Name Variants

For an explanation as to why these occur, see Name Spellings.

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 variable degrees of false etymology amongst translations.

Straw Hat Pirates

Monkey D. Luffy

Monkey D. Lufi

Monkey D. Ruffy

Monkey D. Rufy

Monkey D. Rufi - "Rufi" was an early commonly recorded version of his name before Oda confirmed it was intending 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 don't 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 clearly printed out his name. They did that to prevent confusion with 'Zorro'.

Roronoa Zorro - Some older scanlations used this spelling.

Loronoa Zoro

Rolonoa Zoro

Usopp

Ussop

Usop

Ussopu

Usoppu

Liar Bo - A spelling found in some bootleg DVDs.

Ussuf

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".

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".

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.

Pirates

Buggy

Bagi

Baki

Baggy

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

Both these names were used in a few older scanlations. However, Buggy is the correct spelling that appears in all official materials.

Dracule Mihawk

Dracule 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 has been no Latin text supporting Juraquille in the Japanese version yet to be released. 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

Juraquille Mihawk

Dulacre Mihawk

On his character poster for Grand Battle! that appears when you unlock him, his name is spelled "Mihark".

Jinbe

Jimbei - In the Viz English manga and FUNimation dub, his name is spelled as Jimbei. It has became a rather complicated matter in which is the intended spelling.

Jinbei

Jimbe

Gin

Ghin - The spelling used in the dubs, so viewers wouldn't 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

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. Many fans use this or Choo.

Choo - The English versions choose this spelling. Fans use this or Chuu.

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 didn't 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

Donquixote Doflamingo

Don Quixote Doflamingo - The name used in the FUNImation dub.

Don Quichotte Doflamingo

Marshall D. Teach

Marshall D. Teech - In some English versions, his name is romanized as "Teech".

Capote

Kapoty

Big Pan

Big Bun - Used in the Viz Manga.

Big Bang

Jozu

Joz

Jos

Jose

Joss

Jaws

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

Shiliew

Shiryu - This spelling was used until Oda confirmed the official spelling. It is also used in the Viz Manga and FUNimation subs.

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

Squard

Squardo

Squad

Squado

Corto

Colt

Hody Jones

Hodi Jones

Hordy Jones

Porchemy

Polchemy

Polchemi

Marines

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 used it in character speech. However few fans seem to realise 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 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.

Coby

Koby - The spelling of his name in the Viz Manga. Some fans will also use this spelling.

Kobby

Kobi

Helmeppo

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

Herumeppo

Hermep

Jango

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

Jungo

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.

Jaguar D. Saul

Hagawa D. Saulo

Jagaur D. Saulo

Haguar D. Sauro

Hagwor D. Sauro

Hagwarl D. Saulo

Hagwar D. Sauro

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 his name is translated as Jaguar D. Saul.

Alabasta

Alabasta

Arabasta - It was long debated whether the proper name was Arabasta or Alabasta. The error was because of the 'R' and 'L' pronunciations. On the map of Alabasta, it was spelled as Arabasta.

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

Nefertari Vivi

Nefeltari Vivi - This is the romanization used in the Viz Manga, 4Kids dub, the FUNimation dub of Movie 8, and the Odex dub.

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 - Viz keeps his name, but romanizes his family name as "Nefeltari". This carried over in the FUNimation dub of Movie 8.

Carue

Karoo - The spelling used in the Viz Manga and 4Kids and FUNimation dubs. This was also seen in Stephen's translations.

Kalu - The Odex dub uses this spelling.

Karu

Karl

Kohza

Koza

Kosa

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

Banchi

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

Bunch - This is Stephen's romanization of his name.

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".

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

Calgara

Kalgara

Enel

Eneru

Ener

While the names look different, all three names are in fact correct. However "Eneru" is used in the English versions.

Ohm

Aum - Used in some older translations.

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

Ohmu

Om

Thriller Bark

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".

Gekko Moriah

Gecko Moria

Gekko Moria

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

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".

Citizens

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

Laboon

Raboon

Lovoon

Labun

La Boum

Keimi

Camie - The most common spelling used by fans. This spelling is also used by Viz and FUNimation as well.

Caimie

Kayme

Kamy

Pappug

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

Pappag

Dalton

Dolton

Dorton

Dr. Hiluluk

Hiriluk - The romanization used in the Viz Manga along with the 4Kids and FUNimation dubs.

Hiruruku - A literal romanization of his name. Also used in the Odex dub.

Hiruluk

Hillk

Hiruruk

Hilruk

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

Marguerite

Margaret

Enishida

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

Bacura

Bakula

Other Characters

Caesar Clown

Ceasar Clown - Used by mangapanda.com.

Emporio Ivankov

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

Emporio Iwankov

Emporio Ivankof

Hannyabal

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

Hannybal

Jabra

Jyabura

Jabura

Others

Beli

Berry

Belly

Beri

Bell

It has become complicated over how the name of the currency is spelt in English. However, Oda has written it both as Berry and Belly. The English versions use "berry" for the singular version and "berries" for the plural version.

Fishmen

Mermen - Due to early chapter confusion, sometimes the names of the species are mixed up and Fishmen is translated to Mermen.

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.

Poneglyph

Ponegliff - The spelling used in the English manga.

Ponecliff - The spelling used at one point by 4Kids.

Poignee Griffe

Vivre Card

Biblicard