So advanced, and yet 0 creativity, as always.

[Wings Don't Cry]

So which Gym Leader's name represents their names other than Bugsy. I don't really see any of their names being bad puns. OMG Maylene sounds just like something to do with Fighting Pokemon, I definitely see where you're getting this.

 

[Myles]

They're very creative in my opinion and they're not lame puns due to the fact that they are subtle. you don't notice the pun unless you actively think about it.

Besides, 24 out of 35 of them are real names, a.k.a. the majority. If you open up last names (especially considering Lt. Surge's is no doubt a last name) then you'd get even more.

https://www.behindthename.com/name/brock
https://www.behindthename.com/name/misty
https://www.behindthename.com/name/erika
https://www.behindthename.com/name/sabrina
https://www.behindthename.com/name/janine
https://www.behindthename.com/name/blaine
https://www.behindthename.com/name/giovanni

https://www.behindthename.com/name/whitney
https://www.behindthename.com/name/morty
https://www.behindthename.com/name/chuck
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jasmine
https://www.behindthename.com/name/pryce
https://www.behindthename.com/name/clair

https://www.behindthename.com/name/roxanne
https://www.behindthename.com/name/flannery
https://www.behindthename.com/name/norman
https://www.behindthename.com/name/winona
https://www.behindthename.com/name/tate
https://www.behindthename.com/name/liza
https://www.behindthename.com/name/wallace
https://www.behindthename.com/name/juan

https://www.behindthename.com/name/gardenia
https://www.behindthename.com/name/byron
https://www.behindthename.com/name/candice

Oh and out of Brock, Roark and Candice, it isn't one that's a real name, it's two. :P

 

[560cool.]

Urrgh over plot repeating this also comes in . BUMMER !

Ok , I know they are stupid with the names but what , would they put KID names like Ziggy on a Leader (hope not) . Or even teen names (like... DANIEL ) on champions ? Still no creativity...

 

[Myles]

There are no 'kid' names or 'teenager' names, people don't just change their names at certain points of their life. Sure, there can be 'old' names and 'new' names, but that's different.

But the thing is, random names are thrown around for all sorts of random trainers. They could easily do that for Gym Leaders too. The reason they don't isn't because they have no creativity.

 

[ScytherX]

The trainers have normal names but not all the important people like Elite four leader Blaze :S
Elite four leader Helga :S
Elite four leader Drake :S
Elite four leader Steven :)

 

[hi fi wi fi]

I think the names do suck somewhat but i really think they should work more on the battle feature rather then a bunch of random names.

 

[VeganMacAndCheese]

Oh and out of Brock, Roark and Candice, it isn't one that's a real name, it's two. :P

All three are, I know a guy named Roark. o__0

 

[BHwolfgang]

What's wrong with simple names? I mean; in America, so many people have the same names but there's nothing wrong with it.

Before Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald, I've never heard of a Flannery before. That one was creative. :]

 

[Rich Boy Rob]

I like the names, I mean sure some are a little obvious but still, Gardenia anyone? That atleast sounds like a name but also Gardenia is a flower and has the word Garden in it. I agree they could use a little more subtlety but still.

the only thing that confuses me is ash his name has to serve a gerater perpose than "Then the earth will turn to ash"

You do realise Ash is short for Ashley right? (I didn't until I went on work experience with a guy called Ash a few months ago but still XD). Oh and while I'm on the point I thought "The earth will fall to ash" was actually quite a clever pun.