Pokémon Japanese Name Etymology GEN 1 (001-151)

This is all 7 parts of my Etymology series in one long video! I hope you enjoy it! 😄
Pokemon names aren't the same in English as Japanese.
Today we will be covering the first 151 Pokemon of the Kanto Dex
Hope you enjoy this. I started it thinking it be easy and it ended up taking me an entire day to edit it all together lol.

[@kenmograd2009]

The “gya” in “Gyarados” could also be based on “gyakusatsu,” meaning “to slaughter or to massacre,” in reference to Gyarados’ violent nature. It could also be based on “gyakkō,” meaning “hardship or adversity,” a reference to the Chinese tale of the carp (Magikarp) overcoming all obstacles to go across the legendary Dragon’s Gate and transforming into a dragon (Gyarados).

[@PankOtter]

That's really cool! That fits Gyarados perfectly 😄 Thanks for commenting I really appreciate all the awesome support! 🙏

[@pondcypressstudio]

This video was everything I wanted and more when I searched for: Japanese Pokemon Names. Loved all the references so much! Even though I’ve been playing Pokémon since it came out I learned so much from this video! It’s was really interesting and funny! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. 😄

[@PankOtter]

Absolutely! Thank you so much! I'm really happy you Enjoyed this video. It was a lot of fun to research. There's so much interesting information about Pokémon 😄 I spend a lot of time on Bulbapedia reading articles lol

[@kenmograd2009]

The word “doppelgänger” is also German for “double walker,” according to folklore, if you were to come across a doppelgänger, you’ll be cursed with misfortune.

[@latexu9589]

22:19 You also probably knew that the word "tamago" was used for the famous virtual pet Tamagotchi, because the console itself is shaped like an egg.😉🥚

[@latexu9589]

33:22 Same thing was done with the Hydreigon line in gen 5, but with German numerals instead. Deino has "Ein"=one, Zweilous has "Zwei"=two and Hydreigon has "Drei"=three.😉🐲

[@latexu9589]

13:07 Fun fact: Psyduck's and Golduck's names were switched around in the early development of Pokemon Red and Green, but were ultimately put like they are today (for unknown reasons). They would've been much more fitting though, because Psyduck is more gold colored than Golduck, and Golduck looks like a better user of psychic abilities because of the enchanted jewel on its forehead.😉🦆🔮

[@DonataRosca]

Awesome that you've compiled them all in one video! Thank you!

[@PankOtter]

Thank you so much! I thought it would be handy for anyone who wants to binge watch the entire series! 😄

[@PokeShidori]

I love it when you make these videos 💝

[@PankOtter]

Thank you so much😄✌ I'm happy you enjoy them. I enjoy making them as well😄

[@latexu9589]

2:47 "Kamex" sounds like a super buff version of the character Kamek from Super Mario games.🤔

[@PankOtter]

@@latexu9589 hahaha it totally does

[@Koik1]

1:44 is like sayng strange banana

[@PankOtter]

hahaha yes! that's true🤣

[@latexu9589]

12:24 The "mouth" part probably comes from the fact that in the pokemon anime Meowth was always running his mouth.😜😺

[@latexu9589]

10:17 Strangely, when Kirby copies Jigglypuff's ability in Smash Bros. and uses it, he says "Purin!" in all versions of the game, not just Japanese.🤔

[@latexu9589]

19:53 "A powwow is a gathering with dances held by many Native American and First Nations communities." - Wikipedia

[@latexu9589]

10:27 Fitting, since both Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff are described as "Balloon Pokemon".😉🎈

[@latexu9589]

18:56 The spring onion Farfetch'd carries is also often mistaken for a leek. Then again, leeks are closely related to onions.🤔

[@latexu9589]

27:22 "Boober" is also a character from Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock.🤔

[@latexu9589]

12:47 Pretty strange choice if you think about it, because Persian looks NOTHING like actual Persian breed cats, but rather some slender big cat like a cougar or a cheetah.🤔🐆

[@latexu9589]

22:55 But where does the "Hitmon" part come from? Probably a combination of "hit" and "monster" or "monk".🤔

[@SanjayTPlays]

This was actually really interesting.

[@PankOtter]

Thank you!🙏 I uploaded one on German names too. I really love learning the meanings.

[@jlewwis1995]

20:21 *sigh* the english localizers knew exactly what they were doing when they renamed fhis one 😂

[@latexu9589]

10:02 Strangely, a boss in the game Okami, a magical nine-tailed fox, is also named Ninetails (not Ninetales).🤔🦊🔥

[@hydraposeidon34]

Sorry i have missed all your streams

[@PankOtter]

No worries, friend. More to come so you'll have lots of chances to catch it live 😃

[@latexu9589]

31:53 We may never know where the "star" part came from.😅

[@latexu9589]

9:34 As in Pippi Longstocking?🤣

[@igorgiuseppe1862]

Raichu name probably came from Raijū

[@PankOtter]

That works too😄

[@latexu9589]

13:02 Does that camera read "Game Ole" in the bottom right?🤔

[@zalkarkazakbaev6691]

Did you found meaning of dewdoung name, after applaud this video?

[@PankOtter]

I sort of got an answer. I think they named it after the animal without any puns or a double meaning. the same way they named Krabby, Crab.

[@carnatexcreate]

❤❤❤

[@PankOtter]

Thanks for all your support, Carnate!😄✌

[@nicholasgarcia6402]

Weedle is cute!!!!

[@PankOtter]

I agree😄🐛