Zigzagoon nicknames

a brownish-beige raccoon-like Pokémon next to a black and white raccoon-like Pokémon. both of the patterns on their fur are zig zag shaped

Zigzagoon is a pure Normal-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation 3. It has a Galarian form, introduced in Generation 8 which is a dual Dark/Normal-type.

Let’s have a look at its origins and some of my suggested nicknames.

Origins

Zigzagoon is a raccoon-like Pokémon with dark beige/brown zigzag-patterned fur. It has a blindfold-style pattern across its brown eyes. The Galarian form is black and white and more friendly and playful, akin to a dog.

Its name derives from the zig zag pattern of its fur and its likeness to raccoons and raccoon dogs.

Nicknames

My methodology for nicknames is as follows:

I rank nicknames by lettered tiers: S, A, B, and C. S is the best and D is the worst.
I’ll usually list my inspiration for a nickname so you know where they came from.

With all that said, let’s look at those Zigzagoon nicknames!

S-Tier

Sly/Cooper
Bandit
Nutmeg
Rascal

A-Tier

Bert - from the 80s cartoon The Raccoons (as are the next few up to and including Nicole)
Ralph
Melissa
Bentley
Lisa
George
Nicole
T-Rac
Tom Nook
Jimothy
Rebecca
Rocket
Meeko
Rigby
Oakley
Pepperjack
Sorrel
Bamboo
Lycos

B-Tier

Roni - the 1980 Winter Olympics mascot
Michiru
Shoukichi
Mischief
Olingo
Oscar
Tanuki
Chapel - from the extinct Chapalmalania, a distant relative of the raccoon**
Azeban
Cedartail
Chilldog
Cottonhound
Frizzyrum
Fuzzyfoot
Rustytail
Saffronpuppy
Sherlock
Google
Sandy
Duke
Road Dog
Carrot - for the Hoenn shiny
Mango - ^
Ruffles
Ziggles
Turmeric
Rufus

C-Tier

Nocturne
Kinkajuice - from kinkajous
Caco - from the cacomistle
Ringtail
Furryoak
Cedar
Bark
Sycamore
Cherrywood
Copper
Vanillapaw
Ginger
Coyote
Pine

Do you have a favourite Zigzagoon nickname or have a suggestion of your own? If you like any of my nicknames or want to suggest one of your own, head over to the contact me link on the left and email me your suggestion!

Date created: 04 Oct 2026