>>42869742Pretty varied, but it usually just comes to a word that sounds cool at the time while being appropriate to the type or design in question. Examples:
>DiamondMashed syllables like the autist I was, e.g. Monosis (Torterra) or Sarkex (Gastly)
>Platinum -> Black 2Dropped nicknames mostly.
>Omega RubyUsually battle-based, e.g. Falchion (Sceptile) or Scout (Mightyena).
>SunAll named in Hawaiian, e.g. Wailele (Golisopod). Replays of older gens since would sometimes use other languages such as French or Latin.
>Reborn and Shield onwardsEither the usual or picking names based on music I enjoy, or stealing JoJo stand names e.g. Heriophant (Reuniclus) or Epitaph (Runerigus).