AwkwardSquirtle, I'm in love with Calormare. I'm not entirely sure it needs to reference mare (especially because mar by itself means sea in spanish), in which case Calormari would work fine, but honestly it doesn't matter. That's a fantastic name.
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CAP 18 CAP 18 - Name Submissions
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I've returned from a 20-day post-drought to suggest a name. I'm going to break from the "roll off the tongue" principle that good names tend to follow and present to you:
Inkthugha
I initially looked at the art and almost instantly felt a need to incorporate Cthulhu in a name submission. The name I'm presenting now is technically NOT an incorporation of Cthulhu, but instead is a reference to Cthugha, who is considered part of the Cthulhu mythos. Notably, Cthugha is said to be served by "flame creatures" that are also sometimes called "fire vampires". I think that an incorporation of a vampire concept shouldn't be forced into a name, and I regard this vampire as a sort of bonus. I think that the typing and squid concept are more important to portray.
I'm currently unsure as to whether to make the third letter a "c" or a "k". EDIT: Going with "k" because I don't want the accidental reference to the incubus, and the "ink" reference might actually get lost.
Inkthugha
I initially looked at the art and almost instantly felt a need to incorporate Cthulhu in a name submission. The name I'm presenting now is technically NOT an incorporation of Cthulhu, but instead is a reference to Cthugha, who is considered part of the Cthulhu mythos. Notably, Cthugha is said to be served by "flame creatures" that are also sometimes called "fire vampires". I think that an incorporation of a vampire concept shouldn't be forced into a name, and I regard this vampire as a sort of bonus. I think that the typing and squid concept are more important to portray.
I'm currently unsure as to whether to make the third letter a "c" or a "k". EDIT: Going with "k" because I don't want the accidental reference to the incubus, and the "ink" reference might actually get lost.
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Looks good, I would make the 3rd letter a k because it looks more natural
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I like inkubus, because it reminds me of incubo, which means nightmare in italian. And this design is scary.
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Inkluminus OR Illuminink
(Ink-loom-i-nus)
Easy play on words between Ink that squids shoot, and illuminous/luminous because the vampire squid has a natural bio-luminescence.
Not as good as some of the other names I've heard but what the hell, i'll throw it in for criticism!
EDIT: I also had Pyrocto as a name but it sounds too similar to Hydreigonz's Pyroctus, so I'll pass this on as minor suggestion for Hydreigonz to think about! ;)
Inkluminus OR Illuminink
(Ink-loom-i-nus)
Easy play on words between Ink that squids shoot, and illuminous/luminous because the vampire squid has a natural bio-luminescence.
Not as good as some of the other names I've heard but what the hell, i'll throw it in for criticism!
EDIT: I also had Pyrocto as a name but it sounds too similar to Hydreigonz's Pyroctus, so I'll pass this on as minor suggestion for Hydreigonz to think about! ;)
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Coalmatofor
Mix between coal and chromatophore. A chromatophore is the name of the special cells that allow an octopus to change colors/patterns.(spelling changes were neccassery to fit the character limit.)
Coal-mat-a-for
Coalmatofor
Mix between coal and chromatophore. A chromatophore is the name of the special cells that allow an octopus to change colors/patterns.(spelling changes were neccassery to fit the character limit.)
Coal-mat-a-for
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Vampyropus (væmp ryu opəs)
While similar to a already used suggestion (dougjustdoug's Vampyre), mine is based on the order and genus of the Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis). It also contains Vampire Pryo Octopus, giving it a base in the form of common English words so that it reads and sounds easier.
While similar to a already used suggestion (dougjustdoug's Vampyre), mine is based on the order and genus of the Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis). It also contains Vampire Pryo Octopus, giving it a base in the form of common English words so that it reads and sounds easier.
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Pyrosleuth
A combination of "Pyro" + "Sleuth"
Pronounced: PIE-ro-slooth
IPA: ˈpaɪrəʊsluːθ
This name has quite a bit of meaning in it. First, it sounds really similar to part of he Vampire Squid's scientific name:
Second, each of the two words has significance too. Pyro is because it's a Fire-type, obviously. It's also not 'piro' or 'pireo' because I don't think the vampire motif is as important as the fire motif. I could be wrong though, and maybe someone could convince me otherwise. (What do you think, Golurkyourself?)
Sleuth is because of a few of the qualities that this mon has. A sleuth is somebody that investigates things carefully and can also be a verb for investigating things carefully. Basically, it can be both the noun and verb synonym for detectives and their detective work. This fits both of its abilities: Analytic for obvious reasons and Infiltrator for being able to find opening to infiltrate through.
I'm also thinking of making this name "Spyrosleuth" (a single-letter difference) to add "spy" in to the mix and give it more of a sneaky-sneaky vibe that it probably has.
Pyrosleuth
A combination of "Pyro" + "Sleuth"
Pronounced: PIE-ro-slooth
IPA: ˈpaɪrəʊsluːθ
This name has quite a bit of meaning in it. First, it sounds really similar to part of he Vampire Squid's scientific name:
I got that from Google search of "vampire squid", btw.
Second, each of the two words has significance too. Pyro is because it's a Fire-type, obviously. It's also not 'piro' or 'pireo' because I don't think the vampire motif is as important as the fire motif. I could be wrong though, and maybe someone could convince me otherwise. (What do you think, Golurkyourself?)
Sleuth is because of a few of the qualities that this mon has. A sleuth is somebody that investigates things carefully and can also be a verb for investigating things carefully. Basically, it can be both the noun and verb synonym for detectives and their detective work. This fits both of its abilities: Analytic for obvious reasons and Infiltrator for being able to find opening to infiltrate through.
I'm also thinking of making this name "Spyrosleuth" (a single-letter difference) to add "spy" in to the mix and give it more of a sneaky-sneaky vibe that it probably has.
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Infernacle - infernalis (species name of vampire squid)/inferno + tentacle
In-furn-uh-cul
(Unfortunate similarities to two separate pokemon names in Infernape and Barbaracle, but it flows so well I had to throw it out there anyway)
Blausto - Blautsauger (alternate spelling for a type of German vampire (the man that classified the vampire squid, Carl Chun, was German), translates to "bloodsucker") + storm/torch + "blast" (powerful special attacker, it works)
Blaust-o (the au is pronounced like "ow," would have to look up the IPA depiction of that for the final product)
Figured I might as well see if anyone liked anything I came up with, but I'm a big fan of Vampyre and Inkubus as far as what's already been posted.
Infernacle - infernalis (species name of vampire squid)/inferno + tentacle
In-furn-uh-cul
(Unfortunate similarities to two separate pokemon names in Infernape and Barbaracle, but it flows so well I had to throw it out there anyway)
Blausto - Blautsauger (alternate spelling for a type of German vampire (the man that classified the vampire squid, Carl Chun, was German), translates to "bloodsucker") + storm/torch + "blast" (powerful special attacker, it works)
Blaust-o (the au is pronounced like "ow," would have to look up the IPA depiction of that for the final product)
Figured I might as well see if anyone liked anything I came up with, but I'm a big fan of Vampyre and Inkubus as far as what's already been posted.
Nerferno
Nerf (meaning soft) and inferno (meaning an intense flame or Hellish)
Pronunciation: nur-FUR-noh
IPA: nɜrˈfɜr
noʊ
Looking at the art for this CAP, I can imagine it being very soft and squishy if I were to poke it and out of the many things implying softness, nerf was the one that flowed the best. As far as inferno, it comes from both the scientific name of the base creature (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) and its Fire typing.
Nerf (meaning soft) and inferno (meaning an intense flame or Hellish)
Pronunciation: nur-FUR-noh
IPA: nɜrˈfɜr
Looking at the art for this CAP, I can imagine it being very soft and squishy if I were to poke it and out of the many things implying softness, nerf was the one that flowed the best. As far as inferno, it comes from both the scientific name of the base creature (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) and its Fire typing.
Sulphuropod
Sulphur + Cephalopod
I feel this plays well into the theme of our "Vampire Squid from Hell". Sulphur is a flammable element that comes from the latin word for "to burn", which ties the name to our fire typing. Additionally, sulphur is biblically referred to as Brimstone, which also literally translates to "Stone that Burns". This ties into the "from Hell" part of the inspirational animal's nickname as Brimstone represented how sinfulness or rejection from God results in serious issues, and is commonly associated with Hell. As for the Cephalopod part... Well, it's a cephalopod.
I am also a fan of Vampyro and Inkubus, they have a nice ring to them, and make good sense with what the Pokemon is based on. I was originally thinking of things on similar lines to those. Also, my concept is a WIP, I really want to incorporate sulphur, but I need a nice, flowing name to go with it.
Note to those making vampire references: "The animal's dark colour, cloak-like webbing, and red eyes give the vampire squid its name — it does not feed on blood."
EDIT: I am considering changing it to Sulphurod or Sulphurpod instead, as they flow more easily. Thoughts?
Sulphur + Cephalopod
I feel this plays well into the theme of our "Vampire Squid from Hell". Sulphur is a flammable element that comes from the latin word for "to burn", which ties the name to our fire typing. Additionally, sulphur is biblically referred to as Brimstone, which also literally translates to "Stone that Burns". This ties into the "from Hell" part of the inspirational animal's nickname as Brimstone represented how sinfulness or rejection from God results in serious issues, and is commonly associated with Hell. As for the Cephalopod part... Well, it's a cephalopod.
I am also a fan of Vampyro and Inkubus, they have a nice ring to them, and make good sense with what the Pokemon is based on. I was originally thinking of things on similar lines to those. Also, my concept is a WIP, I really want to incorporate sulphur, but I need a nice, flowing name to go with it.
Note to those making vampire references: "The animal's dark colour, cloak-like webbing, and red eyes give the vampire squid its name — it does not feed on blood."
EDIT: I am considering changing it to Sulphurod or Sulphurpod instead, as they flow more easily. Thoughts?
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I won't drop this name just yet (especially after getting a couple of likes c:) but I thought of a new one: Inknition.
Squids famously produce ink, and ignition is "the act of setting something on fire or starting to burn", which suits his Fire-typing.
As a general comment, I feel that the name references that are easier to distinguish are most effective, especially in terms of the Fire-typing. Just my two-cents on that. c:
Poulpyra
Since there's a French theme with Gen VI, I was thinking a name that incorporates that could be suitable.
Derived from "poulpe" (octopus in French) + Latin for "pyre"
EDIT: Today I learned that "poulpe" is pronounced exactly like "pulp", so now I can make the pronounciation less awkward. I've decided to use "pyra" instead of "pyre" for this purpose
Pronounced: pul-pie-ruh
Since there's a French theme with Gen VI, I was thinking a name that incorporates that could be suitable.
Derived from "poulpe" (octopus in French) + Latin for "pyre"
EDIT: Today I learned that "poulpe" is pronounced exactly like "pulp", so now I can make the pronounciation less awkward. I've decided to use "pyra" instead of "pyre" for this purpose
Pronounced: pul-pie-ruh
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Nosferno is what I got.
Nos refers to nosferatu, which has been mentioned already as a popular movie vampire. It's also considered a sub-type of vampires in lots of other horror and horror-ish series and stuff.
Ferno comes from inferno because fire is awesome and our primary type.
It's phonetic as far as pronunciation goes.
Nos refers to nosferatu, which has been mentioned already as a popular movie vampire. It's also considered a sub-type of vampires in lots of other horror and horror-ish series and stuff.
Ferno comes from inferno because fire is awesome and our primary type.
It's phonetic as far as pronunciation goes.
I'm completely blanking on a good way to use it, so I'll just throw my idea out and see what more creative people can come up with.
I think it would be cool if the name could incorporate the River Styx. It fits our vampire/demonic look and as a river in hell, it captures both fire and water themes. It may be a bit adult for Pokemon of course.
I think it would be cool if the name could incorporate the River Styx. It fits our vampire/demonic look and as a river in hell, it captures both fire and water themes. It may be a bit adult for Pokemon of course.
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Fluoropod
It comes from the words Fluorescent and Cephalopod. I wanted a name that was creative and rolled off the tongue. This is what I got so far, and it references the lights on his body, which I could imagine being a form of fluorescent lighting.
Fluoropod
It comes from the words Fluorescent and Cephalopod. I wanted a name that was creative and rolled off the tongue. This is what I got so far, and it references the lights on his body, which I could imagine being a form of fluorescent lighting.
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I thought we needed more -squid ideas so I looked up words that ended in -id and viscid worked pretty well with the ideas of ink, water and glowy bio-luminescence. It flows nicely and uses the letter V for Vampire too :)
So: Visquid: Vampire + Viscid + Squid
I wanted to try using the word Whisp since this thing is pretty will-o-whispy, plus the word Whisper fits nicely with a Vampire theme.
So: Whispyre: will-o-WHISP / Whisper + Vampire/Pyre
Also I think Dampyre is such a hilarious and perfect combination of words but the word Damp just doesn't invoke much fear or creepiness, it would be cool for a prevo name if we got a prevo though!
I thought we needed more -squid ideas so I looked up words that ended in -id and viscid worked pretty well with the ideas of ink, water and glowy bio-luminescence. It flows nicely and uses the letter V for Vampire too :)
So: Visquid: Vampire + Viscid + Squid
I wanted to try using the word Whisp since this thing is pretty will-o-whispy, plus the word Whisper fits nicely with a Vampire theme.
So: Whispyre: will-o-WHISP / Whisper + Vampire/Pyre
Also I think Dampyre is such a hilarious and perfect combination of words but the word Damp just doesn't invoke much fear or creepiness, it would be cool for a prevo name if we got a prevo though!
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Tentacula
Tentacle + Dracula
Inxtyx
Ink + Styx (Good Idea Trinax!)
Not sure about the spelling for this one.
EDIT: Just to clarify, Inxtyx is pronounced like Ink Sticks.
Another thing, just to comment. A lot of these names just seem like people thought of two words and threw them together without stopping to think if it fits the CAP well or if it even sounds like a real pokemon's name. So maybe use smaller words, and maybe throw in a syllable or something that doesn't come directly from some word. Not that mine aren't just portmanteaus, because they are. Just a bit of constructive criticism. Keep up the good work though.
Tentacula
Tentacle + Dracula
Inxtyx
Ink + Styx (Good Idea Trinax!)
Not sure about the spelling for this one.
EDIT: Just to clarify, Inxtyx is pronounced like Ink Sticks.
Another thing, just to comment. A lot of these names just seem like people thought of two words and threw them together without stopping to think if it fits the CAP well or if it even sounds like a real pokemon's name. So maybe use smaller words, and maybe throw in a syllable or something that doesn't come directly from some word. Not that mine aren't just portmanteaus, because they are. Just a bit of constructive criticism. Keep up the good work though.
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Inklyx
Ink (Cause it's an octopus) and lyx cause idk
Ink (Cause it's an octopus) and lyx cause idk
squipyre
squid+vampire+pyro
fits the design concept but sounds kinda dumb
removed the d of squid
(revion of lumnivoid)
lumikaze
now it has lum from luminous ika squid in japanese and -aze the ending to blaze. my goal was to combine luminous blazing squid into one word and hopefully make it sound good. plus it still has a L for the team core.
it is pronounced
(loom-I-kaze) like sounds like gloom I haze but take away g and make h into a K
or if you want
(loom-i-kazE)
sounds like kamikaze
with loom in front
additional
pyrolul
lula is squid in Portuguese so that the lul suffix and and pyro is fire. so fire squid roughly, it also plays into the bio-luminescence that the cap has which is meant "lul" prey towards the cap.
btw i really like Mos-Quitoxe hydroctane it doesnt make any sense for the cap (in my opinion), but it sounds so awesome, for a fire/water type pokemon, that i don't care about if it makes sense.
and thanks for constructive criticism
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squid+vampire+pyro
fits the design concept but sounds kinda dumb
removed the d of squid
(revion of lumnivoid)
lumikaze
now it has lum from luminous ika squid in japanese and -aze the ending to blaze. my goal was to combine luminous blazing squid into one word and hopefully make it sound good. plus it still has a L for the team core.
it is pronounced
(loom-I-kaze) like sounds like gloom I haze but take away g and make h into a K
or if you want
(loom-i-kazE)
sounds like kamikaze
with loom in front
additional
pyrolul
lula is squid in Portuguese so that the lul suffix and and pyro is fire. so fire squid roughly, it also plays into the bio-luminescence that the cap has which is meant "lul" prey towards the cap.
btw i really like Mos-Quitoxe hydroctane it doesnt make any sense for the cap (in my opinion), but it sounds so awesome, for a fire/water type pokemon, that i don't care about if it makes sense.
and thanks for constructive criticism
-peace
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I like the names that incorporate Nosferatu so I took a stab at something similar.
Tempes
Combination of tempest (violent storm) and Vlad Tepes (aka Count Dracula)
Tempes
Combination of tempest (violent storm) and Vlad Tepes (aka Count Dracula)
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