Many preschoolers love the underwater adventure cartoonBubble Guppies. The Nickelodeon series, which is also streaming on Paramount+, about an under-the-sea preschool and its adorable, aquatic students, has aired on Nick Jr. since 2011 and is still adored by little ones. Kids who are fans likely know the names of their favorite Bubble Guppies, but parents, do you know the names of the Bubble Guppies?
What Is Bubble Guppies About?
The animated showfeatures age-appropriate lessons inmath,pre-reading, science, the arts, and the environment. It also has sing-alongs, often parodies of popular songs.
In the series, six students—Gil, Molly, Deema, Nonny, Oona, and Goby—learn from their teacher, Mr. Grouper, and play with Gil's pet, Bubble Puppy. There are also the Little Fish, who serve as a chorus of underwater guides and help explain the lessons to the audience.
As a whole, theBubble Guppiescharacters exhibit a wide range of social attributes. Whether your child is shy or outgoing, there's probably a guppy they can identify with.
Characters demonstrate important social skills, such as empathy and inclusion. In addition, the show introduces little ones to a school environment and demonstrates daily routines with catchy tunes. Here are all the names of the Bubble Guppies parents should know.
Gil
Gil, the co-host ofBubble Guppies, is curious and high-energy. He gets involved with whatever he sees in front of him and is usually the funniest of the group. His best friend is Molly.
Gil is a great example of how humor can lighten almost any situation. He also reinforces the innate curiosity so common in preschoolers.
Molly
Molly is the other co-host ofBubble Guppies—and this mermaid does it all! She's a great singer and usually takes the lead on all of the songs. She is very smart and has a lot of friends, plus serves as a great reminder to kids that you can be both smart and popular.
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Mr. Grouper
Mr. Grouper is the schoolteacher who is adored by the Bubble Guppies. Super-smart, he loves his students and is always looking for ways to encourage their intelligence and creativity.
If your preschooler holds any fear about starting school, Mr. Grouper may help ease their worries.
Bubble Puppy
Although he has a fishtail, Bubble Puppy is definitely all dog and always ready to be a part of the action. His favorite activity is popping bubbles, but anytime the guppies are up for some fun (especially Gil), Bubble Puppy is front and center.
Bubble Puppy is a model of optimism and cheer, something common in preschoolers. This guy is a good model for young ones as well as a reminder for parents who may have lost some enthusiasm for daily life amidst the busyness of adulthood.
Oona
They don't get much sweeter than Oona, the most empathetic of the group. Oona is the one most likely to jump in and help someone who is sick or sad. She is super-aware of the feelings of others and can always be counted on.
The example of empathy shown by Oona may be the most important social skill depicted in this series. Empathy, or the ability to put yourself in another person's shoes, is a key component of emotional intelligence.Teaching empathy to your children helps prevent bullying.
Deema
Deema has a larger-than-life personality and hair to match. She always wants to be the center of attention and finds herself in funny situations trying to capture the interest of whoever she is with. She sings in funny voices, imagines outlandish situations, and dances.
Goby
Goby is the creative and artistic Bubble Guppy. He has a big imagination, loves todress up, and is always coming up with outdoor adventures for his friends to act out.Goby teaches kids that the world needs all types: the dreamers, the doers, the behind-the-scene types, and the on-stage actors.
Nonny
Nonny is a shy Bubble Guppy who tends to worry. A lot more cautious than the other guppies, Nonny would rather talk about what is going on than actually do it. He is very smart, but physical activities (like basketball) make him anxious.
If your child is shy, she may recognize herself in Nonny and find comfort in knowing that shyness is a normal personality trait.
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Little Fish
These fish have all the answers. If a guppy asks a question, the Little Fish pipe in with the right response. The fish follow the group around, serving as helpful guides to the viewers at home.