Editing Nickname

A '''nickname''' is given to a [[Denjuu]], [[Bug]], or [[Dino]] for personalization, or to help differentiate it from others of its kind.

==Telefang 1==
When befriending a Denjuu in [[Telefang 1]], the [[T-Fanger]] has the option to nickname it. The name is entered using the [[D-Shot]]. Nicknames are restricted to six characters (kana or numbers.) While nearly all unevolved Denjuu have no more than six kana in their default names, there are a few Denjuu that can be found in the wild whose names are more than six kana long. The most notable is [[Firekokko]] (ファイアーコッコ), whose default nickname gets shortened to ファイアーコ. When Denjuu evolve, they keep their previous name, even if it was the default (for example, a [[Keshi]] which has evolved into [[Chameraid]] will keep the name "Keshi".)

Denjuu received in special events - such as the starter Denjuu [[Crypto]] and [[Fungus]], [[secret Denjuu]], or any Denjuu which are recruited as part of the game's plot - cannot be nicknamed. There is an exception to this however, any Denjuu received via link connection (either traded or won in VS) can be nicknamed upon receipt.

===Bootlegs===
[[File:T1Nickname.png|thumb|right|Nicknaming [[Oshe]], using the translation patch.]]
In the bootlegs [[Pokémon Diamond and Jade]], nicknaming is impossible, either because of a glitch or because the bootleggers could not make the phone type out Latin characters. As a result, Denjuu are auto-nicknamed to the first six characters of their bootleg name (with the exception of the [[Lampgera]] received in [[Iris]], which has the glitchy nickname "o".) Also, due to numerous bootleg Denjuu names being longer than their original Japanese names, the six-character limit is far more prominent - for example, Crypto, known as Kuribute in the bootleg, will be called "Kuribu".

===English Translation Patch===
In the [[Wikifang:Telefang 1 Translation Patch|translation patch]], Denjuu can be nicknamed using upper- and lower-case Latin characters, numbers, and punctuation. Nicknames are still limited to six characters, however if the player declines the choice to nickname a Denjuu then it will retain its full-length default name.

==Bugsite==
Nicknames are not used in [[Bugsite]], with the exception of [[Spiral]] who has a name limit of eight kana characters.

==Telefang 2==
Nicknaming in [[Telefang 2]] is similar to Telefang 1, but the six-character limit was removed and is now eight characters (the maximum possible length for a Denjuu name). Also, it is possible to input Latin characters (albeit only in capital letters) instead of just kana or numbers. Denjuu received in trades cannot be given new nicknames.

==Dino Device 1==
[[File:DD1 Nickname.png|thumb|right|Nicknaming [[Taurus|Aldebaran]] in Dino Device 1 (the character limit prevents its full English name from being input, however.)]]
The nicknaming system in [[Dino Device 1]] is more robust than that of either Telefang game. A Dino can be nicknamed after being received through the [[Gachasta]], or captured wild. Nicknames have an eight-character limit, and can be comprised of hiragana, katakana, upper- and lower-case Latin characters, numbers and mathematical symbols, punctuation, and a selection of 50 kanji. Nicknames cannot be changed after being given.

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[[Category:Dino Device gameplay elements]]