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Empoleon nicknames: 170+ cool names for the Piplup line

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The best Empoleon nicknames mix royalty, steel and icy water, like Tidecrown, Napoleon and Floe Cleaver. Empoleon is the Water and Steel type Emperor Pokémon and the final form of the Sinnoh starter Piplup, so regal titles and penguin puns both suit it.

Below are 170+ fan-made names sorted by style: cool names, funny penguin puns, nicknames drawn from its Pokédex lore, Piplup nicknames, Prinplup nicknames, royal titles, penguin and sea names and battle names. Every name has 12 characters or fewer, so it fits the nickname box in recent main-series games, and each one comes with a short note.

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  • Viceroy

    Rules on behalf of the crown

  • Fjord

    A narrow, icy sea inlet between cliffs

  • Pippin

    A crisp apple name with hobbit-sized charm

  • Bulkhead

    The sturdy wall that keeps a ship afloat

  • Steely Dan

    Classic-rock band pun for a Steel type

  • Cold Front

    Rolls in fast and changes the whole forecast

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Cool Empoleon nicknames

Sharp names that blend cold seas and polished steel.

  1. Tidecrown: A royal crown of seawater for the Emperor Pokémon
  2. Ironwave: Steel and water, crashing in together
  3. Riptide: A current strong enough to drag foes under
  4. Frostblade: Its sharp wing edges can slice drifting ice
  5. Glacier: Slow, cold and impossible to push around
  6. Maelstrom: A whirlpool of a fighter that pulls everything in
  7. Undertow: A hidden pull beneath a calm surface
  8. Abyss: Deep, dark water with no visible bottom
  9. Tempest: A violent sea storm in penguin form
  10. Mariner: A seasoned sailor of icy waters
  11. Chrome Tide: Polished steel meets the rolling sea
  12. Brinesteel: Salt water and armor plating in one word
  13. Silverwing: For wings with edges as sharp as blades
  14. Tsunami: A giant wave nobody sees coming
  15. Kraken: A legendary sea monster with royal confidence
  16. Floe: A sheet of floating sea ice, short and cool
  17. Ironclad: Armored-warship name for a Steel-type swimmer
  18. Dreadnought: A mighty battleship for a mighty swimmer
  19. Commodore: A naval rank for the leader of the fleet
  20. Cold Front: Rolls in fast and changes the whole forecast
  21. Wavebreaker: Cuts through the surf like a ship's bow
  22. Deepsteel: Armor forged for the bottom of the ocean

Funny Empoleon nicknames

Penguin puns and formalwear jokes for a bird that takes itself very seriously.

  1. Napoleon: A famous French emperor whose name rhymes with it
  2. Sir Waddles: Royal title, very unroyal walk
  3. Ice Ice Baby: A 1990s rap pun for a frosty Pokémon
  4. Belly Slider: Real penguins toboggan across snow on their stomachs
  5. Black Tie: Always dressed for a formal battle
  6. Snow Problem: Cool under pressure, as always
  7. Royal Pain: Proud, bossy and very hard to please
  8. Flapjack: A flapping-wings pun with a side of syrup
  9. Iced Tea: Cool, refreshing and a little bit steely
  10. Steely Dan: Classic-rock band pun for a Steel type
  11. Splashdance: An eighties movie pun for a pool-party penguin
  12. Happy Feet: Animated-film pun for a penguin with moves
  13. Tuxedo Ted: Born in formalwear and never takes it off
  14. Fishsticks: Its favorite snack, presumably
  15. Captain Cool: Never flustered, never ruffled, never warm
  16. Pengwing: A spelling that shows off its sharp wings
  17. Frostbyte: A computer pun for a very cool customer
  18. Penguini: Fancy Italian-style name for a fancy bird
  19. Waddlesworth: A butler-sounding name for a proud penguin
  20. Brr-ito: Wrapped up snug and still freezing
  21. Beakthoven: Composer pun for a penguin with perfect pitch
  22. Snowtorious: Famous for being the coolest member of the team

Nicknames inspired by Empoleon lore

Names drawn from its Pokédex entries, abilities, typing and debut games.

  1. Trident: Its three beak horns form a three-pronged spear shape
  2. Three Horns: Pokédex lore says the colony leader has the biggest horns
  3. Floe Cleaver: Its wings can cut clean through floating sea ice
  4. Jet Boat: The Pokédex says it swims as fast as one
  5. Colony Guard: Defends its colony from anything that threatens it
  6. Pridewing: Hurt its pride and those sharp wings come out
  7. Torrent: Named for its ability, which powers up Water moves
  8. Competitive: Its hidden ability sharpens it when a stat drops
  9. No. 395: Its National Pokédex number, for the dex nerds
  10. Sinnoh Star: The shining final form of a fourth-generation starter
  11. Level 36: When Prinplup finally takes the throne
  12. Emperor: Short for its official category in the Pokédex
  13. Ice Breaker: Sharp wing edges slice apart drifting ice
  14. Flash Cannon: A Steel-type move it can learn
  15. Hydro Pump: A powerful Water-type move it can learn
  16. Poisonproof: Steel typing makes it immune to Poison moves
  17. Gen 4 King: Starter royalty from the fourth generation
  18. Diamond: Named for one of the games where it debuted
  19. Platinum: Another Sinnoh game, and a shiny metal for a Steel type
  20. Peacekeeper: The Pokédex says it avoids unnecessary disputes
  21. Steelwater: A nod to its Water and Steel typing
  22. Five Seven: Its official height in feet and inches

Piplup nicknames

Piplup is small, proud and a little wobbly on land. These names fit the chick and still work later.

  1. Pip Squeak: A little peep with a big attitude
  2. Lil Prince: Heir to the emperor's throne, eventually
  3. Tumble: A poor walker that often falls over, says the Pokédex
  4. Puffy: Puffs up its chest with pride after every stumble
  5. Blueberry: Small, round and very blue
  6. Wobbles: For a baby penguin still learning to walk
  7. Diva: Too proud to accept food from people
  8. Pippin: A crisp apple name with hobbit-sized charm
  9. Pip: The shortest, sweetest option for a tiny penguin
  10. Bitty: Small enough to ride in a backpack
  11. Sassy: Won't listen to its Trainer, per the Pokédex
  12. Dewdrop: A tiny bead of water for a tiny swimmer
  13. Mochi: Soft, round and impossible not to love
  14. Peep: The tiny sound a baby bird makes
  15. Splish: Half of a splashing sound, for a little diver
  16. Downy: Its thick down guards it from the cold
  17. Puddle: Just enough water for a very small swimmer
  18. Bluebell: A small blue flower for a small blue bird
  19. Chickpea: A tiny chick with a big personality
  20. Squeaky: For a chick that never stops chirping
  21. Dipper: Dives for over ten minutes to hunt, per the Pokédex
  22. Prideling: A small bundle of very big pride

Prinplup nicknames

The middle stage: solitary, proud and sure it is the most important Pokémon around.

  1. Solo: It lives a solitary life, says the Pokédex
  2. Me First: Every one of them thinks it matters most
  3. Crown Prince: Next in line to become emperor
  4. Moody Teen: The awkward middle stage with a big ego
  5. Big Ego: Too important to join any group
  6. Treesnapper: Its wing blows can snap the thickest trees
  7. Middle Child: Stuck between a cute baby and a mighty ruler
  8. The Heir: Waiting very impatiently for level 36
  9. Prima Donna: Expects the spotlight in every single battle
  10. Upstart: Young, bold and already acting royal
  11. Hotshot: Knows it is good and lets everyone know
  12. Loner: Can never form a group, per the Pokédex
  13. Wingblade: Delivers wicked blows with those strong wings
  14. Princely: Halfway between a chick and a monarch
  15. Lone Wave: Rides the current all on its own
  16. Sir Sulks: Grumpy about not being emperor yet
  17. Junior: Still the younger royal, for now
  18. Rebel: Refuses to follow anyone else's lead
  19. Duke of Ice: A mid-rank noble for the middle evolution
  20. Almost King: One evolution away from the throne

Royal and emperor names

Titles for the Emperor Pokémon, for female and male Empoleon alike.

  1. Empress: A regal title for a female Empoleon
  2. Tsarina: The Russian word for an empress
  3. Regina: The Latin word for queen
  4. Contessa: An Italian countess with refined taste
  5. Tiara: Small crown, big attitude
  6. Caesar: A Roman name that became a title for emperors
  7. Kaiser: The German word for emperor
  8. Augustus: The first Roman emperor
  9. Tsar: A Russian emperor's title, short and strong
  10. Monarch: A ruler, and a butterfly, both majestic
  11. Sovereign: Supreme ruler of the frozen coast
  12. Earl Grey: A noble title and a cozy cup of tea
  13. Sir Reginald: A very posh name for a very proud penguin
  14. Baron: A noble rank with old-world charm
  15. Viceroy: Rules on behalf of the crown
  16. His Majesty: How it expects every Trainer to address it
  17. Her Highness: For a proud female Empoleon who expects respect
  18. Regent: Rules until the true heir is ready
  19. Shogun: A Japanese military ruler's title
  20. Sultan: A royal title with grand flair
  21. Pharaoh: An ancient Egyptian king's title
  22. Lady Regal: An elegant name for a ruling queen

Penguin, sea and ice names

Real penguin species, sea gods and ocean words. Each one is a quiet nod to what Empoleon is.

  1. Magellan: The explorer who gave his name to a penguin species
  2. Humboldt: A South American penguin species shares this name
  3. Adelie: A penguin species named after an explorer's wife
  4. Gentoo: Often called the fastest-swimming penguin species
  5. Macaroni: A real penguin with a flashy yellow crest
  6. Chinstrap: A real penguin with a thin black band
  7. Rockhopper: A real penguin species famous for hopping
  8. Fiordland: A crested penguin species from New Zealand
  9. Little Blue: The world's smallest penguin, perfect for a Piplup
  10. Galapagos: Home of the most northerly wild penguin
  11. Marina: From Latin roots meaning of the sea
  12. Ondine: A French form of a legendary water spirit
  13. Neve: The Italian word for snow
  14. Isla: Spanish for land surrounded by sea, breezy and simple
  15. Sapphire: A deep blue gem to match its navy feathers
  16. Pearl: A sea gem, and the twin of Pokémon Diamond
  17. Poseidon: The Greek sea god, famous for his trident
  18. Triton: Son of the sea god in Greek myth
  19. Neptune: The Roman god of the sea
  20. Fjord: A narrow, icy sea inlet between cliffs
  21. Bosun: The ship's officer in charge of the deck
  22. Pippa: A sweet name that nods to its Piplup days

Battle Empoleon nicknames

For the Empoleon that anchors your team, takes the hits and closes out the match.

  1. Steel Wall: Shrugs off attacks with its Steel typing
  2. Rain Dancer: Loves a rainy field that powers up Water moves
  3. Tidewarden: Guards the team like a lighthouse keeper
  4. Spearhead: Leads the charge with its pointed horns
  5. Surge: A sudden swell of water and power
  6. Last Stand: Torrent kicks in when its HP runs low
  7. Iron Fleet: One Pokémon, a whole navy's worth of armor
  8. Bulkhead: The sturdy wall that keeps a ship afloat
  9. Flagship: The lead vessel of your entire team
  10. Broadside: Hits the opponent with everything at once
  11. Port Guard: Holds the harbor against every challenger
  12. Starter MVP: The partner that carried the whole Sinnoh run
  13. Gym Sweeper: Clears every Gym Leader's team in a row
  14. Ice Rink: Slides into battle like it owns the arena
  15. Cold Steel: Calm, sharp and absolutely merciless
  16. Deep Freeze: Puts every opponent on ice
  17. Final Wave: The closing move that ends the match
  18. Shield Wing: Blocks with one wing, strikes with the other
  19. Torpedo: Swims as fast as a jet boat and hits harder
  20. Harpoon: A sharp, fast and precise finisher
  21. Typhoon: A tropical storm with Steel-type staying power
  22. Breakwater: A sea wall that stops every incoming wave

How to pick the right name

Pick a name for the whole line

Piplup evolves at level 16 and Prinplup at level 36. Names like Lil Prince or Pippin work for a chick and an emperor alike, so you never need to rename it.

Lean on its pride

Pokédex entries for all three stages talk about pride. Royal titles and diva names match the personality the games give it.

Count to 12

Recent main-series games cap nicknames at 12 characters, spaces included. Every name here fits, but check again if you add a title like Sir or Lady.

Blend steel and sea

Names that mix metal and ocean words, like Brinesteel or Ironwave, describe its Water and Steel typing in a single word.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a good nickname for Empoleon?

Tidecrown, Floe Cleaver, Kaiser and Napoleon are great picks. Royal titles fit its Emperor Pokémon category, and steel or sea names match its Water and Steel typing.

What is a good nickname for Piplup?

Pip Squeak, Lil Prince, Tumble and Pippin suit a proud little penguin. The Pokédex says Piplup is a poor walker that often falls down but puffs up its chest anyway.

What level does Piplup evolve?

Piplup evolves into Prinplup at level 16, and Prinplup evolves into Empoleon at level 36. Piplup and Prinplup are pure Water types; Empoleon adds the Steel type.

How long can a Pokémon nickname be?

Main-series games since Generation VI allow 12 characters in English, including spaces; older games allowed 10. Every name on this page has 12 characters or fewer.

Why is Empoleon called the Emperor Pokémon?

That is its official category, and it acts the part. Pokédex entries say the leader of a colony has the biggest horns and that it will not tolerate anyone hurting its pride.

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