Skylan2021 posted...Its name is NOT Nympheon. I dont care if its some sort of larva/pupa whatever. Why would they name what is essentially the final bug evolution of eevee after a larva if its fully evolved. It also has no bug-like characteristics. Not in the eyes certainly, and those ribbons do not look insect like at all. Dont you think they could be a little more obvious.
To the contrary, it actually might as well be "Nympheon."
The name for Ninfia in Japanese is "ニンフィア."
it breaks down like this:
ni = ニ
n = ン
fi = フィ
a = ア
Now, the fi part is the interesting part. "Fi" is a special case in which is is a combination of "fu" (フ) and "i" (イ). If we were to take out the "i" component then we'd get Ninfua. This Ninfu (ニンフ) is the katakana version of "nymph."
Thus, it might as well be "Nympheon."
As mentioned before, however, nymph doesn't necessarily mean bug. However, it would explain the ribbons and possibly a connection between pageants and this pokemon, as nymphs in greek mythology were typically depicted as young, beautiful and celebratory maidens.
Just my two cents with a few facts thrown in, let's see if this helps the debate at all.
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