He genuinely seems to like them and shows appreciation for their hard work and support, only having to be strict with them a few times. Unlike most other criminal masterminds and their usual doctrine of abusing their henchmen, Gru gets along famously with the minions. Minions have standard English names (see below). They can be pesky when they are doing weird interactions with other people, animals, or objects they are also famous for their gibberish-speaking language.

They are impulsive creatures with little self-control, but with a wide-eyed wonder and odd innocence that endears them to viewers and makes them relatable. (left to right) Jerry, Kevin, Stuart, Dave and Carl having an ice cream party from Despicable Me 2 All the minions are supporting characters in Minions (with the exception of Kevin, Stuart, and Bob), major characters in Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2 and supporting characters in Despicable Me 3 (with the exception of Mel). They are much childish in some ways, yet they seem to be very intelligent in certain aspects.

Frequently, they speak in an incomprehensible language, called Minionese, occasionally switching to English. They bring much of the comedy in the film, and they are known as the scene-stealer of the movie. They are Major Characters in the Despicable Me series, as well as the official mascots for Illumination. The Minions are small, yellow, capsule shaped creatures, who have one or two eyes.

All the minions names