The history of the names of the characters in Asterix and Obelix is fascinating.

Characters from the film that we often meet again.

The 3 main characters:

Astérix

The comic strip's first protagonist is Asterix, a mischievous little warrior with blond hair, blue eyes, a moustache, a helmet adorned with wings and weapons hanging from his belt. He stands out for his intelligence, adventurous spirit and heroism. His superhuman powers come from the magic elixir of the druid Getafix. The name "Asterix" is derived from the word "asterisk", which is a typographical symbol resembling a star.

Astérix

Obélix

Famous for falling into the magic potion pot as a child, Obelix is Asterix's best friend. With his powerful build, he is a menhir-bearer. His main passion is fighting the Romans. The name "Obelix" is a successful play on words, since it is derived from the word "obelisk", which refers to a monument in the shape of a slender pyramid. This play on words is all the more relevant given that Obelix regularly carries obelisks in the comics as part of his job.

Obélix

Panoramix

The village druid holds the precious recipe for the magic potion, which confers magical powers and incredible physical abilities on those who consume it. The name 'Getafix' is derived from the word 'panoramic', perhaps evoking a global or panoramic vision of this character's magical nature.

Panoramix

The principle behind the list of Asterix characters:

This classification belongs to the "alpha-thematic" type. It first classifies characters according to their appearance models, starting with the albums, then the animated films, the live-action films and finally the video games. Next, the characters are sorted by nationality, with sub-categories for peoples frequently represented in the work, such as the Gauls and the Romans, to make it easier to find names quickly. However, it is necessary to select the appropriate sub-category. With the exception of the six main characters, who are listed in order of importance, the other characters are listed in alphabetical order by name.