Flora

In the animated film, Sleeping Beauty, Flora was one of the fairies that raised Princess Aurora after she was cursed by Maleficient. When Aurora was born Flora gave her the gift of beauty. Flora wears red with yellow accents, and she tends to be the leader. Flora and Merryweather fought over the color of a dress they made for Aurora. Flora kept making it pink, and Merryweather would turn it blue. In the Disney Junior series Sofia the First, Flora, along with the other fairies from Sleeping Beauty, are instructors at Royal Prep.

In Pixar's film, A Bug's Life, Dr. Flora was the doctor of the ant colony.

Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, and she was the wife of Zephyr, the west wind. In 2015, 173 girls were named Flora in the United States.

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José

In Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros, José Carioca was a Brazilian parrot that was friends with Donald Duck and Panchito Pistoles. When Donald and José first met, José took Donald on a tour of Brazil and taught him to Samba. After they met Panchito, the three went on a tour of Panchito's native Mexico. He has made small appearances in other Disney cartoons also. He once helped Minnie Mouse make Brazilian food for Mickey Mouse.

In the animated Disney channel series Phineas and Ferb, José Doofenshmirtz was the grandfather of Heinz Doofenshmirtz. His mother was Gretel Doofenshmirtz. He passed down Gretel's Doofenshmirtz Meatloaf recipe to Heinz.

José is the Spanish and Portuguese variant of Joseph, which itself is derived from the Old Testament Hebrew Yosef, which means 'he will add'. In 2015, José was the 80th most popular name for boys in the United States. It was also given to 11 girls.

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Penny

In the 101 Dalmations franchise, Penny was one of Pongo and Perdita's puppies.

In the film Bolt, Penny was a child actress whose co-star was her own dog, Bolt. After Bolt got lost, he traveled across the country to find her. She nearly died from a fire in the studio but Bolt arrived in time to rescue her. After the incident, the two of them quit Hollywood and moved to the country.

In the film The Rescuers, Penny was a young orphan girl who was kidnapped by Madame Medusa who needed a child to fetch a diamond from a narrow hole for her. She was rescued by Bernard and Bianca, and later adopted.

In the series The Proud Family, Penny Proud was the daughter of Oscar and Trudy Proud. She was a talented singer and a straight A student. She was on the football team and works for the school newspaper.

In the Inspector Gadget franchise, Penny was the niece of Inspector Gadget. She often helped him with his cases.

In the film Sky High, Penny Lent was the leader of the school's cheerleading squad. She was able to make multiple clones of herself.

Penny is a diminutive for the Greek name Penelope. Penelope is a name from Greek mythology. In Homer's Odyssey, Penelope was Odysseus' wife. When he was believed dead, she delayed remarrying by weaving a burial shroud for her husband, but every night she undid what she had weaved the day before. So today the name is generally thought to mean 'weaver', but it likely originated before the story and referred to a type of bird. In 2015, Penny was the 754th most popular name for girls in the United States.

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Arjun

Arjun was the protagonist in the Indian film, Arjun: The Warrior Prince, which was producted by Walt Disney Pictures. It was only shown in a very limited engagement in the U.S. The story is based on the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata. Arjun was a warrior and Prince of Hastinapur who married the daughter of the King of Panchala. His brother wagered him and their other brothers in a game called chaupar. After he lost, the brothers were sent into exile for twelve years. If any one of them were found, the twelve year exile would begin again. Arjun disguised himself as a maid to the prince of Viratnagar, who narrated his own story to the young prince. In the end, he revealed his true identity to help the prince win a battle.

Arjun is a modern variation of the Sanskrit name Arjuna. It's meaning is 'white, clear.' Arjun was the 500th most popular name for boys in the United States in 2015. 

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Eudora

In Disney's The Princess and the Frog, Eudora was the mother of Tiana. She was one of the finest seamstresses in New Orleans, and made dresses for Charlotte La Bouff. She worried that Tiana worked too hard, and hoped she would find a husband.

Eudora was the name of a Hyades in Greek mythology. The Hyades were nymphs that were the daughters of Atlas that brought the rain. It's meaning is 'good gift'. In 2015, only 7 girls were named Eudora in the United States.

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Bailey

In Pixar's Finding Dory, Bailey was a beluga whale that lived at the Marine Life Institute in a tank next to Destiny, who was a whale shark. He thought his sonar skills were impaired, but it was all in his head. He helped Dory find her parents.

In Disney Channel's Suite Life on Deck, Bailey Pickett was a student on the S.S. Tipton. She was born on a farm in the country. She and Cody Martin, also a student, were romantically involved.

Bailey is an English occupational surname that referred to someone who was a bailiff. In 2015, Bailey was the 108th most popular name for girls, and the 995th most popular name for boys.

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Gideon

In the ABC television series Once Upon a Time, Gideon was the son of Belle and Rumpelstiltskin.

Gideon McDuck is Donald Duck's uncle, and brother of Scrooge McDuck. He is called Uncle Giddy, and only appeared in comic books. He was a journalist and the editor of the County Conscience. Gideon and Scrooge were business rivals through Scrooge's newspaper The Duckburg Chronicle.

In the film Zootopia, Gideon Grey was a fox that bullied and mocked Judy Hopps for wanting to be a police officer. He grew up to become a baker, and he worked with Judy's parents. He apologized to her for being mean to her when they were kids. He told her about the night howler flowers that helped her solve her case.

In Disney's Pinocchio, Gideon was a cat who was a con artist. His partner was a fox named Honest John.

Captain Gideon Gorelieu, aka, Captain Gore was a character created for the Haunted Mansion attraction, but his story was eliminated, and the only trace left of him is the sea-captain's portrait in the mansion.

In Gravity Falls, Gideon Gleeful, aka, Li'l Gideon was a television psychic that owned the Tent of Telepathy. He had a robot called Gideon-bot.

In Sofia the First, King Gideon IV was King Roland II's grandfather. He banished the trolls from the kingdom when he thought they were attacking the castle. In fact, they were just banging their clubs on the ground because they were happy at seeing the stars.

Gideon Goat, aka Giddy Goat was a character in Mickey Mouse comic strips in the 1930s.

In the film One Magic Christmas, Gideon was a guardian angel.

Gideon is a biblical name that means 'feller' or 'hewer' in Hebrew. In 2015, Gideon was the 328th most popular name for boys in the United States.

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Candace

In the Disney Channel animated series, Phineas and Ferb, Candace Gertude Flynn was the older sister of Phineas, and half-sister of Ferb. Her best friend was Stacy Hirano. Her love interest was Jeremy Johnson. Candace spent her summer days trying to bust her brothers for the mischief they caused with their many projects, but she never succeeded.

In the Disney Channel series, Wizards of Waverly Place, Justin and Max Russo take dancing lessons from dance instructors Richard and Candace to prepare for their dance with their sister Alex during her Quinceañera.

Candace is derived from a title of the queens of Ethiopia from the Bible, and means 'queen mother.' in 2015, Candace was the 923rd most popular name for girls in the United States.

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Austin

In Disney Channel's Austin & Ally, Austin Moon was a teen pop star, who found fame when he and his friend Dez made a video using one of Ally Dawson's songs. Austin & Ally begin a collaboration, and eventually a romance. His middle name is Monica.

In Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie, Austin was a friend of Gabe Duncan's who fell in love with his older sister, Teddy.

In Pixar's Cars 2, Austin Littleton was the chief of Nigel Gearsley's crew.

Austin is derived from the name Augustine, which itself is derived from the Latin name Augustus, which means 'great.' In 2015, Austin was the 69th most popular name for boys in the United States. It was also given to 151 girls.

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Hera

In Disney channel's Star Wars Rebels, Hera Syndulla was a Twi'lek and the owner of the freighter ship, Ghost. She also owned a droid named Chopper. She was an expert pilot and marksman. Her homeworld was Ryloth, and her father, Cham, led the resistance to the Empire there. She eventually left her world and became a member of the Rebellion.

In the animated film, Hercules, Hera was the wife of Zeus and Hercules' mother, but in Greek mythology, his mother was a human.

The name Hera comes from the Greek goddess, and it's meaning is uncertain. In 2015, 39 girls were named Hera in the United States.

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Fairies

Here is a collection of all Fairy characters in the Disney Universe.

Disney Fairies

Abby - Tinker Talent
Aiden - Tinker Talent
Althea - Scouting Talent
Amaryllis - Butterfly Herding Talent
Angus - Tinker Talent
Ariette - Music Talent
Aster - Garden
Augustus - Shopkeeper Talent
Baden - Scouting Talent
Beck - Animal Talent
Bella Rose - Shopkeeper Talent
Bess - Art Talent
Blair - Art Talent
Blaze - Fast Flying Talent
Bobbin - Sewing Talent
Bobble - Tinker Talent
Bolt - Pixie Dust Keeper
Breeze - Laundry Talent
Brook - Shopkeeper Talent
Buck - Animal Talent
Cadence - Music Talent
Carlotta - Scouting Talent
Cassie - Shopkeeper Talent
Cera - Water Talent
Chipper - Tinker Talent
Chloe - Garden Talent
Cinda - Helper Talent
Clank - Tinker Talent
Clarion - Queen of the Fairies
Clover - Writer Talent
Copper - Tinker Talent
Costy - Healing Talent
Crystal - Water Talent
Dewberry - Fruit Talent
Dewey - Keeper of the Frost Fairies knowledge
Dooley - Unknown Talent
Dulcie - Baking Talent
Dunkin - Baking Talent
Elixa - Healing Talent
Ellery - Music Talent
Elwood - Fast Flying Talent
Fawn - Animal Talent
Fern- Garden Talent
Finn - Animal Talent
Fira - Light Talent
Fufalla - Great Wanded Fairy
Fury - Scout Talent
Gary - Pixie Dust Keeper
Gelata - Baking Talent
Ginger - Baking Talent
Glimmer - Storm Talent
Gliss - Frost Talent
Glissandra - Light Talent
Grace - Helper Talent
Harmony - Shopkeeper Talent
Hawthorn - Sewing Talent
Helios - Light Talent
Hem - Dress Maker Talent
Herk - Harvest Talent
Horace - Animal Talent
Humidia - Water Talent
Hydrangea - Water Talent
Idalia - Garden Talent
Iridessa - Light Talent
Iris - Garden Talent
Ivy - Garden Talent
Jango - Music Talent
Jason - Animal Talent
Junebee - Music Talent
Laidel - Serving Talent
Leo - Art Talent
Lilac - Garden Talent
Lily - Garden Talent
Lisel - Helper Talent
Lumina - Light Talent
Luminaria - Light Talent
Luna - Light Talent
Lyra - Music Talent
Lyria - Story Telling Talent
Magnolia - Garden Talent
Mariana - Tailor Talent
Marina - Water Talent
Mary - Tinker Talent
Melina - Art Talent
Mendy - Tailor Talent
Milori - Lord of the Frost Fairies
Mixie - Baking Talent
Myka - Scouting Talent
Nettle - Animal Talent
Niko - Sewing Talent
Nilsa - Scouting Talent
Nollie - Animal Talent
Nyx - Scout Talent
Olwen - Garden Talent
Orren - Mining Talent
Page - Messenger Talent
Pell - Harvest Talent
Periwinkle - Frost Talent
Pip - Storytelling Talent
Pluck - Harvest Talent
Precious - Mining Talent
Prilla - Clapping Talent
Qana - Snow Talent
Quill - Art Talent
Rani - Water Talent
Rhia - Helper Talent
Rolo - Messenger Talent
Rosetta - Garden Talent
Rumble - Storm Talent
Rune - Story-telling Talent
Scarlet - Art Talent
Sera - Scouting Talent
Serena - Sewing Talent
Silvermist - Water Talent
Slate - Tinker Talent
Sled - Winter Animal Talent
Slush - Frost Talent
Spike - Frost Talent
Spring - Messenger Talent
Stone - Pixie Dust Keeper Talent
Sweet Pea - Garden Talent
Tack - Sewing Talent
Taylor - Sewing Talent
Temma - Shoe making Talent
Terence - Pixie Dust Keeper Talent
Thimble - Sewing Talent
Thistle - Garden Talent
Tinker Bell - Tinker Talent
Tizzywing - Fast Flying Talent
Trak - Scouting Talent
Twire - Tinker Talent
Vidia - Fast Flying Talent
Viola - Summoning Talent
Violet - Dyeing Talent
Winda Quickwing - Legendary Fairy Hero
Wisp - Fast Flying Talent
Zarina - Pixie Dust Keeper
Zephyr - Fast Flying Talent
Zuzu - Tinker Talent

Other Fairies

Blue - Fairy from Pinocchio
Dawn - Younger daughter of the Fairy King in Strange Magic
Fauna - Green fairy from Sleeping Beauty
Flittle - Fairy from Maleficient 
Flora -  Red fairy from Sleeping Beauty
Flutter - Fairy who wants to be an actress in Wizards of Waverly Place
Frida - Toy fairy from Doc McStuffins
Knotgrass - Fairy from Maleficient 
Marianne -  Eldest daughter of Fairy King in Strange Magic
Merryweather - Blue fairy from Sleeping Beauty
Nettle - Garden Fairy from Sofia the First
Nova - Fairy from Once Upon a Time
Roland - Fairy & suitor to Marianne in Strange Magic
Thistlewit - Fairy from Maleficient 
Tizzy - Fairy Godmother in Sofia the First

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Stefan

King Stefan was the father of Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty. His wife was Queen Leah. In Maleficent, he and Maleficent were in love, but he betrayed her and cut off her wings in order to become king. His wife was Queen Lelia. In Once Upon a Time, he was the true love who awoke Briar Rose from a sleeping curse and Aurora was their daughter.

Stefan is a variant of the Greek name Stephen, which means 'crown'. In 2015, Stefan was the 800th most popular name for boys in the United States.

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Graham

In the ABC series Once Upon a Time, Graham Humbert was the original Sheriff of Storybrooke. In the Enchanted Forest, he was known as the Huntsman. He was raised by shape-shifting wolves, and had reverence for animal life. When the Evil Queen asked him to kill Snow White, he agreed to if the wolves were protected. In the end, he could not bring himself to kill Snow. He tried to deceive the Evil Queen with a deer's heart. When she discovers the fake, she takes his heart instead, using it to control him. In Storybrooke, Graham and Regina were lovers, but he began to develop feelings for Emma Swan. When he kissed her, he began to remember his life in the Enchanted Forest. Once he remembered, Regina killed him by crushing his heart.

In the Disney channel series Dog With a Blog, Graham Cavanaugh was a famous television host.

In the Disney channel series A.N.T. Farm, Graham was a chef at IHOW that Olive was romantically involved with.

In Disney's Doug, Guy Graham was Doug's rival for Patti's affection. Patti dumped him and pushed him in a lake.

Graham is a Scottish surname derived from the English place name Grantham. In 2015, Graham was the 176th most popular name for boys in the U.S.

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Anastasia

In the film Cinderella and its sequels, Anastasia Tremaine was the daughter of Lady Tremaine, sister of Drizella, and step-sister of Cinderella. She evolved from being spoiled and selfish to wanting to find true love. Cinderella helped her courtship with the local baker with whom she had fallen in love. Anastasia played the flute.

In Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, Anastasia was known as the Red Queen. She originally traveled to Wonderland with her love Will Scarlet, but life as a petty thief did not suit her. She gave up Will to marry the Red King for a life of riches and comfort. Before her marriage, she met Cora, the Queen of Hearts, who taught her magic. Many years later, she teamed up with Jafar in hopes he would help her break the laws of magic so that she could go back in time and stay with Will. Her plans to change time failed, but she and Will eventually rekindled their relationship and she became the White Queen.

Anastasia is the female variant of the Greek name Anastasius, which means 'resurrection'. In 2015, Anastasia was the 216th most popular name for girls in the United States.

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Madison

In the Disney channel series, Liv and Maddie, Madison "Maddie" Rooney was a basketball player and twin sister to actress and singer Olivia "Liv" Rooney. She was the daughter of Pete and Karen Rooney, and also had two brothers, Joey and Parker. She was in a long term relationship with Diggie Smalls, but they broke up because he became an exchange student and didn't want to stay in Wisconsin. She briefly dated her sister's co-star on the tv show "Voltage", Josh Willcox before getting back together with Diggie.

In the Disney film, Splash, Madison was a mermaid who came on land in search of her true love after she saved him from drowning. She chose her name while walking on Madison Avenue in New York City.

In the Disney channel series, Good Luck Charlie, Madison was a girl who once dated P. J. Duncan.

Madison is an English surname that means "son of Maud." It was mostly used for boys until the movie Splash popularized it for girls. In 2015 it was the 11th most popular name for girls but was only given to 72 boys.

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Parker

In the Marvel Universe, Parker is the surname of Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man.

In the Disney channel series, Liv and Maddie, Parker Rooney was the youngest child of the Rooney family. His parents were Pete and Karen, and his older siblings were twin sisters Liv and Maddie, and brother Joey. Parker was very smart and advanced several grades to attend high school with his older siblings. He was very into robotics and was often inventing new machines. He built an elaborate system of tunnels under their house, which eventually caused the house to collapse, forcing the family to move in with their aunt in Los Angeles.

In the Disney channel series, Lizzie McGuire, Parker Mackenzie was a girl in Lizzie's class. She had a crush on Gordo and didn't like Lizzie.

Parker is an English occupational surname that means "keeper of the park." In 2015, Parker was the 72nd most popular name for boys and the 227th most popular name for girls in the United States.

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Roland

In Disney Channel's Sofia the First, King Roland II is the King of Enchancia. He had a twin son and daughter Prince James and Princess Amber. He fell in love with a commoner named Miranda when she came to the palace to deliver shoes. He married Miranda and made Miranda's daughter Sofia a princess. Roland has a sister Matilda, also known as Tilly. His father was King Roland I.

In the movie Strange Magic, Roland was a fairy.  He was engaged to Marianne, Princess of the Fairy Kingdom until she caught him kissing another fairy. Roland, wanting to become king, teamed up with an elf named Sunny, who was in love with Marianne's sister Dawn, to get a love potion from the Sugar Plum fairy to make the sisters fall in love with them. The potion didn't work because during the course of the story, Marianne had found her true love. Roland got sprayed with the potion himself, and fell in love with a bug.

In ABC's Once Upon a Time, Roland is the son of Robin Hood and Maid Marian.

In the comic book series, Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird, Roland Keep was a wardan who protected magical artifacts. He was the uncle of Maxwell and Melody Keep.

 Roland is a Germanic name that means 'famous land'. In 2015 it was the 586th most popular name for boys in the U.S.

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