10 True INFJ Fictional Characters - The Rarest Personality Type

There’s something inspiring about relating to a character and their made-up personalities. For the INFJ it can seem all the more special considering they so often feel misunderstood in the world. So, which well-known fictional characters share similar INFJ functions, and how is it noticeable to the audience? Welcome or welcome back to Rediscovermind! Today we’ll be presenting 8 INFJ fictional characters that we all know and love.

Number 1:

Lisa Simpson (From ‘The Simpsons’)Starting with the well-known Simpson character, INFJ Lisa Simpson. With a complex inner world and a drive to go against the grain, this Lisa Simpson shows numerous aspects of the INFJ personality type that sets her apart from the rest of the Simpson characters. Easily known to be the most intelligent of her family, Lisa uses her introverted intuition to come up with family solutions in multiple episodes yet her extraverted feeling drives her to sometimes be overly pushy about her morals and beliefs, especially when surrounded by a family who doesn’t relate to her thinking patterns. She is constantly concerned about her direction in life and it tends to be a recurring story within the show that Lisa is trying to find a new path in life. Extremely curious and open-minded, with the underlying essence of empathy and kindness, this creative sax player is the epitome of an INFJ cartoon character.

Number 2:

Atticus Finch (From ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’)With INFJs deep need for harmony within their close relationships and also within society, they tend to care deeply about social justice issues. Atticus Finch shows this stereotypical INFJ trait and so many others throughout the book. His compassion and risk-taking actions of defending an innocent black man from raping a white woman in the 1930s says a lot about the empathy and need to help that every INFJ experiences throughout life. He uses his unique perspectives to see the issue at hand from multiple angles, including from the shoes of the prisoner, which drives him to put his life on the line in order to achieve justice. He sees the bigger picture of the scenario, which allows him to easily overlook the assumptions of those around him and then push forward with a calm and non-violent approach. A classic Atticus Finch quote says it all: “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view..until you climb in his skin and walk around in it”

Number 3:

Pi Patel (From ‘The Life Of Pi’)One word that could easily sum up the character of Pi Patel would be nothing other than sheer curiosity. In the movie “The Life Of Pi” the open-minded and courageous 16-year-old boy sets out to understand the deeper meaning of the world around him after a tragic event. From zoology to religion, his mind is flooded with questions and ideas that he feels called to answer. He clearly uses all 4 main functions of the INFJ throughout his journey, allowing him to easily identify with other people while falling in love with a variety of religions. He is drawn to the power and beauty behind each religion he encounters which ultimately keeps him alive throughout his 227 days on the Ocean. His faith in something better for the future also contributes to the fact that after the series of unfortunate events he encountered, he still persevered with barely any logical reasons to do so.

Number 4:

Sam Winchester (From ‘Supernatural’) The reluctant hunter of supernatural darkness, Sam Winchester projects multiple INFJ idealistic and intelligent characteristics throughout the “supernatural” film. The innate ability to make seamless connections and insights proves to be valuable in the fight against evil, yet the classic INFJ empathy still presents itself. Even when dealing with demons and monsters. He struggles with his conscience throughout the movie because of his deep guilt and hesitancy for killing, however, his brother helps him keep an eye on the bigger picture of his sacrifices. With Sam’s strong INFJ intuitive intuition, he also has the innate ability to show clairvoyant tendencies and projections of the future before they happen, ultimately giving him an upper hand in the battle against darkness. Overall, Sam is normally gentle, kind, and protective, and shows a very interesting perspective of the battle between an INFJs light and dark side.

Number 5:

Lorraine Warren (From ‘The Conjuring’) Technically based on a real individual, Lorraine Warren sets out to help people by tapping into their emotional needs and spiritual difficulties in the movie “The Conjuring”. She seems to have a knack for words that allows her to relate and connect with people who are reluctant to share their struggles with her. Yet, with her persistence to go beyond the surface level of not only the people she talks to in her profession as a clairvoyant demonologist but also of the world around her, she manages to probe and understand what's underneath the obvious - a true INFJ characteristic. And again, stereotypically, Loarriane uses her intuitive hunches and instincts to scope out demonic energy without the need for tangible proof - often making her seem skeptical until the truth comes out, something all misunderstood INFJs can relate to. Overall, this spiritual INFJ healer character shows her true gift for intuitively understanding people and connecting the dots to see where problems lie.

Number 6:

Remus Lupin (From ‘Harry Potter’)The sometimes overlooked, yet deeply introspective character featured in most Harry Potter films, Remus Lupin shows multiple INFJ characteristics throughout the Harry Potter series. Deeply intuitive about people, Lupin’s title of “professor of defense against the dark arts” gives him the opportunity to teach with an individualized approach. He can easily see what his students don’t realize about themselves and use that information to guide his students behind the scenes rather than in an overbearing or forceful manner. His INFJ side also shines when it comes to the paradox of being aware and willing to stand up for the well-being of others, yet struggles to stand up for himself at times, even sacrificing his teaching position because he wants to protect his students. Overall, this empathetic INFJ character shows that passion and human connection can go a long way for this personality type by using his warmth and genuine to set him apart from other professors.

Number 7:

Lady Galadriel (From ‘The Lord Of The Rings’) Lord Of The Rings is filled with many intuitive insights that most INFJs would understand and relate to, but when it comes to the featured INFJ character, Lady Galadriel, INFJs can feel understood on a whole new level. The fantasy view of the INFJ becomes a part when watching the ways of this unique guiding elf. With deep intuitive abilities that set her apart from the rest of the elves, she can easily see into people’s hearts while guessing their motives, emotions, and unique individual potential. Her warm heart chooses to use this gift to comfort others, ultimately acting as a mentor, guiding people towards their life-long purpose. She is one of the firmest defenders of the forces of Good and Light and believes that love is simply limitless. A clear example of this would be her belief in Frodo and the sympathy for the weakest creatures in middle-earth, when others struggle to do so, a clear INFJ tendency to always see the good in others.

Number 8:

Plutarch Heavensbee (From ‘The Hunger Games’) With the combination of charm and the ability to envision long-term projections of the bigger picture, Plutarch Heavensbee portrays the classic characteristics that INFJs in higher power often emulate. He uses insightful tactics that others don’t believe he's capable of in order to create long-term non-violent plans and strategies that are nothing short of complex and brilliant. Yet, being an INFJ, of course, this character also shows an empathetic side that allows him to stay deeply in tune with people in order to sense what will and won’t motivate them. With a knack for words and an undeniable charisma, this INFJ authority figure seems to have just the right words to say in any given situation in order to get people on his side.

Number 9:

Amélie (From ‘Amélie’ The Movie) The french film that often comes up when talking about INFJs most relatable movies, Amélie is said to star one of the most accurately portrayed INFJs in film. Amélie is an imaginative yet isolated child who flourishes into an introverted young woman with an extremely complex and vivid fantasy life backed by a strong sense of justice. It’s hard to miss the numerous instances where strangers pour their hearts out to this open-minded lead INFJ character, a circumstance that many INFJ counselor types can directly identify with. But aside from the magnetic essence of this character, Amélie portrays a complex and very realistic inner fantasy world that she feels so comfortable with that she struggles to get outside her head and interact with real people, even though she desperately craves this connection. If that doesn’t say INFJ, I don’t know what will!

Number 10:

Walter Mitty (From ‘The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty’) The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty is exactly that, the secret life of an INFJ personality type, and all the important lessons that come with managing it. With a complex inner world and deep imagination, the INFJ character Walter Mitty seems to be convinced that his vivid imagination seems much more compelling in comparison to real life. With such a preference for his inner world, this INFJ character chooses to only engage with the world when absolutely necessary - a difficult spiral most INFJs could relate to at one point or another. Towards the end of the film this introverted and imaginative character learns a lesson that all INFJs learn at one point or another, that as intriguing as their inner world may seem, the outside world has incredible potential they’d just give it a chance.