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CAP 22 CAP 22 - Name Submissions
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Dakitakai
Pronounced: Dah-key-tah-kah-E (Dakimakura+Tatakai)
The name comes from the Japanese word "Dakimakura", which is the anime body pillow CAP 22's design is based off of, and the Japanese word "Tatakai", which literally translates to "Fight", as a reference to CAP 22's secondary typing while still keeping the original Japanese theme.
EDIT: The IPA pronunciation is dɑkitɑkɑi
Dakitakai
Pronounced: Dah-key-tah-kah-E (Dakimakura+Tatakai)
The name comes from the Japanese word "Dakimakura", which is the anime body pillow CAP 22's design is based off of, and the Japanese word "Tatakai", which literally translates to "Fight", as a reference to CAP 22's secondary typing while still keeping the original Japanese theme.
EDIT: The IPA pronunciation is dɑkitɑkɑi
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Flumpf
(that's the noise it makes when its punches land.)
(that's the noise it makes when its punches land.)
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Dakontusion
Da-kont-oo-shun
Dakimakura+contusion(bruise)
As you can see (and would've seen with my empusa obsession with volkraken), when I come up with a part of a name that I like, I stick with it, this time with contusion, though this time I chose to mix it with dakimakura, which as others have stated, is the name of the anime body pillow. Feedback for both are appreciated.
Dakontusion
Da-kont-oo-shun
Dakimakura+contusion(bruise)
As you can see (and would've seen with my empusa obsession with volkraken), when I come up with a part of a name that I like, I stick with it, this time with contusion, though this time I chose to mix it with dakimakura, which as others have stated, is the name of the anime body pillow. Feedback for both are appreciated.
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These names are all clever and fun and, most importantly, not complicated. They do not require extensive research or multilingualism to understand and their pronunciation is easy enough to not require explanation. A lot of the time, people tend to overthink this step and end up with really awkward-sounding or contrived submissions, when really the best Pokemon names are the ones that require as little thought as possible to understand. I can easily envision this CAP with any of the names quoted above, so I hope to see more subs along these lines (but if no more arise, it's okay because these are really solid gold).
here are my favourites:
Clashmere is definitely better imo. super clever and concise name that sounds natural and Game Freak-y :)
Another really clever one. Nice and integrated, so that it flows really well. Could well be a winner. I wouldn't be too concerned about the physical nature of the concussion - it's a brain injury, so theoretically it could be caused by manipulation of pressure or violent vibrations, as created by special attacks.
Clashmere is definitely better imo. super clever and concise name that sounds natural and Game Freak-y :)
Another really clever one. Nice and integrated, so that it flows really well. Could well be a winner. I wouldn't be too concerned about the physical nature of the concussion - it's a brain injury, so theoretically it could be caused by manipulation of pressure or violent vibrations, as created by special attacks.
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Faetherwate (weyt? wait?)
Fae (as in fairy) + featherweight (boxing weight class + feather pillow) + wate (because spelling out weight puts it above the 11 character limit)
Pronounced: Fay (like Tina Fey) - therweight (the rest of featherweight)
Using "wate" supposedly has some Scottish influence if Google is correct, while using weyt sounds magical and wait is simple to read.
Faetherwate (weyt? wait?)
Fae (as in fairy) + featherweight (boxing weight class + feather pillow) + wate (because spelling out weight puts it above the 11 character limit)
Pronounced: Fay (like Tina Fey) - therweight (the rest of featherweight)
Using "wate" supposedly has some Scottish influence if Google is correct, while using weyt sounds magical and wait is simple to read.
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Pillowdin
Pillow+Paladin+Din
It's a Fighting type made of pillows that makes a racket when it leaves.
Pillowdin
Pillow+Paladin+Din
It's a Fighting type made of pillows that makes a racket when it leaves.
Pill-O-Wisp
*Pill-o-Wisps spend most of their time lying in wait disguised as pillows. BEWARE! The Pill-O-Wisps looks deceive! Fools might think it a good place to lie down, but when you're in your deepest dreams it strikes! *CRUNCH* it shatters you nose *FLUMPF* it's fist breaks your jaw clean off. The Pill-O-Wisp is an evil and sadistic pokemon, that feeds on your shattered dreams. BE WARNED!*
*Pill-o-Wisps spend most of their time lying in wait disguised as pillows. BEWARE! The Pill-O-Wisps looks deceive! Fools might think it a good place to lie down, but when you're in your deepest dreams it strikes! *CRUNCH* it shatters you nose *FLUMPF* it's fist breaks your jaw clean off. The Pill-O-Wisp is an evil and sadistic pokemon, that feeds on your shattered dreams. BE WARNED!*
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Bedcase
A combination of "bed" and "headcase," the latter of which can accurately describe both fighters and fairies. Also could be related to "pillowcase."
Pronounced: BED-cays
IPA: ˈbɛdkeɪs
I figured a manic pixie dream brawler deserved a manic pixie dream brawling name.
Bedcase
A combination of "bed" and "headcase," the latter of which can accurately describe both fighters and fairies. Also could be related to "pillowcase."
Pronounced: BED-cays
IPA: ˈbɛdkeɪs
I figured a manic pixie dream brawler deserved a manic pixie dream brawling name.
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I'd like to second the kind of things said by Korski. While looking for unique origins for names can be fun, ultimately, what we are looking at here is a fighting pillow, and the more directly you can get that kind of idea across, the more natural the names sound. It can be tempting to go for archaic or foreign words, but if it makes it harder for the average person to understand the name, I'd argue that it just detracts from it.
Now, that said, there are a bunch I really do like here, including Birkal's "Pillouch" and Bughouse's "Fistifluff." But I have to say that my absolute favorite has to be:
Like the others that I like, this one combines two words that get across the fighting and the pillow parts of our pokemon. But what sets this one apart for me is that it is just so much fun to say. I love it.
Now, that said, there are a bunch I really do like here, including Birkal's "Pillouch" and Bughouse's "Fistifluff." But I have to say that my absolute favorite has to be:
Like the others that I like, this one combines two words that get across the fighting and the pillow parts of our pokemon. But what sets this one apart for me is that it is just so much fun to say. I love it.
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Fluffray
'Fluffy' + 'fray' (another word for fight)
Silkrush
'Silk' + 'crush' since silk is a material a pillow could be made of
Fluffray
'Fluffy' + 'fray' (another word for fight)
Silkrush
'Silk' + 'crush' since silk is a material a pillow could be made of
Thanks! I made a conscious effort to do the same thing gamefreak does and come up with a name that kinda makes you grin when you say it, like: Klefki, Wigglytuff, Lickilicky and Likewise Kerfluffle!
Some other favorites for me are Bughouse's "Fistifluff" and NumberCruncher's "Pillowdin".
I also feel the need to note that the Pokemon seems to also be intentionally a bit evil looking, like some kind of trickster. Might be worth considering that in potentional names. I don't think it's fair to say that it's just a fighting pillow, and the name should embody that and that only.
EDIT: Also, parting shot. This can possibly be done in tandem with the above - I think parting shot should be not only a key part of CAP's competitive use, but also its personality. Pancham embodied this well. With that in mind, it might be worth somehow noting that in the name. I tried to do this with the name Pillowchase, but the effectiveness of that may be questionable.
EDIT: Also, parting shot. This can possibly be done in tandem with the above - I think parting shot should be not only a key part of CAP's competitive use, but also its personality. Pancham embodied this well. With that in mind, it might be worth somehow noting that in the name. I tried to do this with the name Pillowchase, but the effectiveness of that may be questionable.
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Pillitoe
A combination of "pillow", "lit", which is the French word for bed, and "toe-to-toe", a phrase used to describe combat.
Pillitoe
A combination of "pillow", "lit", which is the French word for bed, and "toe-to-toe", a phrase used to describe combat.
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Reapercushion
It's pretty self explanatory. It keeps coming back with Parting Shot, has Fighting type, and Dark type moves, and is also a cutesy little fairy. Also, Percussion, considering that Parting Shot is sound based.
Reapercushion
It's pretty self explanatory. It keeps coming back with Parting Shot, has Fighting type, and Dark type moves, and is also a cutesy little fairy. Also, Percussion, considering that Parting Shot is sound based.
Fluffian
Fluff+Ruffian
Fluff+Ruffian
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Pillouken
A combination of "Pillow" and "Hadouken" (the energy attack from Street Fighter).
Pillouken
A combination of "Pillow" and "Hadouken" (the energy attack from Street Fighter).
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Shaofey
Shaolin (i.e. Shaolin Kung Fu) + Fey (broad term referring to all types of fairies)
Shaofey
Shaolin (i.e. Shaolin Kung Fu) + Fey (broad term referring to all types of fairies)
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Pugeepoli
A corrupted combination of the words Pugilist and Polyester. Pugilist because it's a fighter. Polyester because it's the most popular type of pillow in the world, being a cheap alternative to cotton.
Poo-gee-pol-ee
Pugeepoli
A corrupted combination of the words Pugilist and Polyester. Pugilist because it's a fighter. Polyester because it's the most popular type of pillow in the world, being a cheap alternative to cotton.
Poo-gee-pol-ee
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Rumbed
Rumble + Bed
Pronunciation: Rum-bed
Rumble + Bed
Pronunciation: Rum-bed
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