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{{CharInfobox
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|name=Name Rater
|jname={{tt|姓名判断師|せいめいはんだんし}}
|tmname=Onomancer
|image=Name Rater ORAS.png
|size=300px
|caption= The Name Rater in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]
|hometown=Varies
|region=[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Orre]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]]
|game=yes
|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}}, {{Gen|VI}}, {{Gen|VII}}
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|gender=Male}}
A '''Name Rater''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|姓名判断師|せいめいはんだんし}}''' ''{{wp|Onomancy|Onomancer}}'') is a man who judges how suitable Pokémon [[nickname]]s are. Name Raters allow the players to change the nicknames of their Pokémon, as long as they are the [[original Trainer]].

In [[Galar]], there is no traditional Name Rater; instead, {{gal|Jack}} offers to change Pokémon nicknames (among other services).

==Renamable Pokémon==
If the player shows the Name Rater a Pokémon they are the [[Original Trainer]] of, the Name Rater will offer to give it a nickname or change its existing nickname.

If the player shows the Name Rater an [[outsider Pokémon]], he will normally refuse to change its nickname. In [[Generation VIII]], the Name Rater can give a nickname to an unnicknamed outsider Pokémon, but will still refuse to change the name of an outsider Pokémon if it has a nickname.

The Name Rater in [[Orre]] will also refuse to rename a [[Shadow Pokémon]] until it has been [[purification|purified]].

The method by which the game validates whether the player is a Pokémon's Original Trainer varies between generations:
*In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, a Pokémon can only be renamed if its Original Trainer name and [[Trainer ID number]] match the player's.
*In [[Generation III]], a Pokémon can only be renamed if its Original Trainer name, Trainer ID number, and [[Trainer ID number|secret ID]] match the player's.
*In [[Generation IV]], only the player's Trainer ID number needs to match in order to rename a Pokémon.
*From [[Generation V]] onward, a Pokémon can only be renamed if its Original Trainer name, Original Trainer [[gender]], Trainer ID number, and secret ID match the player's.

==Renaming==
In [[Generation I]], if the player presses End with no characters in the nickname space, the process will proceed as if the player canceled the nicknaming process, giving the Pokémon its species name. In later games, this is treated as giving the Pokémon the same nickname as before.

In Generations {{gen|V}} and {{gen|VII}}, tapping the Pokémon's sprite on the nickname screen replaces the currently entered text with the Pokémon's species name. In [[Generation VI]], this replaces the currently entered text with the Pokémon's current nickname.

In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], since the player can freely nickname their Pokémon at any time, the Name Rater has been rendered a normal NPC.

==Locations==
Pokémon Name Raters can be found in the following locations:
{| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#D5CFE3; margin-left:10px"
! style="background:#E7E4ED; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Region
! style="background:#E7E4ED" | City
! style="background:#E7E4ED; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Location
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kanto]] || [[Lavender Town]] || In a house south of [[Mr. Fuji]]'s house
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Johto]] || [[Goldenrod City]] || In a house north of the [[Magnet Train]] station
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hoenn]] || [[Slateport City]] || In a house south of the [[Contest Hall]]{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/[[Battle Tent]]{{sup/3|E}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Orre]] || [[Agate Village]] || Inside the {{pkmn|Day Care}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Sinnoh]] || [[Eterna City]] || Inside [[Eterna Condominiums]], first floor
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Unova]] || [[Castelia City]] || Inside a building north of {{DL|Castelia City|Central Plaza}} on the left{{sup/5|BW}}<br>Inside the {{DL|Castelia City|Medal Office}} building{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kalos]] || [[Camphrier Town]] || Inside the [[Pokémon Center]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Alola]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[Heahea City]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Inside the Tourist Bureau
|-style="background:#fff"
| [[Galar]] || N/A || Inside any [[Pokemon Center]]
|-

Since {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} encompass two regions, these games all have two Name Raters.

==Sprites==
{{incomplete|section|{{pkmn|X and Y}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}, and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} sprites}}
{| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#D5CFE3; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%"
! colspan="5" style="background:transparent" | Overworld sprites
|-
! rowspan="2" class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background:#{{kanto color light}}; width:80px" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Kanto}}
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Name rater Kanto I OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Name rater Kanto II OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Name rater Kanto III OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Mr Fuji OD.png]]
|-
| [[Generation I]]
| [[Generation II]]
| [[Generation III]]
| [[Generation IV]]
|-
! rowspan="2" class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background:#{{johto color light}}; width:80px" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Johto}}
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px"| [[File:Gentleman II OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px"| [[File:Mr Fuji OD.png ]]
|-
| [[Generation II]]
| [[Generation IV]]
|-
! rowspan="2" class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{hoenn color light}}; width:80px" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn}}
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px"| [[File:Mr Briney OD.png]]
|-
| [[Generation III]]
|-
! rowspan="2" class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}; background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}; width:80px" | {{color2|{{Sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh}}
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px"| [[File:Name rater Sinnoh OD.png]]
|-
| [[Generation IV]]
|-
! rowspan="2" class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:80px" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova}}
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px"| [[File:Artist OD.png]]
|-
| [[Generation V]]
|}

==Quotes==
{{incomplete|section|Quotes when shown an Egg, where applicable, Missing Galar/Sword and Shield Quotes}}
===Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow===
:''"Hello, hello! I am the official <sc>Name Rater</sc>! Want me to rate the nicknames of your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?"''
::'''No:''' ''"Fine! Come anytime you like!"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc> should I look at?"''
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"<name>, is it? That is a decent nickname! But, would you like me to give it a nicer name? How about it?"''
::'''No:''' ''"Fine! Come anytime you like!"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Fine! What should we name it?"''
* After a name is inputted:
:''"OK! This <sc>Pokémon</sc> has been renamed as <name>! That's a better name than before!"''

===Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal===
:''"Hello, hello! I'm the <sc>Name Rater</sc>! I rate the names of <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Would you like me to rate names?"''
::'''No:''' ''"Ok, then. Come again sometime."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname should I rate for you?"''
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"Hm... <name>? What a great name! It's perfect. Treat <name> with loving care."''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"Hm... <name>... That's a fairly decent name. But, how about a slightly better nickname? Want me to give it a better name?"''
::'''No:''' ''"Ok, then. Come again sometime."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"All right. What name should we give it, then?"''
* After a name is inputted:
:''"All right. This <sc>Pokémon</sc> is now named <name>!"''
* If different from old name:
:''"That's a better name than before! Well done!"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"It might look the same as before, but this new name is much better! Well done!"''

===Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald===
:''"Hi, hi! I am the <sc>Name Rater</sc>! I'm the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname."''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Do come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname should I critique?"''
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"Hmmm... <name> it is! This is a magnificent nickname! It is impeccably beyond reproach! You'll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond."''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"Hmmm... <name>, is it? That is quite a fine name you bestowed. But! What say you, if I were to suggest a slightly better name? "''
::'''No:''' '' "I see. Do come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' '' "Ah, good. Then, what shall the new nickname be?"''
* After a name is inputted:
:''"Done! From now on, this <sc>Pokémon</sc> shall be known as <name>!"''
* If different from old name:
:''"It is a better name than before! How fortunate for you!"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"It looks no different from before, and yet, this is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"''

===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
:''"Hello, hello! I am the official <sc>Name Rater</sc>! Want me to rate the nicknames of your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?"''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Do come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname should I critique?"''
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"<name>, is it? That is a decent nickname! But, would you like me to give it a nicer name? How about it?"''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Do come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Ah, good. Then, what shall the new nickname be?"''
* After a name is inputted:
:''"Done! From now on, this <sc>Pokémon</sc> shall be known as <name>!"''
* If different from old name:
:''"It is a better name than before! How fortunate for you!"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"It looks no different from before, and yet, this is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"''

===Pokémon Colosseum===
:''"Hi, hi! I am the <sc>Name Rater</sc>! I'm the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname."''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Do come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname should I divine?"''
* Show Shadow Pokémon
:''"Hmmm… That <sc>Pokémon</sc> doesn't seem to consider you its rightful trainer. You should come back once you've earned its trust as its trainer."''<!--Trainer is lower-cased here. It is correct.-->
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"Hmmm... <name> it is! This is a magnificent nickname! It is impeccably beyond reproach! You'll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond"''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"Hmmm... <name>, is it? That is quite a fine name you bestowed. Why its luckiness is supreme! But! Are you thinking of a slightly better name?"''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Do come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Ah, good. What shall the new nickname be?"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"Oh? Oh? That's the same name as before. Are you sure you want to keep that name?"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"I see, I see. I guess you liked the name you gave it originally after all. You’ll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond."''
::'''No:''' ''"Ah, good. What shall the new nickname be?"''
* If different from old name:
:''"Done! From now on, this <sc>Pokémon</sc> shall be known as <name>! It is a better name than before! Why this name's luckiness... Why, it goes right off the scale! You'll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond."''

===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness===
:''"Hello, hello! I'm the <sc>Name Rater</sc>! You can consider me the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname."''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. That's too bad. Visit me whenever you like."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname should I critique?"''
* Show Shadow Pokémon
:''"Hmm… That <sc>Pokémon</sc> doesn't consider you its rightful <sc>Trainer</sc> yet. You should come see me when it accepts you as its <sc>Trainer</sc>.
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"Hmmm... <name> it is! This is a magnificent nickname! It is impeccably beyond reproach! Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"Hmmm... <name>, is it? That is quite a fine name you bestowed. It is quite the best, luck-wise. Knowing that, would you still change the nickname to something better?"''
::'''No:''' ''"Fine, fine. The original nickname was the one you liked best after all. Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Fine, Fine! Then what shall the new nickname be?"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"Oh? Oh? That’s the same name as before. Do you wish to keep it so?"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Fine, fine. The original nickname was the one you liked best after all. Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"''
::'''No:''' ''"Ah, good. What shall the new nickname be?"''
* If different from old name:
:''"Done! From now on, this <sc>Pokémon</sc> shall be known as <name>! Hmhm… It is a name that is vastly superior than before! Its luckiness is simply unsurpassed! Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"''

===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum===
:''"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Please come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"''
* Show an Egg
:''"Now, now. That is merely an Egg! An Egg can go by no other name!"''
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"<name>, is it? That's a decent nickname! But would you like to give it an even better name? How about it?"''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Please come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Ah, good. Then, what shall the new nickname be?"''
* After a name is inputted:
:''"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"''
* If different from old name:
:''"It is a better name than before! How fortunate for you!"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"It looks no different from before, and yet, this is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"''

===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
:''"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"''
::'''No:''' ''"Ah, good. I see. Do come visit again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"''
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable nickname! Take good care of <name>!"''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"<name>, is it? Hmm... That is a decent nickname! But, I can give it a nicer name? How about it?"''
::'''No:''' ''"Ah, good. I see. Do come visit again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Ok, then. What shall the new nickname be?"''
* After a name is inputted:
* If different from old name:
:''"Done! How about that? From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"''
:''"It is a better name than before, isn't it? Good for you!"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"''
:''"It looks no different from before? That's just you! This is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"''

===Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2 ===
:''"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"''
::'''No:''' ''"OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"''
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"Hmmm. <name>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! Take good care of <name>!"''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"Hmmm. <name>, is it? That sounds good! It's a very "you" sort of name. But if you'd like to change it, I can help you do that. How about it?"''
::'''No:''' ''"OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Excellent! What would you like the new nickname to be?"''
* After a name is inputted:
:''"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"''
* If different from old name:
:''"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"''

===Pokémon X and Y===
:''"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"''
::'''No:''' ''"OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"''
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"Hmmm. <name>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! Take good care of <name>!"''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"Hmmm. <name>, is it? That sounds good. It seems very like you. But if you'd like to change it, I can help you do that, too. How about it?"''
::'''No:''' ''"OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Excellent! What would you like the new nickname to be?"''
* After a name is inputted:
:''"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"''
* If different from old name:
:''"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"''

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
* First time
:''"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! I can more or less tell your Pokémon's fortune by its name. Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"''
::'''No:''' ''"OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which Pokémon's nickname should I rate for you?"''

* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"Hmmm. <Pokémon nickname>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! I can't say anything bad about it! Take good care of <Pokemon nickname>!"''

* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"Hmmm. <Pokémon nickname>, is it? You picked quite a fine nickname. But I think we could give it something even better. What do you say?"''
::'''No:''' ''"OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"I see! What would you like the new nickname to be?"''

* After a name is inputted:
:''"Done! From now on, this Pokémon will be known as <Pokémon nickname>!"''

* If different from old name:
:''"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"''

* If the same as old name:
:''"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"''

===Pokémon Sun and Moon===
:''"Alola! I am the official Name Rater! I can more or less tell your Pokémon's fortune by its name. Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"''
::'''No:''' ''"OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which Pokémon's nickname should I rate for you?"''
* Show outsider Pokémon
:''"Hmmm. <Pokémon nickname>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! I can't say anything bad about it! Take good care of <Pokemon nickname>!"''
* Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player
:''"Hmmm. <name>, is it? You picked quite a fine nickname. But I think we could give it something even better. What do you say?"''
::'''No:''' ''"OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"I see! What would you like the new nickname to be?"''
* After a name is inputted:
:''"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"''
* If different from old name:
:''"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"''
* If the same as old name:
:''"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"''

==See also==
* [[Jack (Galar)]]

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=姓名判斷師 ''{{tt|Xìngmíng Pànduànshī|Onomancer}}''
|da=Navneændrer
|fr=Spécialiste des Noms
|de=Namenbewerter
|it=Giudice Onomastico
|ko=이름 감정사 ''{{tt|Ireum Gamjeongsa|Name Appraiser}}
|pt_br=Nomeador
|es=Inspector de Motes
|sv=Döparen
}}
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