Nintendo Characters Named After Real People

Опубликовано: 03 Март 2026
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SOURCES & FURTHER READING
Mario: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/13/super...
Olimar: https://www.behindthename.com/name/ol...
Luigi: https://osgamers.com/frequently-asked...
Pauline: http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/prim...
Kirby: https://kotaku.com/the-accidental-ori...
Zelda: https://www.todayifoundout.com/index....
Samus:   / til_that_the_soccer_player_pel%c3%a9_was_the
Animal Crossing Villagers:    • Animal Crossing Villagers that are name af...
Hitmonlee: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Hitmonchan: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Empoleon: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Kangaskhan: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wi...
Yoshi: https://www.behindthename.com/name/yoshi

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