- 31A Song of Ice and Fire
Brienne of Tarth is a skilled warrior who defies societal expectations in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. With her unwavering loyalty, exceptional swordsmanship, and determination to prove herself in a male-dominated world, Brienne becomes a symbol of strength and honor. Her resilience, courage, and commitment to her beliefs make Brienne a fan-favorite character.
- 32Little House on the Prairie
Laura Ingalls is a spirited young girl whose experiences growing up on the American frontier are chronicled in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. With her curiosity, love for nature, and strong family values, Laura navigates the challenges of pioneer life with determination and optimism. Her resilience, adventurous spirit, and love for her family make Laura an enduring literary figure.
- 33Rapunzel
Rapunzel is a spirited young princess known for her long magical hair in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. With her innocence, bravery, and resourcefulness, Rapunzel overcomes adversity while longing for freedom beyond the confines of her tower. Her journey towards self-discovery and finding true love captivates readers of all ages.
- 34The Help
Minny Jackson is a resilient African-American maid who fearlessly speaks her mind during the Civil Rights era in Kathryn Stockett's The Help. With her sharp wit, outspoken nature, and culinary talents, Minny becomes a symbol of strength and defiance against racial discrimination. Her courage, resilience, and unwavering determination make Minny an unforgettable character.
- 35Madeline
Madeline is a fearless little girl with a mischievous spirit in Ludwig Bemelmans' beloved children's book series. With her red hair, plucky attitude, and penchant for getting into trouble, Madeline captures the hearts of readers young and old alike. Her bravery, independence, and unwavering sense of adventure make Madeline an endearing character.
- 36The Help
Aibileen Clark is a compassionate African-American maid who uses her storytelling abilities to shed light on racial inequality in Kathryn Stockett's The Help. With her quiet strength and unwavering dedication to making a difference, Aibileen serves as a voice for those who have been silenced. Her kindness, resilience, and commitment to justice make Aibileen an inspiring character.
- Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology, known for her irresistible charm and enchanting presence. With her ability to inspire desire and passion in others, Aphrodite embodies femininity at its most captivating. Her allure, grace, and influence over matters of the heart make Aphrodite an iconic character celebrated by fans of mythology.
- 38Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is an unconventional and free-spirited young girl with superhuman strength in Astrid Lindgren's beloved children's book series. With her red pigtails, mismatched stockings, and wild imagination, Pippi embarks on whimsical adventures while challenging authority figures along the way. Her independence, fearlessness, and zest for life make Pippi an iconic character adored by readers.
- 39Miss Marple Novels
Miss Marple is a shrewd and observant amateur detective created by Agatha Christie. With her sharp intellect and keen eye for detail, Miss Marple solves perplexing mysteries that baffle the police. Her wisdom, intuition, and ability to see beyond appearances make Miss Marple a beloved character among fans of crime fiction.
- 40Charlotte's Web
Fern Arable is a compassionate young girl who forms a unique bond with a talking pig named Wilbur in E.B. White's Charlotte's Web. With her kindness towards animals and willingness to fight for what she believes in, Fern showcases empathy beyond her years. Her compassion, bravery, and ability to see the value in all living creatures make Fern an endearing character.
- 41My Fair Lady, Pygmalion, My Fair Lady
Eliza Doolittle is a spirited flower girl who undergoes a transformation under the guidance of Professor Henry Higgins in George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion. With her determination to improve her social status through proper speech and manners, Eliza challenges societal expectations placed upon women during that era. Her tenacity, wit, and eventual self-discovery make Eliza a captivating character.
- 42The Adventures of Peter Pan
Wendy Darling is a caring and responsible young girl who embarks on magical adventures with Peter Pan in J.M. Barrie's classic tale. With her nurturing nature and desire for adventure, Wendy serves as the mother figure to the Lost Boys while navigating the whimsical world of Neverland. Her loyalty, bravery, and ability to embrace both childhood wonder and maturity make Wendy an enduring literary figure.
- 43HamletOphelia is a tragic young woman whose descent into madness serves as a poignant element in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. With her innocence, vulnerability, and unrequited love for Hamlet, Ophelia's story highlights the destructive power of societal expectations and emotional turmoil. Her fragility, complexity, and heartbreaking fate make Ophelia an unforgettable character.
- 44The Secret Garden
Mary Lennox is a spoiled and neglected young girl who discovers the transformative power of nature in Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden. With her journey from bitterness to self-discovery through tending to the garden, Mary learns the importance of connection and healing. Her growth, resilience, and newfound appreciation for life make Mary an endearing character.
- 45Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Buffy Summers is a fearless vampire slayer chosen to protect the world from supernatural threats in Joss Whedon's television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. With her strength, wit, and determination to save lives, Buffy battles evil forces while navigating the complexities of teenage life. Her resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to her calling make Buffy an iconic character.
- 46
Calypso is a beautiful nymph known for her enchanting singing voice in Greek mythology. With her captivating allure and ability to seduce men with her music, Calypso embodies both desire and mystery. Her seductive charm, otherworldly beauty, and role as a temptress make Calypso an intriguing character celebrated by fans of mythology.
- 47Silence of the Lambs
Clarice Starling is an intelligent and determined FBI trainee who becomes entangled in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with serial killer Hannibal Lecter in Thomas Harris' The Silence of the Lambs. With her sharp mind and tenacity to bring justice to victims, Clarice proves herself as a formidable protagonist. Her courage, resilience, and unwavering pursuit of truth make Clarice an iconic character.
- 48Harry Potter Series
Bellatrix Lestrange is a ruthless and fanatically loyal Death Eater in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. With her unwavering devotion to Lord Voldemort and sadistic tendencies, Bellatrix embodies the dark side of magic. Her unpredictability, cunning, and willingness to do whatever it takes to serve her master make Bellatrix a formidable antagonist.
- 49Les Misérables
Éponine is a tragic yet resilient character in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables who experiences unrequited love amidst political turmoil in 19th-century France. With her selflessness, bravery, and loyalty towards those she cares about, Éponine becomes a symbol of sacrifice and unfulfilled longing. Her vulnerability, complexity, and heartbreaking fate make Éponine an unforgettable character.
- 50Antony and Cleopatra
Cleopatra is a legendary queen of Egypt known for her beauty, intelligence, and political prowess. With her ability to captivate powerful men and shape the course of history, Cleopatra remains one of the most iconic figures in ancient history. Her charisma, ambition, and unwavering determination make Cleopatra a fascinating character.
- 51Breakfast at Tiffany'sHolly Golightly is a fictional character from the book Breakfast at Tiffany's, appearing in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.
- 52The Adventures of Peter PanTinker Bell, is a fictional character from J. M. Barrie's 1904 play Peter Pan and its 1911 novelization Peter and Wendy. She has appeared in multiple film and television adaptations of the Peter Pan stories, in particular the 1953 animated Walt Disney picture Peter Pan. She also appears in the official sequel Peter Pan in Scarlet by Geraldine McCaughrean commissioned by Great Ormond Street Hospital as well as the "Peter and the Starcatchers" book series by Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry. At first only a supporting character described by her creator as "a common fairy", her animated incarnation was a hit and has since become a widely recognised unofficial mascot of The Walt Disney Company, and the centrepiece of its Disney Fairies media franchise including the direct-to-DVD film series Tinker Bell and Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color.
- 53Gone with the WindScarlett O'Hara is the central character in Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and in the later film of the same name. She also is the main character in the 1970 musical Scarlett and the 1991 book Scarlett, a sequel to Gone with the Wind that was written by Alexandra Ripley and adapted for a television mini-series in 1994. During early drafts of the original novel, Mitchell referred to her heroine as "Pansy", and did not decide on the name "Scarlett" until just before the novel went to print.
- 54Greek MythologyHestia is a virgin goddess of the hearth, architecture, and the right ordering of domesticity, the family, and the state. In Greek mythology she is a daughter of Cronus and Rhea. Hestia received the first offering at every sacrifice in the household. In the public domain, the hearth of the prytaneum functioned as her official sanctuary. With the establishment of a new colony, flame from Hestia's public hearth in the mother city would be carried to the new settlement. She sat on a plain wooden throne with a white woolen cushion and did not trouble to choose an emblem for herself. Her Roman equivalent is Vesta.
- 55A Little PrincessSara is a fictional character from the anime television series Princess Sarah.
- 56The Matter of BritainMorgan le Fay (, meaning "Morgan the Fairy"), alternatively known as Morgan[n]a, Morgain[a/e], Morg[a]ne, Morgant[e], Morge[i]n, and Morgue[in] among other names and spellings, is a powerful enchantress in the Arthurian legend. Early appearances of Morgan do not elaborate her character beyond her role as a goddess, a fay, a witch, or a sorceress, generally benevolent and related to King Arthur as his magical saviour and protector. Her prominence increased over time, as did her moral ambivalence, and in some texts there is an evolutionary transformation of her to an antagonist, particularly as portrayed in cyclical prose such as the Lancelot-Grail and the Post-Vulgate Cycle. A significant aspect in many of Morgan's medieval and later iterations is the unpredictable duality of her nature, with potential for both good and evil. Her character may have been rooted in Welsh mythology as well as other earlier myths and historical figures. The earliest account, by Geoffrey of Monmouth in Vita Merlini, refers to Morgan in conjunction with the Isle of Apples (Avalon), which is where Arthur was carried after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Camlann. There, and in the early chivalric romances by Chrétien de Troyes and others, her chief role is that of a great healer. It is Chrétien who establishes her as Arthur's supernatural elder sister. In the Robert de Boron-derived French prose versions and the works based on them, including among them Thomas Malory's influential Le Morte d'Arthur, she is usually established as the youngest daughter of Arthur's mother, Igraine, and her first husband, Gorlois. Arthur, son of Igraine and Uther, is Morgan's half-brother; the Queen of Orkney is one of Morgan's sisters and Mordred's mother. Morgan unhappily marries Urien with whom she has a son, Yvain. She becomes an apprentice of Merlin, and a vindictive adversary of some knights of the Round Table, all the while harbouring a special hatred for Arthur's wife Guinevere. In this tradition, she is also sexually active and even predatory, taking numerous lovers that may include Merlin and Accolon, with an unrequited love for Lancelot. In some variants, including the popular retelling by Malory, Morgan is the greatest enemy of Arthur, scheming to usurp his throne, indirectly becoming an instrument of his death; however, she eventually reconciles with Arthur, retaining her original role of taking him on his final journey to Avalon. Many other medieval and Renaissance works feature continuations of her evolutionary tale from the aftermath of Camlann as she becomes the immortal queen of Avalon in both Arthurian and non-Arthurian stories, sometimes alongside Arthur. After a period of being largely absent from modern culture, Morgan's character again rose to prominence in the 20th and 21st centuries, appearing in a wide variety of roles and portrayals.
- 57CoralineCoraline Jones is a fictional character from the film "Coraline".
- 58Arabian NightsScheherazade, or "Shahrazad", is a legendary Arabic queen and the storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights.
- 59The Girl with the Dragon TattooLisbeth Salander is a fictional character created by Swedish author and journalist Stieg Larsson. She is the main character of Larsson's award-winning Millennium series, along with Mikael Blomkvist. She first appeared in the novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. She is also featured in The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest.
- 60A Song of Ice and FireSansa Stark is a fictional character from A Game of Thrones book and its TV-series adaptation Game of Thrones.
