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