What is the name of Gaston's bumbling sidekick?

Gaston’s bumbling sidekick in *Beauty and the Beast* is named LeFou.

LeFou is Gaston’s loyal but frequently mistreated companion in the 1991 animated film. His name is a play on the French phrase meaning “the madman” or “the fool,” matching his comic role and his willingness to support Gaston’s schemes. He repeatedly praises Gaston, even when Gaston behaves arrogantly or cruelly.

LeFou helps organize the villagers and supports Gaston’s plan to pressure Belle into marriage. He also accompanies Gaston during the attack on the Beast’s castle. Although he is clumsy and often used as a punchline, he is an important part of Gaston’s public image: his exaggerated compliments help reinforce Gaston’s reputation as the village hero.

LeFou is voiced by Jesse Corti in the 1991 film. In the 2017 live-action adaptation, Josh Gad plays the character, who is given a more conflicted arc and eventually turns against Gaston’s worst behavior. LeFou is not the same character as Lumière, Cogsworth, or Chip, who are enchanted members of the Beast’s household.