Nicknames serve the same purpose in the Pokémon Universe as they do in real life; to allow us to know a person by something other than their name, which can also show our bond to that person. Many nicknames for Pokémon have been seen, from both the show and from the video games. Some nicknames bear an obvious resemblance to the original name of the Pokémon, and others are more creative. Here is a list of the nicknames for Pokémon, from both sources.
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