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Species		Personality		Gender
Penguin		Snooty		Female
Birthday		January 23rd
Favorite saying		"Mind your manners, or someone else will."
Catchphrase		"h-h-h-hon"
Clothing		Yellow bolero Melon gingham tee Retro dress (Green)
Umbrella		Lacy parasol Fairy-tale umbrella
Main appearances
DnM DnM+ AC DnMe+ iQue WW CF NL NH
Other appearances
Film HHD aF PC
Names in other languages  ポーラ  폴라  Gelinda  Judith  宝拉  Gwen  Fabiola  Gwen  寶拉  Gwen  Fabiola  Гвен
Phrase in other languages  ウフフ  우훗훗  a-a-amor  sssweetie  唔呼呼  h-h-h-hon  crustáceo  d-d-duifje  唔呼呼  h-h-h-hon  ki-ki-kiú  м-милашка

Gwen is a snooty penguin villager in the Animal Crossing series who appears in all games to date. Gwen's name is a play on "penguin," her species. Her Japanese name, Pōra (ポーラ), is the way both "Paula" and "polar" are pronounced in Japanese, referencing the cold climates associated with penguins.

In New Horizons, Gwen has the fashion hobby and may be seen wearing a pink purse with a white flower on it, as well as a specific headwear or accessory item.

Characteristics

Artwork of Gwen from Animal Crossing.

Appearance

Gwen is a white and dark purple penguin. She has dark purple hair and black eyes, with light violet mascara. In Doubutsu no Mori, Gwen's mascara is purple, and her eyes are slightly farther apart. Her beak and feet are yellow-orange.

Personality

Below is a brief description of the snooty personality. For more information, click here.

Gwen is a snooty villager. She can be extremely friendly once she has befriended the player, but will be rude at first. This eventually changes - she will become more hospitable, though, of course, she will still come out with some snooty remarks and cheeky comments, for that is her personality and she just cannot help it. Gwen loves writing to the player and having a chat round the town, if they do become close to her she will happily give the player her photo.

Villager information

In Animal Crossing

DnM

DnM+

AC

DnMe+

iQue

Species	Personality	Catchphrase
Penguin	Snooty	h-h-h-hon
Default clothing	Yellow bolero
Default umbrella	Lacy parasol
Voice
Doubutsu no Mori e+ traits
Star sign	Aquarius
Favorite style	Fancy
Least favorite style	Funky
Live song gift	Café K.K.

In Wild World

I'm just that cool.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 23	Snooty	h-h-h-hon
Default clothing	Yellow bolero
Default umbrella	Lacy parasol
Favorites
Favorite style	Fancy
Least favorite style	Hip
Default hobby	Garden
Furniture requests
Colors	White /   Blue /   Yellow
Series	Classic Series / Asian Series
Category	Painting

In City Folk

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 23	Snooty	h-h-h-hon
Default clothing	Yellow bolero
Default umbrella	Lacy parasol
Favorites
Favorite clothing style	Stylish
Least favorite clothing style	Funky
Favorite furniture styles	Dignified and Trendy
Favorite furniture color	Purple
Favorite series	Ranch Series

In New Leaf

Mind your manners, or someone else will.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 23	Snooty	h-h-h-hon
Default clothing	Melon gingham tee
Default umbrella	Lacy parasol
Favorites
Favorite style	Ornate
Least favorite style	Flashy
Favorite color	Purple
Biography
Siblings	Second of 4 sisters
Skill	Skimming books
Goal	CEO
Halloween fear	Mummy mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans	Blend
Amount of milk	A little bit
Amount of sugar	One spoonful

In New Horizons

Mind your manners, or someone else will.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 23	Snooty (B)	h-h-h-hon
Default clothing	Retro dress (Green)
Other default clothing	During rain (if not using umbrella): Dotted raincoat (Green) & outdoor hat (Orange) During snow: Short peacoat (Green) & knit hat (Green) Sleepwear and if sick: Pajama dress (Green) While exercising: Athletic jacket (Green) While doing yoga: Tank (White) While sunbathing: Triangle shades Fashion hobby wearables: Straw boater (Monotone) & round tinted shades (Green) Fishing Tourney: Athletic jacket (Green) Bug-Off: Athletic jacket (Green) Bunny Day: Leaf-egg outfit  & leaf-egg shell Halloween: Magic-academy robe (Green) & impish horns (Green) Turkey Day: Straw boater (Monotone) Turkey Day (chef): Chef's outfit (Green) & chef's hat Toy Day: Santa hat Countdown: Full-length dress with pearls (Green) & heart shades (Green) Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Full-length dress with pearls (Green),  giant ribbon (Black), &  heart shades (Green) Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing: As a student for the school: School uniform with necktie (Navy blue) As the teacher for the school: Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & rimmed glasses (Black) As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café uniform (Green) As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's outfit (Green) & chef's hat As a staff for the café: Diner apron (Aquamarine) As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's jacket (White) As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's coat (Red necktie) As a patient for the hospital: Pajama dress (Green) As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff uniform (Blue) While practicing hula: Hula top (Green) & hibiscus hairpin (White) While floating in the ocean: Leaf-print wet suit (Green) & retro shades (Green) During DJ KK's concerts: Paradise Planning event tee (Green),  light-up flower crown (Light blue), &  neon shades (Lime & purple)
Default umbrella	Fairy-tale umbrella
Initial NookPhone	Green
Final NookPhone	Striped - Fabric 15
Favorites
Favorite styles	Gorgeous and Elegant
Favorite colors	Green and   White
Hobby	Fashion
Handheld items
Bag	Pink
Book	Fashion
Food	Chocolate donut
Drink	Tea can or yellow mug
Popsicle	Orange

Ideal clothing for Gwen – Green / White Gorgeous and Elegant clothing
Villagers prefer clothing that matches any one of their favorite colors or styles. For brevity, the following list only shows clothing that matches both favorite colors and one favorite style.
Name Image Price Available from Alpinist overalls (Green)  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters Áo dài (Green)  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters Argyle sweater (White)  1,200 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Argyle vest (Green)  1,440 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Box-skirt uniform (Green)  2,300 Bells  Able Sisters Café uniform (Green)  1,500 Bells  Able Sisters Casual chic dress (Green)  2,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Checkered chesterfield coat (Green)  2,380 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Clover dress (Dark green)  1,800 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Coatigan (Green)  2,380 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Comedian's outfit (White)  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters Elegant dress (Green)  2,400 Bells  Able Sisters Fancy party dress (Green)  2,400 Bells  Able Sisters Faux-shearling coat (Green)  1,680 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Full-length dress with pearls (Green)  2,600 Bells  Able Sisters Full-length maid gown (Green)  2,440 Bells  Able Sisters Hibiscus hairpin (White)  560 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Hula top (Green)  1,200 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Maid dress (Green)  2,320 Bells  Able Sisters Moroccan dress (Green)  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters Noble dress (Green)  5,200 Bells  Able Sisters Retro dress (Green)  2,550 Bells  Able Sisters Rose-print jacket (Yellow roses on white)  2,400 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Shell dress (Mint)  3,500 Bells  Able Sisters Shirt with striped vest (Green)  1,800 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Striped halter dress (Green)  1,500 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Stylish jumpsuit (Avocado)  2,100 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Sweater on shirt (Green)  960 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Sweetheart dress (Moss green)  1,600 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Sweetheart tank and shirt (Green)  1,200 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Tailored jacket (Green)  1,400 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters Tiger jacket  1,750 Bells  Able Sisters  Apparel shop Young-royal shirt (White)  1,440 Bells  Able Sisters Zen hair clip (Green)  4,300 Bells  Able Sisters Zigzag-print dress (Lime)  2,000 Bells  Mabel  Able Sisters
More Green Items More White Items More Gorgeous Items More Elegant Items

In Happy Home Paradise

Happy Home Paradise client information

Gwen
Thought bubble	I've always wanted to open the hottest salon around...
Client's vision	A Trendy Spa
Required items	Simple Bed Curtain Partition Powder-Room Booth
Favorite song	Stale Cupcakes

House

In Animal Crossing

Items:	Antique Clock  Fan Palm  Phonograph  Classic Chair  Classic Cabinet  Classic Sofa  Classic Table  Ebony Piano  Lacy Parasol  Checked Umbrella
Requested items:
Wall:	Plaza Wall
Floor:	Plaza Tile
Music:	Café K.K.

In Wild World

Items:	Ebony Piano  Phonograph  Vibraphone  Classic Sofa  Classic Clock  Classic Table  Pothos  Ranch Bookcase  Ranch Tea Table  Regal Dresser
Wall:	Cityscape Wall
Floor:	Round Carpet
Music:	Café K.K.

In City Folk

Items:	Vibraphone  Phonograph  Ebony Piano  Classic Clock  Classic Sofa  Ranch Bookcase  Pothos  Classic Table  Regal Dresser  Ranch Tea Table
Wall:	Cityscape Wall
Floor:	Round Carpet
Music:	Café K.K.

In New Leaf

Items:	Ebony Piano  Regal Dresser  Classic Bookcase  Classic Buffet  Classic Sofa  Classic Clock  Phonograph  Pink Velvet Stool  Pothos  Fancy Doll  Daffodil  Table Lamp  Classic Wall Shelf
Wall:	Cityscape Wall
Floor:	Round Carpet
Music:	Café K.K.

In New Horizons

Exterior:
Shape:
Roof:	Purple stone roof
Siding:	White stucco exterior
Door:	Gray iron grill door
Interior:
Items:	Beach Towel  Whirlpool Bath  Wall-Mounted Candle  Frozen Partition (×2)  Shower Set  Frozen Counter  Portable Record Player  Frozen Bed  Mini Fridge  Frozen-Treat Set  Bathroom Towel Rack  Bathrobe
Wall:	Ice Wall
Floor:	Ice Flooring
Music:	Drivin'

Other appearances

In Happy Home Designer

Happy Home Designer client information

Mind your manners, or someone else will.

Official example

Gwen
Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 23	Snooty	h-h-h-hon
Default clothing	Melon gingham tee
Umbrella	Lacy parasol
House request
Thought bubble	I want to open my very own beauty salon. It's my dream!
Client's vision	A day spa.
Required items	Bathrobe Facial mask Claw-foot tub
Favorite song	Stale Cupcakes

Unlocked items
Furniture:	Waiting-room bench  Bowl sink  Stained-glass lamp  Aroma pot  Stale Cupcakes  Gwen's pic
Interior:	Harvest wall  Rococo floor
Clothing:	Melon gingham tee  Bathrobe  Shower cap  Floppy hat  Headband  Cucumber pack  Lemon pack  Facial mask  Lacy parasol
Starting house:

In amiibo Festival

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 23	Snooty	h-h-h-hon
Clothing	Melon gingham tee
Umbrella	Lacy parasol
amiibo card traits
Dice value	5
Hand sign	Paper
Desert Island Escape traits
Movement	×6
Hunger	×2
Vision	×1
Favorite fruit	Lychee

In Pocket Camp

Gwen was added to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on May 25, 2024.

Mind your manners, or someone else will.

Birthday	Personality	Catchphrase
January 23	Snooty	h-h-h-hon
Default clothing	Melon gingham tee
Biography
Description	Gwen's feathers get ruffled unless everything is just so. After a long, stressful day, she can only relax by going home and fixing her place to be the way she likes it.
Preferred theme
Primary reward	Cotton
Version added	5.6.0b
Date unlocked	May 25, 2024
How to invite	Blathers's Treasure Trek (map obtained on Gwen and Pals' Island)
Friendship rewards
Level 7	Melon gingham tee Sparkle stones
Level 9	Sparkle stones
Level 15	Crafting request: Cube clock
Level 20	Gwen's pic Sparkle stones
Level 25	Sparkle stones

Card profiles

Animal Crossing e-Reader card

Card back

#247 Gwen - Series 4
Gender:	Female
Sign:	Aquarius
Clothes:	yellow bolero
Petphrase:	h-h-h-hon
Profile:	You won't find Gwen on any island. This cold-weather penguin won't even go to the beach in her village. She prefers to hang out in the shade of the cool pine trees near the railroad tracks.
Password:	wiOWMoEWqE&xu7
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248 Boomer

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amiibo card

Card back

#125 Gwen - Series 2

Star sign: Aquarius Birthday: January 23 Dice value: 5 Hand sign: Paper

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124 Harry

List of amiibo cards #125 Gwen

126 Coach

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Gallery

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  Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo

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  Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Names in other languages

	ポーラ Pōra	From the name Paula. Could be a pun on the word "Pole" in "South Pole."
	폴라 Pola	Paula
	宝拉 Bǎo lā	Paula
	寶拉 Unknown
	Гвен Gven	Same as English name
	Gwen	Same as English name
	Judith	-
	Fabiola	Feminine name meaning "one who grows beans"
	Gwen	Same as English name
	Gelinda	-

See also

• List of villagers 
• List of villagers in New Horizons
• List of villager birthdays in New Horizons