What is the name of the snowman created by Elsa?

The snowman created by Elsa is Olaf. Elsa and Anna first build him together as children, and Elsa later brings him to life with her ice magic during the events of Frozen.

Olaf represents the sisters’ happy childhood and the innocent love they once shared. After Elsa’s powers trigger winter across Arendelle, Olaf becomes a cheerful companion to Anna and Kristoff. His dream of experiencing summer creates one of the film’s best-known comic contrasts: he does not understand that warm weather could melt him.

Olaf is voiced by Josh Gad in the original English version. He is a sentient snowman whose body can come apart without lasting harm, allowing the animators to use his detachable head, arms, and snowballs for visual comedy. His signature wish for “warm hugs” also captures his unusually affectionate personality.

Olaf is sometimes confused with Marshmallow or the Snowgies. Marshmallow is the giant snow creature Elsa creates to guard her ice palace, while Snowgies are tiny snow beings introduced in Frozen Fever. They are separate characters, not alternate names for Olaf.