Friday (fictional character)

Man Friday and variations thereof redirect here. For the 1975 film, see Man Friday (1975 film). For the 2014 film, see Man Friday (2014 film).

Friday is one of the main characters of Daniel Defoe's 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe. Robinson Crusoe names the man, with whom he cannot at first communicate, Friday because they first meet on that day. The character is the source of the expression "Man Friday", used to describe a male personal assistant or servant, especially one who is particularly competent or loyal. Current usage also includes "Girl Friday".