Jane Porter. she was a young woman from England, travelling to the jungle with her grandfather for research.
Her name is Jane in both the films and historically. Tarzan is based on a real story.
A chimpanzee named Cheeta
Jane Porter
Jane
Tantar
cheetah
his father's name is kerchak
turk the gorilla
His name is "Boy".
John Clayton, Lord Greystoke.
Tarzan's elephant friend is called Tantor.
The fox in the Amulet graphic novel series is named Leon Redbeard. He is a loyal and brave companion to the main character, Emily Hayes.
"fire" is the first companion novel after graceling. It shows a bit of Leck's past. "Bitterblue" is in the making and comes after "fire".
It is not a skirt. It is called a loincloth.
boy / Jane
Another name for a companion is a friend or a mate.