MBTI: 10 Disney Characters Who Represent INFP Traits (2024)

The Myers-Briggs® personality types make for an interesting way to analyze characters and their motivations, and the INFP personality type includes some of the best Disney characters out there. While some would argue that many of Disney's early princess characters all have the same personality traits, that isn't true. Between princesses, sidekicks, and heroes, there are a number of classic archetypes among Disney characters, but their personalities differ greatly.

INFPs are the MBTI® which includes introverted, intuitive, feeling, and prospecting personality traits. They combine to create a personality often called "The Mediator." Due to the innocent, dreamy, and passionate nature of these personalities, they have so many traits that can be found in fan-favorite Disney protagonists and sidekicks. There's a sense of idealism and a creative outlook, but just because these characters embody INFP traits doesn't mean they're all exactly the same.

BELLE - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Belle is very much a classical interpretation of fictional INFP characters. She represents all of the INFP's most stereotypical traits. This manifests in her love for losing herself in a book as she is someone who obsesses over fictional content and loves to daydream about other worlds that are far from her reality. She also praises anything that is considered quirky or unconventional. This is why Belle has so much trouble fitting into her little town that she considers to be mundane and "provincial. " She desperately wants to escape her conformist lifestyle for something more adventurous and exciting.

INFPs are often viewed as daydreamers who are searching for more in their lives. Sometimes, that's a purpose for themselves, but others it could be an adventure they don't want to give voice to. That's because INFPs, despite having a rich imagination, are often quiet and reserved around others until they get to know them.

SADNESS - INSIDE OUT

Because INFPs are just brimming with emotional intelligence, they are never afraid to shy away from their feelings. They soak in all of their emotions to a degree that others might find slightly terrifying. INFPs find comfort in a good cry. Unlike most people, they are unafraid to feel everything. Because of this, they tend to be much more inclined to sadness than most. They're willing to embrace the sadness of something that other people might quickly pass by.

If any character from Inside Out is going to represent these mediators, it's Sadness. Sadness is the one who finds the bittersweet aspects of happy memories. She is the emotion who allows Riley to regret her move to a new place and to look back on what used to be fond memories with a sense of loss. It's okay for Riley to feel all of that regret and grieve the loss of her own life, something Joy doesn't understand as she tries to keep Riley falsely happy.

ALICE - ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Alice has many character traits that INFPs can easily identify with. Most notable is her wild imagination. Alice doesn't want to concentrate on her boring reality, so instead, she dreams up a fascinatingly creative world of her own where rabbits and caterpillars talk and tea parties involve festive hats and mice in teacups. Though some adaptations of Alice's story have made Wonderland a real place, in the animated movie, it's a product of Alice's imagination. It's a world where "all the flowers have very extra special powers, they sit and talk to me for hours."

Who else would hold up a full conversation with a flower but an INFP? Their greatest superpower is their overactive imagination where they can effortlessly create a whole new universe inside their head. Imaginative, inclined to daydreaming, sensitive, and endlessly curious? Alice is absolutely the embodiment of an INFP.

VIOLET - THE INCREDIBLES

Violet from The Incredibles is another Disney character who embodies so many of the main traits of the INFP personality. Like most INFPs, she prefers to be left to her own devices. She finds comfort when she is alone, rather than loneliness. Violet doesn't need other people to keep her stimulated, all she needs is her imagination. One of the most prevalent traits among INFPs is that same ability.

Despite being a superhero and a person who is "incredible," this young woman prefers to stay under the radar. It's no wonder that her superpower is turning invisible, perfectly fitting with her personality. Many INFPs only wish they could have this power because they love to spend so much time with their head in the clouds rather than engaging in the real world. She and Alice would likely get along very well.

TIGER LILY - PETER PAN

Tiger Lily from Peter Pan seems like the ultimate INFP despite the character not getting much screen time and her original role in the Disney movie playing into harmful stereotypes about indigenous groups. While she may come across as rather reserved to those around her, deep down she is a wild child, filled with a deep lust for adventure.

INFPs may seem prim and polite to the outside world, but inside their minds, they are secretly praying for a chance to go on the most exciting journey imaginable. Like Tiger Lily, INFPs refuse to be restrained by the rules and conventions of society. This is what leads them to be so free-spirited and full of life when they are most comfortable. Their need for a dangerous thrill is so fervent, yet others would never think so due to their quiet nature. This is what makes the INFP personality so enticing to use in fictional works.

BAMBI - BAMBI

Bambi represents all things innocent in the classic Disney film named for the deer. If any MBTI® type is going to naturally exude Bambi-level innocence, it's the INFP. They have a natural sense of wonder just like the animated fawn. While Bambi is curious and fascinated by the world around him, he's also apprehensive, which is fitting with the introverted aspect of INFPs. INFPs are also noted for their kindness, which often goes hand-in-hand with depictions of innocence in Disney's animated movies.

Many people believe that INFPs have a certain wide-eyed look to them, especially in fictional representations, and the expression "Bambi eyes" can certainly apply to this personality type. Perhaps it's their childlike spirit, perhaps it's their desire to take in all of their surroundings to maximum capacity. Bambi is absolutely an INFP that fits this particular aspect of the personality traits.

JASMINE - ALADDIN

While it is uncertain as to whether or not Jasmine is truly an INFP, she definitely has a handful of qualities that are tried and true for this personality type. One of the most significant INFP traits Princess Jasmine has is that she possesses a strict moral code. She refuses to submit to a societal role just because the general public tells her to. She couldn't care less about what's considered socially appropriate or proper. The princess desperately craves freedom and independence, which is absolutely mandatory for the INFP type.

They may come across as sweeter than honey, but if someone tests their core values, they will fight back hard. Jasmine demonstrates this with her resistance to all of the suitors interested in marrying her and in her disdain for Jafar. She also represents the kindness associated with the personality type in her desire to give a hungry child food without paying for it in the Disney live-action remake. Jasmine wants to do what's right - like feed a starving child - no matter what the consequences for herself are.

ELSA - FROZEN

Elsa isn't necessarily an INFP Disney character, but she has many personality traits which represent this particular MBTI® type. The ice queen has trouble fitting in with the rest of the crowd because of her unconventional way of thinking (and the fear of her powers, of course). While a handful of INFPs can be the life of the party, a good chunk of them can relate more to Elsa's situation where they have a more difficult time adjusting to the crowd. They would much rather observe the party from afar.

Even the most popular INFP will be unlikely to fit exactly into the mold society has for them, yet they are perfectly content with their lack of conformity. Elsa is okay with being different. Elsa is okay with being on her own, and she even says in Frozen, "Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free!" That expression is because she doesn't have to worry about harming anyone with her power, but it's also because she doesn't have to worry about all eyes being on her in ice castle.

AURORA - SLEEPING BEAUTY

Many people feel like INFPs, regardless of their gender, are a lot like early Disney Princesses. This is because they can be so delicate, dreamy, and empathetic. Essentially, these are the kind of people most likely to sing to the birds and little critters in an open field while dancing to no music. Like Aurora, no one would be shocked if an INFP started singing about their dreams in the middle of an enchanted forest. It's just part of their character.

They also have a deep sense of empathy and curiosity, two things Aurora is known for when she finds the spinning wheel that pricks her finger and leads to her deep sleep. Interestingly, one stereotype associated with INFPs is a love for sleeping and naps. Most people with this type have been labeled as "sleeping beauty" before because they sleep more than most. It's probably because they love to dream so much.

POCAHONTAS - POCAHONTAS

In the words of Pocahontas, INFPs have so much empathy bubbling inside them that they are the most likely to go out of their way by asking "the grinning bobcat why he grins." They have a deep appreciation for all living creatures, big or small. In the eyes of the mediator, every single thing, every rock and tree and creature, has a life, has a spirit, has a name. Their idealism and passion can teach the world so much.

Pocahontas is one of the few Disney animated characters to actually fulfill the stereotypical role of "mediator" in her animated movie. Despite the historical inaccuracies in Pocahontas and some of the more problematic elements of the story, Pocahontas is someone who strives for peace and understanding. She teaches John Smith about being in harmony with nature. She stands between him and her father to save his life. She is a true mediator, and someone who becomes a hero, the ultimate traits associated with INFPs even as Disney characters.