Kidcore Animal Crossing Island Ideas

Kidcore! This is a hugely popular island theme in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In a world that can feel too serious at times, it feels nice to be bold, fun and lighthearted in the game. We never lost our childhood spark… we just have to prioritize it.

For a kidcore island, a lot of people go bold and colorful while others might want a specific color vibe like kidcore pink or muted tones. There’s no right or wrong answer. The beauty is that most items can be customized over at Harv’s Island by Reese and Cyrus. Always be sure to check all colorway options! I tried to use a blend below, to give you an idea.

I really love pulling together these inspiration pieces, so I hope that this helps get you started. In this article, you’ll find:

Kidcore Name Ideas
Kidcore Villagers
Kidcore Items to Use

Let’s get started.

Related: Coastal Island Ideas // Spring Island Ideas // Forestcore Island Ideas

Island Names

This can be a really tough part for most because you cannot change your name once it is chosen and you can only use 10 characters (including spaces and symbols). Here are 20 names to get your creativity flowing.

Aba-Zabba
Applesauce
CarrotStix
Confetti
Crayon
Bottle Cap
Bubblegum
Giggles
Jell-o
Jellybean
Jellypop
Peachypie
Pop Rocks
Razzle
Sandbox
Sherbet
Soda Pop
Sour Patch
Sprinkles
Sugar Rush

Kidcore Villagers

Let’s move onto villagers, which is one of my favorite parts, quite honestly. Choosing your cute neighbors is all the fun. Here are 20 that I think work awesome for this island theme.

Bob – The OG kidcore kitty. Bob is a must. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are red and colorful, his catchphrase is “pthhpth,” and he has the play hobby.

Stitches – Possibly the mayor of kidcore. He is a must-have. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are colorful and white, his catchphrase is “stuffin’,” and he has the play hobby.

Bunnie – Just LOOK at her. Bunnie! You are the cutest! Her catchphrase alone! A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are green and pink, her catchphrase is “tee-hee,” and she has the fashion hobby.

Sydney – Her vibrant color is perfection, the rosy cheeks, and the overalls… underrated as hell for this theme! A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are beige and yellow, her catchphrase is “sunshine,” and she has the music hobby.

Ketchup – She looks like a precious little cherry tomato. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are white and aqua, her catchphrase is “bitty,” and she has the play hobby.

Freckles – She just looks like a little kid, doesn’t she? So precious. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are green and colorful, her catchphrase is “ducky,” and she has the fashion hobby.

Sherb – He has that childish way about him. So cute. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are gray and blue, his catchphrase is “bawwww,” and he has the nature hobby.

Dom – So joyful in his tie-dye fit. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are red and colorful, his catchphrase is “indeedaroo,” and he has the play hobby.

Kid Cat – It’s in the name. Plus, such a cute helmet for a kid’s dress up / superhero vibe. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite color is red, his catchphrase is “psst,” and he has the fitness hobby.

Penelope – The giant bow for ears. 10/10. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are pink and red, her catchphrase is “oh bow,” and she has the fashion hobby.

Puddles – Build her a little pond with puddle-codes around it. A cute umbrella. Some rainboots. She loves a rainy day! A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are green and pink, her catchphrase is “splish,” and she has the fashion hobby.

Joey – This little baby duck’s got the whole diaper thing going on. He’s in. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are green and blue, his catchphrase is “bleeeeeck,” and he has the play hobby.

Pietro – You can’t have a kidcore island without a creepily cute clown, right? A few fun facts: he has a smug personality, his favorite colors are red and colorful, his catchphrase is “honk honk,” and he has the music hobby.

Apple – Such a popular choice for this aesthetic! Little bean. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are colorful and red, her catchphrase is “cheekers,” and she has the play hobby.

Peanut – She is the most energetic squirrel, honestly. Her name alone is so cute. A few fun facts: she has a peppy personality, her favorite colors are red and colorful, her catchphrase is “slacker,” and she has the fashion hobby.

Hamlet – He’s a precious little baby. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are purple and blue, his catchphrase is “hammie,” and he has the play hobby.

Chelsea – Another villager who feels like she embraces dress-up. Chelsea is a Sanrio villager, which means you can only acquire her via Amiibo card. A few fun facts: she has a normal personality, her favorite colors are pink and white, her catchphrase is “pound cake,” and she has the play hobby.

Dizzy – His soft coloring and sweet eyes feel very childlike. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are yellow and blue, his catchphrase is “woo-oo,” and he has the play hobby.

Broccolo – Hes such an OG classic for me. Little wee thing. A few fun facts: he has a lazy personality, his favorite colors are colorful and yellow, his catchphrase is “eat it,” and he has the play hobby.

Scoot – Feels like a little kid with his helmet on ready to ride his trike. Love the catchphrase. A few fun facts: he has a jock personality, his favorite colors are beige and blue, his catchphrase is “zip zoom,” and he has the fitness hobby.

Kidcore Items to Use

With hundreds and hundreds of items in this game, it can be overwhelming to narrow down your must-have items. I took the guesswork out and want to get you started. Here are the must-have items to gather for your kidcore island.