Most girls have the fond memory of receiving an American Girl Doll for Christmas or a birthday. During the 2000s, American Girl dolls were a huge hit with children all over the world. Not only were there historical dolls with entertaining stories, but there were also look-alike dolls that could resemble you perfectly and even Bitty Babies for the younger audience. Recently I was going through my collection of American Girl products, and I have two older sisters, so needless to say, we had a lot of American Girl products. Each of my sisters had a historical doll, a look-alike doll and a couple of Bitty Babies. In total, my sisters and I had Josefina, Felicity, and Kit as historical dolls and they were well loved, with most of them having loose limbs and tangled hair.
After asking my friends about American Girl dolls, I realized that I was not the only one who had a doll as a kid and that many kids enjoyed American Girl dolls. So in this article, I’m going back to my roots and discussing the most important topic of all: what your historical American Girl Doll says about you.
felicity
One of my personal favorites is Felicity because she had such a cool story. Felicity is a young girl living during the Revolutionary War, and she has to face war and becoming a lady. If you had Felicity growing up, there’s a strong chance you were a horse girl like me and my sisters because Felicity’s story involves a horse that she learns to tame. Felicity is a strong-willed, independent and tomboyish girl who is often adventurous. If you had Felicity as a kid, I believe you’d be the same, a girl who loves wild adventures and isn’t scared to get her hands dirty.
kaya
Kaya is a doll who represents a Nez Perce girl from 1764. Kaya is described as an athletic and active girl, and she cares for many animals. She is known to make quick decisions and make up for her mistakes. If you had Kaya, you were so cool to me because Kaya had such cool outfits and the best accessories. If you had Kaya, I imagine that you were a more reserved girl and liked to spend time outside in nature. I imagine you being quick-witted and enjoying reading stories.
kirsten
Kristen is a Swedish immigrant who moves to the Minnesota frontier in 1854. Kristen faces many challenges and is often described as being caring with a stubborn spirit. If you had Kristen growing up, I imagine that you are a crafty girl who loves doing activities that involve being creative, like sewing or painting. I imagine that you enjoy hanging out with your friends and that you enjoy history and learning about different events in history.
kit
Kit was the doll I had growing up, and she seriously shaped the person I am today. Kit is a girl who lives during the Great Depression. Kit loves writing and a good mystery and is often known to be nosy and learn about different events and how she can fix things. If you had Kit growing up, I imagine that you love fashion and writing in your journal. I think you also enjoy reading fantasy novels and watching classic movies like Casablanca or Roman Holiday.
samantha
Samatha is a girl growing up in 1904 during the Victoria Era. Samatha is described as being very intelligent but also defying the social norms to protect what’s right. If you had Samatha, I imagine that you would enjoy all things girly, but you would also love to learn and find things like politics and science very interesting. You are an extrovert who loves to talk to all different types of people.
josefina
Josefina is a young girl living in New Mexico in 1824. Josefina is known for being adaptable to unfamiliar events, quiet and nurturing. If you had Josefina as a kid, I believe you were the eldest daughter who loved taking care of your younger siblings. You enjoy baking and spending time with loved ones. You are an introvert but will go out of your way to make other people feel comfortable.
addy
Addy is a young girl growing up in Philadelphia in 1864 after she escaped a plantation in North Carolina. Addy is described as family-oriented, often caring for her mother, hopeful for the future and resilient in the face of trials. If you had Addy growing up, I imagine that you loved reading books about strong female leads. You like to spend time with those you love most, and you love music and dance.
molly
Molly is a young girl growing up during World War II. Molly is described as lively and feisty, unique and desperate to help people during the war. If you had Molly growing up, I imagine that you are the youngest of your family and love to play sports like soccer and volleyball. You enjoy school because you get to hang out with your friends and you are very talkative.
julie
Julie is a girl growing up in San Francisco in 1974. She is described as having a sunny personality, being optimistic and caring for everyone. If you had Julie growing up, I am very jealous because I loved her bedroom and bathroom sets. I imagine that you have a great sense of fashion and you love watching sporting events like the Olympics. You have a dog or a cat that you love more than anything, and you love wearing a bunch of jewelry together.
rebecca
Rebecca is a young Jewish girl living in 1914 New York City. She is described as being dramatic and artistic and seeks the spotlight. If you had Rebecca growing up, I imagine that you are into more girly things and love singing and dancing on stage. You have big dreams and you work hard to accomplish them. I think you spend your free time watching movies and rating them on Letterboxd.
importance of the dolls
American Girl dolls were such an important part of my life, and I can remember reading articles like these in the American Girl magazine. Now, most of these historical American Girl dolls have been shelved by the American Girl Company, meaning that little girls and boys around the world will not be able to love them the same way we did. In the future, I hope that American Girl can see the importance of these dolls and bring them back for all kids to enjoy!