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* For another male example, there's Gil Nexdor [[MeaningfulName (it's literally right in his name!)]] in relation to Susan and Mary Test in ''WesternAnimation/JohnnyTest''.

* As a male example, Jeremy to Candace in ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb''. There's also Isabella for Phineas, [[ObliviousToLove who hasn't noticed her feelings yet]].

* The titular character from ''Series/ICarly'', Carly Shay. Cute and feminine but not overtly sexual, Freddie's known her for a long time, and they have the ChildhoodFriendRomance and JustFriends thing going on. Carly is popular at school and with her webshow without being the AlphaBitch, and will rebel against authority if she perceives unfairness in the treatment of her friends. Carly does have enough aspects of the GenkiGirl to qualify her for that as well, but there AintNoRule that says she can't be [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot The Genki Girl Next Door]]. See TheChick and TomboyAndGirlyGirl.

* Winnie Cooper from ''Series/TheWonderYears'' is a good TV example. Actress Danica [=McKellar=] is also a HotScientist.

* The titular character of the ''Webcomic/SluggyFreelance'' arc [[http://www.sluggy.com/daily.php?date=981114 "A Carnivorous Smurf for Kimmy Sue Hasenpfeffer"]] was one of these. Kimmy Sue, not the [[WesternAnimation/TheSmurfs Smurf]].

* Maggie (Creator/MarlaSokoloff) from the movie ''Film/WhateverItTakes''. She eventually ends up with her boy next door.

** In terms of attractiveness, she has [[UnkemptBeauty a tomboyish charm]] about her that's been noted as being reminiscent of ''Literature/PippiLongstocking''. While her hips [[ShesGotLegs and legs]] are said to be the most notable aspects of her figure.

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* Faline comes off as this in ''WesternAnimation/BambiII'', not being nearly as [[GenkiGirl hyperactive]] as she was as a fawn in the first film.

* Yoko from ''VisualNovel/EveryDayDifferent'' fits the personality type and literally lives next door to the protagonist.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra'': The eponymous heroine is portrayed as a down-to-earth [[OneOfTheBoys tomboy type]], who's the amazonian [[TheChiefsDaughter daughter of Chief Tonraq]]. She's also [[UnkemptBeauty a natural beauty]], though she prides herself on [[SupernaturalMartialArts her bending ability]] and her role as the world's Avatar instead.

For the 2004 film, see ''Film/{{The Girl Next Door|2004}}''. For the 2007 film, see ''Literature/TheGirlNextDoor''. For Numbuh 3 and Numbuh 5, see ''WesternAnimation/CodenameKidsNextDoor''. For the French sitcom of this (in translation) name, go to ''Series/LesFillesDaCote'' Also not to be mistaken for Crystal Bernard's album, ''The Girl Next Door'' or the webcomic ''Webcomic/GirlsNextDoor''.

For the 2004 film, see ''Film/{{The Girl Next Door|2004}}''. For the 2007 film, see ''Literature/TheGirlNextDoor''. For Numbuh 3 and Numbuh 5, see ''WesternAnimation/CodenameKidsNextDoor''. Also not to be mistaken for Crystal Bernard's album, ''The Girl Next Door'' or the webcomic ''Webcomic/GirlsNextDoor''.

* Winnie Cooper from ''Series/TheWonderYears'' is a good tv example. Actress Danica [=McKellar=] is also a HotScientist.

* ''Film/TheBabysitter'': 12-year old Melanie counts as a literal example to her classmate, Cole, because she lives in the house directly across the street from his. The film also [[BettyAndVeronica contrasts her]] with Cole's babysitter, Bee, by presenting Melanie as a cute blonde girl, whereas Bee is a hot blonde teenager.

She'll usually embody a "[[MadonnaWhoreComplex wholesome]]" sort of femininity and she's rarely the promiscuous sort, though she might play the {{foil}} [[BettyAndVeronica to a woman who is]]. Since her characterization is built on her accessible, down-to-earth personality, she's often cute but never to the point that her looks are her defining feature: she'll be the prettiest girl at church or the [[FanserviceWithASmile coffee shop's best-tipped waitress]] but she's never surrounded by a cloud of boys eager to do FavorsForTheSexy. And if she does attract attention with her appearance, she's more likely to be annoyed or embarrassed than flattered.

Her disposition ranges from [[OnlySaneMan even-tempered]] [[GenkiGirl to playful]]. She will always be easy to talk to and usually a good listener. But she also tends to be [[BrutalHonesty frank with her opinions]] and expects the same in return. If she's one of the hero's two romantic options, she'll be the [[BettyAndVeronica "Betty" to a Veronica]] with more obvious sex appeal who is much harder to approach.

* Sayori from ''VisualNovel/DokiDokiLiteratureClub'' is the protagonist's [[GenkiGirl energetic]] childhood friend. Though it gets horribly subverted later...

* ''Anime/VariableGeo'': [[{{Deuteragonist}} Satomi]] is the 'plainest' looking girl among the cast, having [[BoyishShortHair short]] [[UnkemptBeauty mussy hair]] and a BeautyMark on her left cheek. She's also shown to be honest and a hard worker, having two jobs to support herself and her kid brother.

* GirlNextDoor: Johanna comes across as this in ''VisualNovel/DoubleHomework''. Also, Dennis uses the term to refer to Amy.

%%* Mary Ann from ''Series/GilligansIsland''

** ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX2'': The same can be said of Yuna and her cousin, Rikku, who're presented as a pair of fun loving teens. Both are cute and have modest figures, though Rikku certainly ''[[{{stripperific}} doesn't dress]]'' [[BarelyThereSwimwear modestly]].