Talk:Rockruff (Pokémon)
Iwanko
Since I can't add the info, I'll say here what Iwanko's name means. Iwa = Rock, Wan = Woof, Ko = Child. It's name is Rock-woof child, and that's adorable. Me, Hurray! (talk) 03:41, 11 June 2016 (UTC)
Grammar
Iwanko appears to be based on a domestic dog, most likely a spitz-type breed. Could someone fix this? --Raltseye 15:59, 12 June 2016 (UTC)
- Fixed. --Carmen★ (Talk | contribs) 16:06, 12 June 2016 (UTC)
Origin
Iwanko is probably based on the Hawaiian Poi. Historically (though it may be legend, I'm no expert), Pois were raised alongside children; if they outlived the child, the dog was killed and buried with them. Otherwise when the poi died the child would be given a charm necklace made from its teeth, as poi teeth are thought to be good luck charms.
Given Alola is obvious Hawaii, this is likely Iwanko's design basis - notice the ruff around its neck looks like a necklace of teeth. Drake Clawfang (talk) 20:24, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
- That's a very possible source of inspiration, but I think we still need more information before we put that in the page. Paᗧ•••ᗣck 15:04, 2 July 2016 (UTC)
Russian name
Could someone please add this to the in other languages section?
|ru=Рокрафф Rokraff|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
--Raltseye prata med mej 16:12, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
Name Origin
I know this is minor but a "ruff" is also a collar/frill around the neck on both clothing and animals so the meaning fits Rockruff too. Zeb (talk) 21:02, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
