Nah that's not nerdy! I'm sure a lot of people have felt connected to their favourite starters. Emboar's certainly my favourite because I feel most comfortable with it, due to having the most experience with it - which could also count as being most connected to it n_n
I agree with you Nica, I feel most connected to Samurott given that I love Oshawott not to mention I work best with Water Starters.