The Roald Dahl Universe character names

Dahl's children's books — sharp, dark, and full of the kind of names that bypass adults and head straight to children.

14 character names from The Roald Dahl Universe. Names linked in teal have their own popularity page with yearly birth counts.

• MatildaMatilda Wormwood — the telekinetic prodigy
• CharlieCharlie Bucket — heir to the chocolate factory
• JamesJames — of James and the Giant Peach
• SophieSophie — the BFG's friend
• DannyDanny — Champion of the World
• LavenderLavender — Matilda's friend
• VerucaVeruca Salt — the spoiled child
• VioletViolet Beauregarde — the gum chewer
• AugustusAugustus Gloop
• MikeMike Teavee
• WillyWilly Wonka — the chocolatier
• GeorgeGeorge — of George's Marvellous Medicine
• BruceBruce Bogtrotter — of the chocolate cake
• HoneyMiss Honey — Matilda's teacher

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