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Sesame Street Character Names

25 characters · TV Series

Bert /BERT/ One half of the iconic duo, Bert is known for his love of pigeons and his dry, often exasperated demeanor. Ernie /ER-nee/ Bert's best friend and roommate, Ernie is a cheerful, playful, and often mischievous character. Cookie /KOO-kee MON-ster/ A furry blue monster with an insatiable appetite for cookies. Elmo /EL-moh/ A furry red monster known for his high-pitched voice, infectious giggle, and friendly personality. Oscar /OSS-ker/ A green, furry creature who lives in a trash can and loves everything that others find unpleasant. Big /BIG berd/ An eight-foot-two-inch tall bright yellow bird who embodies childlike innocence and curiosity. Grover /GROH-ver/ A furry blue monster known for his energetic personality, clumsy nature, and numerous alter egos. Abby /AB-ee kah-DAB-ee/ A three-year-old fairy-in-training who is known for her optimism, enthusiasm, and occasional misspellings when using her magic. Rosita /roh-ZEE-tah/ A bilingual (Spanish and English) turquoise monster from Mexico who loves to play guitar and sing. Count /COUNT von COUNT/ A friendly vampire obsessed with counting, known for his dramatic flair and trademark laugh. Prairie /PRAIR-ee DAWN/ A seven-year-old girl who is known for directing pageants and putting on shows, and who aspires to be a great director. Zoe /ZOH-ee/ An orange female monster who is known for her energetic personality, her best friend Elmo, and her doll Rocco. Telly /TEL-ee/ A purple monster who worries a lot and is known for his obsession with watching television. Luis /LOO-ees/ A friendly, helpful, and entrepreneurial human resident of Sesame Street, who runs the Fix-It Shop with Maria. Maria /mah-REE-ah/ A kind, nurturing, and resourceful human resident of Sesame Street, who runs the Fix-It Shop with Luis. Snuffleupagus /SNUFF-ul-OO-puh-gus/ A large, furry, gentle creature with a long trunk-like nose who is Big Bird's best friend and confidant. He speaks in a soft, earnest manner and often appears melancholy. Gordon /GOR-dun/ A kind and patient African-American resident of Sesame Street who runs the neighborhood store and serves as a compassionate father figure to many characters. Susan /SOO-zun/ An original human resident of Sesame Street who worked as a teacher and community advocate, helping children learn and grow through patient guidance. Linda /LIN-duh/ A deaf human character on Sesame Street who works as a street repairperson and communicates using American Sign Language, breaking barriers and promoting inclusion. Alan /AL-un/ A kind and helpful human resident of Sesame Street who runs the Fix-It Shop and teaches children about problem-solving, repair, and practical skills. Chris /KRIS/ A human resident and community member of Sesame Street who appears in neighborhood scenes and interacts with Muppet characters in educational segments. Leela /LEE-luh/ A human female resident of Sesame Street who contributes to the neighborhood community and participates in educational moments with Muppet characters. Stephanie /STEF-uh-nee/ A human female character on Sesame Street who appears in neighborhood scenes and engages in educational interactions with Muppet characters. Sully /SUL-ee/ A friendly construction worker on Sesame Street who teaches children about building, tools, hard work, and the value of creating community infrastructure. Slimey /SLY-mee/ Oscar the Grouch's beloved pet earthworm companion who appears throughout the series, offering affection and loyalty despite Oscar's grouchy temperament.

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