10 Iconic And Popular Disney Princesses

Disney has produced numerous legendary heroines over the years in its animated movies. Countless people have enthralled by those fairy tales of true love, women empowerment, and the ultimate victory of justice. Here are 10 iconic and popular Disney princesses along with a brief synopsis of their stories.

1. Belle (Beauty and the Beast)

Belle looks unconventional since she spends time on reading instead of housekeeping as other women in the village do. Besides her cleverness and kindness, she also has a mind of her own.

2. Rapunzel (Tangled)

Despite having been locked in a tower since childhood, Rapunzel still keeps passion to her life. She is always energetic and wants to explore the outside. Once she got the chance, she is not afraid of adventure.

3. Anna (Frozen)

Anna is not elegant as the typical princess. She is optimistic, energetic and fearless. She lacks of interaction and company from others, so she may be a little naive and has some quirks, but she is kind-hearted.

4. Mulan (Mulan)

Fa Mulan is a remarkable woman. She disguised herself as a man and joined the army instead of her old and ailing father. She trained and fought in the same way as the men, successfully defended her country with wisdom and bravery.

5. Merida (Brave)

Princess Merida is independent, courageous, and free-spirited. This girl with red curly hair is an excellent archer and horseback rider. She embarked on an adventure in order to save her country and families.

6. Vanellope Von Schweetz (Wreck-It Ralph)

Vanellope is an outgoing and energetic racer in the kart-race game Sugar Rush. She looks and acts like a little girl, talkative, cute. Although she is sometimes immature, she actually cares about her friends.

7. Moana (Moana)

In order to save the village and her love for the sea, Moana went for a voyage with herself. Her love for families, the villagers of Motunui, and her dream encouraged her to overcome all the obstacles in her adventure.

8. Elsa (Frozen)

When their parents tragically passed away, Princess Elsa had to become the queen of the kingdom. She became anxious because she was afraid of hurting the people she loved, so she struggled to maintain control over her magic power of ice and snow. She even decided to live alone forever in the deep forest! Luckily, she overcame it with her little sister's help.

9. Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)

This list will be incomplete without mentioning Tiana. Before Prince Naveen of Maldonia showed up, she had been a dedicated waitress who desired to have her own restaurant and spread happiness with recipes of her father. However, helping the prince made Tiana also be cursed into a frog since she was not a princess. On their way of overcoming the obstacles, Tiana is unwavering and determined.

10. Jasmine (Aladdin)

Princess Jasmine is the daughter of the Sultan of Agrabah. She is a smart and beautiful princess who is brave, independent and even a little rebellious. Although she loves her father and her kingdom, she is extremely unwilling to get married as arranged. After rejecting numerous suitors until she met Aladdin.

Whether you prefer the classic princesses like Belle or the more recent stars such as Rapunzel, there is no denying that these princesses in Disney films taught valuable lessons about life and love to their young audiences. They can be good examples of kindness, courage to defend the justice, and female empowerment.