Rapunzel, helping them on their journey. What is this horse's name?
What is the name of the Prince in Sleeping Beauty?
More often than not, the prince is one of the central characters in Disney movies. But "Sleeping Beauty is a bit different. The story focuses on Aurora, a secret princess who grows up with three aunts, who are really three fairy godmothers protecting her from the evil sorceress, Maleficent. Aurora meets this young prince in the woods where she lives one day, and the two instantly hit it off. And once Aurora's life is threatened, he defeats the evil Maleficent in her dragon form. What is the name of this brave young prince?
What is the name of the trumpet-playing alligator in The Princess and the Frog?
In 2009, animation had basically transitioned into computer graphics over hand-drawn. But Disney decided to create one more classic marvel with "The Princess and the Frog." It focuses on a waitress trying to reach her dreams of owning her own restaurant when she gets turned into a frog trying to turn another back into the prince he's supposed to be. In true Disney fashion, it featured many zany characters, such as this alligator who loves to play the trumpet. What is his name?
What is the name of the police chief in Zootopia?
While there are many supporting characters in Disney movies who are animals that never get to talk, "Zootopia" gave all of them time to shine. The plot revolves around a bunny police officer who is out to prove that she can do the job. And one of the many characters who doubt her along the way is her police chief. This buffalo has his hands full with multiple cases of missing animals, but he doesn't think Officer Hopps is the one who can solve it. What is his name?
What is the name of the raccoon in Pocahontas?
No Disney princess would be complete without her cute animal sidekick, and Pocahontas has two. One is an angry little hummingbird named Flit, but the other one is this rascally raccoon. He provides many of the movie's laughs, which is great considering how dark the plot of Pocahontas can be. He usually only has one thing on his mind: food. He butts heads with the antagonist's pet pug, and even steals some of its food. What is the name of this raccoon?
What is the name of the owl from The Sword in the Stone?
Disney's re-imagining of the tale of King Arthur and Excalibur suitably included many zany characters. Merlin, for example, was one kooky old wizard and put the young future king through many strange magical tests. And accompanying Merlin was this serious and often irritated owl. The two balance each other well, with the owl bringing a certain air of respectability to Merlin's procedures when teaching the young boy. And being an owl, he is of course very smart. What is the name of this owl?
Who teaches Oliver how life on the street works?
"Oliver & Company" follows a young kitten who joins a group of stray dogs and learns to live on the streets of New York City. It isn't one of the Disney movies that has become super popular, but it still features silly characters and a ton of fun songs. The dog that leads the pack is voiced by the legendary Billy Joel, and he gets to sing the standout song of the movie. But his character also takes young Oliver under his wing and cares for the poor kitten. What is this dog's name?
What is the name of the cat from Bolt?
2008's "Bolt," while not the most famous of Disney movies, featured a fun story about a dog who played one on TV with super powers. Only he believes he really has powers and sets out on an adventure when he believes his child co-star is in real danger. He meets a couple of other zany animals along the way to save her, like this short-tempered cat. Where Bolt is filled with energy and adventure, she is filled with sass and pessimism. But the two grow to become friends anyway. What is her name?
What is the name of the giant crab in Moana?
Though Disney has shown their willingness to experiment with different types of stories in their modern age, their are several movies that keep it classic. 2016's "Moana" featured a great deal of superbly catchy songs, a fierce princess (though she didn't call herself one), plenty of magic, and some funny animal sidekicks. It also featured a giant, evil, singing crab. His song was one of the more bizarre moments of the movies, suitable to the strange character. What is the name of this giant crab?
What are the names of these helpful mice in Cinderella?
Including one of these mice without the other wouldn't feel right because A) they are both equally important to helping Cinderella and B) they're both actually voiced by the same person. Cinderella has it pretty tough, living with an evil stepmother and stepsisters that make her do all the chores by herself. The only friends she has are the animals that try to make her feel better, like these two mice. They actually help her make a dress so that she can attend a ball. What are their names?
What is the name of this alien from Lilo & Stitch?
One of the things that makes "Lilo & Stitch" such a fun and hilarious movie (of which there are many) is the odd couple of aliens that is sent after Stitch to Earth. One of them is the mad scientist that created Stitch to be a machine in the first place. The other is a government official whose sole purpose is to keep that mad scientist from causing to much damage lest Earth's mosquito population become endangered (yes, really). What is this government alien's name?
What is the name of this Atlantean princess?
Not every Disney movie became a massive hit with audiences. "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" is one of the ones that unfortunately didn't. But that doesn't mean it didn't feature all of the qualities that make Disney movies great. It focused on a fantastically adventurous story that followed a young scientist who led a crew to find the lost city of Atlantis. Its characters were wonderful, such as this Atlantean princess would do anything for her people. What is the name of this underrated character?
What is the name of the prince in Enchanted?
In a completely meta move, Disney released "Enchanted" in 2007, a movie about a stereotypical Disney princess who finds herself in our world. This led to many fantastic jokes, like a scene where she sings to get animals to help her clean the apartment of the man who is letting her stay with him. But the movie also includes her loving prince who follows her through the portal that leads to our world. And he sticks out just as humorously as she does. What is his name?
What is the name of Hiro's older brother in Big Hero 6?
This character kicks off the entire plot of Disney's first super hero movie, "Big Hero 6." He and his younger brother, Hiro, are geniuses when it comes to building robots in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo. But when he tragically loses his life in a fire, it is Hiro who teams up with Baymax, the creation of his older brother, to find out who is responsible. Hiro is able to bond with the bot, and it even helps him to cope with losing his older brother. What is the name of Hiro's brother?
What is the name of the comedic relief in National Treasure?
One of Disney's most successful live action movies was "National Treasure," which captured the imaginations of children by presenting history in a fun way. The plot followed three characters who were trying to hunt down a legendary Templar treasure before a team of mercenaries could. This hunt would lead them to many historical landmarks and even have them steal the Declaration of Independence to discover an invisible map on the back. One of the characters operated as the group's comedic relief, and begrudgingly went along with the lead character's plots. What was his name?
Who is the captain of the R.L.S. Legacy in Treasure Planet?
Much like "Atlantis: The Lost Empire," "Treasure Planet" was a bomb at the box office. Which is a shame since it was based off the classic novel "Treasure Island" and therefore focused on a dangerous and exciting tale of pirates. As a sci-fi retelling, it featured many interesting characters, like this captain of the ship that the young protagonist travels on. She's one of the strongest characters in the movie, both in will and in actual strength. She's an excellent fighter, but is also quite compassionate for her crew. What is her name?