Sprixie
Sprixies are fairy-like creatures appearing in Super Mario 3D World. They are the inhabitants of the Sprixie Kingdom, ruled by the seven Sprixie Princesses. The name Sprixie is a portmanteau of "sprite" and "pixie," which are considered synonymous with "fairy." They bear some resemblance to the Subcons from Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic/Super Mario Bros. 2, as well as Jojora from Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
Sprixies appear in various levels and areas of each world, providing assistance to Mario and co. throughout the game. In certain areas, some appear with a pair of binoculars which (when viewed) shows the direction of the Goal Pole, similar to Binoculars in Super Mario 3D Land.
They also own and host the Stamp-providing Sprixie Houses, the Mystery Houses, and the Lucky Houses.
Trivia
- For some reason, Sprixies do not appear to have a lower body.
- The species is similar to the Fairies from Kirby 64, although this is a mere coincidence.
- Male Sprixies are never seen in-game.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Sprixie[?] | - | |
| German | Sprixie[?] | - | |
| Italian | Fata[?] | From fata (fairy) | |
| Portuguese | Anafada[?] | From anafada, meaning "fattened" and fada, "fairy." | |
| Russian | Фея[?] Feia |
Fairy | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Hadina[?] | From hada (fairy) and madrina (godmother) | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Hada[?] | Fairy |
