Disney princesses are leading ladies, praised for their many positive attributes. They, of course, always look perfect and dress in fabulous ways. They are always so courageous and inspiring. They are warm, friendly, and kind, whether they are interacting with animal friends or their true loves. And in their stories, they face challenges that require some serious thinking.
But which princess is the smartest? Who seems to possess the most knowledge? How would a ranking go, based on the brightest of these characters? Opinions may vary, and the task may be tough, but down below, official princesses from Disney are ranked by their intelligence!
Snow White
Snow White may be the original of this group, the one who started it all, but she does not seem super smart. Instead, her main strength seems to be her sweet optimism, as she always has a smile on her face, remains cheerful no matter what and looks at the silver lining, while encouraging others to do the same.
Aurora
In 1959, Aurora was introduced through Sleeping Beauty. She was young, she was cursed, and she was asleep for a good portion of her story. In some notable scenes, though, she was shown to be a gifted dancer and singer.
Now, this is a classic tale about a girl pricking her finger of a spinning wheel spindle and needing a kiss from a prince, and it is understood that cunning villains and knights in shining armor are popular parts of fairy tales. However, Aurora is not going to receive a high score on this list, due to being tricked and relying on a man to be saved.
Rapunzel
Another princess that was stuck with a deceitful character (Mother Gothel) was Rapunzel. She displayed determination and spirit in Tangled, though, and she ended up with her happily ever after.
Have there been moments that prove this princess can be quite bright? Of course. But is she one of the smartest Disney princesses? Afraid not.
Cinderella
Cinderella is a classic princess, with an iconic rags-to-riches story. Living with her evil stepmother and stepsister did provide her with food and shelter, but it also meant that she was bossed around all day, cooking and cleaning and missing out on the fun.
Eventually, she stood up to Lady Tremaine, which took wit and bravery, and she went on to woo a prince, fit her foot into that glass slipper and get her happily ever after. It just took some time before any of that goodness came into her life!
Moana & Merida
Two princesses who take much more initiative would be Moana and Merida, and they are receiving a tying score on this list; they are both young, but in their movies, they both were daring and seemed pretty bright. It will be neat to see what is next for these characters, as they will surely grow to be even stronger and smarter.
Ariel
One of the most popular Disney princesses is Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and she is hard to rank. On one hand, she is young, which means she can be naive, irresponsible, and rash. On the other hand, she fights for her dreams and knew a good amount about the human world before being part of it.
Tiana
It is now time for the top five places when it comes down to the most intelligent princesses from Disney! First up is Tiana. She is one of the most outspoken and driven characters, and she has been known to stand up for herself and for others in need.
She also possesses the skills and strengths needed to cook delicious dishes and run a successful business!
Mulan
Next is Mulan, someone who can disguise herself, trick people for a good cause, and face an array of battles and obstacles in life. Her film proved that she is mature, responsible, and fearless, and these traits come with and bring about even more intelligence.
Pocahontas
On a similar note, there is Pocahontas. She is a very enlightened woman, with interesting interests and a beautiful outlook on life.
Whether she is discussing important issues with her father, going up against bad guys, reflecting on her day, or flirting with a love interest, she is displaying bold and bright characteristics.
Jasmine
As mentioned, maturity is part of being smart, and wit is a form of intelligence. Therefore, the number-two position belongs to Jasmine! She is known for being feisty and fair, and her sarcastic and snappy comebacks are legendary.
She is wise beyond her years, and it makes sense that she seems to be in line to take over a kingdom.
Belle
And, of course, there is Belle, who is book smart and street smart. As everyone knows, she loves literature, and reading expands vocabularies, opens up creativity, and provides information. This princess also has the knowledge needed to deal with slime balls, saves fathers and transforms beasts into true loves. Many would surely agree that this character from Beauty and the Beast is the most intelligent Disney princess!
