Pokémon nicknames

Welcome to the Pokémon nicknames search page. Here, you will find all the Pokémon nickname pages on the site.

You can use the search bar to find all available nickname pages, covering mostly final evolutions. That means any nicknames for fully-evolved Pokémon can apply for their pre-evolved forms too.

Nickname page list

Nicknames FAQ

Why should you nickname your Pokémon?

Nicknaming by default didn't start for me until Sword and Shield and, after replaying all the games and doing Nuzlockes, I got into the habit of nicknaming.

While nicknaming is a personal preference, I think giving your Pokémon unique names can add a certain charm and whimsy to the gameplay. You might care a bit more for them if they have a name you grow attached to, and it's a fundamental rule in a Nuzlocke so the habit is bound to stick.

How do you choose a good nickname for a Pokémon?

The best nicknames can come from anywhere and it depends on whether you're picking a name at random or following a theme. The easiest method of nicknaming is to decide on a theme and match that theme's characteristics with your Pokémon's traits or style. For example, if you have a colour theme, and you had a Squirtle as your starter, you could name it after a shade of blue. And then Pidgey could have a brown/creme-inspired nickname.

Alternatively, you could use something like a random word/name generator to pick the names for you.

Word of warning!

When playing in-person tournaments, you may be warned or penalised for using inappropriate nicknames (e.g. names that are too close other Pokémon names). Be mindful of this and if you're unsure, just change it back to the original or pick a different one. You can always change it again after the tournament (unless you're not the OT!)