40+ female Pokémon characters: most popular girls from the franchise

40+ female Pokémon characters: most popular girls from the franchise

Pokémon is a popular anime franchise. It has numerous characters from TV series, movies and video games. The characters include girls and women who fans look up to. Discover the most famous female Pokémon characters from the franchise.

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Flannery, Iris and Marnie are among the Pokémon female characters. Photo: @anime_drawlings_for_you, @_iris_pokemon_, @marnie.pokemon_ on Instagram (modified by author)
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Pokémon female characters come in different personalities. They have different goals and skill sets which sets them apart. These female characters are powerful, intelligent and cute, inspiring many fans.

From Misty to Nurse Joy, here is a list of some of the most popular Pokémon girl characters.

1. Misty

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Misty from Pokémon. Photo: @misty_pokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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She is among the first female characters in the Pokémon franchise and one of the most memorable. Misty was also the gym leader of Cerulean City and the first girlfriend of the main protagonist of the series, Ash Ketchum.

2. May Haruka

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May Haruka from Pokémon. Photo: @may._haruka on Instagram (modified by author)
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May is a playful and energetic young girl. She travels to different regions for the Pokémon contest with Masato, Hoenn and Takeshi.

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3. Dawn (Hikari)

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Dawn from Pokémon. Photo: @dawnpokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Dawn is the daughter of a senior Pokémon coordinator, and she is the fourth companion of Ash. She is a coordinator who participates in the Pokémon Contest in the Sinnoh region. Hikari is a lovely, friendly and optimistic young lady.

4. Serena

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Serena from Pokémon. Photo: @_.serena._pokemon._ on Instagram (modified by author)
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In the Kalos region, Serena is the second lady to share a romantic relationship with the main protagonist, Ash. This character is humble and participates in Pokémon Showcases. Serena is rated high by franchise enthusiasts and is one of the franchise's most beloved characters.

5. Iris

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Iris from Pokémon. Photo: @iris_pokemon.unova, @_iris_pokemon_ on Instagram (modified by author)
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Iris is the third companion of Ash and the lead female character in the Unova region. She sometimes refers to Ask as a little kid due to his lack of experience. This trainer hopes to become a Dragon master and becomes an exceptional trainer in the end.

6. Officer Jenny

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Officer Jenny from Pokémon. Photo: @officer_jenny on Instagram (modified by author)
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Just like her name, Officer Jenny is a police officer in the Pokémon series. She uses Growlithe and Arcanine Pokemon in her missions. The Squirtle Squad and Spinarak have also been helpful in Officer Jenny's police mission.

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7. Nurse Joy

Pokémon female gym leaders
Nurse Joy from Pokémon. Photo: @nurse_joy on Instagram (modified by author)
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Nurse Joy is returning character who has entertained fans for many seasons. She is humble, kind and caring. Her primary work is caring for sick or injured Pokémon in the hospital and at home.

8. Jessie

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Jessie from Pokémon. Photo: @tr.jessie on Instagram (modified by author)
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Jessie is one of the main antagonists and James' companion in Teams Rocket, an evil organisation. They try to steal Ash's powerful and rare Pokémon. Jessie is bossy and loyal at the same time.

9. Sabrina

Pokémon female gym leaders
Sabrina from Pokémon. Photo: @sabrina_pokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Sabrina is an actress in Unova, although she used to be a commander. She headed an organisation called the Rocket. One of her fierce battles was with Kanto's PokéDex trio before she went to seclusion.

10. Cynthia

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Cynthia from Pokémon. Photo: @cynthia_pokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Cynthia is the champion of the Sinnoh region and helps many teams in battle. Some of the teams she has supported include Team Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum in their great battle with Team Galactic. Cycling is her hobby which she enjoys with her Garchomp.

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11. Bea

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Bea from Pokémon. Photo: @pokemon.bea on Instagram (modified by author)
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Bea may not be part of any large organisation, but she has gained attention as a gym trainer. She is known for fighting lethal Pokémon. You wouldn't want to face her in a fight if you see her in action.

12. Whitney

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Whitney from Pokémon. Photo: @negaishipping on Instagram (modified by author)
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Whitney is one of the infamous characters in the anime series. She faced opponents with her Miltank making her one of the most difficult challenges in franchise history. Her level of engagement in the challenges makes her stand out among Pokémon female ladies.

13. Karen

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Karen from Pokémon. Photo: @karen_pokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Karen is among the Masked Children raised and trained by Ice Mask. She is also Will's companion, who was once volunteers subordinates of the "Eternal Ice Wall".

14. Lorelei

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Lorelei from Pokémon. Photo: @blackcoat_75 on Instagram (modified by author)
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Lorelei, a former member of Lance's Four Heavenly Kings, was keen on building a better world for Pokémon. Lorelei creates unique dolls of opponents out of ice and freezes them using lipstick, causing injuries. Red, Sabrina, and Sird have all been victims of her ability.

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15. Kris

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Kris from Pokémon. Photo: @pokemon_trainer_kris on Instagram (modified by author)
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Kris, also known as Crystal, is one of the loved Pokémon girls and an expert at catching Pokémon. She acquired this skill after an accident when she was a child. Kris's disciplined personality makes her an excellent assistant to Professor Oak.

16. Acerola

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Acerola from Pokémon. Photo: @acerola._pokemon_.14 on Instagram (modified by author)
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Acerola is a side character who is a member of the Alola League. She isn't happy with the real world, so she joined the ghost world. This character helps shape the audience's perception of the world of ghosts by improving their performances.

17. Flannery

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Flannery from Pokémon. Photo: @anime_drawlings_for_you on Instagram (modified by author)
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Flannery is a gym leader at Lavaridge Gym in Lavaridge Town. She has specialised in fire Pokémon, seen in her signature red outfit. She could take down trainers in the Heat Bridge with her impressive skills.

18. Phoebe

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Phoebe from Pokémon. Photo: @dmizzle316 on Instagram (modified by author)
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Phoebe is another female Pokémon character from the Hoenn league. This side character is a ghost-type trainer who has mastered her Pokémon. Armed with Pokémon like Dusclops and Sableye, Phoebe is a strong character in battle.

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19. Professor Juniper

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Professor Juniper from Pokémon. Photo: @professor_juniper on Instagram (modified by author)
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Professor Juniper has gotten a lot of attention by being a Pokémon professor. She helped the main crew, including Ash, start their Unova journey from Nuvema Town. Jupiter is caring, kind and one of the wisest professors in the series.

20. Agatha

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Agatha from Pokémon. Photo: @lenincuenca228 on Instagram (modified by author)
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Although Agatha is old, she is not ready to retire. Her performance as a ghost-type trainer is impressive. She is a member of the elite four and part of the Indigo League, the best organisation.

21. Argenta

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Argenta from Pokémon. Photo: @same_name_supremacy on Instagram (modified by author)
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Although Argenta is not among the main characters, she has the attention of Pokémon fans. She is one of the side characters whose excellence comes from being a member of the battle Frontier Brain. Argenta is the only character given the Trainer Class of Hall Matron.

22. Chloe

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Chloe from Pokémon. Photo: @chloe_pokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Chloe is a supporting character that people look up to due to her personality. She is also the most captured character in her area. This beautiful Pokémon girl has been associated with Goh since childhood, and the audience appreciates their bond.

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23. Clair

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Clair from Pokémon. Photo: @clair.pokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Coming from a long-standing family of Dragon-type Pokémon, Clair comes from a Dragon-type Pokémon family. She is blessed with the talent of controlling dragons and always chooses strong opponents to show her capabilities.

24. Sapphire Birch

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Sapphire Birch from Pokémon. Photo: @sapphire_birch on Instagram (modified by author)
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Sapphire Birch, dubbed The Conqueror, is one of the female Pokémon trainers who happens to be the daughter of Professor Birch. She has developed extraordinary skills, sense and health while helping her father in the field.

25. Professor Ivy

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Professor Ivy from Pokémon. Photo: @prof.philena.ivy on Instagram (modified by author)
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Ivy is one of the Pokémon professors who are extremely smart. She hails from Valencia Island and has three assistants. Ivy is loved for many reasons, and one is after she hands the GS Ball to Ash, the anime gets interesting for the audience.

26. Fatina

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Fatina from Pokémon. Photo: @fantinapokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Fantina is a Pokémon female gym leader who specialises in ghost-type training. She hails from Hearthome and is passionate about Pokémon Contests. Since she is not from Sinnoh, her speaking is odd.

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27. Aila

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Daisy from Pokémon. Photo: @daisy_pokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Aila is one of the forgotten characters, but her association with Jan makes her a worthy mention in this article. She is the daughter of a village elder and appeared in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!

28. Skyler

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Skyler from Pokémon. Photo: @pokemon.girls on Instagram (modified by author)
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Skyla is a gym leader from Mistralton City in Unova. Her speciality is in flying-type Pokémon. Skyla loves adventure and is kind and helpful.

29. Gardenia

Pokémon female gym leaders
Gardenia from Pokémon. Photo: @pokemon_gym_gardenia on Instagram (modified by author)
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Gardenia is the gym leader of Eterna City in Sinnoh. She is skilled in grass-type Pokémon. Gardenia is cheerful, energetic but also gullible. Her love for nature is out of this world.

30. Elesa

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Elesa from Pokémon. Photo: @elesa.games on Instagram (modified by author)
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Elesa is among the excellent female Pokémon trainers and the gym leader of Nimbasa City in Unova. Her speciality is in electric-type Pokémon. Elesa is not just your typical trainer but loves glamour and fashion.

31. Leaf

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Leaf from Pokémon. Photo: @leaf_pokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Leaf is also among the most loved Pokémon female characters. She is a protagonist of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. She goes on a journey to challenge the Pokémon League and complete the Pokédex.

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32. Marnie

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Marnie from Pokémon. Photo: @marnie.pokemon_ on Instagram (modified by author)
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Marnie is also on the list of the most popular Pokémon girls and the main rival of the eighth generation games, Pokémon Sword and Shield. This dark-type Pokémon trainer is confident, calm and the leader of Team Yell. The fan gaming experience is guaranteed by this character.

33. Lillie

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Lillie from Pokémon. Photo: @lillie_pokemon on Instagram (modified by author)
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Lillie is one of the main Pokémon girl characters of the Pokémon games. She is a mysterious, brave and gentle character who moves with a particular Pokémon named Nebby.

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