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Tepig.
Derived from tepid and pig, I'm sure everyone could agree.
Tepid meaning "moderately warm; lukewarm".
Tepig is a fire-type. Shouldn't it be hot or something? Don't fire-types have some kind of internal fire? You would imagine it to be warmer than just tepid.
That aside, it's an okay name. I quite like Snivy, and I'd probably like Oshawott more if I knew what the heck it meant.
Unova is… meh. At least it keeps to the pattern of having an 'o' in it, even if it is three syllables where the others are two.
You don't need to have particular love for the Japanese names to dislike names when they're new.
The fact is you'll get used to them, and even if you'll still dislike them, they just won't seem that bad anymore. Everyone (you probably included) thought exactly the same about the current Pokémon when their English names came out, too.
People don't need to love every aspect of the new games, but I really wish people would be more realistic about why they dislike whatever; personally I think the names sound silly and hated the new Pokémon, but I also remember that I thought exactly the same of the second and third and fourth generations and I don't even try to delude myself into thinking this time won't be exactly the same. I've already completely warmed up to the fifth-generation Pokémon after actually seeing and using them in-game, and I have no doubt that the names will grow on me as soon as I've played the translation.
Then excessive negativity bothers me in general. A lot of people (not actually accusing anyone in particular here, just speaking in general) seem to dedicate their lives to raging about things that they hate instead of enjoying the things that they love, and that's just plain sad. If you dislike the names, just say so, shrug and move on to thinking about something that actually makes you happy instead of wallowing in your dissatisfaction, for the sake of your own sanity. I don't get how people can live when they seem to spend all day actively being unhappy.
WTF is 'snivy'??? i dont know if its just me, but 'snivy' sounds more like 'snotty' than 'smug,' which is smugleaf's expression.
YamiiDenryuu, you are right. However, I stick to what I said - I am not being reactionary. I had no attachment to their Japanese names, so it is not the change that bothers me, but the new names. I dislike the new names - I can not help that.
Do you label everyone who doesn't love every aspect of the new games reactionary? I don't - I label them sane.
I don't think it's cute. If I liked spiders a bit more, it would be cuter.
At least they used a clever pun. I like Tepig in a cold way.
Yeah, you're right. And, even though I grew up(I was seven when gen 4 came out) with Dialga, I still think Diaruga is cool.And if you hate the english name enough, you can always use the Japanese name in-game. I use English to be consistent.
The "Te-" part of Tepig's name is from the adjective "tepid", meaning "just a bit warm". I think it's clever, but it's not the kind of thing everyone will get (tepid isn't a very common word).
I actually like Snivy better than Smugleaf. Oshawott's a pretty cool name too, but not as good as Snivy. But Tepig?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
That name is absolutly awful. I don't even know where the Te- part of its name came from.
P.S. Butterfree was right, people always hate the English names of new pokemon when the names are revealed.
You know, it seems like every time they reveal a batch of new english names half the fandom is like "I hate the new names, but it's not because I'm being reactionary - the other names were fine, but these truly suck!" Every time.
I mean come on, guys, 'Snivy' is practically what 'Smugleaf' becomes if you turn it into an actual name instead of just two words strung together. And I'd seen 'Snideleaf' around, too.
@ giganerd:
i agree! ottamaru sounds better than Oshawott. and smugleaf. i like smugleaf. *cries*
Well, I'd never heard of the word "tepid" before - ever. So, when I asked what it meant, all I got was that it had something to do with water.
I was understandably confused by this, so I looked it up, and now understand.
But, yes, Smugleaf = terrible name. As does "Snivy", "Tepig", and "Oshawott". Now, I know that sounds very reactionary, but trust me, it's not. I normally don't mind the English names - this time, however, they just make me want to gouge my eyes out.
Now, again, I admit, there's no way I could do better with names for them.
I don't get why everybody was so smitten with "Smugleaf". It's just two English words strung together! Whenever Nintendo of America used to name a Pokémon like that, people would seethe about how they had no creativity and the English names sucked and they'd forever use the Japanese names omg!!
"Tepig" makes me think "tea pig" because tea is just "te" in Icelandic. That combined with the fact tepid is a word at least I almost never hear means I don't think I'll get rid of the association anytime soon.
When I get my starter, I shall rename it Smugleaf. Mabye. But it will be somthing cool, like AlphaOmega is the name of my Arceus.
aww, now I'm sad because I got an Infernape spammy and that is my friend-who-moved-away's favorite Pokemon.
Snivy: I was honestly hoping for Smugleaf (not like it was going to happen :P), but I can't complain too much about Nintendo's name choice.
Tepig: It took me a while, but the name has grown on me! I really like it!
Oshawott: What kind of a name is that? o_e;
If I had to name the starters, my decisions would be Smugleaf, Tepig, and Ottamaru.
Think about it: how much cooler would it be to say, "Go! Smugleaf!" than, "Go! Snivy!" Just sayin'. ;)
–GigaNerd17
I think the names are a Metal Gear Solid reference.
Solid Snivy, Tepig Boss, Revolver Oshawott
Solid Snake, Big Boss, Revolver Ocelot.
Also Oshawa is apparently a city in Canada that started the otter fur trade. Just what
Oshawott = OH SH** A WATER OT[/b[TER
Makes sense to me. :V
Also Unova = US of A. Why they changed it idk.
The English name of tsutarja is snivy,the english name of pokabu tepig, and the english name of mijimaru oshawott.
Beyond Suefics where the author wants you to know every tiny detail about their character, but they don't matter to begin with.
(Also I would be insanely interested in a geektrivia page on the R/B/Y capture rate thingy)
