Localization Glossary

KNOWLEDGE SIGN

KNOWLEDGE SYMBOL

Unchanged. If the character limit is too tight, an other word will be used. In that case, the Battle Frontier "symbols" will be changed to "signs" for consistency.

Don't use. We want to go with "SYMBOL" as much as possible.
"SYMBOL" has a strong connotation, which matches the Frontier Brains. It is also used as a status symbol. "SIGN" has a broader meaning. Originally, it meant "sign/symbol", but here it leans more toward "trace/evidence".
→Both feel natural when used, but we would like to go with "symbol" if possible.

FARAWAY ISLAND

A direct translation would be "UTMOST [ISLAND]", but this would make it sound less like a location name. It also has a numerical meaning, so we avoided using it. We tried the expression "FARAWAY", which means "distant".

JUAN

Since he is a playboy, we chose "JUAN" from Don Juan to make it easy to picture. Playboy-like names can be tricky to use, so we would like to go with JUAN.

WALDA PEPPER

It was difficult to include all the keywords, "box,", "wallpaper,", and "soothing". We chose "wallpaper" as the motif, because it sounds like a person's name, while still being meaningful. Wallpaper can be expressed as Wall_Paper, but being too direct would make it less interesting, so we went with Walda Pepper.

GRETA

The name is based on the letters G and T. It has a bit of German influence.

LUCY

The name was chosen to evoke LUCK.

BRANDON

The name was chosen to evoke BRAVE.

DOME MEGASTAR

DOME ACE

Although the English word "superstar" has become more versatile in recent years, it has come to have a cheap impression, and unfortunately it compares poorly to other Frontier Brains. Even if "star" is kept, it can be made to sound stronger by using a slightly different prefix.

Don't use ("DOME ACE" is better).

PALACE GUARDIAN

PALACE MAVEN

Unchanged.

Don't use (too many characters).

BATTLE MAIDEN

SALON MAIDEN

The word "Tycoon" originally meant "great lord", so it's an oriental word, and we thought it would be more appropriate for the Battle Arena. As such, we decided not to use it. Instead, since this Frontier Brain is a woman, we decided to call her "Maiden".
[Anabel is known as the "Tower Tycoon" in the Japanese version.]

Don't use (too many characters).
It would be better if it was balanced with other titles, so "SALON MAIDEN" is OK while "TOWER KEEPER" isn't.

BATTLE TOURNAMENT

BATTLE TOURNEY

Unchanged. Since the number of characters in "tournament" may exceed the limit, we would appreciate your approval of the abbreviation "tourney".

Don't use (too many characters).
*Please refer to the set character limit.

CARTE MARINE

VIEILLECARTE

A literal translation would be too long, so we left out the word "old".

Don't use. A name that makes it clear that it's "old" or was "written a long time ago" would be better.
If "nautical chart" is too long, you can just call it a "map".

CAPUCINE

CATHY

A French name reminiscent of "Capacité" (ability).

Don't use (too many characters).

BERCIA BOFOND

The name "BERCIA" comes from the verb "bercer", which means "to soothe".
The surname "BOFOND" is a combination of "BOITE" (box) and "FOND" (wallpaper).
[A meaning not mentioned here is that BOFOND can be read as "Beau Fond", or "nice wallpaper".]

CAROLE

The name "Carole" shares three letters ("C", "A", and "R") with the word "cran" (guts).

CHARLINE

A French name that brings to mind the word "chance" (luck).

BAYAR

From the name of a real knight, "Bayard". He was known as a fearless knight, so when French people hear this name, they associate it with "bravery". It also has the same initials as "BRAVOURE" (bravery).

REINE REPTILE

REINE VENIN

Queen" + "Reptile".

Don't use (exceeds the character limit).

SEEKARTE

ALTE KARTE

A literal translation would be too long, so we left out the word "old".

Don't use. A name that makes it clear that it's "old" or was "written a long time ago" would be better.
If "nautical chart" is too long, you can just call it a "map".

KAMPFGEBIETSPASS

"KAMPFGEBIETSPASS" is a direct translation of "Battle Frontier [pass]".

KENNTNISMEDAILLE

KENNTNISSYMBOL

Literal translation.

Don't use (the translation of "symbol" has been changed).

TAKTIKMEDAILLE

TAKTIKSYMBOL

Literal translation.

SEELENMEDAILLE

SEELENSYMBOL

ANLAGEMEDAILLE

ANLAGESYMBOL

MARINE CAVE

OZEANHÖHLE

Literal translation.

Don't use (in German, "MARINE" means "Navy").

KAMPFGRENZE

A literal translation of "Frontier".

This would mean "border line," so that's a no-go.
"GRENZE" also means "limit", so it would mean "battle limit", which gives the wrong impression, so that's a no-go.

KAMPFDOJO

KAMPFRING

Since the location has a Japanese motif, a name that expresses a Japanese image, such as "dojo", was preferred. As such, "Battle Dojo" was chosen.

Don't use. The term "KAMPF-DOJO" is already used as the translation of "Fighting Dojo" in Red, Blue, FireRed, and LeafGreen.

GIACOMO

JUAN

The name Casanova is synonymous with playboy, and is well known in Germany.

Don't use. JUAN is a better fit for the character.

TAPETRA SCHLÄFER

"TAPETE" is German for "wallpaper", and "PETRA" is a German female name. "SCHLÄFER" means "SLEEPER" and is similar to the common German surname "SCHÄFER."

TASSO

Since "TUCKER" isn't a German name, we took the first two letters of "TAKTIK" (tactics) to create "TASSO".

SERENUS

A German name that brings to mind "SEELE", which means "heart" or "soul".

PFADKÖNIGIN

PFIPITISTIN

Means "PATH QUEEN". "Tube" was translated as "PATH" (see above).
[Refers to the early Battle Pike name entry.]

Don't use (the translation of "Battle Pike" has been changed).

KASTELLAN

PALASTREGENT

"KASTELLAN" means something like "castle lord". We think it means "one who protects the castle."

"Castle lord" is not allowed because it would make him "under the lord (number two)".

PYRAMIDENKÖNIG

Literal translation.

Don't use (exceeds the 12 character limit).

FÖRDERHALLE

"FÖRDER" comes from the verb "FÖRDERN" (to support financially or emotionally). It means something like "Cheering Hall."

Don't use (AUFSICHTSHALLE is better).

CARTA MARINA

MAPA VIEJO

A literal translation, but it doesn't include the word "old" because that would exceed the 12 character limit.

Don't use. A name that makes it clear that it's "old" or was "written a long time ago" would be better.
If "nautical chart" is too long, you can just call it a "map".

FRENTE de COMBATE

FRENTE de BATALLA

A literal translation of "Battle Front". A direct translation of "frontier" ("frontera") would be too long, and "Frontera de Combate" ("battle frontier") sounds unnatural in Spanish. "Frente", or "Front," also refers to the front line of a battlefield.

Don't use (to stay consistent with the Battle Tower).

PRISMA BATALLA

PIRÁMIDE BATALLA

Due to the character limit, we couldn't use the direct translation of "Pyramid + battle", "PIRÁMIDE BATALLA". As such, we used "PRISMA" (PRISM) instead of "pyramid".

Don’t use ("PIRÁMIDE BATALLA" is better). "Prism" gives the impression of a "transparent triangular prism", which we thought doesn't match the appearance of the Battle Pyramid.

TÁCITO

TACITO

[Same etymology as final name.]

Not allowed because the font will be garbled during communication.

DESIRÉ

DESTRA

DESIRÉ: A name that sounds like "DESTREZA."
[The final etymology is then copied verbatim.]

GALANO

Note: In Spanish, you can also use "JUAN" after Don Juan, but in Spain "Juan" is a very common name. Since Juan has a special position as a gym leader, we wanted his name to be something uncommon and out of the ordinary.
GALANO: This name means "polite to women (like a knight)" (a direct translation of the English "gallant"). In Spanish, it also has the nuance of "handsome".
"GALANO" also has a sound that evokes "water" (AGUA).
It is also easy to associate with Miki's Spanish name "PLUBIO".

ANAPEL

ANAPEL is made up of the following words: ANA, NANA, and PAPEL. ANA: Female name
NANA: Literal translation of "Lullaby"
PAPEL: Literal translation of "paper", because "wallpaper" is always "PAPEL PINTADO" in Spanish, which is too long.

CORO

CORO: A female name that evokes the direct translation of "Guts", "CORAJE".

FORTUNIA

FORTUNIA: This name was based on "FORTUNATA", a female name which is not used much these days. "FORTUNATA" has a slightly old-fashioned feel, but by changing the ending to "-UNIA," we gave it a modern touch (suitable for a 19 year old girl). It also evokes the direct translation of "LUCK", which is "FORTUNA."

VALENTE

VALENTE: A male name that evokes the direct translation of "VALENTÍA", "courage."

FRONTE LOTTA

PARCO LOTTA

Literal translation.

"FRONTE" means "front line", especially when used with "LOTTA" (battle) it strongly evokes images of actual wars (especially the Western Front, where brutal trench warfare occurred during World War I). As such, it's best to avoid this word in the game.

RODOLFO

Italian doesn't have names with "j" in them, so "JUAN" is difficult for Italians to pronounce. The Italian equivalent of "JUAN" is "GIOVANNI," but this name is already used for the leader of Team Rocket.
"RODOLFO" is taken from Rodolfo Valentino, an actor from the early 20th century who was known to be a playboy.

SAVINO

SAVINO: A male name of Latin origin meaning "wise man".

TOLOMEO

TOLOMEO is an Italian name, originally from Ancient Greece, meaning "warrior". It's also the name of a famous ancient astronomer.

SPARTACO

A name of Greek origin that sounds similar to "Spirit" and evokes the image of a warrior.

ALBERTA

ANABEL's Italian equivalent, ANABELLA, has the image of an upper-class young lady. ALBERTA is an Italian female name which is also similar to "ABILITÀ" (ability).