| Birthday | September 22 |
|---|---|
| Star sign | Virgo |
| Personality | Snooty |
| Subtype | B |
| Catchphrase | “me meow” |
| Picture quote | “All that glitters is not gold.” |
| Gender | Female |
| Default clothing | palatial tank dress |
| Hobby | Nature |
| Favorite styles | Gorgeous, Simple |
| Favorite colors | Colorful, Brown |
| Bag | Paper |
| Snack | Lollipop |
| Drink | Soda can |
Ankha
Snooty cat
Regal, mysterious, and iconic. Her house is a set piece players love to rebuild on Harv’s Island.
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Characteristics
Appearance
Ankha moves through the island like royalty from another age — a navy cat banded in gold, with eyeliner drawn wide in the manner of ancient Egyptian queens. Wings of liner sweep from the outer corners of her eyes, and when she blinks you catch a warm flash of orange shadow beneath. Her large black pupils tilt upward, and her mouth holds a regal scowl even on cheerful days. A golden cobra rises from her brow, striped in blue, completing a silhouette that feels less like costume than birthright. In earlier outings she sometimes wore a scarab pendant instead of the full headdress, though the cobra crown returned in later years.
Personality
Ankha's snooty streak runs deep, and she wears it with the confidence of someone who believes poise and presentation matter. She can sound vain or sharp at first, commenting on looks, fitness, and taste with little filter. Island life softened her older islander edge — she still wants admiration, but warmth slips through when talk stays respectful. Criticize her style or suggest she skip a workout, though, and she bristles fast; jocks and Ankha in the same conversation often end with someone stomping off. Lazy neighbors unsettle her with their love of snacks and naps, and peppy villagers draw her gossip and side-eye over small habits she finds undignified. Normal, cranky, and fellow snooty villagers tend to suit her better: shared bluntness, fashion talk, and a tolerance for drama. Keep showing up with mature conversation and she gradually confides in you, still regal, still a little catty, but genuinely fond. She cares deeply about being well-liked as well as well-dressed, and praise that feels sincere lands better than flattery she did not earn.
House — Egyptian gold
In New Horizons
Pyramid roof exterior with golden sarcophagus and royal antiques inside — dramatic and unmistakable.
| Roof | orange stone roof |
|---|---|
| Siding | yellow stucco exterior |
| Door | purple metal-accent door |
| Wallpaper | Ancient Wall |
| Flooring | Pyramid Tile |
| Music | K.K. Bazaar |
Does not contain a stereo initially
Notable furniture
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Romanization |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ナイル | Nairu |
| Korean | 클레오 | Keulleo |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 艳后 | Yànhòu |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 艷后 | — |
| French | Neferti | — |
| Spanish | Patri | — |
| Italian | Cleo | — |
| German | Kleo | — |
| Dutch | Ankha | — |
| Russian | Анка | Anka |
amiibo card
New Horizons reference data from Nookipedia .