Brunettes are often seen as the more serious and sultry type, but there are plenty of fun-loving and feisty brunette cartoon characters out there! Here is a list of 15 of our favorites.
1. Katara (Avatar the Last Airbender)
Katara is a strong-willed young woman from the Southern Water Tribe. She is the daughter of Chief Hakoda and Southern Water Tribe’s last remaining waterbender. After her mother’s death, Katara took on the responsibility of caring for her younger brother Sokka. When Aang, the Avatar, was discovered frozen in an iceberg, Katara and Sokka helped him escape and began their journey to help Aang master all four elements and defeat the Fire Lord.
Katara is a powerful bender and an invaluable asset to Team Avatar. Her bending abilities were initially limited to waterbending, but she later learned earthbending and firebending from Master Toph Beifong and Zuko, respectively. In addition to her impressive bending skills, Katara is also a skilled healer, using her knowledge of waterbending to help others.
Katara is a compassionate person with a strong sense of justice. She is often the voice of reason within Team Avatar, urging caution or restraint when necessary. However, she is also fiercely protective of those she cares about and has no problem standing up for what she believes in – even if it means going against those she loves.
Katara often styled her Brunette hair to include two loops in the style known as hair loopies. Hair loopies are a trend among Water Tribe women to wear these loops styled in their hair.
2. Shego (Kim Possible)
Shego is Kim’s Possible villain. She is a brilliant doctor and scientist, who also happens to be a female supervillain. She is known for her brunette hair and green skin and which she got after an accident in her lab.
Though she is a villain, she has a soft spot for animals and is often seen taking care of her pet cat, Mr. Fuzzybottom.
3. Libby Folfax (Jimmy Neutron Cartoon)
Libby Folfax is a bespectacled girl with brunette hair who are best friends with Jimmy. Libby is shown to be intelligent and level-headed, often being the voice of reason to Jimmy’s antics. She is also an excellent singer, as seen in the episode “Win, Lose and Kaboom”.
4. Eris (Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas)
Eris is a powerful sorceress who seeks to obtain the Book of Peace to rule the world.
Eris is a beautiful brunette but also a ruthless woman who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. She is cold-hearted and manipulative and will use anyone she can to achieve her goals. Eris is a skilled sorcerer, and her powers are greatly feared by those who know of her.
Despite her villainous nature, Eris is not without redeeming qualities. She is fiercely loyal to her crew, and they in turn are completely devoted to her. Eris also has a sense of honor and will keep her word if she gives it. In the end, however, she is ultimately defeated by Sinbad and his friends.
5. Nani Pelekai (Lilo & Stitch)
Nani Pelekai is a brunette-haired Hawaiian girl who is the older sister of Lilo. She is a responsible and level-headed individual who acts as a mother figure to her younger sister. Nani works hard to support her family and takes care of Lilo after their parent’s death.
Lilo is a young brunette cartoon character who is the protagonist of the film Lilo & Stitch. She is a troublemaker who gets into fights and often gets into trouble with the law. However, she is also a kind and caring individual who loves her family and friends dearly.
Stitch is an alien experiment gone wrong that crash lands on Earth. He is taken in by Lilo and pretends to be her dog. Stitch is mischievous and often gets Lilo into trouble, but he also has a heart of gold.
6. Chicha (The Emperor’s New Groove)
Chicha is one of the main characters in Disney’s 2000 film The Emperor’s New Groove. She is an Incan woman who is Pacha’s wife and mother to their son, Tipo. Chicha is a loving, supportive wife and mother who always puts her family first. She is also a skilled cook, often preparing traditional Incan dishes for her family.
Chicha is a very elegant woman She is a brunette and her hair is built up with a green headband.
7. Audrey Rocio Ramirez (Atlantis the Lost Empire)
Audrey is a spunky and adventurous teenager who loves to explore. When she meets Milo, she immediately takes to him and his quest to find the lost city of Atlantis. She helps him navigate the dangerous streets of her hometown, Puerto San Miguel and ultimately joins him on his journey to Atlantis.
Audrey is a brave and loyal friend, always ready for an adventure. She has a heart of gold and cares deeply for those around her. Her optimistic attitude is infectious, and her courage inspires those around her to be their best selves.
Audrey has shoulder-length curly brunette hair that curls at the ends.
8. Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
Tiana is a young African American princess with wavy, brunette hair and light brown eyes. who dreams of owning her restaurant. She works hard to save up the money, but when her plans fall through, she turns to voodoo in desperation. This gets her turned into a frog, and she must kiss a prince to become human again.
Along the way, she learns what it means to be truly happy and comes to cherish her friendships with those who have helped her along the way.
9. Lois Lane (Superman Cartoon Series)
Lois Lane is the main character in the Superman Animated Series. Lois is a reporter for The Daily Planet and is always trying to get the scoop on Superman. She has a great relationship with Clark Kent, but she doesn’t know that he is Superman. Sometimes Lois gets herself into trouble and Superman has to save her.
10. Wendy Testaburger (South Park)
Wendy Testaburger is a brunette-haired student at South Park Elementary. She is one of the main characters in the show. Wendy is voiced by Eliza Schneider. Wendy is an intelligent and conscientious girl, who serves as a voice of reason among her friends. She is also something of a tomboy and is often seen playing with boys’ toys such as G.I. Joe and Barbies.
11. Lana Kane (Archer)
Lana Kane is the gorgeous and highly skilled secret agent brunette at the center of the FX cartoon series Archer.
Lana is more than capable of taking care of herself. She’s an expert in martial arts and hand-to-hand combat and is an excellent marksman. She’s also fiercely loyal to her team, and always has their back – no matter what.
However, Lana isn’t without her flaws. She can be quite competitive and has a bit of a temper. She’s also been known to make some impulsive decisions – but that’s part of what makes her so exciting to watch!
Whether she’s foiling another one of Archer’s hare-brained schemes or going toe-to-toe with a dangerous villain, Lana is always entertaining – and always worth watching.
12. Lucille “Lucy” Van Pelt (Peanuts)
Lucy Van Pelt is a brunette cartoon character who is the older sister of Linus and Rerun and the bossy neighbor of Charlie Brown. Lucy is characterized as a crabby, bossy, and impatient child who is often seen giving unsolicited advice to her friends. Despite her negative personality traits, Lucy is shown to be a kind-hearted person who cares deeply for her family and friends.
13. Esmeralda (The Hunchback Of Notre Dame)
Esmeralda is a gorgeous and kind-hearted brunette gypsy girl from Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. She is one of the most beautiful cartoon characters with her olive skin, long black hair, and big brown eyes. She is also one of the bravest, as she is not afraid to stand up to the villainous Judge Claude Frollo or anyone else who tries to harm her friends.
14. Numbuh Five (Codename: Kids Next Door Cartoon)
Numbuh Five, also known as Abby Lincoln, is a brunette cartoon character from the Codename: Kids Next Door TV series. She is an African-American girl and one of the five main protagonists of the show. In the show, she is portrayed as a tomboyish girl with a love for gadgets and technology. She is also shown to be highly intelligent and resourceful, able to come up with creative solutions to problems.
15. Moana (Moana)
Moana (Moana) – A sixteen-year-old girl who yearns to be on the open ocean, Moana is the daughter of a chief in a long line of navigators. When her island’s fishermen can’t catch any fish and the crops fail, she sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her journey, she meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master Wayfinder.
The animation used impeccably detailed hairlines, not to mention that her wavy brunette hairstyle is envy-inducing.
