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The following is a list of fan names and references found commonly amongst the fandom. Reason for difference or dispute is listed with a short hand guide as to why fans may call it by another name. Some name disputes are just results of a translation such as one made by fan-subs or official dubbing companies like 4Kids. Many of the name variants are results of varying degrees of false etymology amongst translations.

Pirates

Straw Hat Pirates

Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Lufi

Monkey D. Luefy

Monkey D. Rufy

Monkey D. Rufi - "Rufi" was an early commonly recorded version of his name before Oda confirmed it was intended to be "Luffy". This name appeared even in Japan, as well as many other language translations across the world. It can be considered one of the very first incorrect versions of any character name and one of the first names to be corrected by Oda. However, there are still a number of fans in the English speaking fandom (particularly those who do not speak English as a first language) who use "Rufi."

Roronoa Zoro

Lolonoa Zoro

Roronoa Zolo - The name of Zoro in the 4Kids and edited FUNimation dubs and chapter 50 onwards of the Viz Manga. Often disputed as to either version of the name as to which should be used. Even in Japan, "Zolo" is sometimes used instead of "Zoro"; ^{[citation needed]} despite Oda having explicitly spelled out his name.

Roronoa Zorro - Some older scanlations used this spelling.

Loronoa Zoro

Rolonoa Zoro

Lorenor Zorro

Korenora Zoko - A name from some bootleg DVDs in India.

Usopp

Ussop

Usop

Ussopu

Usoppu

Liar Bo - A spelling found in some bootleg DVDs.

Ussup

Sogeking

Soge King - This name is used in FUNimation's subbed simulcast and many fan translations.

Sniper King - This name is used in the Viz manga and in the FUNimation dub.

Soldier King - Used in rare promotional footage from the UK. Not much is known why Soldier King was dubbed instead of Sniper King, but one common theory is this was the planned 4Kids name.

Sanji

Sangi - Used in the Singaporean English dub. Odex later correctly wrote his name as Sanji around Season 2.

Nico Robin

Lobin - In an official scan for One Piece: Unlimited Adventure, Robin's name was misspelled as "Lobin". This was corrected in the final product.

Franky (Cutty Flam)

Frankie

Flanky - Seen in the Japan-only game Fighting for One Piece.

Cutty Fran - Possibly the most commonly used incorrect version of Franky's original name, as "Fran" can be used in English as a male's first name (as a diminutive form of Frank or Francis) as opposed to "Flan".

Kati Flam

Brook

Brooke - Because the "e" is silent, both "Brook" and "Brooke" are correct ways of spelling it. However, "Brooke" is normally used as the girl's version of the name. It has been confirmed that the e-less version is correct, however it is still common to see "Brooke" being used.

Going Merry

Merry Go - The name used in the Viz Manga, 4Kids dub, and FUNimation's edited-for-TV dub. This is the direct transliteration from Japanese, and means, "The Merry".

Red Hair Pirates

Lucky Roo

Lucky Roo - The name used in One Piece Red: Grand Characters and Vivre Card - One Piece Visual Dictionary.

Lucky Roux - The name used in English translations.

Buggy Pirates

Buggy

Bagi

Baki

Baggy

Boogie - Buggy First Name Idea (as seen in volume 2)

These names were used in a few older scanlations. However, Buggy is the correct spelling used in all official materials.

Cabaji

Kabaji - Romanization of his name in the manga.

Mohji

Moji

Black Cat Pirates

Kuro

Captain Black

Kurahadol

Klahadore

Buchi

Butchie - The name used in English translations.

Flecki

Sham

Siam

Krieg Pirates

Gin

Ghin - The spelling used in the dubs, so viewers would not confuse the name with the liquor drink.^{[citation needed]} In English, "Gin" would be pronounced with a soft "g" rather than a hard one.

Gyn

Ging

Krieg

Don Creek

Creek

Pearl

Paloo - Upon introduction

Shichibukai

Dracule Mihawk

Juraquille Mihawk - It was often argued over whether "Dracule" or "Juraquille" is the correct spelling of Mihawk's full name. Dracule is used by the 4Kids version of the series and is often scorned because of its link to the dub, but it also appears within the Viz English manga, as well as the FUNimation dub. However, there was no Latin text supporting Juraquille in the Japanese version to be released at the time. Most fans avoided the argument by just calling him "Mihawk". The argument was finally put to an end when Oda confirmed it to be Dracule in Databook #4 "One Piece Green: Secret Pieces"

Diego Mihawk - Mihawk's name in the Odex dub.

Delacure Mihawk

Dulacre Mihawk

Mihark - Spelled on his character poster for Grand Battle!

Bartholomew Kuma

Bisoromi Bear - The name used in MangaPanda translations.

Arlong Pirates

Hatchan

Haj-chan - First romanization of his name, later corrected

Haji - First romanization of his nickname, later corrected

Chew

Chuu - common amongst Fansubbers. It is how the name "Chew" sounds when spoken by a Japanese person, and is also the Japanese onomatopeoia for the sound of a kiss.

Choo - The English versions choose this spelling.

Kiss

Whitebeard Pirates

Edward Newgate

Edward Newcart - The name seen in his infobox

Portgas D. Ace

Portgaz D. Trace - He was renamed in the 4Kids version. Both drinking and gambling references have been noted to be removed by 4Kids from shows they have dubbed in the past. No reason was given, but Ace is the name of an alcoholic drink and also has links to gambling via the four Aces in a deck of cards. Oddly, the name "Ace" has been noted to appear in other dubbed shows by 4Kids. Chances are they did not realize Ace is also a common name, and rather pointless to hide from the younger audience.

Portgaz D. Ace - His surname was romanized as "Portgaz" in the English manga and FUNimation simulcast subs, however it only appears that way in the Simulcast. On the DVD release of the Alabasta Arc, his name is spoken and written in the subtitles as "Portgas D. Ace".

Portugues D. Ace - Used in some fan translations, but not a very common spelling.

Portgus D. Ace

Puma D. Ace

Gol D. Ace - His real name

Jozu

Joz

Jos

Jose

Joss

Jaws

Confimed "Jozu" in Databook #4 "One Piece Green: Secret Pieces"

Thatch

Sachi

Blackbeard Pirates

Black Mustache Pirates - Original romanization of the crew, but was corrected in their following appearances

Marshall D. Teach

Black Mustache - Original romanization of his alias, but was corrected in his following appearances

Marshall D. Teech - In some English versions, his name is romanized as "Teech". This includes the FUNimation simulcast, but was later corrected as "Teach".

Jesus Burgess

G. Zess Burgess - The name used in edited-for-TV dubs, likely to avoid religion.

Jesus Barges

Laffite

Lafeita

Shiliew

Shiryu - This spelling was used until Oda confirmed the official spelling. However, he has also used this spelling. It is also used in the Viz Manga and FUNimation versions.

Catarina Devon

Catalina Devon - The spelling was originally used in the Viz Manga and FUNimation subs until Oda provided the correct spelling.

Vasco Shot

Basco Shot

Avalo Pizarro

Abalo Pizarro

Avaro Pizarro

Avolo Pizzaro

Foxy Pirates

Capote

Kapoty

Big Pan

Big Bun - Used in the Viz Manga.

Big Bang

Rumbar Pirates

Rumba Pirates

Amigo Pirates

Corto

Colt

Sun Pirates

Jinbe

Jimbei - In the Viz English manga and FUNimation dub, his name is spelled as Jimbei.

Jinbei

Jimbe

Maelstrom Spider Pirates

Squard

Squardo

Squad

Squado

Bluejam Pirates

Porchemy

Polchemy

Polchemi

New Fishman Pirates

Hody Jones

Hodi Jones

Hordy Jones

Ikaros Much

Icaros Muhhi

Donquixote Pirates

Donquixote Doflamingo

Tanjiahdo Lofulamingo - The name used in MangaPanda translations.

Lofulamingo

Don Quixote Doflamingo - The name used in the FUNimation dub and Viz manga.

Don Quichotte Doflamingo

Don Quichotte de Flamingo

Monet

Mone - The first romanization of her name

Vergo

Virgo - The first romanization of his name

Caesar Clown

Ceasar Clown

Caesar Crown - Used in early translations, and appears in every volume after Volume 68.

Donquixote Rosinante

Donquixote Rocinante - Used in early translations

Don Quixote Rocinante - Spelling used by VIZ Manga

Don Quichotte Rocinante

Big Mom Pirates

Charlotte Pudding

Charlotte Purin

Charlotte Katakuri

Charlotte Dogtooth - The name of the flower from which the Katakuriko starch is produced from.

Charlotte Linlin

Charlotte Rinrin - Both versions were romanized in the manga at different times.

Charlotte Basskarte

Charlotte Baskartte

Charlotte Bassquarte

Marines

Navy - While the Japanese text provided along side the word Marine means "Navy", most fans argue "Marine" is the correct term since Oda himself has romanized it directly. However few fans seem to realize or understand "Marine" means Navy in French or German and scold the use of Navy due to its ties to the 4Kids dub. The Viz and FUNimation translations avoid this conflict by saying the group is called the "Navy" and the soldiers are "Marines". Oda is renowned for taking words from other languages and quite clearly intended on using Marines. In the English version of the game One Piece: Unlimited Adventure and FUNimation's simulcast, they are translated as "Navy".

Koby

Coby

Kobby

Kobi

Corby

Cody

Helmeppo

Helmepp - This was Stephen Paul's translation of his name.

Herumeppo

Hermep

Jango

Django - The romanization that Viz and 4Kids used. The "D" is silent.

Jungo

Jacko

Smoker

Chaser - In the 4Kids dub, Smoker's cigars were removed and his name was changed to "Chaser" in order to avoid reference of the character being a chain-smoker in the original. He keeps his original name in the English manga and uncut FUNimation dub.

Sengoku

Zango - First romanization of his name in the manga

Jaguar D. Saul

Hagawa D. Saulo

Jaguar D. Saulo

Haguar D. Sauro

Hagwor D. Sauro

Hagwarl D. Saulo

Hagwar D. Sauro

Jaguar D. Saulo

In Japanese it's ハグワール・D・サウロ (Haguwāru D Sauro). It is currently unknown what the actual English romanization of his name is. In the English version of Movie 8 and the FUNimation dub his name is translated as Jaguar D. Saul (pronounced "Haguar D. Saul").

Comil

Komille

Sentomaru

Sentoumaru

Citizens

Drum Island

Dalton

Doltan

Hiriluk

Dr. Hiluluk

Dr. Bader

Alabasta

Arabasta - It was long debated whether the proper name was Arabasta or Alabasta. The error was because of the 'R' and 'L' pronunciations, and because of the multiple times Oda spells it both ways. As of Chapter 611, Oda's latest spelling is "Alabasta". All official English versions (excluding the video game mentioned below) use "Alabasta".

Alabaster - used in the English version of the video game One Piece: Unlimited Adventure. However, in the actual FUNimation dub, it is pronounced "Alabasta".

Nefertari Vivi

Nefeltari Vivi

Nefertari Bibi

Nefertari Bebe

Nefertari BB

Nefeltari BB

Nefertari Cobra

Nefeltari Nebra - Cobra's name in the 4Kids dub. Some fans believe the reason why his name was changed was to avoid confusion with a character in another 4Kids property, G.I. Joe: Sigma 6. Strangely, his original name "Cobra" was sometimes seen on the closed captions.

Nefeltari Cobra

Karoo

Carue - The most commonly used name

Kalu - The Odex dub uses this spelling.

Karu

Karl

Karuh

Kohza

Koza

Kosa

Corsa

Banchi

Bunchi - This is the romanization used in the Viz Manga and 4Kids and FUNimation dubs.

Bunch

Jaya/Skypiea

Montblanc Cricket

Mont Blanc Cricket - In the Viz Manga, his name is written as "Mont Blanc Cricket".

Monbran Cricket - This is how his name is spelt in the edited FUNimation dub. However, in the uncut dub, it's written as "Montblanc Cricket".

Mombran Cricket - In the 4Kids dub (or One Piece: Pirates Carnival), his family name is written as "Mombran".

Maron Cricket

Montblanc Noland

Mont Blanc Noland - In the Viz Manga, his name is written as "Mont Blanc Noland".

Monbran Noland - The spelling used in the edited FUNimation dub. However, in the uncut FUNimation dub, his name is spelt as "Montblanc Noland".

Mombran Noland - In the 4Kids dub (or One Piece: Pirates Carnival), his family name is written as "Mombran".

Monbran Norland

Montblanck Norland

Montblanc Norland

Maron Noland

Su

Suu

Zue

Calgara

Kalgara

Thriller Bark

Thriller Park

Thriller Burke - Used by rookie translators

Thriller Barque

Before the official name was released, many guesses were made as to the name of the place. It was later confirmed to be dubbed "Thriller Bark".

Oars

Oz - The first translation that came out for his name.

Odr - Another version of his name, after it was discovered his name is identical to the Norse god, attempts to find the correct translation occurred.

Odz - The second version of the name to occur, it was considered for a while the "Corrected" version.

Oor

Ozu

Ohz - Used in the 20th Log Collection.

Ryuma

Ryouma

Ryuuma

Lola

Laura

Kumashi

Kumacy - Used in the Viz Manga and FUNimation subs.

Bearsy - Kuma means bear in Japanese. Therefore, some fans refer to him as "Bearsy".

Cocoyasi Village

Bell-mère

Belle-Mère - Often it is argued how close to the French word for stepmother Bell-mère's name should be, hence why there are several spellings of her name.

Bellemere - Used in One Piece Red: Grand Characters.

Berumeru - Sometimes used by less experienced subbings

Belmel/Bellemel - Occasionally used in inexperienced subbings and fan scans.

Bellemère

Bellmer

Belmer

Twin Cape

Laboon

Raboon

Lovoon

Labun

La Boum

Long Ring Long Land

Shelly

Sherry

Water 7

Galley-La Company

Gareera Company - First romanization of its name

Gorilla Company - Another first translation of its name

Galeera-Company

Iceburg

Iceberg - Original but erroneous romanization of his name, a bit later corrected. FUNimation and Viz use this name spelling.

Tyrannosaurus

Tiranosaurus - Original but erroneous romanization of his name, a bit later corrected

Paulie

Pauly - Used in the English version of the game Unlimited Adventure. It was also written as "Pauly" in a poll in Weekly Jump, however, as other characters' names were spelled differently than the accepted canon or fan spellings, the spelling "Paulie" is still, by far, the most common spelling used. Others also compare it to how Franky's name was spelled as "Frankie."

Pauli

Tilestone

Tyleston - Used in the ADC-Elites fansubbers' subtitles.

Tylston

Tileston

Enies Lobby

Gatherine

Gyatharin

Sea Floor/Sabaody Archipelago

Camie

Caymy - Name used in some merchandise.

Keimi

Caimie

Kayme

Kamy

Pappag

Pappagu - Used in the English manga by Viz and the subs by FUNimation. This is basically a literal romanization of his name.

Pappug

Amazon Lily

Marguerite

Margaret

Enishida

Genista - Her name in the Viz Manga. This is basically just a translation of her name.

Bacura

Bakula

Momoiro Island

Tibany/Elizabeth

Elisabeth

Fishman Island

Ishilly

Ishley

Dressrosa

Aremo Ganmi

Peekatha Krotch - VIZ Manga translation.

Tontatta Kingdom

Grabar

Grabba - VIZ spelling of her name.

Enel's Warriors

Enel

Eneru - This is the name used in all official English versions.

Ener

Ohm

Aum - Used in some older translations.

Orm - The name appears this way in One Piece Grand Battle 3.

Ohmu

Om

Revolutionary Army

Emporio Ivankov

Emporio Ivancov - In the FUNimation subs, his name was originally spelled "Ivancov". This was changed later on.

Emporio Iwankov

Emporio Ivankof

Impel Down

Hannyabal

Hannibal - An incorrect spelling used in earlier scanlations of the Impel Down arc.

Hannybal

Mr. 2 Bon Kurei

Bon Clay - Mostly seems to come from the anime translators. "Kurei" sounds similar to the English word "clay" when spoken, partly due to the name containing a silent "u" as often is the case with the Japanese language. However in the Japanese game Grand Battle Rush his name is also written as Bon Clay in English text. Though the "clay" part would associate with the abilities of his Mane Mane no Mi, his name keeps with the Baroque Works pattern of naming female agents (which he is due to his okama nature) after holidays. Even the FUNimation sub uses this as a translation.

Bon Cray

Bon Kure

Von Clay

Bon Curry

Cipher Pol Agents

CP9

Jabra

Jyabura

Jabura

Kalifa

Califa - Romanization of her name in the anime

Fukuro

Fukurou - First romanization of his name in the manga

Other Characters

Gekko Moriah

Gecko Moria

Gekko Moria

Other Locations

Marineford

Marinford

Mary Geoise

Marijoa

Mariejoa

Mariejois

Others

Belly

Berry - Name used in all English versions.

Beli - Common fan translation.

Beri

Bell

Fishmen

Mermen - Due to early chapter confusion, sometimes the names of the species are mixed up and Fishmen is translated to Mermen. The original names use the same kanji, but switched.

Clima-Tact

Climate Baton - In the English manga adaption by Viz and FUNimation Simulcast subs, the Clima-Tact is called the "Climate Baton". This is because the "Tact" in the name is pronounced "takuto" in Japanese. "Takuto" is the Japanese word for "baton".

Weather Forcer - The name used in the 4Kids dub. Strangely, in the video games dubbed by 4Kids, Nami's profiles call it by its original name.

Clima-Takt - Spelling used in the FUNimation dub and DVD subtitles. However, in the game One Piece: Unlimited Adventure, dubbed by FUNimation, the weapon is spelled its original name.

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 :'''Marshall D. Teech''' - In some English versions, his name is romanized as "Teech". This includes the FUNimation simulcast, but was later corrected as "Teach".
-:'''Masuru D. Chocheh '''- The name used in MangaPanda translations.
 ====[[Jesus Burgess]]====
 :'''G. Zess Burgess''' - The name used in edited-for-TV dubs, likely to avoid religion.
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-'''Xusasu Basasu''' - The name used in MangaPanda translations.
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-:'''Shiryu''' - This spelling was used until Oda confirmed the official spelling. It is also used in the Viz Manga and FUNimation versions.
+:'''Shiryu''' - This spelling was used until Oda confirmed the official spelling. However, he has also used this spelling. It is also used in the Viz Manga and FUNimation versions.
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