Duck family (Disney) facts for kids
The Duck family is a group of cartoon ducks. They are all related to the famous Disney character, Donald Duck. This family is full of interesting characters, from brave adventurers to funny relatives.
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Meet the Duck Family: First Generation
This section introduces the oldest known members of the Duck family.
Humperdink Duck: The Grandfather
Humperdink Duck is one of the earliest known members of the modern Duck family. He is married to Elvira Coot, who you might know as "Grandma Duck." He is Donald Duck's grandfather.
Elvira "Grandma" Duck: The Family Leader
Elvira "Grandma" Duck (born Coot) is Donald's grandmother. She is often seen as the main leader of the Duck family. Most stories simply call her "Grandma Duck."
Meet the Duck Family: Second Generation
This generation includes Donald Duck's parents and some of his aunts and uncles.
Quackmore Duck: Donald's Dad
Quackmore Duck was born in 1875. He is Donald Duck's father. His parents are Humperdink and Elvira "Grandma" Duck.
Hortense Duck: Donald's Mom
Hortense Duck (born McDuck; born 1876) is Quackmore Duck's wife and Donald's mother. She was born in Scotland. She is also the youngest sister of the very rich Scrooge McDuck.
Daphne Gander: Aunt of Donald
Daphne Gander (born Duck) is Donald's aunt. She is the mother of Gladstone Gander, who is known for his incredible luck.
Eider Duck: Donald's Uncle
Eider Duck is another one of Donald's uncles.
Lulubelle Duck: Eider's Wife
Lulubelle Duck (born Loon) is Eider Duck's wife. She is the mother of Abner and Fethry Duck.
Upsy Duck: Another Uncle
Upsy Duck is Donald's uncle. He appeared in a 1965 story called "Mastering The Matterhorn."
Sheriff Dan Duck: The Western Cousin
Sheriff Dan Duck is an old cousin of Donald. He works as a sheriff in a Western town called Bent Spur Gulch.
Meet the Duck Family: Third Generation
This generation includes Donald Duck himself and some of his cousins.
Donald Duck: The Famous Star
Donald Duck (born 1920) is the most famous member of the family. He is the son of Quackmore and Hortense Duck. His girlfriend is Daisy Duck.
Della Duck: Mother of the Triplets
Della Duck is the mother of Huey, Dewey, and Louie.
Fethry Duck: Donald's Cousin
Fethry Duck was Donald's cousin.
Dudly D. Duck: Another Cousin
Dudly D. Duck is a cousin of Donald. He shows up in the comic story "Why All the Crabby Ducks?".
Meet the Duck Family: Fourth Generation
This generation features Donald's well-known nephews.
Huey, Dewey, and Louie: Donald's Nephews
Huebert "Huey", Deuteronomy "Dewey", and Louis "Louie" Duck are Donald's three nephews. They are identical triplets. Their mother is Della Duck, and their father is not named in the stories.
The Coot Family: Grandma Duck's Relatives
The Coot family are the relatives of Grandma Duck. They are a big part of Donald's family tree, along with the Clan McDuck.
Cornelius Coot: Founder of Duckburg
Cornelius Coot (1790–1880) is a very important figure. He is known for founding the city of Duckburg.
Clinton Coot: Founder of the Junior Woodchucks
Clinton Coot (1830-1910) was the son of Cornelius Coot. He is famous for founding The Junior Woodchucks, a group that Huey, Dewey, and Louie belong to.
Gertrude Coot: Clinton's Wife
Gertrude Coot (born Gadwall) is Clinton Coot's wife. She is the mother of Casey and Elvira Coot (who is "Grandma Duck").
Casey Coot: Gold Prospector
Casey Coot (1860-c. 1960) was a friend of Scrooge McDuck. He was a gold prospector in the Klondike but wasn't very successful.
Gretchen Coot: Casey's Wife
Gretchen Coot (born Grebe) is Casey Coot's wife. She is the mother of Cuthbert and Fanny Coot.
Fanny Coot: Gus Goose's Mother
Fanny Coot is the mother of Donald's cousin, Gus Goose.
Cuthbert Coot: The Rancher
Cuthbert Coot is a distant cousin of Donald Duck. He works as a rancher.
Kildare Coot: The Eccentric Cousin
Kildare Coot is a very unusual fourth cousin of Donald Duck.
The Goose Family
This family branch includes Gus Goose, known for his big appetite!
Luke Goose: Gus's Father
Luke Goose (sometimes called Luke the Goose) is the father of Donald's cousin, Gus Goose.
Gus Goose: The Hungry Cousin
Gus Goose is Donald Duck's second cousin. He is also Grandma Duck's great-nephew. Gus is famous for eating a lot! He first appeared in the 1939 cartoon Donald's Cousin Gus.
The Gander Family
This family includes Gladstone Gander, who is incredibly lucky.
Goostave Gander: Gladstone's Father
Goostave Gander is Gladstone Gander's father. He was married to Daphne Duck.
Gladstone Gander: The Lucky Cousin
Gladstone Gander is Donald's cousin. He is the son of Goostave and Daphne Gander. Gladstone is known for having amazing good luck all the time.
Shamrock Gander: Gladstone's Nephew
Shamrock Gander is Gladstone's nephew.
Clyde: Another Nephew
Clyde is another nephew of Gladstone's.
Other "Duck" Characters: Are They Related?
This section lists characters with the last name "Duck" who might or might not be related to Donald. The name "Duck" is common in Duckburg, just like "Smith" or "Jones" are common in real life. So, not every "Duck" is a direct relative of Donald.
April, May, and June Duck
April, May, and June Duck are the triplet nieces of Daisy Duck. Huey, Dewey, and Louie sometimes call Daisy "Aunt Daisy," but it's not clear if she is their real aunt or just a close family friend.
Daisy Duck: Donald's Girlfriend
Daisy Duck is Donald's girlfriend. She is often seen with Donald and his nephews.
Darkwing Duck: The Superhero
Darkwing Duck is the main character of a TV series. He is probably not related to Donald. "Darkwing Duck" is his superhero name. His real name is Drake Mallard.
Dexter Duck: A Rival for Daisy's Attention
Dexter Duck sometimes tries to get Daisy Duck's attention, just like Gladstone Gander does.
Dickie Duck: A Possible Cousin
Dickie Duck was first introduced as Goldie O'Gilt's granddaughter. However, in some stories, she calls Huey, Dewey and Louie "cousins." This might mean they share a family connection.
Moby Duck: The Sailor
Moby Duck seems to be a relative of Donald's, but their exact relationship is never clearly explained. His name is a fun play on the famous book Moby-Dick.
Huey, Dewey, and Louie's Father: A Mystery
The identity of Huey, Dewey, and Louie's father is a mystery. This character does not appear in any of the stories.
