Anna's MBTI

MBTI can be a helpful way to understand someone’s personality. Even if it’s not always spot-on, it still gives a good sense of a person’s tendencies, preferences, and temperament. Last time, we looked at Elsa’s MBTI—so what about Anna, the other main character? Let’s dive into Anna’s MBTI in this post.

Method

MBTI includes 16 possible personality types based on 4 binary traits. Instead of guessing each letter one by one, we’ll take a different approach: imagine Anna is taking the test herself. Using key questions from the 16personalities website, we’ll select the most fitting answers by referencing scenes from the movie and books. We’ll only go through the most relevant questions for determining her type.

Question List

Anna is full of energy and thrives in new environments with new people. Whether she’s a princess or a queen, she’s constantly out and about in Arendelle, quickly befriending both citizens and foreigners alike.

Back when Elsa was queen, Anna often mingled with locals around the kingdom. Even after becoming queen herself, she continued to maintain those close ties. You could even say she’s a little too open to strangers—something Elsa has occasionally pointed out. Rather than saying she occasionally makes new friends, it would be more accurate to say she rarely doesn’t.

Anna often gravitates toward quirky, interesting solutions to problems. She’s always trying to shake up the routine or take a new approach, even if things don’t always go smoothly—partly due to her clumsiness or impulsiveness. Still, she’s definitely more drawn to exciting or creative ideas over boring, practical ones.

Anna doesn’t exactly have a poker face when she’s stressed. She gets visibly emotional in tough situations, especially when it involves her sister Elsa. Unlike Elsa, who internalizes her fears, Anna wears her heart on her sleeve—her anxiety and concern are obvious to everyone around her.

Planning and sticking to schedules isn’t Anna’s strong suit. She tends to prioritize people over plans—if someone invites her or asks for help, she’s quick to say yes, no matter what she had planned.

This is especially clear in her interactions with Arendelle’s citizens. One example comes from the novel ‘All is Found’:

“But your schedule—” said Gerda.

“I’ve got it right here.” Anna swiped a lock of hair out of her face so she could tap her forehead. “It’s going to be a great day. Thanks!”

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but each of these was a sign of her connection to Arendelle. She didn’t have to be a queen like anyone else… and maybe double-check her schedule… and let those who loved her help.

— The Next Right Things, All is Found

This shows how Anna can easily overbook herself just to avoid turning someone down. This pattern shows up in several other stories too. While it highlights her people-first attitude, it also shows that she tends to put relationships above structured planning.

Anna isn’t portrayed as particularly intellectual or skillful. She even makes mistakes as she throws herself into new situations or tries to help others. Still, she doesn’t let those mistakes get her down—her upbeat attitude and determination help her push through. That resilience is one of her greatest strengths.

Anna is open to new ideas, especially if they sound fun or exciting. She rarely questions whether something is realistic or proven—if it seems cool, she’s in. Usually, it’s Elsa who plays the voice of reason and tries to pump the brakes.

Sure, Anna worries from time to time—but she tends to look on the bright side. Even when things are uncertain, she focuses on the most hopeful outcome, however small. While Elsa tends to spiral into anxious overthinking, Anna chooses to move forward guided by optimism.

When it comes to decision—making, Anna often follows her gut. She doesn’t overanalyze—if something feels right, she just goes for it, and deals with the consequences later.

In one story, while serving as Queen-for-a-Day, there weren’t enough participants for a boat race—so she immediately volunteered herself to fill the gap. Elsa had advised her to connect with the people, and Anna took that literally, using it to justify her decision on the spot. This spontaneous, emotionally driven style is very Anna.

ENFP

Based on all the answers and examples above, Anna’s MBTI type is ENFP. Here’s a breakdown of her traits:

For Extraverted (E), it’s obvious—Anna is extremely sociable and energizes through interacting with others. She’s constantly reaching out, whether in Arendelle or beyond. Honestly, she’s not just an extrovert—she’s a textbook high-energy extrovert.

Intuitive (N) fits because she tends to ignore practicality in favor of exciting or imaginative ideas. As we’ve seen repeatedly, if something looks fun, she’s in—no further questions.

Feeling (F) is clear from how she puts emotions and people above logic or efficiency. Deadlines and schedules come second to relationships in her world.

Prospecting (P) matches her flexible and spontaneous nature. She doesn’t really stick to rigid plans—not because she’s disorganized, but because she adapts constantly to what’s happening in the moment.

Finally, Assertive (A) fits well too. Despite her worries and mistakes, she doesn’t second-guess herself. Her cheerful, unshakable spirit perfectly embodies the assertive mindset.

Summary

Putting it all together, Anna’s MBTI type is ENFP-A. And it’s this vibrant, people—first personality that helped her become a queen so beloved by the people of Arendelle.