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Bluerang1 May 15th, 2012 2:46 PM

English Name Speculation
 
Here we can speculate the localization of new Black 2 and White 2 Characters and locations.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 15th, 2012 2:52 PM

Good timing, we already got one city confirmed, Hiougi city being renamed Aspertia.
we don't have much new location names, but I think that Pokewood will stay the same.

blue May 15th, 2012 2:56 PM

I can't really think what the names would change too as we have little information, although I do think Pokéwood can be updated, IMO it's slightly boring.

Hikamaru May 15th, 2012 3:35 PM

Here's my speculation for English names:

Shizui > Finlay
A pun on "fin", cos he has fins on his pants. Also refers to his Water-type speciality.

Homika > Monika
I chose this name cos it sounds like "Homika". Also refers to her Poison-type specialty.

Hihihiroshi > Gilbert
This guy is the rival, I chose the name Gilbert cos it starts with G, like "grey" which refers to Kyurem.

Male PC > Blake/Ebony
Ebony is what the fandom is currently referring him to so I guess he'll be named that. Otherwise, I chose Blake cos it sounds like "black" and male PCs usually get named with the primary version name.

Female PC > Willow/Ivory
Ivory is what the fandom is currently referring her to so I guess she'll be named that. Otherwise, I chose Willow cos it sounds like "white" and female PCs usually get named with the secondary version name.

Pokewood > No change
I have a feeling this will keep its Japanese name, like the Pokemon Musical did.

Akuroma > Chrome
I chose that cos his Japanese name puns "aku" and "chrome".

Zayphora May 15th, 2012 4:38 PM

Sounds good, but tbh I wish Akuroma would just keep his name, it's cool. And Gilbert sounds kind of like Hilbert.

Asperita is a very pretty name.

It would be cool if Homika was named Lyss. No idea why. Sounds kind of like Alyssa. I just like it.

Bluerang1 May 15th, 2012 4:40 PM

I'm agreeing with Hikari10 about Blake and Willow. I even mentioned it already. I'm pretty sure that Game Freak were saving those as protagonist names for Black 2 and White 2.

I think Homika might be called Veronica as in venom. Maybe even Nica, a la Forever.

Zayphora May 15th, 2012 4:44 PM

Blake and Willow are nice names. I wanted to name my dog willow, lol. I could live with that...Anything is better than HILBERT/HILDA xP

Hikamaru May 15th, 2012 4:46 PM

Another name I've considered for the rival's English name - Kevin.

It's a backup prediction, cos it starts with K, like Kyurem.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 15th, 2012 8:47 PM

Or maybe they will each have a name that starts with the same letter as the Tao trio like Ryan for the boy, and Zoe for the girl, and Kevin for the Rival, those sound generic but better than Hilda and Herbert (though I actually didn't mind those names especially after thinking that they're proably a reference to the amount of german immigrants to America)...

Hikamaru May 15th, 2012 9:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Magmaruby and Aquasapphire (Post 7177392)
Or maybe they will each have a name that starts with the same letter as the Tao trio like Ryan for the boy, and Zoe for the girl, and Kevin for the Rival, those sound generic but better than Hilda and Herbert (though I actually didn't mind those names especially after thinking that they're proably a reference to the amount of german immigrants to America)...

Yeah, I could see Ryan & Zoe as possible English names for the PC's.

I'm thinking one of these combos:

Ryan & Zoe = Reshiram & Zekrom
Ebony & Ivory = Black & White
Blake & Willow = Black & White (again)
Damian & Larissa = Dark & Light

What do you think? I'm trying to keep a theme going.

I'm also thinking of names that mean "black" and "white" in other languages, like what they did with Cheren and Bianca.

My guess is they'll give Kevin to the rival.

Esper May 15th, 2012 11:26 PM

I hope "Blake" and "Willow" have matching names like Hilda and Hilbert (which aren't bad names!). Something like Vincent and Victoria, though maybe not quite so long.

I want Homika to be named Mia (miasma), Hazel (haze), or Blythe (blight) so that I can say I predicted the name because I like those names.

Shizui can be named Wade because it would be amusing.

Ho-Oh May 16th, 2012 3:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluerang1 (Post 7177132)
I think Homika might be called Veronica as in venom. Maybe even Nica, a la Forever.

Too bad I changed my username ;)

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Originally Posted by Scarf (Post 7177522)
Shizui can be named Wade because it would be amusing.

I'd rather "Wave" to be literal, actually. Or maybe something like Ociun. Kinda like "ocean" but not exactly.

Zephele May 16th, 2012 4:07 AM

I think it'd be cool if Akuroma's name was just romanized, similar to what happened with Ghetsis. I was thinking something like Achroma to fit with the game titles.

Apart from that, I'm just not creative enough to come up with names for anyone else, haha. All the ideas for the protagonists' names that have been brought up are great (Blake and Willow sound pretty cool), but it'd be interesting if they went the Hilda/Hilbert way and gave them similar names/names of similar origin.

Zelda May 16th, 2012 7:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zephele (Post 7177680)
I think it'd be cool if Akuroma's name was just romanized, similar to what happened with Ghetsis. I was thinking something like Achroma to fit with the game titles.

Apart from that, I'm just not creative enough to come up with names for anyone else, haha. All the ideas for the protagonists' names that have been brought up are great (Blake and Willow sound pretty cool), but it'd be interesting if they went the Hilda/Hilbert way and gave them similar names/names of similar origin.

Achroma sounds good. Whatever the English name is for him though, I'm sure it'll be really mysterious. All we see from him in trailers are wicked/mysterious glances.

I love Blake and Willow, I would love for them to keep those names in English. It would be nice to have names of similar origin as long as it isn't so corny like Hilbert and Hilda.

Ho-Oh May 18th, 2012 10:53 PM

Achroma would definitely be perfect. But Akuroma could still work, since it sorta sounds like chroma... just not quite. :x They'll probably end up going with Akuroma in English since idk, I can pronounce it maybe.

Mr Cat Dog May 19th, 2012 5:00 AM

The 'Chrome' part of Achroma certainly has a nice tie-in with Kyurem... and if the two turn out to be linked, that'll be a nice nod to it. As for more detailed speculation, anything I say will undoubtedly turn out to be false, so I'mma leave it to the professionals to surprise me along with everyone else! :D

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 19th, 2012 1:31 PM

Perhaps Akuroma will be Prism or simply Chrome do match the color/ lack of color naming.
Also might I add that Kevin really would make a good name for the rival as it sounds like Kelvin, a temperature scale based around the concept of Absolute Zero (Kyurem). Hmm...maybe Akuroma will be Kevin/Kelvin...

ShadowStriatonTriad May 19th, 2012 2:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zayphora (Post 7177139)
Anything is better than HILBERT/HILDA xP

Right?! XD Those were granny names.

Anyway, I really hope that Akuroma is Chrome. Seems nice and would fit him.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 19th, 2012 5:28 PM

Maybe the poison gym leader will be called Viper. Or maybe Piper sounds like Viper and it's an instrument too (one that can be used on snakes).

Killjoy May 19th, 2012 5:37 PM

Digging the Ebony and Ivory thing. I never thought of that, that's cool.

Ho-Oh May 19th, 2012 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Magmaruby and Aquasapphire (Post 7182720)
Maybe the poison gym leader will be called Viper. Or maybe Piper sounds like Viper and it's an instrument too (one that can be used on snakes).

That will make me think I'm playing a game about Charmed! So yeah, Viper would be the preferred choice here. I kinda like it too, but Homika sounds so awesome on its own. ;; Then again, English games for B/W didn't let us keep Aloe but I guess that makes sense considering typing :(

Zelda May 20th, 2012 7:29 AM

Viper doesn't even sound female nor like a human name. o_O;

I like Piper and Piper in Charmed never had anything to do with poison so this isn't related, to be honest!; it's more human and Homika suits the name.

PokeGirlBel May 20th, 2012 7:35 AM

Well there was Viper from Jackie Chan Adventures who was female XD. The new Prof. may keep her name. As for the Akumora guy not sure what his dub name would be

Bluerang1 May 20th, 2012 9:54 AM

I feel like Homika's name will be Chloe or a play on it. Like Shauntal with "haunt".

As for Akuroma, how about Roman? Or that sounds a lot like Rowan. I got rom out of Chrome.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire May 20th, 2012 10:02 AM

Well Roma is spanish for is Rome. Also considering how the founding of Unova is similar to the Roman myth (with twin brothers who fight) it's possible...

Zayphora May 20th, 2012 4:23 PM

What new female professor are you talking about pokegirlbel?

Bluerang1 May 31st, 2012 5:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zayphora (Post 7183986)
What new female professor are you talking about pokegirlbel?

The AR Catcher Professor perhaps?

Wade is a good name for Shizui or Nate, like net, and sounds like bait.

Oryx May 31st, 2012 5:30 PM

I could definitely see Shizui as Nate!

Akio123 May 31st, 2012 6:07 PM

Shizui->Finn/Flynn
Someone said before Fin, but also sounds like Fen

Homika--Alice/Holly/Haley/Natasha
Alice in Chances, Holly James, or Haley Williams. Natasha/Tasha reminds me of Toxic lol

Female PC- Whitley

Male PC- Broderick

Jellicent♀ May 31st, 2012 6:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Toujours (Post 7199396)
I could definitely see Shizui as Nate!

He would be SO much cuter as Nate. omg. <3333

I could see Homika having a completely normal, average English name, and paired with her rebellious look, it'd be amazing.

Ho-Oh May 31st, 2012 6:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jellicent♀ (Post 7199437)
He would be SO much cuter as Nate. omg. <3333

I could see Homika having a completely normal, average English name, and paired with her rebellious look, it'd be amazing.

I... Really don't want her to have a normal name, there's too much potential for something really bad - it has to be somewhat creative.

Hikamaru May 31st, 2012 8:12 PM

With Shizui, I could see these names as a possibility:
  • Finn
  • Finlay
  • Flynn

I'm trying to go with a "fin" theme, cos he has fins on his pants.

For Homika, I'm going with the names Nica suggested.

For the player characters I could possibly see Blake and Willow (a pun on Black and White) or maybe even Damien and Lisa (a pun on Dark and Light).

I'm suggesting Kevin for the rival's official name, cos it starts with K, like Kyurem.

TwilightSkye May 31st, 2012 8:52 PM

If his name is Flynn I will keep thinking of this guy

http://images5.fanpop.com/image/photos/30700000/Flynn-Rider-eugene-fitzherbert-30702604-317-400.jpg

I think a good name for him would be Wade

He has a gym near a beach. People at beach have inner tubes I think of the duck from Garfield and Friends named Wade.

SouKoLian9102 May 31st, 2012 11:18 PM

Definitely naming my character Ebony/Ivory. As for the rival, if we follow the gray speculation, his name could be Grayson or something. (Although I like Gilbert too coughPrussiacough)
For Homika, I was thinking Violet would be a suitable name. I dunno.
Shizui? should be called Triston. Kinda suits him.
Akumora is a nice name itself. Don't think a change is necessary for him.

chris28bot June 1st, 2012 1:27 AM

... I hope the protagonists don't get named like the last time.
Hilbert and Hilda.
Most people say it will be Blaze and Volt though, so I hope that's what they name them.

PaxAmericana June 1st, 2012 8:03 AM

I also think Shizui should have something close to the word fin.
He could also have something relating to fishing or some fish type.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 1st, 2012 2:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chris28bot (Post 7199736)
... I hope the protagonists don't get named like the last time.
Hilbert and Hilda.
Most people say it will be Blaze and Volt though, so I hope that's what they name them.

Those names seem a little too not normal compared to what the other characters are called, they usually stick with normal names like Lucas, May, Ethan, and Hilda, so proably not.
Also both Ivory and Ebony sound like girl names...

Bluerang1 June 1st, 2012 5:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jellicent♀ (Post 7199437)
He would be SO much cuter as Nate. omg. <3333

I could see Homika having a completely normal, average English name, and paired with her rebellious look, it'd be amazing.

Hilda... oh wait.

But great idea! She could be Gertrude, Marianna, Elizabeth. But she'd probably funk up the names like Trudi, Mari and Lexi. I'm pretty sure she'd do something like that and her dad will call her by her full name ^^

Marr! For Shizui. I can see this one being his name. Mar in Spanish is sea while Marr is an actual name (German for swamp).

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 1st, 2012 7:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluerang1 (Post 7200755)
Hilda... oh wait.

But great idea! She could be Gertrude, Marianna, Elizabeth. But she'd probably funk up the names like Trudi, Mari and Lexi. I'm pretty sure she'd do something like that and her dad will call her by her full name ^^

Marr! For Shizui. I can see this one being his name. Mar in Spanish is beach while Marr is an actual name (German for swamp).

Actually Mar is Spanish for Sea, Playa is beach.
Marr is a good name though ^_^ (and reminds me of swampert now xD)
Gertrude would be funny, it sound so grown up for her xD Though considering her father wants to be an actor and Gertrude is a name from a certain play (Hamlet) it might happen ;)

Bluerang1 June 1st, 2012 7:38 PM

Right you are MRAS. I knew that, just typo'd xD

I have more names for Shizui. He's fun to come up with names for:
Trent (gushing water)
Trenton (Reminds me of trident)
Fisher (no d'uh) Or a variation

Ho-Oh June 1st, 2012 8:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Magmaruby and Aquasapphire (Post 7200892)

Actually Mar is Spanish for Sea, Playa is beach.
Marr is a good name though ^_^ (and reminds me of swampert now xD)
Gertrude would be funny, it sound so grown up for her xD Though considering her father wants to be an actor and Gertrude is a name from a certain play (Hamlet) it might happen ;)

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Originally Posted by Bluerang1 (Post 7200755)
Hilda... oh wait.

But great idea! She could be Gertrude, Marianna, Elizabeth. But she'd probably funk up the names like Trudi, Mari and Lexi. I'm pretty sure she'd do something like that and her dad will call her by her full name ^^

Marr! For Shizui. I can see this one being his name. Mar in Spanish is sea while Marr is an actual name (German for swamp).

nononononono YOU ARE NOT DOING GERTRUDE GAMEFREAK/NINTENDO/POKEMON OVERLORDS.

Gertrude is one of the worst names ever imo and she would suddenly lose her appeal so much she needs something a little less insane. :( I do like Lexi for her though!

(No offense if someone is named Gertrude I just really dislike that name I'm sorry XD;)

PaxAmericana June 1st, 2012 9:28 PM

Ivy or Lily could be viable names for Homika, being that both relate to poisonous plants. poison ivy and then certain types of lilies are poisonous, so both could be used, even though they seem to Grass gym leaderish.

Jellicent♀ June 2nd, 2012 7:42 AM

Ivy seems like it would suit Homika very well, I have to agree. I'm still curious as to what they're going to call Akuroma. I kind of want it to be Bill, just so I can say "Bill Nye the Science Guy!"
Plasmus would be cool, too. Then we'd REALLY think he's a part of Team Plasma.

Hikamaru June 2nd, 2012 8:34 AM

I like Lily for Homika's English name, it suits her.

I'm also thinking of Violet cos she has purple coloring on her dress and the fact that Poison-types are often purple in color.

Bluerang1 June 2nd, 2012 8:53 AM

Violet's a good name for Homika.

What is likely is the chracters having made up compound names like the other Gym Leaders. However, going on Clay and Skyla, Wde for Shizui would be likely.

Tox June 2nd, 2012 10:33 AM

I hadn't put much thought into it but I've definitely seen some awesome suggestions. My favourites are:
Male PC → Blake/Ryan
Female PC → Willow/Zoe
Rival → Kevin
Shizui → Nate
Homika → Monika/Hazel/Hayley
Akuroma → Chrome

Oryx June 2nd, 2012 10:47 AM

I can't see Homika as Lily. She's very intense-seeming, and Lily is a very calm name. I could see her as Veronica, with the Ve from venom. :x

Zayphora June 2nd, 2012 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jellicent♀ (Post 7201635)
Ivy seems like it would suit Homika very well, I have to agree. I'm still curious as to what they're going to call Akuroma. I kind of want it to be Bill, just so I can say "Bill Nye the Science Guy!"
Plasmus would be cool, too. Then we'd REALLY think he's a part of Team Plasma.

Lol, but there's already a Pokemon scientist named Bill. Remember, he designed the Boxes?

I think it would be cool if Homika was Roxanne. That sounds a bit like toxic, and she could be Roxy or Roxie. Sounds a little like "rose" though. Oh well, roses have thorns. (Plus it sounds like "rock" as in rock star lol) There isn't one already named anything similar, right? Not in Hoenn or anything? Because I'm clueless about Hoenn.

It would be hilarious if she was named Gertrude. It's such an ugly name, lol. Brings to mind an ugly old lady. (No offense anyone who is beautiful and named Gertrude.) I could see her as Trudi though.

Please just leave Akuroma as Akuroma, it's such an awesome name. Chrome brings to mind a car. Or a robot or something.

Oryx June 2nd, 2012 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zayphora (Post 7201875)
Lol, but there's already a Pokemon scientist named Bill. Remember, he designed the Boxes?

I think it would be cool if Homika was Roxanne. That sounds a bit like toxic, and she could be Roxy or Roxie. Sounds a little like "rose" though. Oh well, roses have thorns. (Plus it sounds like "rock" as in rock star lol) There isn't one already named anything similar, right? Not in Hoenn or anything? Because I'm clueless about Hoenn.

It would be hilarious if she was named Gertrude. It's such an ugly name, lol. Brings to mind an ugly old lady. (No offense anyone who is beautiful and named Gertrude.) I could see her as Trudi though.

Please just leave Akuroma as Akuroma, it's such an awesome name. Chrome brings to mind a car. Or a robot or something.

The gym leader of Rustboro in Hoenn is named Roxanne.

Hikamaru June 2nd, 2012 2:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Intoxicated (Post 7201855)
I hadn't put much thought into it but I've definitely seen some awesome suggestions. My favourites are:
Male PC → Blake/Ryan
Female PC → Willow/Zoe
Rival → Kevin
Shizui → Nate
Homika → Monika/Hazel/Hayley
Akuroma → Chrome

I'm liking your predictions there, Intoxicated!

Blake & Willow was my first suggestion for the protagonists.

Monika was one of my suggestions for Homika cos it rhymes with her Japanese name.

Kevin was what I suggested for the rival.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 2nd, 2012 4:07 PM

Hazel sounds cool, perhaps she goes by Haze (sounds a bit tomboyish). It matches with her punk look considering the haze machines used.
Also Forever you might end up jynxing things...remember how trollish GF can be ;)

Jellicent♀ June 2nd, 2012 4:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Magmaruby and Aquasapphire (Post 7202170)
Hazel sounds cool, perhaps she goes by Haze (sounds a bit tomboyish). It matches with her punk look considering the haze machines used.
Also Forever you might end up jynxing things...remember how trollish GF can be ;)

Of course she's gonna jinx it.

I like Haze. Sounds...poisony. B]
But I see it more as Hazel. Hazel is better. B]

I still like Nate or Wade for Shizui. <333

Crysta Blade June 2nd, 2012 11:00 PM

Gonna throw some different names out there...

Homika: Donna or Daphne (poisonous plants).

Shizui: Eddy (whirlpool).

I need to wait for the Japanese names for the heroes and rival to speculate about them.

PaxAmericana June 3rd, 2012 5:40 AM

It turns out the name Jade has something to do with rebellion, so that's my new prediction.

Homika-> Jade or my previous prediction Ivy.

Ho-Oh June 4th, 2012 7:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Magmaruby and Aquasapphire (Post 7202170)
Hazel sounds cool, perhaps she goes by Haze (sounds a bit tomboyish). It matches with her punk look considering the haze machines used.
Also Forever you might end up jynxing things...remember how trollish GF can be ;)

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Originally Posted by Jellicent♀ (Post 7202183)
Of course she's gonna jinx it.

I like Haze. Sounds...poisony. B]
But I see it more as Hazel. Hazel is better. B]

I still like Nate or Wade for Shizui. <333

Nope not gunna Jynx it! :( /will be so sad if I do :x ALSO PFFT, I am not Forever anymore lool.

But yeah I like Hazel/Haze. Hazel actually would really suit how her face is designed and all. I dunno but you know by the small dots on her face etc yeah idk how I'm making this connection but Hazel fits with that lol.

Jellicent♀ June 4th, 2012 8:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Requility (Post 7204252)




Nope not gunna Jynx it! :( /will be so sad if I do :x ALSO PFFT, I am not Forever anymore lool.

But yeah I like Hazel/Haze. Hazel actually would really suit how her face is designed and all. I dunno but you know by the small dots on her face etc yeah idk how I'm making this connection but Hazel fits with that lol.

You will always be known as Forever, forever...and a day. ;D

Didn't notice her freckles, actually! I like Hazel even more know that I've seen that. Fisher would be cool for Shizui, though. I like that. <3

Ho-Oh June 4th, 2012 8:56 AM

You win this round.

But fisher makes him sound like all he does is fish when he looks more like a diver lol.

Bluerang1 June 12th, 2012 9:19 AM

Virbank is the name of the City where Homika resides.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 12th, 2012 2:03 PM

I have to agree with For-Requility on this one, Fisher isn't a good name...
Maybe his name can be Mist to match with Hazel.

Ho-Oh June 15th, 2012 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluerang1 (Post 7211743)
Virbank is the name of the City where Homika resides.

Yeah I really don't like that name. Kinda matches her being poison-based, though. Don't know why but it makes me think of poison so ya.

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Originally Posted by Magmaruby and Aquasapphire (Post 7212098)
I have to agree with For-Requility on this one, Fisher isn't a good name...
Maybe his name can be Mist to match with Hazel.

Not that bad, but it's okay. Mist would be fine.

Xebelleon June 15th, 2012 11:19 PM

How about some French reference for the Water leader with "OWEN" (eau) or a variation of (EAUIN?) ?

Xander Olivieri June 16th, 2012 7:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Requility (Post 7215701)
Yeah I really don't like that name. Kinda matches her being poison-based, though. Don't know why but it makes me think of poison so ya.


Not that bad, but it's okay. Mist would be fine.

MISTy does not agree with you~

Do they have to represent their element?

Wallace/Juan don't really scream Water to me. Iris wasn't very Dragon Like either.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 16th, 2012 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by XanderO (Post 7216009)

Do they have to represent their element?

Wallace/Juan don't really scream Water to me. Iris wasn't very Dragon Like either.

According to Bulbapedia Wallance comes from "Water" IMO it seems like a contraction of Waterfall.
Back on topic: Well they usually match their looks or their typing, Juan was a looks name by the way (Don Juan- Spanish guy)

wombateiro June 17th, 2012 6:31 AM

Wallace shares the first letter with Water, the same like Steven shares the first letter with Steel. It could be indication that they already knew Wallace will be Champion while giving him English name during R/S translation.

Gym Leaders' names don't always match their types. Considering Unova is based on US, Homika could be named Alice because she plays rock/metal - Alice in Chains, Alice Cooper. One of Alice Cooper's most known songs is called Poison, so yeah.

Hikamaru June 17th, 2012 6:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wombateiro (Post 7217015)
Gym Leaders' names don't always matches their types. Considering Unova is based on US, Homika could be named Alice because she plays rock/metal - Alice in Chains, Alice Cooper. One of Alice Cooper's most known songs is called Poison, so yeah.

Agreed on that 100%. Alice is a great name for her cos it refers to Alice Cooper's song "Poison" and Homika uses well, Poison-type Pokemon.

If they don't use this, I will be a little disappointed.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 18th, 2012 3:22 PM

Alice isn't a bad name but will Nintendo of America, Europe, etc. really choose such a pop culture reference?
Shizui name could be Tide, it sounds kind of cool imo.

Ho-Oh June 19th, 2012 11:46 PM

So Keldeo changes formes in Oath Woods? I really like that name. Maybe because it makes me think of the original Fire, Water, Grass Oath thing, but still!

PaxAmericana June 20th, 2012 5:26 AM

I could see Shizui with the name Wade. It fits the water type well.

Xander Olivieri June 20th, 2012 9:39 PM

>.>

Default name for the Rival is Hyu/Hugh....

Ewwwwwwwwwww....NO ME GUSTA

TCB June 20th, 2012 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by XanderO (Post 7221704)
>.>

Default name for the Rival is Hyu/Hugh....

Ewwwwwwwwwww....NO ME GUSTA

After listening to the rival's theme rearranged on Youtube many times over in the past 40 minutes....and hearing Hugh.....I don't know. On one hand Hugh sounds like a tough sounding name. However...for a tough(as in physical) looking person in-game, not the rival XD

But still, I'll get used to it.


Hikamaru June 20th, 2012 10:29 PM

Hugh... a name I was not expecting.

Pretty interesting choice for the rival, I wonder what default names they'll give to the protagonists... I'm hoping for a theme in the names.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 20th, 2012 10:37 PM

We have the default name for the rival but not for the protagonists, I would expect it to be the other way around :P
Hyu isn't a bad name, perhaps they'll change it for the english version though.

Ho-Oh June 21st, 2012 1:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hikari10 (Post 7221747)
Hugh... a name I was not expecting.

Pretty interesting choice for the rival, I wonder what default names they'll give to the protagonists... I'm hoping for a theme in the names.

Apparently it's Mei! For the girl that is. That's so cute I love that name more than Touko. :3 I wonder what it'll be in English, May? lol.

Crysta Blade June 21st, 2012 5:30 AM

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Originally Posted by XanderO (Post 7221704)
>.>

Default name for the Rival is Hyu/Hugh....

Ewwwwwwwwwww....NO ME GUSTA

Or Hue. Hey, look at that. Another rival with a colour-themed name. I wouldn't be surprised to see him named Hugh/Hugo in the English release.

Now, the protaganists. Kyouhei and Mei. Hmm, dunno what theme, if any, there is.

Hikamaru June 21st, 2012 5:36 AM

I'm thinking Hugh or Hugo for the rival's English name since it is a pun on "hue".

Still thinking what theme to go with Kyouhei and Mei's names.

Xander Olivieri June 21st, 2012 8:44 PM

Homika's English Name is Roxie.

PlatinumDude June 21st, 2012 9:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanderO (Post 7223155)
Homika's English Name is Roxie.

Well, I kind of expected something better, but I can get why they named her that (because of "rock music," and Homika plays in a rock band).

Marilynasol June 21st, 2012 9:07 PM

I've always wanted a male water-type specialist to be named Walter, but by the looks of Shizui, that certainly wouldn't match his personality.

Ho-Oh June 21st, 2012 9:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanderO (Post 7223155)
Homika's English Name is Roxie.

Omg seriously? I LOVE THAT. I mean it could be different but really! Much better than the full version of Roxanne. :3

Hikamaru June 21st, 2012 9:13 PM

Roxie. Not a bad choice... I like it.

It's presumably a pun on "rock and roll" and "toxic". Cooler than Roxanne.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 21st, 2012 9:32 PM



Dont' hate on Roxanne

Well Roxie is a good name and doesn't seem as punny as most other names other gym leader have had * stares at Brock*

SouKoLian9102 June 21st, 2012 10:26 PM

yayz for Roxie! Now I have to wait for Shizui's name to come out. Although its similar to Roxanne from Gen 3...

Treecko June 21st, 2012 10:48 PM

Ok so we now know Homika's English name is Roxie.
I like that, it's gonna take time to get use to cause I've been calling her Homika for all this time though.

Now we wait for Shizui's name.

Hikamaru June 21st, 2012 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWsquared (Post 7223284)
Ok so we now know Homika's English name is Roxie.
I like that, it's gonna take time to get use to cause I've been calling her Homika for all this time though.

Now we wait for Shizui's name.

We also have to wait for the English names for Akuroma, the rival and the player characters. I hope they get good names.

I'm guessing they might name the rival Hugh, cos it's the same pronounciation as "Hue".

They will definitely change the female player character's name cos "Mei" is the same pronounciation as "May". We already have a female player named May in English so she definitely won't keep the Japanese name.

Bluerang1 June 21st, 2012 11:51 PM

Roxie, I approve. Looks like we're getting obvious names. Hello Wade!

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 21st, 2012 11:57 PM

Or Wave...
Akuroma english name might be Akuma (japanese for demon). Or maybe Deimon.

Twilight-kun June 22nd, 2012 10:19 AM

"Roxie" vs Homika
 
This is why I want an option to use Japanese names in pokemon games

the english localization seems to love making terrible puns out of good names

Captain Fabio June 22nd, 2012 10:38 AM

Merged your thread into the existing 'English Name Speculation.'


OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 22nd, 2012 11:24 AM

Well the Japanese names are actually puns too... we just don't get them as they are in japanese.
Roxie is a pretty cool name though it matches her look as well as her type and music.

Aquarius1997 June 22nd, 2012 11:25 AM

I like roxie because it actually kinda fits her but homika is still the better option to me(its just the way i pronounce it)
" Oh-mi-ka"

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 22nd, 2012 12:05 PM

I pronounced it Hoe-mi-kah

Shizui's theorized names are: Wade, Wave,Owen, and Mist (proably missed some)
He seems more like an Owen than a Wade imo.

Jellicent♀ June 22nd, 2012 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magmaruby and Aquasapphire (Post 7224052)
I pronounced it Hoe-mi-kah

Shizui's theorized names are: Wade, Wave,Owen, and Mist (proably missed some)
He seems more like an Owen than a Wade imo.

Me too.

I love Owen for him. Of course, it could be Bluno for all we know! (blue hair and whatnot)

Zayphora June 22nd, 2012 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlatinumDude (Post 7223187)
Well, I kind of expected something better, but I can get why they named her that (because of "rock music," and Homika plays in a rock band).

AH HA HA I WAS...SORT OF...SEMI-CLUELESSLY RIGHT!!! AHAHAHAHA!!!!

...Bluno? WHAT? I would be mad if that was his name, it's so dumb.

Taemin June 22nd, 2012 9:02 PM

Roxie is really her English name?

It's cute, though a but too sassy for her appearance.

Might've fit Touko better.. instead of Hilda. D:


BUT IT'S STILL CUTE, and I approve. -w-

Jellicent♀ June 22nd, 2012 9:33 PM

I love Roxie. That's such a god name for er. Cute, punky, sassy, and she'd make an awesome grandma with that name alone.
I wanna know what Banjiro's name will be. Maybe something like Adam? Alden? Idk, but I could see it being closely related to Alder.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 27th, 2012 6:34 PM

Perhaps he'll be named after a tree that starts with B, can't think of any from the top of my head though.
I'm kind of hoping Shizui keeps his name as it is. If not maybe Adrian which means dark one (reference to his tan).

Ho-Oh June 27th, 2012 8:23 PM

You could always name him Alder Jr, though that may be a little boring lmao.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 27th, 2012 8:34 PM

Or perhaps Alder the third seeing how he's his grandson xD
Maybe it'll be Bonsai...he does seem short...

Ho-Oh June 27th, 2012 8:41 PM

Uh don't like that idea :(

Maybe Yangar? Like Older and Younger n_n

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 27th, 2012 8:48 PM

Uh sounds too much like gangar for my taste...and too punny...
I'll go look up some tree's and see if there might be any better possible names.


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