Best 30 Famous Female Cartoon Characters of All Time

Both grownups and kids would claim that their generation is the best. Ask each one why they think their generation is way better than the others, and it will take a lengthy pad paper to list their reasons. Yet, there’s one thing we can agree on, growing up watching cartoons is one reason why we love our generation – and many of us have a favourite cartoon when we were kids.

Animated cartoons in both TV and film, and now live streaming web services, are a great way to tell stories to children. Even adults enjoy watching cartoons from time to time (if not most of the time). The stories in cartoons not only entertain but can also inspire their audience. A good story or screenplay is a major ingredient for a great animation, but it’s the CHARACTERS that can make the story more engaging and relatable to its viewers.

Cartoon characters, whether male of female, have influenced generations of viewers to aspire for loftier goals, to be the best of themselves, to make the right choices, and be humanely compassionate with other creatures. That’s why many characters from iconic cartoons have become symbols of heroism that kids look up to.

To mark the start of Women's History Month this March, Mr Toys highlights the best 30 famous female cartoon characters (we’ll leave the male ones on a later date so stay tuned for that). We have categorised our list of female cartoon characters (or female animated characters) into 3 rough categories, although most characters would easily fit into other or all categories!:

• famous alluring female cartoon characters / hottest cartoon characters (female)
• cute female cartoon characters
• and a list of intelligent female cartoon characters.

Read on…

Top 10 Famous Alluring Female Cartoon Characters

1. Supergirl

Teenager Kara Zor-el was rocketed to Earth from the dying planet Krypton. Faced with an entire world completely unrecognisable from the one she grew up in, she’s the ultimate new girl in school—with a planet-splitting right hook. A lonely girl with astounding might, she struggles to find her identity on her new home.

As the most powerful teenager on the planet, the Girl of Steel possesses all of Superman’s powers—from superhuman strength, speed and invulnerability all the way down to his flight and enhanced senses. Still learning to control her awesome powers and lacking her cousin’s self-restraint, she may even be more dangerous than the Man of Steel. Although she may occasionally make youthful mistakes, she has also saved the world many times over, winning the unwavering trust of her adopted home and more than earning her place among Earth's heroes.

(Source: DC.com)

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2. Elastigirl / Helen Parr

Helen Parr a.k.a. Elastigirl, the super-stretching superhero, has adjusted to normal life quite well, and is busily focused on caring for her 3 children. She occasionally uses her amazing ability to stretch in order to meet the daily challenges of modern motherhood. Helen has a wonderful family and is happy spending time with her husband and kids – but if her superhero skills are needed to save the day, she has no qualms in using them anytime.

(Source: Pixar.com)

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3. Wonder Woman

Beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, swifter than Hermes, and stronger than Hercules, Princess Diana of Themyscira fights for peace in the world!

One of the most beloved and iconic DC superheroes of all time, Wonder Woman has been a symbol of truth, justice, and equality to people everywhere. Raised on the hidden island of Themyscira, also known as Paradise Island, Diana is an Amazon, like the figures of Greek legend, and her people's gift to humanity.

As Themyscira's emissary, Diana has made it her duty to lead by example, even if the differences between her birthplace and new home sometimes present hurdles for her. She has come to represent the possibility of life without war, hate, or violence. She is a beacon of hope to all who find themselves in need. Wonder Woman stands as an equal among the most powerful superheroes, with a sense of purpose to protect the world from injustice in all forms.

(Source: DC.com)

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4. Princess Jasmine

Jasmine is incredibly independent and strong! She’s an Arabian Princess who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, no matter who she’s up against, and won’t hesitate to stand up for what’s right. She is extremely compassionate and caring towards her kingdom, her family, and her friends. Princess Jasmine knows that she shouldn’t let anyone else decide her future. In her adventure to self-discovery, she breaks out of her comfort zone to find a whole new world just outside the palace walls.

(Source: Princess.Disney.com)

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6. Catwoman / Selina Kyle

As deadly as she is beautiful, infamous cat-burglar Selina Kyle uses her 9 lives to walk the razor's edge between light and darkness in Gotham City.

The Bat may be the king of beasts in Gotham, but the Cat is definitely the queen. Selina Kyle is certainly one of the most iconic characters in the DC Universe—not because she's a superhero, per se, but because she's so good at stumping them. Motivated partly by her own self-interest and by the fun of it all, Catwoman has been baffling Gotham City's heroes, both masked and unmasked.

An accomplished jewel thief and an occasional hero herself, Selina's murky moral compass has made her relationship with Batman complicated,. Still, the undeniable magnetism between Bat and Cat is one of Gotham's most reliable constants. It's a complicated game of cat-and-mouse (or cat-and-bat) that Bruce and Selina have been playing across the streets and rooftops of Gotham.

(Source: DC.com)

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7. Queen Elsa

Queen Elsa of Arendelle is the perfect mythic character – magical and larger than life. Grateful her kingdom now accepts her with ice powers and all, Elsa works hard to be a good queen. Yet, deep down she can’t help but wonder why she was born with powers.

(Source: Frozen.Disney.com)

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8. Storm / Ororo Munroe

Mutant Ororo Munroe confounds enemies of the X-Men by using her psionic abilities to manipulate the weather.

As a storied, veteran X-Men member, Ororo Munroe – a.k.a. Storm – is one of the most powerful mutants on Earth. A trusted and wise leader of the team, with the ability to control and manipulate weather patterns, Storm has created a legacy of both being a freedom-fighter and mentor, forever aware of how emotions can cause one’s powers to spiral out of control.

(Source: Marvel.com)

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9. Black Cat

Black Cat is known for many things – her romantic relationship with Spider-Man, her love of stolen art, and an ability to fake her death at a moment’s notice. Felicia Hardy is putting her cat-like reflexes to work!

Black Cat allies herself with Spider-Man for the common good and often sets aside her criminal activity to pursue a life of heroics. Felicia Hardy has feline-based powers, including enhanced strength and agility, as well as bad luck aura to use against her opponents. Her powers later mutate, granting her extraordinary balance and retractable claws.

(Source: Marvel.com)

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10. Raven

A founding member of the new Teen Titans, Raven, the Daughter of Darkness, fights for a world which she fears she can never truly belong to.

Born Rachel Roth to a human mother and a demonic father, Raven’s entire life has been a balancing act between the light and the darkness. Unwilling to succumb to her demonic heritage, she trains tirelessly to control and master her emotions, study the mystical arts, and become a hero despite whatever destiny the demonic magic in her blood had intended for her.

Reserved, distant, and secretive, Raven is never quite sure how close to let anyone get to her or how much she can trust herself to maintain control. To those who do get close, however, they have a loyal and powerful friend in their corner for life!

(Source: DC.com)

Top 10 Cute Female Cartoon Characters

1. Lola Bunny

Lola Bunny is Bugs Bunny's girlfriend. Lola talks a mile-a-minute, can be absent-minded on occasion, super friendly and adorable, and grows on anyone who is around her long enough.

(Source: Looney Tunes Show Fandom)

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2. The Powerpuff Girls

Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup are saving the day! These super cute but super powered heroines are protecting the city of Townsville from villains and monsters alike. Created by Professor Utonium from sugar, spice, and everything nice, the Powerpuff Girls are 3 little girls with a big mission: saving the world before bedtime! Together, they defend their home of Townsville from the villainous likes of Mojo Jojo, Fuzzy Lumpkins, Him, Sedusa, the Gangrene Gang, and many more!

(Source: @ThePowerpuffGirls)

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3. Vanellope Von Schweetz

Vanellope Von Schweetz is the deuteragonist of Disney's 2012 animated feature film, Wreck-It Ralph and its 2018 sequel. She is a young, sharp-tongued racer from the candy-themed racing game Sugar Rush. Vanellope was once a misfit in her game, but now she’s the best racer in all of Sugar Rush!

(Source: Disney Fandom)

4. Young Elsa and Anna

In Disney’s Frozen, Elsa and Anna demonstrates the genuine love between sisters. In spite of Elsa’s repeated rejections of Anna’s attempts to connect with her, their bond and dedication to family prevailed. Young children can deeply relate with this and may learn a thing or two about family life and sibling relationships. Elsa and Anna are authentic heroines full of girl power and sisterly love, an inspiring duo for siblings of all time. Read about the Top Character Duos in Children’s Shows and Movies.

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5. Mary “Boo” Gibbs

Mary Gibbs, better known as Boo, is the tritagonist of the 2001 Disney-Pixar animated film, Monsters, Inc. She is a young girl who is not scared of any monsters except occasionally Randall, who happened to be her monster. Boo eventually ventures through her closet to enter the monster world, where she develops a bond with Sulley and Mike Wazowski.

(Source: Disney Fandom]

6. Margo Gru

Margo Gru is the adopted eldest child of Felonius Gru and Lucy Wilde. Before she was adopted, and much like her younger sisters, Edith and Agnes, she was an orphan horribly treated by Miss Hattie. Like Edith and Agnes, Margo wished to be adopted by somebody who would love them. She is quite optimistic despite her difficulty trusting people, telling the girls that they will be happy with their adoptive father Gru.

(Source: Despicable Me Fandom)

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7. Jessie

Jessie is a rough-and-tumble cowgirl doll with a passion for yodeling. Since abandoned by her original owner, she has become sensitive to being left behind, but she's also an incredibly optimistic member of Andy's toy gang.

(Source: ToyStory.Disney.com)

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8. Snow White

Snow White knows that every day is an opportunity to make new friends, and that it’s best to be kind to everyone, even if they’re grumpy! She sees the world in a simple, unguarded way and expresses a purity and honesty in her presence and demeanour. When sharing her optimistic point of view, she truly believes that she can fill the world with sunshine. Always turning a negative into a positive, she loves to show her optimistic ideals in a song.

(Source: Princess.Disney.com)

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9. Fiona

Princess Fiona is the wife of Shrek, the daughter of Queen Lillian and King Harold, a close friend of Donkey, and the mother of the Ogre triplets in the Shrek franchise. Fiona initially behaves like an archetypal fairy tale princess when she meets Shrek. She speaks formally in matters of courtship and has particular expectations of how she is to be rescued, who is to rescue her, and so forth. Later, Princess Fiona's true self emerges, revealing a down-to-earth and independent woman who is a match for Shrek when it comes to the bad habits he has.

(Source: Shrek Fandom)

10. Ladybug / Marinette

Marinette Dupain-Cheng is the main protagonist of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. Marinette transforms into the super-heroine Ladybug, who gains the power of creation, in order to stop Hawk Moth and his “akumatised” villains. She also serves as the leader of the French Miraculous superhero team.

(Source: Miraculous Ladybug Fandom)

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List of Intelligent Female Cartoon Characters

1. Velma

Velma Dinkley is the bespectacled resident genius of Mystery Inc, who often deciphers the clues of the crimes the gang aims to solve. She has a fascination for solving mysteries, and it is said that she was “born with a mystery book in her hand.” Sometimes she can be competitive with other people who are very intelligent like she is.

(Source: Scooby Doo Fandom)

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2. Lisa Simpson

Lisa Marie Simpson is the elder daughter and middle child of Homer and Marge Simpson, and sister to Bart and Maggie Simpson. She is a charismatic 8-year old girl who exceeds the standard achievement of the intelligence level of kids her age. She is also the moral centre of her family.

Lisa's popularity is affected by those who view her as a geeky overachiever, which leaves her with only a few friends. She focuses on her goals and strives to reach her potential. At the age of 8, she is already a member of Mensa with an IQ of 159.

(Source: Simpsons Fandom)

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3. Susan and Mary Test

Mary is the super-genius twin sister of Susan and the older sister of Johnny Test. Mary is more empathetic than her sister. However, she is prone to believing more science-fictional stuff which she often proves to be true. Mary seems to be more level-headed than her twin Susan and is less outspoken. She looks to be more girly in her mannerisms than her sister.

Susan is a super genius scientist and the younger twin sister of Mary. She is often perceived to be tomboyish compared to her sister. Susan believes more in scientific and logical explanations rather than the illogical and magical explanations; her sister is more open-minded. Susan seems to be less level-headed than her twin Mary and tends to be less conservative, as she speaks her mind much more often.

(Source: Johnny Test Fandom)

4. Kim Possible

Kimberly Ann Possible is a high school student and freelance hero/vigilante. She doesn’t have the usual “secret identity,” but remains on good terms with various law enforcement, government, and military agencies. For the most part, her schoolmates are aware of her work but don't do anything about it unless it somehow affects them directly. At school, Kim is a straight-A student and the leader of her cheering squad, not a misunderstood outsider/underdog stereotype for smart girls her age.

(Source: Kim Possible Fandom)

5. Sandy Cheeks

Just because Sandy Cheeks is a Squirrel doesn’t mean she can’t live at the bottom of the ocean! With her oxygen suit and glassed-in “Treedome” home, Sandy can breathe easily as Bikini Bottom’s only Texan. From science experiments to extreme sports, Sandy is one well-rounded squirrel…and we’re not talking about her helmet. Sandy likes science and karate.

(Source: Nickelodeon Universe)

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6. Princess Bubblegum

Princess Bubblegum is a sentient, humanoid-construct of pink gum. While Princess Bubblegum is typically kind, goodhearted, and well-mannered, she can be very temperamental and won’t hesitate to show a ruthless side of her personality whenever she is crossed. She has a high-level of intellect, apparent in her scientific aptitude and inventing skills. She built her own lab and fashioned a formula to revive/re-animate dead Candy People.

Princess Bubblegum is multilingual – she can speak German, English, and Korean. She has some proficiency in hand-to-hand combat and is also an ambidextrous writer.

(Source: Adventure Time Fandom)

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7. Edna Mode

Brilliant and successful, Edna “E” Mode got her start in the industry as the world’s leading superhero costume designer. With her now-mature sense of design, she remains the top designer in the field, taking her clothing designs to Milan, Paris, and other internationally important fashion centres. However, E longs for the return of the superheroes – for a real design challenge – so she can fuse the latest technology with her impeccable fashion sense and unfurl her incredible creations for the adoring public.

(Source: Pixar.com)

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8. Honey Lemon

Honey Lemon is a tremendously intelligent, self-proclaimed “chemistry whiz” and an incredibly bubbly and optimistic woman. She is as cute as her namesake rolled into an exuberant ball of energy.

Arguably the most extroverted member of Big Hero 6, Honey is always upbeat, perky, caring, and outgoing; when she's around, she brings everyone into a better mood and alleviates conflict. Honey loves living the experience with her Big Hero 6 friends and seems to find everything in life interesting. Honey is humorously photogenic and tends to take pictures and selfies with her friends whenever she finds a moment that excites her. Despite her cute personality, Honey can occasionally lose her temper.

(Source: Big Hero 6 Fandom)

9. Go Go Tomago

Go Go has a passion for speed and vehicular applications even before she began attending San Fransokyo Institute of Technology, where she majors in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design. Go Go is an accomplished racer since she was a child, having won several races (including getting placed twice in the San Fransokyo Criterium). She went to high school at City Honours Academy, and eventually found her way to the university and met the other Big Hero 6 members.

(Source: Big Hero 6 Fandom)

10. Dora

Dora Márquez, famously known as Dora the Explorer, is a heroic Latina girl who embarks on countless adventures in order to find something or help somebody in need. Dora values her family whom she loves openly, though she spends little time indoors at home with them. She tries to introduce her traditions and customs, subtly and without compulsion to other people. Dora is exceptionally knowledgeable in many things; she excels at soccer and is a talented musician, skilled at playing a wooden flute and the guitar.

(Source: Dora the Explorer Fandom)

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