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Pokemon's Human Character names

phythian
By phythian
Updated Thu May 25 2023
A list of the human characters in Pokemon.
  1. Aiden

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little and fiery"

    • Description:

      Aiden in all its spelling variations is the Anglicized version of the Irish Aodhán, which was originally a pet form of the Irish name Aodh (pronounced 'ee'), who was the old Celtic god of the sun and fire. St. Aidan was a famous seventh century Irish saint, noted for his kindness and generosity and for spreading Christianity.
  2. Ash

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Asher, English

    • Meaning:

      "ash tree"

    • Description:

      Ash has Southern charm plus the arboreal-nature appeal. Plus your little boy will prize Ash as the name of the hero of the Pokemon cartoons. Ash can also be a dashing short form of Asher, Ashton, or any other "Ash" name.
  3. Aya

    • Origin:

      Japanese, Hebrew, Danish, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "colorful, design; honey buzzard, bird; rock, lull, happiness; sign, verse"

    • Description:

      Aya, barely more than a breath, is an international favorite, with origins in several languages and cultures. Popular throughout Europe, It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2012.
  4. Blaine

    • Origin:

      Irish and Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "yellow"

    • Description:

      Attractive Scottish and Irish surname name of a seventh-century saint, associated with the illusionist and escape artist David Blaine.
  5. Brock

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "badger"

    • Description:

      Brock is a rock solid name, with a touch of preppy sophistication. It ranked solidly in the 200s-300s from 1975 until 2014, but has since tumbled a bit.
  6. Bruno

    • Origin:

      Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "brown"

    • Description:

      Tough-yet-cuddly Bruno is an international name even in its origins: it derives from the Germanic word for "brown" plus a Latin ending, and was borrowed as a color word in many European languages.
  7. Butch

    • Origin:

      Nickname name

    • Description:

      Old-school nickname ala Spike and Babe that's favored by some hipster parents.
  8. Bugsy
    • Caroline

      • Origin:

        French, feminine variation of Charles

      • Meaning:

        "free man"

      • Description:

        Caroline is a perennial classic, one of the elite group of girls' names that's ALWAYS ranked among the Top 1000 and that's been in the Top 100 since 1994. Elegant yet strong, Caroline calls to mind the Kennedy Camelot years and Princess Caroline of Monaco.
    • Casey

      • Origin:

        Irish

      • Meaning:

        "brave in battle"

      • Description:

        One of the original unisex Irish surname names, energetic Casey bounced onto the scene in the 1960s, then peaked in the 1980s for both boys and girls. Today Casey is having a resurgence for both girls and boys and re-entered the charts on the girls' side, likely due to the character Kayce Dutton (pronounced like Casey) on the hit show Yellowstone.
    • Cassidy

      • Origin:

        Irish

      • Meaning:

        "curly-headed"

      • Description:

        A lean and lanky Irish cowboy name with great nickname potential to boot (Cass or Sid are both options). This is one of the great under-rated American names!
    • Charles

      • Origin:

        French from German

      • Meaning:

        "free man"

      • Description:

        Charles derives from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "man" or "free man", and is a royal name in multiple European countries. A famous early bearer is Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Lombards and then Roman Emperor in the 8th-9th centuries.
    • Chuck

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Charles

      • Description:

        So far out it's almost ready to be let back in.
    • Cissy

      • Description:

        Cissy is a feminine diminutive that traditionally serves as a nickname for names like Cecilia, Cecily, or Priscilla. Derived from the Latin 'caecus' meaning 'blind,' its root names were popularized by Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. Cissy has a distinctly vintage quality, having peaked in usage during the mid-20th century. It conveys a sweet, playful charm with its soft sounds and friendly vibe. While some might consider it primarily a nickname, Cissy has occasionally been used as a given name in its own right. The name projects an image of approachability and warmth, though in contemporary usage, some might prefer it as a familiar form rather than an official name. Its musical associations give it an artistic connection that adds depth to its cheerful character.

    • Clair

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "bright, clear"

      • Description:

        This simplified spelling of Claire does not improve on the more popular version.
    • Danny

      • Origin:

        Short form of Daniel, Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "God is my judge"

      • Description:

        A diminutive of Daniel that's been immortalized in odes ranging from 'Danny Boy' to 'Danny's Song.'
    • Dawn

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "dawn, sunrise"

      • Description:

        Dawn's heyday in the US, Canada and the UK came in the 1960s and 70s. It peaked at #14 in the US in 1971, but has since sunk from sight to be eclipsed by other names with the same meaning, such as Aurora, Roxana or Zariah.
    • Delia

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "born on the island of Delos"

      • Description:

        Delia is a somewhat neglected southern charmer that stands on its own but also might be short for Adelia or Cordelia.
    • Domino

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "lord, master"

      • Description:

        Swaggering, cutting-edge choice equally appropriate for both genders. It's also very rare, given in the US in 2015 to only seven baby girls....and no recorded baby boys. Do you want to be the first?
    • Drake

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "dragon; or, male duck"

      • Description:

        A simple one-syllable name that has been on the popularity list since the mid-1980s, Drake is most associated today with the single-named rapper (born Aubrey). The name peaked at Number 197 in 2010 and has since been on a slow decline, but it still can be counted among the stylish contemporary boy names starting with D.