<Li> Emily Elizabeth : Clifford 's owner . A friendly , curious , and helpful eight - year - old girl . She is frequently portrayed riding on his bare back . She is the best skater on the island , and is also very good at soccer . She was named for creator Norman Bridwell 's daughter and based on the imaginary adventures of Bridwell 's wife . The TV series adaptation gives her a surname , Emily Elizabeth Howard , and changes the background , with her receiving Clifford as a surprise present on her 6th birthday instead of picking him out as a Christmas present . </Li>
<Li> Emily Elizabeth : Clifford 's owner . A friendly , curious , and helpful eight - year - old girl . She is frequently portrayed riding on his bare back . She is the best skater on the island , and is also very good at soccer . She was named for creator Norman Bridwell 's daughter and based on the imaginary adventures of Bridwell 's wife . The TV series adaptation gives her a surname , Emily Elizabeth Howard , and changes the background , with her receiving Clifford as a surprise present on her 6th birthday instead of picking him out as a Christmas present . </Li>
what is the name of the girl in clifford the big red dog
what is the name of the girl in clifford the big red dog
Emily Elizabeth
Emily Elizabeth