Cartoon Characters With Glasses

If you have a child who wears glasses — or is reluctant to — one way to get them on board is to talk about cartoon characters with glasses. Popular culture has given us a whole range of adorable animated characters who normalize glasses even as they entertain us.

Each cartoon personality has their own gifts and quirks, and if you can find something in them that your kid relates to, they’ll be much happier to wear their own specs.

Let’s explore some different styles of frames and find out which cartoon characters with glasses wear them. We’ll also find out how to create a look your child loves using similar frames and their favorite cartoon characters.

Of course, there’s nothing to stop you from ordering some playful cartoon frames of your own if you like. They’ll remind you to have fun — something we can all do with more of!

Stylish Round Glasses

Many cartoon characters with glasses are depicted with round frames. Their glasses often give the characters a look of kindness, loyalty, and intelligence — with a few exceptions.

Arthur Read

One of the most iconic characters with round glasses is Arthur the Aardvark. Featured on the PBS kids' show Arthur, this bespectacled aardvark deals with the real-world excitements and struggles of growing up surrounded by his charming animal friends.

Arthur learns valuable character traits like empathy and kindness throughout the show and hangs out with a diverse group of friends. His brown, circular eyeglasses are a signature part of his look.

Arthur’s first official appearance was in a 1976 children’s book called Arthur’s Nose, but you wouldn’t recognize him as the same aardvark you know and love. His appearance has changed quite a bit since then, and we have to say — we’re happy with the change.

Daria Morgendorffer

Dry, sardonic, and sarcastic, Daria is an iconic 1990s cartoon character known for her cute black glasses. She is the main character of Daria, a show that was originally a spinoff of Beavis and Butthead but gained a sizeable fanbase of its own.

In addition to her trendy specs, Daria completes her look with combat boots and a green jacket. Truth be told, almost everything Daria wears is trending in the 2020s.

With a style that’s quirky and nerdy but also stylish and cool, Daria is a fashion inspiration to us all. She’s unabashedly herself and isn’t afraid to question some of the sillier aspects of American life.

Edna Mode

Edna is one of the most beloved characters in The Incredibles. As the fashion designer responsible for the superheroes’ costumes, she’s self-assured, eccentric, and full of opinions — specifically, that superheroes shouldn’t wear capes.

Edna plays a key role in the film's plot, but she doesn’t have to do anything on screen to become memorable and iconic. Her style, accent, and small stature make her unforgettable, and her round glasses are the centerpiece of her look.

Carl Wheezer

“Are you going to finish that… croissant?”

Carl Wheezer is a loveable nerd from the Nickelodeon show Jimmy Neutron. He wears brown, circular frames throughout the series and has a nervous, timid temperament that makes him a perfect foil to Jimmy.

Carl is obsessed with llamas, a plot point that frequently appears in the show. While Carl depends on Jimmy and his parents to get him through stressful situations, he still becomes a loveable, memorable character who absolutely rocks his specs.

Recreate the Look With These Round Glasses With Cartoon Characters

When you order from Pair Eyewear, you get maximum versatility in your pair of glasses. Start by picking a Base Frame for kids. Then add one or more magnetic snap-on Top Frames from our wide selection of cartoon character designs from the Sesame Street, Peanuts, DC, or Marvel ranges.

Start by selecting the right size round Base Frame for your child in a color they like. Many cartoon characters with glasses favor plain black frames, but your child might like another color like pink, tortoiseshell, or clear frames.

• The Serra is for kids 5 to 9 years old
• The Twain is for kids 9 years and older

Then select your kid’s choice of Top Frames. For example:

• The Peanuts Checkers or The Snoopy from the Peanuts range
• The Sesame Family or The Big Bird All Over from the Sesame Street range
• The Batgirl from the DC range or The Hulk Camo from the Marvel range

Cartoon Characters With Rectangular or Square Glasses

There are also many cartoon characters with glasses who wear rectangular or square frames. These symbolize honesty, dependability, and often intelligence too.

Cartoon characters with square or rectangular glasses include:

Hank Hill

Hank is a completely one-of-a-kind character from a one-of-a-kind cartoon. King of the Hill is often dry and a bit mundane, but it’s warm, sincere, and hilarious. Hank, as the main character, is one of the biggest reasons why.

Mr. Hill, assistant manager at Strickland Propane in the fictional town of Arlen, Texas, wears a pair of thick-rimmed, black square glasses in every episode of the show. His signature outfit combines these glasses with a white T-shirt, jeans, and work boots, which he always wears unless it’s a special occasion.

Hank’s no-nonsense attitude and traditional values can cause problems for the other characters, but he comes from an honest place. Throughout the show, he’s a voice of reason to his three best friends, Bill, Dale, and Boomhauer, and a role model for his son, Bobby.

As a side note, Hank’s wife, Peggy Hill, also rocks a pair of square frames.

Velma Dinkley

Velma is one of the main characters from Scooby-Doo, and she’s the brain of the bunch. Her square glasses are similar to those of Hank Hill, but unlike Hank, Velma always loses hers.

One of Velma’s key traits is her intelligence, which she uses to help the gang solve mysteries. She’s well-read and has an encyclopedic knowledge of many obscure subjects. In some iterations of the show — specifically Mystery Inc. — Velma can also be quite sarcastic, but we love her so much, we’ll let it slide!

Carl Fredricksen

Carl is one of the main characters of the Disney-Pixar film Up, one of the studio’s most poignant movies. He starts his arc as a grumpy old man, but he slowly opens up and embraces a life of adventure with the help of an optimistic Junior Wilderness Explorer named Russell. He always wears a pair of black square eyeglasses.

Up is essential viewing for kids and adults alike. It teaches valuable lessons about grief, risk-taking, and redemption that go beyond the scope of many animated movies. Throughout the film, expect to become deeply attached to Carl’s character — and maybe start wanting to wear some square glasses of your own.

SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob doesn’t always wear glasses, but when he does, he goes with a black rectangular pair similar to Carl Fredricksen.

SpongeBob’s glasses are usually an accessory that he dons for the sport of jellyfishing, which involves chasing jellyfish with a butterfly net. He’s also usually accompanied by his best friend, Patrick Star.

While this resident of Bikini Bottom doesn’t wear glasses in many episodes of the show, we think it’s a terrific look.

What Other Cartoon Characters Wear Glasses?

We couldn’t highlight everyone in the sections above, so here are some honorable mentions:

• Bart Simpson is the famous troublemaker from “The Simpsons.” He sometimes wears square glasses.
• Honey Lemon from “Big Hero 6” is a brilliant chemist. She’s bubbly and beautiful, speaks three languages, and wears oversized, red, rounded rectangular glasses.
• Cyclops is the leader of the X-Men. His eyes blast a laser beam of light that destroys everything he sees, so he wears yellow, rectangular glasses to control this superpower.
• Margo Gru from “Despicable Me” wears narrow, rectangular, dark brown glasses. She’s an extremely intelligent, no-nonsense big sister to Edith and Agnes.
• Sam Sparks is a character in “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.” She’s clever, brave, and optimistic and wears big, brown, square glasses.
• Chuckie Finster from “Rugrats” is the best friend of Tommy, the main character. He’s loyal, sensible, afraid of monsters, and wears thick, purple, square glasses.
• Simon from Alvin and the Chipmunks is the brains of the bunch, and you can always pick him out from the others because of his adorable glasses.
• Doc from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the leader of the lovable lot, and his spectacles-white beard combo makes him a wise and comforting presence.
• In Family Guy, multiple hilarious characters wear glasses, including the head of the family, Peter Griffin, and the butt of the joke, his daughter Meg.
• Finally, Bob’s Burgers also features numerous bespectacled characters, including the iconic Tina Belcher and her lovable mother, Linda.

Recreate the Look With These Rectangular Glasses With Cartoon Characters

Our rectangular base frames for children come in these sizes:

• The Cedro for kids 5 to 9 years old
• The Otero for kids 8 to 12 years old
• The Larkin for kids 9 years and older

Then perhaps your child would like one of these Top Frames with cartoon characters:

• The Charlie Brown or The Schroeder from the Peanuts range
• The Sesame All Over or The Burt & Ernie from the Sesame Street range
• The Superman from the DC range or The X-Men from the Marvel range

Bonus Tips for Getting Your Child to Wear Glasses

If you have a reluctant child who really needs vision correction, these hints may help:

• Look out for any signs that your child needs glasses and take them to an optometrist to have an eye test.
• Let them know that wearing glasses doesn’t make them weird. In fact, cartoon characters with glasses are often some of the most popular, smart, and adventurous kids.
• Emphasize that being able to see clearly is a superpower and it can help them do amazing things, just like many cartoon characters with glasses.
• Get them involved right from the start in choosing their frames.
• Make the process fun! For example, help them to use Pair’s Virtual Try-On tool so they can see what they look like wearing different styles. Then let them choose a Top Frame that features their favorite characters.

Side Note: Don’t let your kid look like Professor Frink with his cloudy lenses. Show them how to keep their glasses spotless with a Pair Cleaning Kit.

Save the Day With Fun Glasses for Kids

Cartoon characters with glasses show up in many different comic books and TV series. Sometimes they’re the main character, sometimes they’re the sidekick, and sometimes they’re an entertaining villain. If you’re struggling to get your kid to wear glasses, cartoon characters can provide inspiration.

Then head on over to Pair Eyewear to look for some fun glasses with cartoon characters. Maybe you’ll even find something in our adult line that appeals to you too. At the very least, you’ll enjoy a few moments of nostalgia for those simple days of childhood!