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There are some minor characters mentioned in the Pikmin series, but are never given any more importance to the plot than the main leaders and other similar characters. Some of these supporting characters include family members to the main cast. Because some of these are only briefly mentioned, little is known about them, such as their name.

Olimar's family

Olimar's known family consists of his wife, his son, his daughter, and his pet, Bulbie. Since Olimar works for Hocotate Freight, it seems he gets little time to spend with his family. In Pikmin 3, he addresses this by stating that he will take his whole family on a vacation when he gets home. Judging from the Pikmin 2 mail, it seems that Olimar's family has no responsibility for handling money, because they spend Olimar's bonuses on things like trips to the hot springs, and his son states that he should send in a bonus check for a spam mail offer.

Olimar's wife

Olimar's wife
 
Name Olimar's wife
Gender Female
Age Adulthood (age unknown)
Eye color Blue
Hair color Brown
Home planet Hocotate
Known related characters Olimar (husband), son, daughter, Bulbie (pet)
Height Unknown
First game Pikmin
Latest game Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

Olimar's wife is a woman who cares much about her kids, but is usually irresponsible when it comes to money. When Olimar's special bonuses arrive at his house, she often uses the money to buy her kids what they have been wanting.[1][2] However, it seems that money can make the best of her. Whenever the bonuses come in, she seems to get stricter on her kids, and might be lacking in common sense, as Olimar's son states that she wants things like sending Bulbie to the circus.[3] She admits to sometimes going to beaches and theaters all day until the kids come home.[4]

After losing a large amount of money, she realizes the mistake she made, and loosens back up into her former self. In the original versions of Pikmin 2, this resulted from her wasting money on lottery tickets;[5] the Nintendo Switch port alters the mail to say that she was pickpocketed.[6] In both cases, the Japanese version of the mail say that she was pickpocketed at a casino. After time has passed, she pleads for Olimar to come home (very lovingly), promising his favorite meal – pikpik carrot soup.[7]

At one point during Pikmin 2, she tried to apply for a part-time job, but got rejected in favor of younger employees.[8] Sometime after this, she instead gets a job as a boss as mentioned in Hey! Pikmin.[9]

In Pikmin 2, her age becomes indirectly noted, given that Olimar mentions his wife's wrinkles – a sign of elderhood. He plans to take her on vacation to calm her down.[10] At some point after collecting all 201 treasures in Pikmin 2, she will send a repeating message asking Olimar to come home. The only way to stop these messages is to open a new save file.

Olimar's son

Olimar's son
 
Name Olimar's son
Gender Male
Age Adolescence (age unknown)
Eye color Black
Hair color Brown
Home planet Hocotate
Known related characters Olimar (father), mother, sister, Bulbie (pet)
Height Unknown
First game Pikmin
Latest game Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

Olimar's son is a standard young boy. He seems to be fascinated by his father's adventures, and seems to envy him.[11] He is addicted to video games,[12] and enjoys them more than studying, in contrast to Olimar's daughter. Judging by some of his mail, he must be in his teenager years, and is anxious with girls.[13][14] He always yearns for his father to come home, and doesn't like it when his mother becomes strict because of the pay bonuses, asking his father to come home to fix the mess. He seems to be easily won over, as he asks if he should send in Olimar's bonus check for a piece of spam mail.[15]

Olimar's son is also known to have gifted his father the Sagittarius. Because of this, some fans nickname the boy "Sagittarius".

Olimar's daughter

Olimar's daughter
 
Name Olimar's daughter
Gender Female
Age Childhood (age unknown)
Eye color Blue
Hair color Blond
Home planet Hocotate
Known related characters Olimar (father), mother, brother, Bulbie (pet)
Height Unknown
First game Pikmin
Latest game Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

Olimar's daughter is seen only wearing a pink suit with a hood of sorts, and has little personality. In her mail she sends in Pikmin 2, she discusses briefly how she is being pressured to become a proper lady, and asks Olimar what she should do.[16][17] She also speaks about how Olimar's wife has changed during the absence of her husband. She attends some school on Hocotate, based on the fact that her mother gets strict about her writing and studying.[16] She also appears to like jewelry, as noted by Olimar on some treasures. Despite these mature traits, she is depicted as a baby in a Pikmin voyage log, and in the bulletin board in The Night Juicer yet her brother seems the same age in both. This is likely a consistency error.

Olimar's daughter is known to have gifted the Libra to her father, and that the Libra is her astrological sign. Because of this, some fans give her the nickname "Libra". She also appears as a sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The sticker increases Pikmin attack damage by 7%.

Bulbie

 
Olimar's family, as seen in his voyage log. Bulbie is at the bottom.

Bulbie is Olimar's family pet space dog.[3] He is briefly mentioned in Pikmin and Hey! Pikmin, and is described to physically resemble a Bulborb, as the voyage log he's seen in depicts him with eye-stalks, a wide mouth, and two legs. He is also described as very lazy, which is sometimes a characteristic of real world dogs.[18] While Olimar is away from his family in Pikmin 2, Bulbie gets thin after his family forgets to feed him.[19] He later eats many pikpik carrots and returns to normal.[20] Olimar's wife also threatens to send Bulbie away to the circus during this time.[3]

Olimar's parents

Olimar's mother and father are briefly mentioned in his notes on the Priceless Statue and Worthless Statue respectively in the Nintendo GameCube and New Play Control! versions of Pikmin 2. Olimar sees his father as slightly worthless and, at a first glance being impressive, but being considered "cheap" upon closer inspection. Olimar's mother is reminisced by him when writing the notes for the Priceless Statue, and notes how the treasure is similar to a gift he once gave her for Mother's Day. Although he likes her, he admits there are times where he is not fond of her. Finally, the notes on the Taste Sensation also mention Olimar's mother, in that Olimar describes the treasure's taste to be similar to something his mother has cooked for him by hand.

Louie's family

The only member of Louie's family is mentioned in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4, his grandmother.

Louie's grandmother

Louie's grandmother
 
Name Louie's grandmother
Gender Female
Age Old age (age unknown)
Eye color Unknown
Hair color Gray
Home planet Hocotate
Known related characters Louie (grandson)
Height Unknown
First game Pikmin 2
Latest game Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

Louie's grandmother shows a lot of love for Louie, as well as a lot of concern as he is missing for part of Pikmin 2.[21] In her mail, she describes fond memories of Louie as a boy and how bugs loved him (or rather, loved biting him).[22] She sometimes sang a special lullaby to put him to sleep.[23] She also talks about how she made Louie eat bugs[24] and how he loves pikpik carrots,[25] and she apparently sends preserved bug food with her mail,[21] though it is never actually seen or detailed. At least in Louie's youth, his grandmother lived near a mountain which he suggests was muddy.[26] Louie claims that she likes round, shiny objects.[27][28] It appears as though she is not alone, given how at one point she uses the term "we" in one of her mails.[25]

After all the treasures in the game have been collected, Louie's grandmother sends one final message, in which she shows her pride in how Louie has become an "extraordinary man".[29] In the GameCube and Wii versions of Pikmin 2, she mistakenly referred to herself as Louie's "dad" in this message, likely due to ババ? (lit.: "grandmother") being misread as パパ? (lit.: "dad"). This mistake is not present in the Japanese version, and is fixed in the Switch port, where the word "nana" is used instead. The same mistake was fixed with his "auntie" which is retconned as his grandmother in the Switch port.

In his voyage log in Pikmin 4, Louie indirectly mentions that his grandmother sent him cookies to eat during his mission to rescue Captain Olimar. Louie grew tired of her cookies, so he started cooking creatures from PNF-404 instead.[30]

The President's family

The President has only one known member in his family, his wife.

The President's wife

The President's wife
 
Name The President's wife
Gender Female
Age Adulthood (age unknown)
Eye color Black
Hair color Purple
Home planet Hocotate
Known related characters The President (husband)
Height Unknown
First game Pikmin 2
Latest game Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

The President's wife is quite a sassy woman and the "real boss" of Hocotate Freight. She reveals to constantly be yelling at her husband for loafing around. At one point, she sends the President mail stating that his report is wrong.[31] She also reveals that the ship sends her a report at the end of every day, and says that the ship knows that she is the real boss.[32]

During the President's absence, she begins turning the company around for the better.[33] Once all the treasures are retrieved, she thanks her husband and says she sees him "in a new light". This implies that she is very responsible about work.

Alph's family

Alph has only one known important member in his family: his grandfather, Drake. Alph talks about him sometimes while aboard the S.S. Drake. He also has many siblings.

Drake

Very little is known about Drake. All that is known about him is that he designed the S.S. Drake and that he knows about some of Hocotate's history. Other than that, it is said that Alph spent a lot of time with his grandfather as a child. As a result, he looks up to Drake as a role model. Where Alph's comments on the Hermit Crawmad say "Although I have heard that an intentional flaw lends a certain charm to one's creations", the Japanese version reveals this was something Alph heard from his grandfather.

The S.S. Drake's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U mentions that the name "Drake" may remind players of the second man to circumnavigate the globe, Sir Francis Drake.

Because Drake's name begins with D, some fans believe that this would be the name of the fourth playable leader, had the developers not cut the character off during development.

Alph's siblings

Alph also has twelve older brothers, one older sister, and one younger brother. Alph mentioned how his older sister used to always share food with him even when it was scarce. Other than that, Alph doesn't talk much about them. It is implied that Yorke from Pikmin 4 is one of Alph's siblings.

Brittany's family

Brittany also has only one known member of her family – Auntie Bea. However, Nelle is implied to be a relative of hers.

Auntie Bea

Auntie Bea is Brittany's aunt. She is known for her famous fruit pastries on Koppai. Auntie Bea's hair is similar to the color of the Dusk Pustules, and in Brittany's notes on the same fruit, she states that to be a "rebellious streak", implying most Koppaites don't have that color of hair naturally. Auntie Bea's nose is similar in shape to the Tremendous Sniffer, and she is the envy of the family because of her nose. She treated Brittany with lots of love, giving her sweets and such, and Brittany likes her because of it.

Charlie's pets

None of Charlie's blood relatives are ever named, but two pets are mentioned. Alph also mentions that he's not sure if Charlie is married or not.

Elizabeth

In a few check ins, Alph asks Charlie who "Elizabeth" is, Charlie explains that Elizabeth is his pet duck with which he shares a strong bond with and that he considers her his soulmate. This pet is directly stated to be a duck, so together with Charlie's rubber ducky and Brittany's mention of geese, Koppai must have animal species that closely resembles those of Earth.

Charlie's dog

In the US version, Brittany's notes on the Dawn Pustules imply that Charlie may have a pet dog. Charlie is apparently said to have painted his dog to match his favorite color – the shade of green seen on his spacesuit. In the European version, there is no mention of a dog at all.

The Shepherd family

The Shepherd family history in Pikmin 4 contains the different captains of the Rescue Corps over the generations, all being related to Erma Shepherd. Most of them are known through the "Shepherd Family History" section of the Rescue Journal, with the exception of Erma's father who she mentions in her own diary.[34]

  • Aral Shepherd, 1st captain
  • Mark Shepherd, 2nd captain
  • Nilman Shepherd, 5th captain
  • Maris Shepherd, 7th captain
  • Kalm Shepherd, 12th captain
  • Kain Shepherd, 16th captain
  • Danne Shepherd, 21st captain
  • Rose Shepherd, 29th captain
  • Red Shepherd, 36th captain
  • Morgan Shepherd, 38th captain
  • Dave Shepherd, 44th captain
  • Ponto Shepherd, 51st captain
  • Chris Shepherd, 55th captain
  • John Shepherd, 61st captain
  • Ed Shepherd, 65th captain
  • Carol Shepherd, 72nd captain
  • Paniya Shepherd, 82nd captain
  • Maya Shepherd, 83rd captain
  • Viz Shepherd, 91st captain
  • Erma Shepherd's father, 98th captain

Russ' Family

Only one member of Russ' family is known, that being his mother, who is briefly mentioned in Pikmin 4.

Civilian castaways

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In Pikmin 4, there are several travelers that are not associated with the Rescue Corps that have become stranded on PNF-404. They will stay at the Rescue Command Post upon being rescued, and some provide useful functions or give the player side missions.

Schnauz

Schnauz is a treasure appraiser. Rescuing him unlocks the Treasure Catalog. His name alludes to Schnauzers. He is from the planet Siguray. When chatting to him after his rescue he reveals that he loves treasure both for its monetary value, and also for its sentimental value, although one line of dialogue suggests that the former is more important. He plans on finding more treasure on other planets as soon as he is off of this one.

Dalmo

Dalmo is an animal enthusiast. Rescuing him unlocks the Piklopedia. His name alludes to Dalmatians. He is from the planet Sozor. In his post rescue dialogue he mentions that after seeing Captain Olimar's Voyage log he wanted to come to this planet to see new creatures.

Corgwin

Corgwin is a general contractor. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to replay Dandori Battles. His name alludes to Welsh Corgis. He is from the planet Moyama. In his post rescue chat he mentions that he learned of PNF-404 on the news, he believed that a lot of people would try to move there so he decided to do so as well. Before losing consciousness they saw a Leafling as he was being attacked by a creature, and they believed that the Leafling was Turning castaways into leaflings for a reason. As a leafling he mentions that all he could think was how to better mange job sites, improve worker effciency, and give better direction, he also mentions that all of that thinking was exhausting.

Jin

Jin is a space explorer. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to replay Dandori Challenges. His name alludes to Korean Jindos. He is from the planet Flukuey. Jin makes it possible to replay Dandori Challenges by prompting the player to meditate, allowing them to remember any challenge perfectly even though no one has physical access to the caves anymore.

Puddle

Puddle is a universal stylist. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to edit the player character's appearance and name. His name alludes to Poodles. He is from the planet Enohay.

Chet

Chet is a research task force lead. His name may allude to the Shetland Sheepdog. He is from the planet Mihama. He also wrote the reports found on the Japanese Pikmin Garden web site.

François

François is a research task force recruit. His name may allude to the French Bulldog. He is from the planet Ooji.

Pitunia

Pitunia is a research task force recruit. Her name alludes to Pit bulls. She is from the planet Ogura and claims to have been made in a biocrafter, an "organic factory that creates other life".[35]

Sy

Sy is a research task force recruit that is researching Pikmin ecology. Their name may allude to the Siberian Husky. They are from the planet Ogura.

Osa

Osa is a research task force recruit, specializing in archaeology. His name may allude to the Tosa Inu. He is from the planet Siguray.

Kit

Kit is a research task force recruit that's studying raw materials. His name may allude to the Akita Inu. He is from the planet Siguray.

Twyla

Twyla is a research task force recruit that enjoys geology. Her name alludes to Rottweiler dogs. She is from the planet Conohan.

Sammy

Sammy is a research task force recruit that loves the sky. His name may allude to Samoyed dogs. He is from the planet Ocobo.

Komo

Komo is a research task force recruit studying hydrologic cycles. Her name alludes to Komondors. She is from the planet Tagwa.

Ren

Ren is a research task force recruit that is studying flavor profiles. His name alludes to Pyrenean Mountain dogs. He is from the planet Enohee.

Chewy

Chewy is an uncharted planet tour guide. Her name may allude to Chihuahua dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.

Santi

Santi is an uncharted planet tour pilot. According to him, he was born right next to Bernard, and he has has a bizarre form of bad luck where Bernard will always be present (and always succeeding) at the next location he goes to, even when Bernard is completely unaware of Santi's next destination. It took Santi about three months to get his pilot's license, and Bernard was, much to his chagrin, his driving instructor. His name may allude to St. Bernard dogs. He is from the planet Nijo.

Sheeba

Sheeba is an uncharted planet tourist and founder of Alayon Academy's Planetary Science Club. Her name alludes to Shiba Inu dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.

Keesh

Keesh is an uncharted planet tourist and member of the Planetary Science Club. Her name may allude to Keeshond or Kishu dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.

Kaia

Kaia is an uncharted planet tourist and member of the Planetary Science Club. Her name may allude to Kai Ken dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.

Mika

Mika is an uncharted planet tourist and a teacher for Alayon Academy. Her name may allude to Mi-Ki dogs or the Shikoku Dog, also known as the Mikawa Inu. She is from the planet Neechki.

Molly

Molly is an uncharted planet tourist and a streamer. Her name may allude to Maltese dogs. She is from the planet Flukuey. After Rescuing Molly, she can talk more about her past such as creating a unmanned rocket to follow a trend, asking other people to throw water on her for content, and wanting to prank the Pikmin for content. She started streaming because the streamers she watched was always smiling, and she wanted that. It is also implied that Molly has a crush on Russ.

Lapi

Lapi is an uncharted planet tourist and a painter. His name may allude to Lhasa Apso dogs. He is from the planet Koodgio.

Boris

Boris is an uncharted planet tourist and an author. His name may allude to Borzois. He is from the planet Koodgio.

Horatio

Horatio is an uncharted planet tourist. His name may allude to the Hoary Fox. He is from the planet Sozor.

Wolfgang

Wolfgang is a Space Broadcast Inc. Director. His name may allude to Wolfdog dogs. He is from the planet Enohee.

Muggs

Muggs is a Space Broadcast Inc. Reporter. Her name may allude to Pug dogs or the cross-breed Muggin. She is from the planet Enohee.

Vonda

Vonda is an interplanetary opera singer. Her name may allude to Briquet Griffon Vendéen dogs. She is from the planet Enohay.

Frisé

Frisé is a composer. His name alludes to Bichon Frisé dogs. He is from the planet Enohee.

Chowder

Chowder is the president of Tulbo Real Estate. His name may allude to Chow Chow dogs. He is from the planet Conohan.

Kayz

Kayz is a real estate assistant to Chowder. His name may allude to Kai Ken or Keeshond dogs. He is from the planet Maxima.

Alpin

Alpin is the CEO of a telecom company. His name may allude to Alpine Mastiff dogs. He is from the planet Conohan.

Fawks

Fawks is a venture capitalist. His name may allude to Fox Terrier dogs. He is from the planet Conohan.

Kingsly

Kingsly is a flower enthusiast. His name alludes to Pekingese dogs. He is from the planet Ooji.

Bernise

Bernise is a fortune teller. Her name may allude to Bernese Mountain dogs. She is from the planet Enohay.

Grace

Grace is a nomad. Her name may allude to Great Danes. She is from the planet Sozor.

Dash

Dash is a professional spelunker. His name alludes to Dachshunds. He is from the planet Flukuey.

Patch

Patch is an unemployed gambler. His name alludes to Mongrel dogs. He is from the planet Flukuey.

Beaux

Beaux is a television actor. His name may allude to Beaucerons or Dogue de Bordeauxs. He is from the planet Conohan.

Spammers

 
An example of a spam icon from the Pikmin 2 mail.

There are five characters in Pikmin 2 that send spam e-mails after the debt has been repaid. The icons for these characters merely show a silhouette, leaving their appearances mostly unknown. They all attempt to advertise one thing or another, and include a real-world Internet address in their messages, for the players themselves to visit.

Spam 1

The first spam message the player will receive is from a person who is apparently very lonely and wants a friend to listen to their troubles. Based on the shady outline, this character is probably female.

Spam 2

The second spam message is from someone talking about saving tons of Pokos through bargains and cut-rate prices. Olimar's son also mentions that he received a similar message, and asks Olimar if he should send his bonus check.

Spam 3

The third spam message is received after Louie has been recovered. The sender talks about some device that accordingly "slices... dices... plays videogames... sends mail... wraps gifts" and "cures snoring".

Spam 4

The fourth spam message talks about changing jobs, and finding "the new you". It advertises an unseen company known as Hocotate Whiz.

Spam 5

The fifth and final spam message is received after all the treasures have been collected. It advertises music. It speaks of "Pikpik's greatest hits", implying that there is a band on Hocotate by the name of Pikpik.

Names in other languages

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Some notes: explain the names that differ to english

Bulbie

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese チャッピー?
Chappī
Chappy
  Dutch Bulbie -
  French Bulbie -
  German Bulbie -
  Italian Dobby
  Korean 차피
Chapi
Chappy
  Spanish Bulby Alternate spelling of the English name

Schnauz

Language Name Meaning Notes
  Japanese シュナウズ?
Shunauzu
Schnauz From シュナウザー? (lit.: "Schnauzer")
  Chinese
(traditional)
雪納茲
Xuě Nà Zī
-
  Chinese
(simplified)
雪纳兹
Xuě Nà Zī
-
  Dutch Snauz
  French Schnoz Alternate spelling of the English name
  German Schnoz
  Italian Schnoz
  Korean 슈나우즈
Syunaujeu
Schnauz From 슈나우저 (Schnauzer)
  Portuguese Nauzer - From "Schnauzer"
  Spanish Schnauz -

Dalmo

Language Name Meaning Notes
  Japanese ダルメッシュ?
Darumesshu
Dalmesh From ダルメシアン? (lit.: "Dalmatian")
  Chinese
(traditional)
大麦修
Dàmàixiū
Dalmesh
  Chinese
(simplified)
大麦修
Dàmàixiū
Dalmesh From Japanese name
  Dutch Dalmer
  French Dalmo -
  German Dalmo -
  Italian Dalmo -
  Korean 달마시
Dalmasi
From 달마시안 (Dalmatian)
  Portuguese Dalmo -
  Spanish Dalmo -

Corgwin

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese コギロー?
Kogirō
From コーギー? (lit.: "Corgi")
  Dutch Cor From "corgi"
  French Corgwin -
  German Kori
  Italian Corgwin -
  Korean 코기
Kogi
Corgi
  Portuguese Korgue From "corgi"
  Spanish Cornelio

Jin

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ジン?
Jin
From コリア・ジンドー? (lit.: "Korea Jindo")
  Dutch Jin -
  French Jin -
  German Zin
  Italian Jin -
  Korean 진도
Jindo
Jindo
  Portuguese Jindoko From "jindo-coreano" (Korea Jindo)
  Spanish Jin -

Puddle

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese プデル?
Puderu
From プードル? (lit.: "Poodle")
  Dutch Poe From "poedel" (poodle)
  French Kanish From "caniche" (poodle)
  German Pudla
  Italian Puddle -
  Korean 푸델
Pudel
From 푸들 (Poodle)
  Portuguese Pudow From "poodle"
  Spanish Aniche

Chet

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese シェラン?
Sheran
From シェットランド・シープドッグ? (lit.: "Shetland Sheepdog")
  Dutch Eltie
  French Chet -
  German Schelt
  Italian Chet -
  Korean 셔트랜
Syeoteuraen
From 셰틀랜드 (Shetland)
  Portuguese Paché From "pastor-de-shetland" (Shetland Sheepdog)
  Spanish Chet -

François

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese フレーヌ?
Furēnu
From フレンチ・ブルドッグ? (lit.: "French bulldog")
  Dutch Bul
  French François -
  German Buldo
  Italian François -
  Korean 프렌
Peuren
From 프렌치 불도그 (French bulldog)
  Portuguese Bulfran From "buldogue francẽs" (French bulldog)
  Spanish François -

Pitunia

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ピット?
Pitto
From ピットブル? (lit.: "Pit Bull")
  Dutch Pitunia -
  French Pitunia -
  German Pitunia -
  Italian Pitunia -
  Korean 피트
Piteu
From 핏불 (Pitbull)
  Portuguese Pitibu From "pitbull"
  Spanish Pitbi

Sy

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ベリアン?
Berian
From シベリアン・ハスキー? (lit.: "Siberian Husky")
  Dutch Sibbe
  French Hush
  German Huss
  Italian Sy -
  Korean 베리안
Berian
From 시베리안 허스키 (Siberian Husky)
  Portuguese Rusqui From "husky"
  Spanish Husk

Osa

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese トッサン?
Tossan
From 土佐犬? (lit.: "Tosa Inu")
  Dutch Tos
  French Toss
  German Osa -
  Italian Osa -
  Korean 도산
Dosan
From 도사견 (Tosa Inu)
  Portuguese Tozinu From "Tosa inu"
  Spanish Toss

Kit

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese アキ?
Aki
From 秋田犬? (lit.: "Akita Inu")
  Dutch Kit -
  French Kit -
  German Kitta
  Italian Kit -
  Korean 아키
Aki
From 아키타견 (Akita Inu)
  Portuguese Kita From "Akita inu"
  Spanish Kit -

Twyla

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ワイラー?
Wairā
From ロットワイラー? (lit.: "Rottweiler")
  Dutch Rowelle
  French Twyla -
  German Tweila
  Italian Twyla -
  Korean 와일러
Wailleo
From 로트바일러 (Rottweiler)
  Portuguese Vailer From "rottweiler"
  Spanish Twaila

Sammy

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese エド?
Edo
From サモエド? (lit.: "Samoyed")
  Dutch Sammy -
  French Sammy -
  German Sammy -
  Italian Sammy -
  Korean 사모
Samo
From 사모예드 (Samoyed)
  Portuguese Sami From "samoieda" (Samoyed)
  Spanish Sammy -

Komo

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese モンド?
Mondo
From コモンドール? (lit.: "Komondor")
  Dutch Komo -
  French Kamanda
  German Komo -
  Italian Komo -
  Korean 몬도
Mondo
From 코몬도르 (Komondor)
  Portuguese Kodó From "Komondor"
  Spanish Komy

Ren

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese レニーズ?
Renīzu
From グレート・ピレニーズ? (lit.: "Great Pyrenees")
  Dutch René
  French Patou A common name for "Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées" (Pyrenean Mountain Dog)
  German Ren -
  Italian Ren -
  Korean 레니즈
Renijeu
From 그레이트 피레니즈 (Great Pyrenees)
  Portuguese Rineu From "Pirenéus" (Pyrenees)
  Spanish Piriné

Chewy

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ワワチ?
Wawachi
チワワ? (lit.: "Chihuahua") spelled backwards
  Dutch Chihua
  French Chiwa Shortened form of an alternate spelling of "Chihuahua"
  German Schiwi
  Italian Chewy -
  Korean 와외치
Waoechi
From 치와와 (Chihuahua) spelled backwards
  Portuguese Xiuá From "chiuaua" (Chihuahua)
  Spanish Chiwa

Santi

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese セナ?
Sena
From セント・バーナード? (lit.: "St. Bernard")
  Dutch Sind
  French Santi -
  German Hardy
  Italian Sanber
  Korean 세인
Sein
From 세인트 버나드 (St. Bernard)
  Portuguese Samber From "São-Bernardo" (St. Bernard); compare "Bersam" (Bernard)
  Spanish Santi -

Sheeba

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese シーバ?
Shība
From 柴犬? (lit.: "Shiba Inu")
  Dutch Sheila
  French Sheeba -
  German Schiba
  Italian Sheeba -
  Korean 시바
Siba
From 시바견 (Shiba Inu)
  Portuguese Xiba From "Shiba inu"
  Spanish Shyba

Keesh

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese キシウ?
Kishiu
From 紀州犬? (lit.: "Kishū Dog")
  Dutch Kirsje
  French Keesh -
  German Kisch
  Italian Keesh -
  Korean 키슈
Kisyu
From 키슈견 (Kishū Dog)
  Portuguese Kixu From "Kishu"
  Spanish Kish

Kaia

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese カイ?
Kai
From 甲斐犬? (lit.: "Kai Dog")
  Dutch Kaia -
  French Kaia -
  German Kaia -
  Italian Kaia -
  Korean 카이
Kai
From 카이견 (Kai Dog)
  Portuguese Kaitó From "Kai" and "Tora inu"
  Spanish Kaia -

Mika

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ミカワン?
Mikawan
From 三河犬? (lit.: "Mikawa Dog")
  Dutch Mika -
  French Mika -
  German Mika -
  Italian Mika -
  Korean 미카왕
Mikawang
From Japanese name
  Portuguese Mikinu From "Mikawa inu"
  Spanish Mika -

Molly

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese マルチィ?
Maruchi
From マルチーズ? (lit.: "Maltese")
  Dutch Malou
  French Molly -
  German Malti
  Italian Molly -
  Korean 말티
Malti
From 말티즈 (Maltese)
  Portuguese Maltia From "maltês" (Maltese)
  Spanish Molly -

Lapi

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ラサプソ?
Rasapuso
From ラサ・アプソ? (lit.: "Lhasa Apso")
  Dutch Laus
  French Lapso Likely a shortened version of "Lhasa Apso"
  German Lapi -
  Italian Lapi -
  Korean 라사
Rasa
From 라사압소 (Lhasa Apso)
  Portuguese Lhapi From "Lhasa Apso"
  Spanish Lapso

Boris

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ボルズィ?
Boruzi
From ボルゾイ? (lit.: "Borzoi")
  Dutch Boris -
  French Boris -
  German Boris -
  Italian Boris -
  Korean 르조이
Reujoi
  Portuguese Borzi From "borzoi"
  Spanish Boris -

Horatio

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese スジオ?
Sujio
From スジオイヌ? (lit.: "Hoary Fox")
  Dutch Bravos
  French Renaud From "Renard chenu" (hoary fox)
  German Horatio -
  Italian Horatio -
  Korean 호리
Hori
Likely from English "hoary fox"
  Portuguese Yawara Possibly from "guará" (maned wolf)
  Spanish Horacio Spanish equivalent to "Horatio"

Wolfgang

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese アイル?
Airu
From アイリッシュ・ウルフハウンド? (lit.: "Irish Wolfhound")
  Dutch Wolfgang -
  French Lévry From "lévrier" (sighthound)
  German Wolfgang -
  Italian Wolfgang -
  Korean 아일
Ail
From 아이리시 울프하운드 (Irish Wolfhound)
  Portuguese Lebriã From "lebréu" (sighthound)
  Spanish Lebry From "lebrel" (sighthound)

Muggs

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese パッグ?
Paggu
From パグ? (lit.: "Pug")
  Dutch Moppie
  French Carline From "Carlin" (Pug)
  German Mopis
  Italian Muggs -
  Korean 퍼그
Peogeu
Pug
  Portuguese Pugui From "pug"
  Spanish Carli

Vonda

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ヴァンデーン?
Vandēn
From プチ・バセット・グリフォン・バンデーン? (lit.: "Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen")
  Dutch Yvon
  French Vonda -
  German Vendea
  Italian Vonda -
  Korean 벤딘
Bendin
From 프티 바세 그리퐁 방뎅 (Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen)
  Portuguese Griffina From "Pequeno Basset Griffon da Vendeia" (Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen)
  Spanish Vonda -


Frisé

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese フリーゼ?
Furīze
From ビション・フリーゼ? (lit.: "Bichon Frisé")
  Dutch Fritz
  French Bichon From "Bichon Frisé"
  German Chonfri
  Italian Frisé -
  Korean 프리제
Peurije
From 비숑 프리제 (Bichon Frisé)
  Portuguese Bibi From "Bichon Frisé"
  Spanish Frisé -

Chowder

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese チャウチ?
Chauchi
From チャウチャウ? (lit.: "Chow Chow")
  Dutch Chow
  French Chowder -
  German Chau
  Italian Chowder
  Korean 차우차
Chaucha
From 차우차우 (Chow Chow)
  Portuguese Xaxá From "Chow-chow"
  Spanish Joe Joe

Kayz

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese キーホン?
Kīhon
From キースホンド? (lit.: "Keeshond")
  Dutch Cees
  French Spitz From "Spitz Loup" (Keeshond)
  German Olitz
  Italian Kayz -
  Korean 키스혼
Kiseuhon
From 케이스혼트 (Keeshond)
  Portuguese Keixon From "Keeshond"
  Spanish Kish

Alpin

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese アルマス?
Arumasu
From アルパイン・マスティフ? (lit.: "Alpine Mastiff")
  Dutch Albert
  French Alpin -
  German Tiffo
  Italian Alpin -
  Korean 알마스
Almaseu
From Japanese name
  Portuguese Alpi From "mastim alpino" (Alpine Mastiff)
  Spanish Alpin -

Fawks

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese フォーク?
Fōku
From フォックスハウンド? (lit.: "foxhound")
  Dutch Foxtrot
  French Fawks -
  German Fohks
  Italian Fawks -
  Korean 폭스
Pokseu
From 폭스하운드 (foxhound)
  Portuguese Raudã From "foxhound americano" (American Foxhound
  Spanish Fox

Kingsly

Language Name Meaning Notes
  Japanese キニーズ?
Kinīzu
Kingese From ペキニーズ? (lit.: "Pekingese")
  Chinese
(traditional)
京尼茲
Jīngnízī
- Peking is based on Beijing (北京)
  Chinese
(simplified)
京尼兹
Jīngnízī
- Peking is based on Beijing (北京)
  Dutch Peek
  French Kinoï - From "Pékinois" (Pekingese)
  German Kiness
  Italian Kingsly -
  Korean 키니즈
kinijeu
From Japanese name
  Portuguese Kinês - From "Pequinês" (Pekingese)
  Spanish Kiness - From "Pequinés" (Pekingese)

Bernise

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese バニーズ?
Banīzu
From バーニーズ・マウンテン・ドッグ? (lit.: "Bernese Mountain Dog")
  Dutch Senna
  French Bernise -
  German Bernise -
  Italian Bernise -
  Korean 버니즈
Beonijeu
From 버니즈 마운틴 도그 (Bernese Mountain Dog)
  Portuguese Bernê From "boiadeiro-bernês" (Bernese Mountain Dog)
  Spanish Bouvier

Grace

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese グレイ?
Gurei
From グレイハウンド? (lit.: "Greyhound")
  Dutch Grace -
  French Grace -
  German Greta
  Italian Grace -
  Korean 그레이
Geurei
From 그레이하운드 (Greyhound)
  Portuguese Grei From "greyhound"
  Spanish Grace -

Dash

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ダックス?
Dakkusu
From ダックスフンド? (lit.: "Dachshund")
  Dutch Teck
  French Tex From "Teckel" (Dachshund)
  German Dack
  Italian Dash -
  Korean 닥스
Dakseu
From 닥스훈트 (Dachshund)
  Portuguese Salchi From "salsicha" (sausage), slang name to dachshunds (akin to "sausage dog")
  Spanish Teckel Referring to "Teckel", another type of dachshund

Patch

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ザッシュ?
Zasshu
From 雑種? (lit.: "Crossbreed/Hybrid")
  Dutch Basta
  French Matin
  German Mischa
  Italian Patch -
  Korean 자브종
Jabeujong
From 잡종 (Crossbreed)
  Portuguese Karamelo From "vira-lata caramelo", a term referring to caramel-colored stray mutt dogs common in Brazil
  Spanish Mez

Beaux

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese ボルマス?
Borumas
From ボルドー・マスティフ? (lit.: "Bordeaux Mastiff")
  Dutch Beaux -
  French Bordo Alternate spelling of "Bordeaux"
  German Bordo
  Italian Beaux -
  Korean 보르마스
Boreumaseu
From Japanese name
  Portuguese Guebô From "dogue-de-bordéus" (Bordeaux Mastiff)
  Spanish Beaux -

See also

References

  1. ^ Olimar, you've worked so hard! Your special bonus arrived today. This is a first, right? I bought the kids a few things they've been wanting. They were so happy! And so was I... – Olimar's wife in a letter
  2. ^ We received yet another special bonus! I've come to love you all anew! I decided to take the kids to the hot springs. We'll have enough fun for you too, so don't worry! – Olimar's wife in a letter
  3. ^ a b c Papa! Hurry up and come home! Mama is so nuts! Every day, she orders me to study, study, study! She’s even thinking about sending our dog, Bulbie, to the circus! Help! – Olimar's son in a letter
  4. ^ Hey, hon! I'm on a solo vacation right now. Beach by day, theater at night. Ahhh, life is grand! And don't worry, the kids are in school every night until 10! Wheeeeee! – Olimar's wife in a letter
  5. ^ I think I may have messed up, darling... I lost a small fortune buying lottery tickets. It was all a nightmare. I'm afraid we're going to have to live lean for awhile. – Olimar's wife in a letter in GameCube and Wii versions of Pikmin 2
  6. ^ I think I messed up, darling... A pickpocket stole a small fortune from me. It's been a nightmare. I'm afraid we're going to have to live lean for awhile. – Olimar's wife in a letter in Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)
  7. ^ I love you! Don't keep me waiting any longer! Please come home! I've made a ton of your favorite soup, and it's here waiting for you! – Olimar's wife in a letter in Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)
  8. ^ Hey, you should know... I didn't get that part-time job. That stupid store is only hiring teenagers who wear too much makeup, apparently. Maybe I need a new look or something. – Olimar's wife in a letter
  9. ^ This would seem to be the intermediate stage between a Wogpole and a Yellow Wollywog. I asked my daughter if she wants to be a pilot like me when she grows up, and she said, 'No! I want to be a boss, like Mommy!' Which seems fair.Captain Olimar in his notes on the Young Yellow Wollywog.
  10. ^ Just between you and me, I've noticed lately that [my wife]'s been getting more wrinkles. Now that I think about it, I've probably caused her a lot of stress. When I return to Hocotate, I'll take her on a long vacation. – Olimar in his Treasure Hoard notes for the Petrified Heart
  11. ^ Papa! No fair! No fair! You snuck off and went on an expedition without me! You have to promise to absolutely, positively take me next time! Say it! Say you PROOOOOMISE! – Olimar's son in a letter
  12. ^ This object must have been manufactured long ago by some kind of machine. Back then, they didn't have the fun toys kids have these days. My son is a video game addict, but I'm terrible at them! He teases me about it all the time. Wait... I've got it! Louie's young... He must be a video game wizard! He can give me some hot tips!Captain Olimar on the Repair Juggernaut in his journal
  13. ^ Papa! There's this girl at school who's kind of nice, and I've been bragging all about you to her. So, I need you to bring me back the coolest souvenir ever! – Olimar's son in a letter
  14. ^ Papa! Thanks! There were so many cute girls at the hot springs! I was a little nervous, but I got over it. Next time, you totally have to come with us! We'll have so much fun! – Olimar's son in a letter
  15. ^ Lately, I've been getting a ton of mail from a strange person selling designer items at cut-rate prices. It sounds like a deal. Should I send them your bonus check? – Olimar's son in a letter
  16. ^ a b Papa! I'm going to prep school! Mama said that if I don't study hard, I can't become a proper lady. Did I write a nice proper mail? Do tell, Papa! – Olimar's daughter in a letter
  17. ^ Daddy, Mama has changed again. She's become nice like she used to be. She said it's OK if I don't study. Is it really OK if I don't become a perfect, proper lady? Really? – Olimar's daughter in a letter
  18. ^ This fossilized dog looks ready to attack. I bet it was a great watchdog. My dog Bulbie never budges, even when people visit. One friend of mine mistook him for a stuffed animal. – Olimar in the log entry for the Dutiful Watchdog
  19. ^ Dad, today I'm writing on behalf of Bulbie. Mom and I completely forgot to feed him. He got skinny, but he's been eating a lot of Pikpik carrots, so he'll be OK. – Olimar's son in a letter
  20. ^ Dad! Our dog, Bulbie, has been acting like a pig! He ate all of our carrots! Have you really seen creatures on that planet that look just like Bulbie?!? – Olimar's son in a letter
  21. ^ a b Louie... You've sent absolutely no replies. I'm worried about you. I'd like to come see you, but I'm so old... All I can do is send you preserved bug foods... – Louie's grandmother in a letter
  22. ^ Louie, I sent you some of the preserved bug foods from home. You should share some with your company president. As a kid, bugs loved you so much. Always nibbling... – Louie's grandmother in a letter
  23. ^ Nana used to sing me a special lullaby to put me at ease. I would instantly fall asleep.Louie in his notes for the Mechanical Harp (Lullabies)
  24. ^ At my age, reminiscing is wonderful. Louie, do you remember the hill behind our house? You hated to play outside, so I made you eat bugs and plants. Ah, memories... – Louie's grandmother in a letter
  25. ^ a b Louie, we suddenly stopped hearing from you! Everything OK? If things get tough, you can always come home. I'll stock up on those Pikpik carrots you love! – Louie's grandmother in a letter
  26. ^ Got stuck in the bottomless swamp. Some parts of it were pitch-black. And now I'm covered in mud. Reminded me of the mountain behind Nana's house.Louie in his voyage log
  27. ^ Would make a nice gift for Nana. She likes pretty things like this.Louie in his notes for the Sphere of Calm
  28. ^ This would be a great gift for Nana. She could use something shiny.Louie in his notes for the Princess Pearl in Pikmin 4
  29. ^ Louie, I heard that you completed your task! Congratulations! My little Louie has become an extraordinary man! How about visiting your dad? I've got bug juice! – Louie's grandmother in a letter
  30. ^ Got sick of Nana's cookies, so I tried eating some of the creatures around here. They're pretty yummy.Louie in his voyage log
  31. ^ Your notification report was wrong again. How many times do I have to correct you? It's because of behavior like this that I, the REAL boss, have to work so hard. – The President's wife in a letter
  32. ^ Hey, you think you can loaf because I can't see you? The ship has been reporting everything to me! Are you surprised? That machine knows who the real boss is. – The President's wife in a letter
  33. ^ It may interest you to know I've somehow been able to begin turning the company around in your absence. So, you just go on doing what you like for a bit longer, OK? – The President's wife in a letter
  34. ^ The previous captain, my father, was the very definition of generous.Erma Shepherd in the Captain's Diary
  35. ^ YouTube video showing Petunia's dialog that appears when she is talked to by a player character who looks identical to her (at 01:08), published on July 26th, 2023, retrieved on November 22nd, 2023