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English Name Speculation
Here we can speculate the localization of new Black 2 and White 2 Characters and locations.
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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. |
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.
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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". |
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. |
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. |
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
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Another name I've considered for the rival's English name - Kevin.
It's a backup prediction, cos it starts with K, like Kyurem. |
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)...
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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.
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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
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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... |
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Anyway, I really hope that Akuroma is Chrome. Seems nice and would fit him. |
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).
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Digging the Ebony and Ivory thing. I never thought of that, that's cool.
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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. |
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
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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. |
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...
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What new female professor are you talking about pokegirlbel?
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Wade is a good name for Shizui or Nate, like net, and sounds like bait. |
I could definitely see Shizui as Nate!
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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 |
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I could see Homika having a completely normal, average English name, and paired with her rebellious look, it'd be amazing. |
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With Shizui, I could see these names as a possibility:
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. |
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. |
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. |
... 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. |
I also think Shizui should have something close to the word fin.
He could also have something relating to fishing or some fish type. |
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Also both Ivory and Ebony sound like girl names... |
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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). |
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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 ;) |
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 |
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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;) |
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.
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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 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
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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. |
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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. |
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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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 |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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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 |
You win this round.
But fisher makes him sound like all he does is fish when he looks more like a diver lol. |
Virbank is the name of the City where Homika resides.
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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. |
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How about some French reference for the Water leader with "OWEN" (eau) or a variation of (EAUIN?) ?
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Do they have to represent their element? Wallace/Juan don't really scream Water to me. Iris wasn't very Dragon Like either. |
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Back on topic: Well they usually match their looks or their typing, Juan was a looks name by the way (Don Juan- Spanish guy) |
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. |
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If they don't use this, I will be a little disappointed. |
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. |
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!
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I could see Shizui with the name Wade. It fits the water type well.
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Default name for the Rival is Hyu/Hugh.... Ewwwwwwwwwww....NO ME GUSTA |
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But still, I'll get used to it. |
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. |
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. |
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Now, the protaganists. Kyouhei and Mei. Hmm, dunno what theme, if any, there is. |
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. |
Homika's English Name is Roxie.
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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.
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Roxie. Not a bad choice... I like it.
It's presumably a pun on "rock and roll" and "toxic". Cooler than Roxanne. |
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* |
yayz for Roxie! Now I have to wait for Shizui's name to come out. Although its similar to Roxanne from Gen 3...
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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. |
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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. |
Roxie, I approve. Looks like we're getting obvious names. Hello Wade!
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Or Wave...
Akuroma english name might be Akuma (japanese for demon). Or maybe Deimon. |
"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 |
Merged your thread into the existing 'English Name Speculation.' |
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. |
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" |
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. |
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I love Owen for him. Of course, it could be Bluno for all we know! (blue hair and whatnot) |
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...Bluno? WHAT? I would be mad if that was his name, it's so dumb. |
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- |
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. |
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). |
You could always name him Alder Jr, though that may be a little boring lmao.
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Or perhaps Alder the third seeing how he's his grandson xD
Maybe it'll be Bonsai...he does seem short... |
Uh don't like that idea :(
Maybe Yangar? Like Older and Younger n_n |
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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