David Copperfield: The protagonist and voice of the book.

Clara: Mother of David Copperfield.

Betsy Trotwood: Great aunt of David Copperfield.

Peggotty: Servant in David Copperfield's house.

Ham Peggotty: Nephew of Peggotty.

Edward Murdstone: Stepfather to David Copperfield.

Quinion: Friend of Edward Murdstone. Employs David Copperfield.

Emily: Niece of Peggotty.

Gummidge: Widow of a friend of Peggotty.

Jane Murdstone: Sister of Edward Murdstone.

Barkis: Carrier coach driver. Marries Peggotty.

Mell: Master at Salem House. Has a mom in London.

Creakle: Head master of Salem House.

Tungay: Assistant to Creakle. Wears a wooden leg.

Sharp: Master at Salem House.

Steerforth: Top student at Salem House. Close friend of David Copperfield.

Micauber: Family with whom David Copperfield boards while working for Quinion.

Captain Hopkins: Prison officer who jails Micauber.

Mr. Dick: Guy who stays at home of Betsy Trotwood.

Janet: Maid at home of Betsy Trotwood.

Wickfield: Master of place where David Copperfield stays while schooling.

Uriah Heep: Assistant to Wickfield. Shady character.

Agnes: Daughter of Wickfield. Close friend of David Copperfield.

Doctor Strong: Head master at the school David Copperfield attends.

Annie: Young wife of Doctor Strong.

Mrs. Markleham / The Old Soldier: Mother of Annie.

Jack Maldon: Cousin of Annie.

Rosa Dartle: Girl staying with mother of Steerforth.

Littimer: Butler to Steerforth.

Martha: A secret friend of Emily.

Mowcher: A short woman who is a beautician.

Spenlow & Jorkins: Proctors who employ David Copperfield.

Crupp: Landlady of house of David Copperfield in London.

Dora Spenlow: Daughter of Spenlow. The love interest of David Copperfield.

Julia Mills: Close friend of Dora Spenlow.

Clarissa & Lavinia: Aunts of Dora Spenlow.