Pokémon/Name Change

Pokémon Name Changes

Japanese to English Name Changes

• Fushigidane to Bulbasaur
• Fushigisou to Ivysaur
• Fushigibana to Venusaur
• Hitokage to Charmander
• Lizardo to Charmeleon
• Lizardon to Charizard
• Zenigame to Squirtle
• Kameil to Wartortle
• Kamex to Blastoise
• Trancell to Metapod
• Beedle to Weedle
• Cocoon to Kakuna
• Spear to Beedrill
• Poppo to Pidgey
• Pidgeon to Pidgeotto
• Koratta to Rattata
• Ratta to Raticate
• Onisuzume to Spearow
• Onidrill to Fearow
• Arbo to Ekans
• Sand to Sandshrew
• Sandpan to Sandslash
• Pippi to Clefairy
• Pixie to Clefable
• Rokon to Vulpix
• Kyukon to Ninetales
• Purin to Jigglypuff
• Pukurin to Wigglytuff
• Nazonokusa to Oddish
• Kusaihana to Gloom
• Rafflesia to Vileplume
• Kongpang to Venonat
• Morphon to Venomoth
• Digda to Diglett
• Nyarth to Meowth
• Koduck to Psyduck
• Okorizaru to Primeape
• Gardie to Growlithe
• Windie to Arcanine
• Nyoromo to Poliwag
• Nyorozo to Poliwhirl
• Nyorobon to Poliwrath
• Casey to Abra
• Yungeller to Kadabra
• Houdin to Alakazam
• Wanriky to Machop
• Goriky to Machoke
• Kairiky to Machamp
• Madatsubomi to Bellsprout
• Utsudon to Weepinbell
• Utsubot to Victreebell
• Menokurage to Tentacool
• Dokukurage to Tentacruel
• Ishitsubute to Geodude
• Golone to Graveler
• Golonya to Golem
• Gallop to Rapidash
• Yadon to Slowpoke
• Yadoran to Slowbro
• Coil to Magnemite
• Rarecoil to Magneton
• Kamonegi to Farfetch'd
• Dodo to Doduo
• Dodorio to Dodrio
• Pawou to Seel
• Jugon to Dewgong
• Betobeter to Grimer
• Betobeton to Muk
• Parshen to Cloyster
• Ghos to Gastly
• Ghost to Haunter
• Gangar to Gengar
• Iwark to Onix
• Sleep to Drowzee
• Sleeper to Hypno
• Crab to Krabby
• Biriridama to Voltorb
• Marumaine to Electrode
• Tamatama to Exeggcute
• Nassy to Exeggutor
• Karakara to Cubone
• Garagara to Marowak
• Sawamular to Hitmonlee
• Ebiwalar to Hitmonchan
• Beroringa to Lickitung
• Dogas to Koffing
• Matadogas to Weezing
• Saihorn to Rhyhorn
• Saidon to Rhydon
• Lucky to Chansey
• Monjara to Tangela
• Garuura to Kangaskhan
• Tatsu to Horsea
• Tosakinto to Goldeen
• Azumao to Seaking
• Hitodeman to Staryu
• Barrierd to Mr. Mime (as Mr. Mime can be of both genders since Gen. II, this is a Dub-Induced Plot Hole.)
• Strike to Scyther
• Rougela to Jynx
• Eleboo to Electabuzz
• Boober to Magmar
• Kailios to Pinsir
• Kentauros to Tauros
• Koiking to Magikarp
• Laplace to Lapras
• Metamon to Ditto
• Eievui to Eevee
• Showers to Vaporeon
• Thunders to Jolteon
• Booster to Flareon
• Omnite to Omanyte
• Omstar to Omastar
• Ptera to Aerodactyl
• Kabigon to Snorlax
• Freezer to Articuno
• Thunder to Zapdos
• Fire to Moltres
• Miniryu to Dratini
• Hakuryu to Dragonair
• Kairyu to Dragonite
• Chicorita to Chikorita
• Bayleaf to Bayleef
• Hinoarashi to Cyndaquil
• Magmarashi to Quilava
• Bakphoon to Typloshion
• Waninoko to Totodile
• Aligates to Croconaw
• Ordile to Feraligatr
• Otachi to Sentret
• Ootachi to Furret
• Hoho to Hoothoot
• Yorunozuku to Noctowl
• Itomaru to Spinarak
• Chonchie to Chinchou
• Lantern to Lanturn
• Py to Cleffa
• Pupurin to Igglybuff
• Togepy to Togepi
• Togechick to Togetic
• Naty to Natu
• Natio to Xatu
• Merriep to Mareep
• Mokoko to Flaaffy
• Denryu to Ampharos
• Kireihana to Bellossom
• Maril to Marill
• Marilli to Azumarill
• Usokkie to Sudowoodo
• Nyorotono to Politoed
• Hanecco to Hoppip
• Popocco to Skiploom
• Watacco to Jumpluff
• Eipam to Aipom
• Himanuts to Sunkern
• Kimawari to Sunflora
• Yanyanma to Yanma
• Upah to Wooper
• Nuoh to Quagsire
• Eifie to Espeon
• Blacky to Umbreon
• Yamikarasu to Murkrow
• Yadoking to Slowking
• Muma to Misdreavus
• Unknown to Unown
• Sonans to Wobbuffet
• Kirinriki to Girafarig (the former being a palindrome when written in Japanese, just like its English name)
• Kunugidama to Pineco
• Foretos to Forretress
• Nokocchi to Dunsparce
• Gliger to Gligar
• Haganeil to Steelix
• Bull to Snubbull
• Harysen to Qwilfish
• Hassam to Scizor
• Tsubotsubo to Shuckle
• Heracros to Heracross
• Nyula to Sneasel
• Himeguma to Teddiursa
• Ringuma to Ursaring
• Magmag to Slugma
• Magcargot to Magcargo
• Urimoo to Swinub
• Inomoo to Piloswine
• Sunnygo to Corsola
• Teppouo to Remoraid
• Octank to Octillery
• Mantain to Mantine
• Airmd to Skarmory
• Delvil to Houndour
• Hellgar to Houndoom
• Gomazou to Phanpy
• Donfan to Donphan
• Odoshishi to Stantler
• Doble to Smeargle
• Balkie to Tyrogue
• Kapoerer to Hitmontop
• Muchul to Smoochum
• Buby to Magby
• Happinas to Blissey
• Suikun to Suicune
• Yogiras to Larvitar
• Sanagiras to Pupitar
• Bangiras to Tyranitar
• Houou to Ho-oh
• Kimori to Treecko
• Juptile to Grovyle
• Jukain to Sceptile
• Achamo to Torchic
• Wakashamo to Combusken
• Burshamo to Blaziken
• Mizugorou to Mudkip
• Numacraw to Marshtomp
• Laglarge to to Swampert
• Pochiena to Poochyena
• Guraena to Mightyena
• Zigzaguma to Zigzagoon
• Massuguma to Linoone
• Kemusso to Wurmple
• Karasalis to Silkoon
• Agehunt to Beautifly
• Mayuld to Cascoon
• Dokucale to Dustox
• Hasuboh to Lotad
• Hasubrero to Lombre
• Runpappa to Ludicolo
• Taneboh to Seedot
• Konohana to Nuzleaf
• Dirteng to Shiftry
• Subame to Taillow
• Ohsubame to Swellow
• Camome to Wingull
• Sirknight to Gardevoir
• Ametama to Surskit
• Amemoth to Masquerain
• Kinokoko to Shroomish
• Kinogassa to Breloom
• Namekero to Slakoth
• Yarukimono to Vigoroth
• Kekking to Slaking
• Tutinin to Nincada
• Tekkanin to Ninjask
• Nukenin to Shedinja
• Gonyonyo to Whismur
• Dogomb to Loudred
• Bakuong to Exploud
• Makunoshita to Makuhita
• Hariteyama to Hariyama
• Ruriri to Azurill
• Eneko to Skitty
• Enekororo to Delcatty
• Yamirami to Sableye
• Kucheat to Mawile
• Cokodora to Aron
• Kodora to Lairon
• Bossgodora to Aggron
• Asanan to Meditite
• Charem to Medicham
• Rakurai to Electrike
• Livolt to Manetric
• Barubeat to Volbeat
• Gokulin to Gulpin
• Marunoom to Swalot
• Kibanha to Carvanha
• Samehader to Sharpedo
• Whalko to Wailmer
• Whaloh to Wailord
• Donmel to Numel
• Bakuuda to Camerupt
• Cotoise to Torkoal
• Baneboo to Spoink
• Boopig to Grumpig
• Patcheel to Spinda
• Knuckler to Trapinch
• Sabonea to Cacnea
• Noctus to Cacturne
• Tyltto to Swablu
• Tyltalis to Altaria
• Habunake to Seviper
• Dojoach to Barboach
• Namazun to Whiscash
• Heigani to Corphish
• Shizariger to Crawdaunt
• Yajilon to Baltoy
• Nendoll to Claydol
• Lilya to Lileep
• Yuradle to Cradily
• Anopth to Anorith
• Hinbas to Feebas
• Milokaross to Milotic
• Powalen to Castform
• Kakureon to Kecleon
• Kagebouzu to Shuppet
• Juppeta to Banette
• Yomawaru to Duskull
• Samayouru to Dusclops
• Chirean to Chimecho
• Sohnano to Wynaut
• Yukiwarashi to Snorunt
• Onigohri to Glalie
• Tamazarashi to Spheal
• Todoggler to Sealeo
• Todoseruga to Walrein
• Pearlulu to Clamperl
• Sakurabyss to Gorebyss
• Glanth to Relicanth
• Lovecus to Luvdisc
• Tatsubay to Bagon
• Komoruu to Shelgon
• Bohmander to Salamence
• Dumbbell to Beldum
• Kyogre is always spelled "Kyogre" in Western languages, but is sometimes called "Kaiorga" in Japanese (both romanizations are equally valid).
• Naetle to Turtwig
• Hayashigame to Grotle
• Dodaitose to Torterra
• Hikozaru to Chimchar
• Moukazaru to Monferno
• Goukazaru to Infernape
• Pochama to Piplup
• Pottaishi to Prinplup
• Emperte to Empoleon
• Mukkuru to Starly
• Mukubird to Staravia
• Mukuhawk to Staraptor
• Bippa to Bidoof
• Beadaru to Bibarel
• Korobohshi to Kricketot
• Korotock to Kricketune
• Kolink to Shinx
• Roentora to Luxray
• Subomie to Budew
• Zugaidos to Cranidos
• Rampald to Rampardos
• Tatetops to Shieldon
• Torideps to Bastiodon
• Minomucchi to Burmy
• Minomadam to Wormadam
• Gamale to Mothim
• Mitsuhoney to Combee
• Beequeen to Vespiquen
• Buoysel to Buizel
• Floazel to Floatzel
• Cherinbo to Cherubi
• Karanakushi to Shellos
• Tritodon to Gastrodon
• Eteboth to Ambipom
• Fuwante to Drifloon
• Fuwaride to Drifblim
• Mimirol to Buneary
• Mimilop to Lopunny
• Mumargi to Mismagius
• Donkarasu to Honchkrow
• Nyarmar to Glameow
• Bunyat to Purugly
• Lisyan to Chingling
• Skunpuu to Stunky
• Skutank to Skuntank
• Dohmirror to Bronzor
• Dohtakun to Bronzong
• Usohachi to Bonsly
• Manene to Mime Jr.
• Pinpuku to Happiny
• Perap to Chatot
• Mikaruge to Spiritomb
• Fukamaru to Gible
• Gaburias to Garchomp
• Gonbe to Munchlax
• Kabaldon to Hippowdon
• Gureggru to Croagunk
• Dokurog to Toxicroak
• Muskippa to Carnivine
• Keikouo to Finneon
• Neolant to Lumineon
• Tamanta to Mantyke
• Yukikaburi to Snover
• Yukinooh to Abomasnow
• Manyula to Weavile
• Jibacoil to Magnezone
• Berobelt to Lickilicky
• Dosidon to Rhyperior
• Mojumbo to Tangrowth
• Elekibull to Electivire
• Booburn to Magmortar
• Megayanma to Yanmega
• Leafia to Leafeon
• Glacia to Glaceon
• Glion to Gliscor
• Manmoo to Mamoswine
• Erlade to Gallade
• Dainose to Probopass
• Yonoir to Dusknoir
• Yukimenoko to Frosloss
• Yuxie to Uxie
• Emrit to Mesprit
• Agnome to Azelf
• Crecelia to Cresselia
• Tsutarja to Snivy
• Janovy to Servine
• Jalord to Serperior
• Pokabu to Tepig
• Chaobu to Pignite
• Mijumaru to Oshawott
• Futachimaru to Dewott
• Daikenki to Samurott
• Minezumi to Patrat
• Meerhog to Watchog
• Yorterry to Lillipup
• Herderrier to Herdier
• Murando to Stoutland
• Choroneko to Purrloin
• Lepardas to Liepard
• Yanappu to Pansage
• Yanakkie to Simisage
• Baoppu to Pansear
• Baokkie to Simisear
• Hiyappu to Panpour
• Hiyakkie to Simipour
• Mamepato to Pidove
• Hatoboh to Tranquill
• Kenhoroh to Unfezant
• Shimama to Blitzle
• Zebraika to Zebstrika
• Dangoro to Roggenrola
• Gantor to Boldore
• Gigaiath to Gigalith
• Koromori to Woobat
• Kokoromori to Swoobat
• Mogurew to Drilbur
• Doryuz to Excadrill
• Tabunne to Audino
• Dokkora to Timburr
• Dotekkotsu to Gurdurr
• Roobushin to Conkeldurr
• Otamaro to Tympole
• Gamagaru to Palpitoad
• Gamageroge to Gamageroge
• Nageki to Throh
• Dageki to Sawk
• Kurumiru to Sewaddle
• Kurumayu to Swadloon
• Hahakomori to Leavanny
• Fushide to Venipede
• Hoiiga to Whirlpede
• Pendra to Scolipede
• Monmen to Cottonee
• Elphoon to Whimsicott
• Churine to Petilil
• Doredia to Liligant
• Basslao to Basculin
• Megroco to Sandile
• Warvile to Krokorok
• Warvial to Krookodile
• Darumakka to Darumaka
• Hihidaruma to Darmanitan
• Marakacchi to Maractus
• Ishizumai to Dwebble
• Iwapares to Crustle
• Zurug to Scraggy
• Zuruzkin to Scrafty
• Shinbora to Sigilyph
• Deathmas to Yamask
• Deathkan to Cofagrigus
• Purutoga to Tirtouga
• Abagoura to Carracosta
• Archeos to Archeops
• Yabukuron to Trubbish
• Dustdus to Garbodor
• Chillarmy to Minccino
• Chillaccino to Cinccino
• Gothim to Gothita
• Gothimille to Gothorita
• Gothilselle to Gothitelle
• Yuniran to Solosis
• Daburan to Duosion
• Ranculus to Reuniclus
• Koaruhie to Ducklett
• Vanipeti to Vanillite
• Vanirich to Vanillish
• Bivanilla to Vanilluxe
• Shikijika to Deerling
• Mebukijika to Sawsbuck
• Emonga to Emolga
• Kaburumo to Karrablast
• Chevalgo to Escavalier
• Tamagetake to Foongus
• Morobareru to Amoonguss
• Purill to Frillish
• Burungel to Jellicent
• Mamanbou to Alomomola
• Bachul to Joltik
• Dentula to Galvantula
• Tesshido to Ferroseed
• Nattorei to Ferrothorn
• Giar to Klink
• Gigiar to Klang
• Gigigiar to Klinklang
• Shibishiras to Tynamo
• Shibibir to Eelectric
• Shibirdon to Eelektross
• Rigure to Elgyem
• Oobem to Beheeyem
• Hitomoshi to Litwick
• Lampra to Lampent
• Chandela to Chandelure
• Kibago to Axew
• Onondo to Fraxus
• Ononokus to Haxorus
• Kumashun to Cubchoo
• Tsunbear to Beartic
• Freezio to Cryogonal
• Chobomaki to Shelmet
• Agilder to Accelgor
• Maggyo to Stunfisk
• Kojof to Mienfoo
• Kojondo to Mienshao
• Crimgan to Druddigon
• Gobit to Golett
• Gorug to Golurk
• Komatana to Pawniard
• Kirikizan to Bisharp
• Buffalon to Bouffalant
• Washibon to Rufflet
• Wargle to Braviary
• Vulchai to Vullaby
• Vuljina to Mandibuzz
• Kuitaran to Heatmor
• Aiant to Durant
• Monoz to Deino
• Jihead to Zweilous
• Sazandra to Hydreigon
• Meraruba to Larvesta
• Ulgamoth to Volcarona
• Cobalon to Cobalion
• Tornelos to Tornadus
• Voltolos to Thundurus
• Landlos to Landorus

Human Name Changes

Japanese to English Name Changes

• Green to Blue
• Orchid-hakase (Dr. Orchid) to Prof. Oak
• Nanami to Daisy
• Takeshi to Brock
• Kasumi to Misty
• Matis to Lt. Surge
• Kyou to Koga
• Anzu to Janine
• Natsume to Sabrina
• Katsura to Blaine
• Sakaki to Giovanni
• Kanna to Lorelei
• Siba (Shiba) to Bruno
• Kikuko to Agatha
• Wataru to Lance
• Hibiki to Ethan
• Kotone to Lyra
• Utsugi-hakase (Dr. Utsugi) to Prof. Elm
• Minaki to Eusine
• Kimono Girls
  • Koume to Naoko
  • Sakura to Sayo
  • Tamao to Zuki
  • Sumomo (GSC) or Komomo (HGSS) to Kuni
  • Satsuki to Miki
• Hayato to Falkner
• Tsukushi to Bugsy
• Akane to Whitney
• Matsuba to Morty
• Shijima to Chuck
• Mikan to Jasmine
• Yanagi to Pryce
• Ibuki to Clair
• Itsuki to Will
• Karin to Karen
• Rocket Admins
  • Lambda to Petrel
  • Lance to Proton
  • Apollo to Archer
  • Athena to Ariana
• Yuuki to Brendan
• Haruka to May
• Mitsuru to Wally
• Odamaki-hakase (Dr. Odamaki) to Prof. Birch
• Daigo Tsuwabuki to Steven Stone
• Enishida to Scott
• Tsutsuji to Roxanne
• Touki to Brawly
• Tessen to Watson
• Asuna to Flannery
• Senri to Norman
• Nagi to Winona
• Fu and Lan to Tate and Liza
• Adan to Juan
• Kagetsu to Sidney
• Fuyou to Phoebe
• Prim to Glacia
• Genji to Drake
• Mikuri to Wallace
• Datsura to Nolan
• Kogomi to Greta
• Heath to Tucker
• Azami to Lucy
• Ukon to Spencer
• Lila to Anabel
• Team Magma
  • Matsubasa to Maxie
  • Kagari to Courtney
  • Homura to Tabitha (was once called Harland in his first appearance in the English dub of the anime)
• Team Aqua
  • Aogiri to Archie
  • Ushio to Matt
  • Izumi to Shelly
• Kouki to Lucas
• Hikari to Dawn
• Jun to Barry
• Nanakamado-hakase (Dr. Nanakamado) to Prof. Rowan
• Handsome to Looker
• Momi to Cheryl
• Gen to Riley
• Miru to Mira
• Baku to Buck
• Mai to Marley
• Hyouta to Roark
• Natane to Gardenia
• Sumomo to Maylene
• Maximum Mask (Maximum Kamen) to Crasher Wake
• Melissa to Fantina
• Tougan to Byron
• Suzuna to Candice
• Denzi (Denji) to Volkner
• Ryou to Aaron
• Kikuno to Bertha
• Ouba to Flint
• Goyou to Lucian
• Shirona to Cynthia
• Kurotsugu to Palmer
• Nejiki to Thorton
• Kokuran and Cattleya to Darach and Caitlin
• Kate to Argenta
• Team Galactic
  • Akagi to Cyrus
  • Pluto to Charon
• Team Yami Yami to Team Dim Sun
• Araragi-hakase (Prof. Araragi) to Prof. Juniper
• Bel to Bianca
• Dent, Pod, and Corn to Cilan, Chili, and Cress
• Aloe to Lenora
• Kamitsure to Elesa
• Yacon to Clay
• Fuuro to Skyla
• Shaga to Drayden
• Geechisu to Ghetsis
• Achroma to Colress
• Touya to Hilbert
• Touko to Hilda
• Hinata to Solana
• Toru to Todd (also sometimes as Todd Snap)

Place Name Changes

Japanese to English Name Changes

• Kanto-chiho to Kanto Region
  • Masara Town to Pallet Town
  • Tokiwa City to Viridian City
  • Nibi City to Pewter City
  • Mt. Otsukimi to Mt. Moon
  • Hanada City to Cerulean City
  • Hanada Cave to Cerulean Cave
  • Rock Mountain Tunnel to Rock Tunnel
  • Unmanned Power Plant to Power Plant
  • Kuchiba City to Vermilion City
  • S.S. St. Anne to S.S. Anne
  • Cion Town to Lavender Town
  • Tamamushi City to Celadon City
  • Yamabuki City to Saffron City
  • Sekichiku City to Fuchsia City
  • Twin Islands to Seafoam Islands
  • Guren Island/Guren Town to Cinnabar Island
  • Champion Road to Victory Road
  • Sekiei Plateau to Indigo Plateau
  • Nanashima to Sevii Islands
    • Mt. Firelight to Mt. Ember
• Jouto-chiho to Johto Region
  • Wakaba Town to New Bark Town
  • Yoshino City to Cherrygrove City
  • Kikyo City to Violet City
  • Madatsubomi Tower to Sprout Tower
  • Bond Cave to Union Cave
  • Hiwada Town to Azalea Town
  • Yadon Well to Slowpoke Well
  • Ubame Forest to Ilex Forest
  • Kogane City to Goldenrod City
  • Enju City to Ecruteak City
  • Suzu Tower to Tin Tower, and later to Bell Tower (its Japanese name can translate into either)
  • Moomoo Ranch to Moomoo Farm
  • Asagi City to Olivine City
  • Fast Ship S.S. Aqua to S.S. Aqua
  • Whirlpool Islands to Whirl Islands
  • Tanba City to Cianwood City
  • Hidden Tower To Embedded Tower
  • Chouji Town to Mahogany Town
  • Fusube City to Blackthorn City
  • Mt. Shirogane to Mt. Silver
  • Frontier Front to Frontier Access
• Houen-chiho to Hoenn Region
  • Mishuiro Town to Littleroot Town
  • Kotoki Town to Oldale Town
  • Touka City to Petalburg City
  • Kanazumi City to Rustboro City
  • Kanashida Tunnel to Rusturf Tunnel
  • Muro Town to Dewford Town
  • Kaina City to Slateport City
  • Kinsetsu City to Mauville City
  • Shidake Town to Verdanturf Town
  • Fuen Town to Lavaridge Town
  • Hajitsuge Town to Fallarbor Town
  • Hiwamaki City to Fortree City
  • Minamo City to Lilycove City
  • Tokusane City to Mossdeep City
  • Rune City to Sootopolis City
  • Kinagi Town to Pacifidlog Town
  • Saiyuu City to Ever Grande City
• Shinou-chiho to Sinnoh Region
  • Futaba Town to Twinleaf Town
  • Masago Town to Sandgem Town
  • Kotobuki City to Jubilife City
  • Kurogane City to Oreburgh City
  • Sono'o Town to Floaroma Town
  • Hakutai City to Eterna City
  • Yosuga City to Hearthorne City
  • Zui Town to Solaceon Town
  • Tobari City to Veilstone City
  • Nomose City to Pastoria City
  • Kannagi Town to Celestic Town
  • Mio City to Canalave City
  • Kissaki City to Snowpoint City
  • Nagisa City to Sunyshore City
• Isshu-chiho to Unova Region
  • Kanoko Town to Nuvema Town
  • Karakusa Town to Accumula Town
  • Sanyou City to Striaton City
  • Shippou City to Nacrene City
  • Yagaruma Forest to Pinwheel Forest
  • Hiun City to Castelia City
  • Ancient Castle to Relic Castle
  • Raimon City to Nimbasa City
  • Hodomoe City to Driftveil City
  • Electric Rock Cave to Chargestone Cave
  • Fukiyose City to Mistralton City
  • Sekka City to Icirrus City
  • Dragon Spiral Tower to Dragonspiral Tower
  • Cylinder Bridge to Tubeline Bridge
  • Soryuu City to Opelucid City
  • Kagome Town to Lacunosa Town
  • Sazanami Town to Undella Town
  • Wonder Bridge to Marvelous Bridge
  • Kanawa Town to Anville Town