Character

Public-Domain Characters

Search public-domain and traditional characters with creator-friendly risk notes.

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Search public-domain and traditional characters with creator-friendly risk notes.

Source-first Reviewed Jul 2026

Character1897

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Public-domain source text in the U.S.

gothic horror novel

Character1818

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Public-domain source text in the U.S.

horror monster novel

Character1865

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Public-domain source text in the U.S.

children classic fantasy

Character1900

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Public-domain source text in the U.S.

american children fantasy

Character1887

Arthur Conan Doyle stories

Core stories public domain in the U.S.

detective fiction logic

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Public Domain Lab. "Public-Domain Characters | Public Domain Lab". https://www.publicdomainlab.com/characters/. Reviewed Jul 2026.