How did they come up with Pokémon names?
The name Pokémon is a syllabic abbreviation of the Japanese brand Pocket Monsters.
Do Pokémon say their names or are they named after what they say?
Pokemon don’t say their names. In the video games, each Pokemon cry is stated in the Pokedex – and none include their names. However, in the anime, most Pokemon do only say their name.
Why don t Pokémon trainers name their Pokémon?
If they can’t remember the names of Pokemon they like, like Meowth and Charizard, they’re just not going to remember all the nicknames. So for the anime, it’s best to keep it simple. One name for one Pokemon, its species’ name, and nothing extra.
Do Japanese Pokemon say their names?
User Info: pokedude900. They do say their names in the Japanese version. And they’ve ALWAYS said their names since Pokemon Red and Green.
Are Pokemon named after the sound they make?
I’m guessing that Pokémon names work the same way. Most Pokémon are named after their sounds, and Pokémon whose sounds aren’t name-like are given different names.
Why are Pokemon cries so weird?
In Pokémon Red and Blue, when a player’s Pokémon has low HP in battle, its cry will be distorted. This is likely due to the game performing two simultaneous processes: one for the alarm sound of low HP and another to play the Pokémon’s cry.
Why do Pokemon only have 4 moves?
They only keep four in the games for programming reasons, and because having a ton of moves would eliminate strategy in the game, since everything could cover anything. The four moves forces you to pick your moves wisely.
Does giving a Pokémon a nickname do anything?
While not absolutely necessary, nicknames serve as a means of personalizing one’s Pokémon, and distinguishing them from other individuals of the same species, or simply a cute name to call the Pokémon that their Trainer prefers.