John "Jack" Worthing (Ernest) - The protagonist, a young gentleman who leads a double life. In the country, he is Jack, a responsible guardian; in the city, he pretends to be Ernest, a carefree and fictitious persona. He is in love with Gwendolen Fairfax.

Algernon Moncrieff - Jack’s witty and mischievous friend, a charming bachelor who also invents a fictional character, "Bunbury," to escape social obligations. He falls in love with Cecily Cardew.

Gwendolen Fairfax - The sophisticated and determined daughter of Lady Bracknell, who is in love with Jack (whom she knows as Ernest). She is obsessed with the name "Ernest" and insists on marrying someone with that name.

Cecily Cardew - Jack’s young and imaginative ward, who lives in the country. She dreams of romance and becomes infatuated with Algernon (whom she knows as Ernest), also fixated on the name "Ernest."

Lady Bracknell - Gwendolen’s domineering and aristocratic mother, known for her sharp wit and rigid social standards. She is a formidable obstacle to the young lovers’ plans.

Miss Prism - Cecily’s governess, a somewhat absent-minded and moralistic woman with a hidden past that ties into the play’s resolution.

Rev. Canon Chasuble - A mild-mannered clergyman who provides comic relief and is subtly pursued by Miss Prism.

Lane - Algernon’s butler, a dryly humorous servant who appears briefly but adds to the play’s satirical tone.

Merriman - Jack’s butler at his country estate, another minor servant character who assists in the unfolding of events.

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