Meet Your Neighbors: The Villager Database
Get to know every potential resident of your island with our comprehensive Villager Database for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Discover their personalities, species, and unique traits to help you choose your dream island inhabitants.
The heart and soul of any Animal Crossing: New Horizons island are its villagers. These charming animal residents bring life, personality, and unique interactions to your daily island experience. With over 400 unique villagers, choosing who lives on your island can be a daunting but exciting task. This database provides an overview of all the villagers, categorized by their personality types and species, to help you make informed decisions about who you want as your neighbors.
Villagers are categorized into eight personality types: four for female villagers and four for male villagers. These personalities dictate their dialogue, interests, and how they interact with you and other villagers.
Villager Personality Types:
- Female Villagers:
- Normal: Kind, friendly, and often talk about their daily routines, hobbies, and sometimes gossip. They get along well with most other personality types.
- Peppy: Energetic, cheerful, and often obsessed with pop culture, fashion, and celebrities. They can be a bit ditzy but are always enthusiastic.
- Snooty: Sophisticated, elegant, and sometimes a bit haughty. They have refined tastes and often discuss fashion, art, and literature. They can be initially aloof but warm up over time.
- Uchi (Big Sister): Tough, caring, and protective. They act like older sisters, offering advice and support. They are often interested in fitness and can be quite direct.
- Male Villagers:
- Cranky: Grumpy and set in their ways, but often have a soft spot underneath. They can be opinionated and sometimes complain, but they are loyal friends once you earn their trust.
- Jock: Obsessed with fitness, sports, and muscles. They are energetic and often talk about working out and achieving their goals.
- Lazy: Laid-back, friendly, and love food and relaxation. They often talk about snacks, naps, and hobbies like fishing and bug catching.
- Smug: Confident, polite, and well-mannered. They are often interested in fashion and culture and tend to be quite charming.
Villager Species:
Villagers come in a wide variety of animal species, each with its own distinct visual style and common themes:
- Cats: A very popular species, known for their diverse appearances and personalities.
- Dogs: Friendly and often energetic, with many looks.
- Bears: Can range from cuddly to imposing, with many unique dess.
- Cows: Often have a gentle or motherly demeanor.
- Birds: Typically have a cheerful or elegant appearance.
- Frogs: Often have a quirky or musical personality.
- Hamsters: Usually depicted as cute and energetic.
- Horses: Can be elegant or rugged.
- Mice: Often small and cute, with several personalities.
- Monkeys: Can be playful and energetic.
- Octopuses: A rarer species, known for their unique appearance.
- Pigs: Often depicted as cheerful or food-loving.
- Rabbits: A very common and popular species, known for their cuteness.
- Sheep: Can be gentle and artistic.
- Squirrels: Usually energetic and cheerful.
- Wolves: Can be cool, mysterious, or friendly.
- Rhinos: Often depicted as strong or gentle giants.
- Hippos: Can be calm or boisterous.
- Goats: Often have a stylish or artistic flair.
- Hedgehogs: Usually depicted as fashionable or hardworking.
- Kangaroos: Often have a motherly or energetic personality.
- Lions: Can be regal or friendly.
- Elephants: Often depicted as gentle or wise.
- Chickens: Can be cheerful or artistic.
- Deer: Often elegant or sophisticated.
- Penguins: Usually depicted as cute and friendly.
- Cows: Often have a gentle or motherly demeanor.
Finding Your Ideal Villagers:
- Nook Miles Ticket Islands: When you have an empty plot for a new villager, you can use Nook Miles Tickets to visit mystery islands. These islands have a chance of spawning a random villager you haven't met before.
- Amiibo Cards: If you have Amiibo cards for specific villagers, you can scan them at Resident Services to invite that villager to your campsite.
- The Campsite: Occasionally, a random villager will visit your campsite. If you befriend them, you can invite them to live on your island.
- Trading with Friends: If a villager you like decides to move out, you can ask them to stay. If they insist on leaving, you can potentially have a friend visit your island and invite that villager to live on their island before they move away.
Each villager brings something unique to your island. By understanding their personalities and species, you can curate a community that perfectly suits your playstyle and preferences.