Welcome to our guide on Tri-type Personalities, a concept that enriches our understanding of the Enneagram by suggesting we each have three dominant types rather than one. This nuanced approach to personality exploration is based on the pioneering work of Katherine Chernick Fauvre. Below, you’ll find simplified profiles designed to introduce you to the diverse world of tri-types.

Please be aware that the term “Tritype®” is a registered trademark owned by Enneagram coach Katherine Fauvre. For the purposes of our discussion, we will use the alternate term “Tri-type”

Tri-type Personalities

Each of the below profile aims to provide insights into various combinations of motivation, fear, and behavior. Let’s dive in and discover the tri-type that resonates with you.

1. 125. The Diligent, caring, knowledgeable
2. 126. The Diligent, caring, inquisitive
3. 127. The Diligent, caring, innovative-expressive
4. 135. The Diligent, focused-ambitious, knowledgeable
5. 136. The Diligent, focused-ambitious, inquisitive
6. 137. The Diligent, focused-ambitious, innovative-expressive
7. 145. The Diligent, intuitive, knowledgeable
8. 146. The Diligent, intuitive, inquisitive
9. 147. The Diligent, intuitive, innovative-expressive
10. 258. The Caring, knowledgeable, protective
11. 259. The Caring, knowledgeable, accepting
12. 268. The Caring, supportive, protective
13. 269. The Caring, inquisitive, accepting
14. 278. The Caring, innovative-expressive, protective
15. 279. The Caring, innovative-expressive, accepting
16. 358. The Focused-ambitious, knowledgeable, protective
17. 359. The Focused-ambitious, knowledgeable, accepting
18. 368. The Focused-ambitious, inquisitive, protective
19. 369. The Focused-ambitious, inquisitive, accepting
20. 378. The Focused-ambitious, innovative-expressive, protective
21. 379. The Focused-ambitious, innovative-expressive, accepting
22. 458. The Intuitive, knowledgeable, protective
23. 459. The Intuitive, knowledgeable, accepting
24. 468. The Intuitive, inquisitive, protective
25. 469. The Intuitive, inquisitive, accepting
26. 478. The Intuitive, innovative-expressive, protective
27. 479. The Intuitive, innovative-expressive, accepting

125. The Diligent, caring, knowledgeable

• Types: 125, 152, 215, 251, 512, 521
• Description: Diligent, caring, and knowledgeable. Seeks to be ethical, helpful, and wise. Idealistic with a focus on practical systems and procedures.

126. The Diligent, caring, inquisitive

• Types: 126, 162, 216, 261, 612, 621
• Description: Diligent, caring, and inquisitive. Values being ethical, helpful, and supportive. Comfortable with routine, and focused on others’ needs.

127. The Diligent, caring, innovative-expressive

• Types: 127, 172, 217, 271, 712, 721
• Description: Diligent, caring, and innovative-expressive. Strives to be ethical, empathetic, and inspired. Engages with fun and purpose.

135. The Diligent, focused-ambitious, knowledgeable

• Types: 135, 153, 315, 351, 513, 531
• Description: Diligent, focused-ambitious, and knowledgeable. Aims to be ethical, efficient, and wise. Prefers facts and logic.

136. The Diligent, focused-ambitious, inquisitive

• Types: 136, 163, 316, 361, 613, 631
• Description: Diligent, focused-ambitious, and inquisitive. Seeks to be ethical, efficient, and dutiful. focused on achievement and order.

137. The Diligent, focused-ambitious, innovative-expressive

• Types: 137, 173, 317, 371, 713, 731
• Description: Diligent, focused-ambitious, and innovative-expressive. Wants to be ethical, efficient, and upbeat. Focuses on success and measuring it.

145. The Diligent, intuitive, knowledgeable

• Types: 145, 154, 415, 451, 514, 541
• Description: Diligent, intuitive, and knowledgeable. Aims to be ethical, original, and wise. Focuses on expertise and creativity.

146. The Diligent, intuitive, inquisitive

• Types: 146, 164, 416, 461, 614, 641
• Description: Diligent, intuitive, and inquisitive. Seeks to be ethical, original, and certain. Private and introspective.

147. The Diligent, intuitive, innovative-expressive

• Types: 147, 174, 417, 471, 714, 741
• Description: Diligent, intuitive, and innovative-expressive. Strives to be ethical, expressive, and positive. Focuses on idealism and standards of excellence.

258. The Caring, knowledgeable, protective

• Types: 258, 285, 528, 582, 825, 852
• Description: Caring, knowledgeable, and protective. Seeks to be helpful, wise, and straightforward. Balances empathy with independence.

259. The Caring, knowledgeable, accepting

• Types: 259, 295, 529, 592, 925, 952
• Description: Caring, knowledgeable, and accepting. Wants to be helpful, wise, and peaceful. Quiet, reserved, and focuses on solving problems.

268. The Caring, supportive, protective

• Types: 268, 286, 628, 682, 826, 862
• Description: Caring, supportive, and protective. Seeks to be helpful, engaging, and straightforward. Focused on noble causes.

269. The Caring, inquisitive, accepting

• Types: 269, 296, 629, 692, 926, 962
• Description: Caring, inquisitive, and accepting. Aims to be helpful, supportive, and peaceful. Known for kindness and assistance.

278. The Caring, innovative-expressive, protective

• Types: 278, 287, 728, 782, 827, 872
• Description: Caring, innovative-expressive, and protective. Wants to be helpful, loving, and straightforward. Values independence and assertiveness.

279. The Caring, innovative-expressive, accepting

• Types: 279, 297, 729, 792, 927, 972
• Description: Caring, innovative-expressive, and accepting. Seeks to be helpful, upbeat, and peaceful. Focuses on kindness and optimism.

358. The Focused-ambitious, knowledgeable, protective

• Types: 358, 385, 538, 583, 835, 853
• Description: Focused, ambitious, knowledgeable, and protective. Aims to be efficient, wise, and straightforward. Focuses on solving problems efficiently.

359. The Focused-ambitious, knowledgeable, accepting

• Types: 359, 395, 539, 593, 935, 953
• Description: Focused, ambitious, knowledgeable, and accepting. Wants to be efficient, wise, and peaceful. Intellectual and kindhearted.

368. The Focused-ambitious, inquisitive, protective

• Types: 368, 386, 638, 683, 836, 863
• Description: Focused-ambitious, inquisitive, and protective. Seeks to be accomplished, loyal, and straightforward. Challenges unjust authority.

369. The Focused-ambitious, inquisitive, accepting

• Types: 369, 396, 639, 693, 936, 963
• Description: Focused-ambitious, inquisitive, and accepting. Aims to be successful, engaged, and peaceful. Seeks peace, balance, and harmony.

378. The Focused-ambitious, innovative-expressive, protective

• Types: 378, 387, 738, 783, 837, 873
• Description: Focused-ambitious, innovative-expressive, and protective. Wants to be efficient, happy, and straightforward. A dynamic go-getter focused on the prize.

379. The Focused-ambitious, innovative-expressive, accepting

• Types: 379, 397, 739, 793, 937, 973
• Description: Focused-ambitious, innovative-expressive, and accepting. Seeks to be focused, ambitious, upbeat, and peaceful. Friendly, welcoming, and diplomatic.

458. The Intuitive, knowledgeable, protective

• Types: 458, 485, 548, 584, 845, 854
• Description: Intuitive, knowledgeable, and protective. Aims to be original, wise, and straightforward. Focuses on intellectual strategy.

459. The Intuitive, knowledgeable, accepting

• Types: 459, 495, 549, 594, 945, 954
• Description: Intuitive, knowledgeable, and accepting. Seeks to be original, wise, and peaceful. Reflective, shy, and self-aware.

468. The Intuitive, inquisitive, protective

• Types: 468, 486, 648, 684, 846, 864
• Description: Intuitive, inquisitive, and protective. Wants to be original, certain, and straightforward. Outspoken yet sensitive, seeks immediate resolution to perceived threats.

469. The Intuitive, inquisitive, accepting

• Types: 469, 496, 649, 694, 946, 964
• Description: Intuitive, inquisitive, and accepting. Aims to be original, certain, and peaceful. Sensitive and reserved, seeks answers and confirmation.

478. The Intuitive, innovative-expressive, protective

• Types: 478, 487, 748, 784, 847, 874
• Description: Intuitive, innovative-expressive, and protective. Seeks to be original, creative, and straightforward. Confident yet emotionally sensitive, pursues new ideas.

479. The Intuitive, innovative-expressive, accepting

• Types: 479, 497, 749, 794, 947, 974
• Description: Intuitive, innovative-expressive, and accepting. Wants to be original, positive, and peaceful. Receptive and tenderhearted, focuses on optimism and healing.