Anna (Frozen)

Anna Arendelle is a fictional character from Walt Disney Animation Studios' *Frozen* franchise.

Anna Arendelle is a fictional character from Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen franchise. She is the princess, and later queen, of the fictional kingdom of Arendelle, and the younger sister of Elsa. The character was created by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck and is loosely based on Gerda from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Snow Queen. Anna is widely known in Canada through Disney films, merchandise, theme park branding, and children’s media tied to the Frozen franchise.

Character overview

Anna is a fictional princess from Arendelle in Disney's Frozen franchise. She is presented as energetic and central to the films' storylines, especially her relationship with Elsa, the Snow Queen. Anna appears in Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen 2 (2019), where her character continues to develop alongside her sister.

Development and inspiration

Disney created Anna for Frozen, with Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck credited as her creators. Her character design and role were loosely inspired by Gerda, the heroine of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale The Snow Queen. This inspiration shaped Anna's courageous and determined personality.

Appearances

Anna first appeared in Frozen (2013) and returned in Frozen 2 (2019). She is also featured in related franchise media, including short films, television specials, and crossover appearances in other Disney properties such as the Once Upon a Time series and Disney theme park shows.

Voice portrayal

Kristen Bell voices Anna in her adult form in both Frozen films. Different performers were used for younger versions of the character in the original film, with Livvy Stubenrauch and Agatha Lee Monn providing the voice for child and teenage Anna respectively.