The worst way to begin is by saying that I’m not an Enneagram expert.

And yet, here we are.

Without further ado…

…Here’s each of the Nine Enneagram personality types defined by familiar characters.

If you’ve struggled to understand Enneagram like I have, maybe these mental pictures will help shed light on the types.

 

Type 1: The Reformer

Perfectionistic. Purposeful. Self-controlled. 

 

My choice for Type 1: Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins  

Photo Credit: https://ew.com

*(I can’t take credit for this one…I was looking for examples of real people and saw this, and I stopped because I doubted there’d be a clearer example)*

 

Quinnterested Note: Mary Poppins is TEXTBOOK type 1. 'Nough said.

“Practically perfect in every way.”

 

 

Type 2: The Helper

People-pleasing. Generous. Possessive.

 

My choice for Type 2: Peeta Mellark, The Hunger Games

Photo Credit: https://www.theodysseyonline.com

Quinnterested Note: He thinks more about others than himself.

“Stay with me. 

Always.” -Katniss and Peeta

 

Type 3: The Achiever

Image-conscious. Success-oriented. Driven. 

 

My choice for Type 3: Andy Bernard, The Office (US)

Photo Credit: https://theofficedundermifflin.fandom.com

*(I can’t take credit for this one either…)*

“I’ll be the number-two guy here in Scranton in six weeks. How? Name repetition, personality mirroring, and never breaking off a handshake. I’m always thinking one step ahead.”

 

Type 4: The Individualist

Expressive. Dramatic. Temperamental.

 

My choice for Type 4: Anne Shirley, Anne of Green Gables

Quinnterested Note: She's 4+, but her creative romanticism is classic 4.

 

Type 5: The Investigator

Perceptive. Intense. Cerebral.

 

My choice for Type 5: Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock (BBC)

Photo Credit: https://www.studysmarter.de

Quinnterested Note: Sherlock might as well have invented the 5.

“Shut up. You’re thinking. It’s annoying.”

 

Type 6: The Loyalist

Responsible. Committed. Anxious.

 

My choice for Type 6: Horton, Seussical the Musical (and Horton Hears a Who, but I’m here for the musical)

Photo Credit: http://www.playbill.com

Quinnterested Note: He's as loyal as they come.

“I’ve been guarding this clover for over a week, getting laughed at for thinking a dust speck can speak.”

 

Type 7: The Enthusiast

Distractible. Fun-loving. Spontaneous.

 

My choice for Type 7: Andy Dwyer, Parks & Rec

Photo Credit: https://www.dailybreak.com

Quinnterested Note: Oh Andy, we love you and your fun-ness.

 

“Is that a goose that just flew by the window? Oh, it’s a plastic bag.”

“I have no idea what I’m doing, but I know I’m doing it well.”

“I’m allergic to sushi. Every time I eat more than 80 pieces, I throw up.”

 

Type 8: The Challenger

Self-confident. Decisive. Confrontational.

 

My choices for Type 8: Thomas, The Maze Runner

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Quinnterested Note: If you need a leader, it'll probably be an 8.

 

“I didn’t do anything wrong. All I know is I saw two people struggling to get inside these walls and they couldn’t make it. To ignore that because of some stupid rule seemed selfish, cowardly, and…well, stupid. If you want to throw me in jail for trying to save someone’s life, then go ahead.” -Thomas

 

Type 9: The Peacemaker

Easy-going. Reassuring. Receptive.

 

My choice for Type 9: Jane Bennet, Pride & Prejudice

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• Quinnterested Note: Your diplomatic middle-man/good listener

“To take the good of everybody’s character and make it still better, and say nothing of the bad–belongs to you alone.” -Elizabeth to Jane

 

What’s your Enneagram type?

Which of the above characters and descriptions do you most relate to?

Comment below!

 

Note: Each of the adjectives at the beginning of each type’s description were taken from enneagraminstitute.com.

Also, shoutout out to the many helpful people who contributed to the shaping of this list!