Talk:Disney Prince/@comment-5285732-20120712181902/@comment-4740719-20120731223635

The Prince's name is not "Ferdinand." Fans misinterpreted a line Shirley Temple said at the 1938 Oscars. She mentioned the name, but was referring to another character from a Disney short, Ferdinand the Bull. Dave Smith, Historian of the Walt Disney Archives, confirmed through the "Ask Dave" section of Disney's Guest Services site that the Prince wasn't given a name in the film and that "Ferdinand" has never been used as a name for him by the company.

"Florian" originates from an Anglo-Italian fan site called Disneylicious. It was mentioned in one of their articles on a collectible Snow White pin. Personal correspondence with the owner revealed a change in story several times when I asked him for proof to support his claim. In the end, he allegedly had to consult a friend on the matter, who in turn said that Florian was a temporary name used for the Prince when Disney started the Disney Princess franchise.

The latest claimed name, "Frederick," was made by an artist on Deviant Art. He claims he's seen artwork and documents at the Walt Disney Studio Archives that refer to the Prince by this name, although he's not sure if it was a name Walt Disney himself intended to use or if it's one the company considered later on. As with "Florian," the individual was either unable or unwilling to provide proof for his claim. At this point, the Prince is still nameless.