Games: English Names for Starters Revealed

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Article Posted by <a href="/forums/member.php?25">randomspot555</a>: <a href="/news/264/English Names for Starters Revealed">English Names for Starters Revealed</a><p>

The official<a href="http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us/the-starter-pokemon/"> North American site</a> for Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version has revealed the English names for the three starters.  The Grass-type starter is <strong>Snivy</strong>, the Water-type starter is <strong>Oshawott</strong>, and the Fire-type starter is <strong>Tepig</strong>.  </p>

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The English name of the new region has also been revealed.  It will be called <strong>Unova</strong>.  This is in contrast to previous regions, which were very similar in pronounciation between Japanese and English.</p>

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The Black and White games are due out in Spring 2011.</p>

Edited November 23, 2010 by randomspot555

[d4rk_13l1t2er]

Still think Smugleaf, Pignition and Wotter (not Derpderp, sorry) a better choice.. What's Oshawott anyway --"

[AsMew2Pika]

From Marriland website ==> http://pokemon.marriland.com

The Official Pokemon Black and White site made several large announcements today to get us even more excited about the new generation. As teased on Pokemon.com for a few days, they have officially unveiled the three starters of the new region, which is now known as the Unova Region (previously known as Isshu) in the English versions of the game (it's actually a different name in foreign languages, which is interesting).

What did they wind up naming those starters, you ask?

Tsutarja is now known as Snivy in English. The name Snivy is assumed to be a combination of snake and ivy, and given Snivy's appearance, it's easy to assume that snide may be in there as well (although I'm probably just making that last one up).

Pokabu is now known as Tepig in English. It's most likely a combination of tepid (moderately warm or lukewarm; also characterized by a lack of enthusiasm or energy) and, quite obviously, pig. Rather appropriate for the pig. I said the pig, not Tepig.

Lastly, Mijumaru is now known as Oshawott in English. You may be asking Osha-what? at first, and, well, I may have to get back to you on this one. My guess is that it's a play on "ocean" and "otter," but I'm sure I'll be proven otherwise by someone with plenty of time on their hands.

[Baoppu, Yanappu and Hiyau]

Still think Smugleaf, Pignition and Wotter (not Derpderp, sorry) a better choice.. What's Oshawott anyway --"

at "Derpderp"

Smugleaf is...too

*respects your opion* fandomish.

[Splittah]

Oh... I was just getting used to all the Japanese names... Even though I don't like the name Snivy or Tsutarja

Edited November 28, 2010 by Splittah

[Riolu Aura Sphere Now]

Oshawott: River Otter or Lake Otter

"Oshawa comes from the Ojibwa word Aazhaway and literally means "Crossing to the other side of a river or lake"."

"Ott is short for Otter."

[Myuu493]

Uhmm... Snivy? I still like "Tsutarja" more.

EDIT: And yet I prefer "Unova" to "Isshu".

[Timeless]

Dear Arceus...

The English names... Well, "Snivy" is not bad... but "Oshawott"?! Come on! >_> the eff is that?!

And UNOVA. WHAT WAS WRONG WITH "Isshu"?!

*sigh*

[randomspot555]

Uhmm... Snivy? I still like "Tsutarja" more.

EDIT: And yet I prefer "Unova" to "Isshu".

Tsutaria is barely pronouncable in English.

[carl2017]

the names arent that good....the japanse ones are better

[Sel]

Bleh, I kinda like Snivy.. but the others just don't click with me. Doesn't matter much since i always rename my starter. Though i still wish they'ed have put more thought onto naming them..

[DarkraiFan999]

Snivy is alright but i prefer Pokabu i don't know why they changed his name it was good the way it was... not even gonna start on the water starter name it's just stupid. Also I prefer Unova to Isshu.