Elinor

In Pixar's Brave, Elinor was the Queen of DunBroch. She was the wife of King Fergus and they had three children, Merida, Harris, Hubert and Hamish. Elinor was a very prim and proper, and wanted to tame her wild daughter. Frustrated with her mother, Merida asks a witch for a spell to change her. It had the unfortunate effect of changing Elinor into a bear. As mother and daughter worked together to undo the spell, they came to a new understanding and to appreciate each other for who they were.

Elinor is a variant of Eleanor, which has French and German roots. It could mean 'other or foreign.' In 2014, 140 girls were named Elinor in the U.S.

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Merida

In Pixar's Brave, Princess Merida was from the Kingdom of DunBroch. Merida was skilled in archery and horseback riding. She was also a bit of a tomboy. She was the daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. During a conflict with her mother over her future, Merida used a spell given to her by a witch that unexpectedly turned her mother into a bear. Fortunately, they were able to break the spell, and her mother allowed Merida more freedom.

In Once Upon a Time, Merida was the leader of DunBroch following the death of her father. Her rule was not accepted by the clans because she was a woman, and they kidnapped her three brothers. She sought a will o the wisp to take her to her brothers so she could find them. She offered to share the wisp with Emma Swan who was seeking Merlin. 

Merida is a Latin name derived from Emerita the feminine of Emeritus which means someone who achieved a high honor. In 2014, 101 girls were named Merida in the U.S.

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Fergus

In Pixar's Brave, King Fergus was the ruler of DunBroch in Scotland. He was the husband of Elinor and father to Merida and three sons, Harris, Hubert and Hamish. Fergus once only ruled his own clan, but when threatened with a common enemy, he brought together four clans to fight, and in return, they made him their leader. He later lost his leg fighting the bear Mor'du.

Fergus McDuck was the father of Scrooge McDuck, and the grandfather of Donald Duck. He had one son, Rumpus McFowl with his first wife. His second wife was Downy O'Drake, with whom he had Scrooge, Matilda, Hortense, and Gideon. He once owned a trading company called 'Duck & McDuck' with Daisy Duck's great-great-grandfather. Fergus was very poor at one time, but he made a lot of money in the Klondike.

Fergus is a Gaelic name that means 'man of vigor'. In 2014, only 12 boys were named Fergus.

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