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35. A Rapunzel by Any Other Name

Naming characters is an important decision, often filmmakers can sneak in hidden messages or little Easter eggs for fans to learn about and enjoy.

Usually, the name of the character should connect with their personality, like with Moana’s name being the Maori word for Ocean. This doesn’t work for all Disney characters though…

35. A Rapunzel by Any Other Name

The original story of Rapunzel has Rapunzel’s mother craving a vegetable called a Rapun, which is how this princess ends up getting her very unusual name.

Nothing particularly deep or meaningful about Rapunzel’s name translation, unfortunately, but she’s still one of our favorite Disney princesses!