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Florian and Juliana: Gen 9 Protagonists and Names

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Florian and Juliana Standing
Florian and Juliana, the main characters of the Gen 9 games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV), will embark on a journey in a brand new region battling and catching Pokemon throughout the story. Read on to learn more about the Gen 9 protagonists, their names, and their role in the story of the upcoming games!

List of Contents

Choosing a Name for the Protagonist

Can I Change Their Names?

Once the Protagonist's Name is Chosen, it Cannot be Changed.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Name
Once the main character's name is chosen at the beginning of the game, it cannot be changed.

Up to 12 Characters per Name

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Character Limit
The number of characters in the name of the protagonist and their Pokemon is up to 12 characters. These characters include: Alphanumeric characters and Symbols.

Best Names For the Protagonist

Does the Protagonist Have a Canon Name?

Default Names are Florian and Juliana

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Battle Stadium Versus Screen
The names of the protagonists, Florian for the boy and Juliana for the girl, have been confirmed in official sources, such as the screenshot of the Battle Stadium above giving the names of each character.

Reappearance in Picnic Trailer

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - A Tasty Florian Original
Florian's name also appeared in the October 6 trailer, where the sandwich he made was labeled as a “Tasty Florian Original”.

Name Them After Previous Protagonists

Pokemon Game Protagonists
RBY GSC RSE FRLG
Pokemon SV - MC RBY
Red		 Pokemon SV - MC GSC
Ethan & Kris		 Pokemon SV - MC RSE
Brendan & May		 Pokemon SV - FRLG
Red & Leaf
DPPt HGSS BW B2W2
Pokemon SV - MC DPPt
Lucas & Dawn		 Pokemon SV - MC HGSS
Ethan & Lyra		 Pokemon SV - MC BW
Hilbert & Hilda		 Pokemon SV - MC B2W2
Nate & Rosa
XY ORAS SM USUM
Pokemon SV - MC XY
Calem & Serena		 Pokemon SV - ORAS
Orlando & Anna		 Pokemon SV - SM
Elio & Selene		 Pokemon SV - USUM
Elio & Selene
LGPE SwSh PLA SV
Pokemon SV - LGPE
Chase & Elaine		 Pokemon SV - SwSh
Victor & Gloria		 Pokemon SV - PLA
Rei & Akari		 Pokemon SV - SV
Florian & Juliana

For those who have fond memories of old games, it would be fun to use the name of one of the protagonists of the past games.

Name Them After Yourself

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Character Custom
By starting with your own name, the characters will call you by your name, increasing your immersion in the game. Customize them with your own taste to make them more like you!
Character Customization and All Appearance Options

Can I Change the Protagonists' Outfit?

Version Exclusive Clothing

Pokemon Scarlet Pokemon Violet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Scarlet Version Exclusive Outfit Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Violet Version Exclusive Outfit

For the first time, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will have version exclusive outfits for the protagonists. Students wear a vibrant reddish-colored uniform in Pokemon Scarlet while they wear a muted, violet-colored uniform in Pokemon Violet.

Version Differences: Scarlet Vs. Violet

Minor Gender Differences

Summer Uniforms Are Form Fitted

Men's Summer Uniform Women's Summer Uniform
Scarlet Violet Scarlet Violet
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Scarlet M Summer
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Violet M Summer
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Scarlet F Summer
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - Violet F Summer

Both protagonists have the same options in clothes and are gender neutral, a first in the series. However, due to the fit of the uniforms, only the summer uniform has a minor difference between genders.

As shown in the constriction of the clothes, the fit of the summer uniform on the female character shows a narrower waistline and is more fitted compared to the male's.

Significant Customization Available

Pokemon Scarlet adn Violet SV - Players Running Split Screen

A variety of different appearances for the protagonists are available. In addition to clothing and hairstyle options, even the facial features of the characters are fully customizable.

Character Customization and All Appearance Options

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Links

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Characters

List of Characters

Main Characters

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Florian and Juliana
Florian and Juliana
Nemona - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Nemona Arven - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Arven Penny - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Penny

DLC Characters

New Rivals
Carmine - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Carmine Kieran - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Kieran
NPCs
Director Cyrano - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Director Cyrano Briar - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Briar Perrin - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Perrin

BB League DLC Elite Four

BB League Elite Four
Lacey - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Lacey Crispin - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Crispin
Amarys - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)Amarys Drayton - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Drayton

Professors

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Professor Sada Full BodyProfessor Sada Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Professor Turo Full BodyProfessor Turo

Academy Faculty and Staff

Director Clavell - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Director Clavell Mr. Hassel - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Mr. Hassel Jacq - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)Jacq
Ms. Tyme - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Ms. Tyme Ms. Raifort - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Ms. Raifort Mr. Salvatore - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Mr. Salvatore
Dendra - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Ms. Dendra Miriam - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Nurse Miriam Mr. Saguaro - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) Mr. Saguaro

Paldea Gym Leaders

Katy Bug Gym Leader Pokemon Scarlet and VioletKaty Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Icon
Brassius Grass Gym Leader Pokemon Scarlet and VioletBrassius Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Icon
Iono Electric Gym Leader Pokemon Scarlet and VioletIono Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Electric Type Icon
Kofu Water Gym Leader Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.pngKofu Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Icon
Larry Normal Gym Leader Pokemon Scarlet and VioletLarry Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Icon
Ryme Ghost Gym Leader Pokemon Scarlet and VioletRyme Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Icon
Tulip Psychic Gym Leader Pokemon Scarlet and VioletTulip Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Icon
Grusha Ice Gym Leader Pokemon Scarlet and VioletGrusha Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ice Type Icon

Team Star Leaders

Giacomo Team Star - Pokemon Scarlet and VioletGiacomo Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Icon
Mela Team Star- Pokemon Scarlet and VioletMela Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Icon
Atticus Team Star - Pokemon Scarlet and VioletAtticus Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Type Icon
Ortega Team Star - Pokemon Scarlet and VioletOrtega Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fairy Type Icon
Eri Team Star - Pokemon Scarlet and VioletEri Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Icon

Elite Four and Champion

Rika Elite Four - Pokemon Scarlet and VioletRika Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Icon
Poppy Elite Four - Pokemon Scarlet and VioletPoppy Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Steel Type Icon
Larry Elite Four - Pokemon Scarlet and VioletLarry Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Flying Type Icon
Hassel Elite Four - Pokemon Scarlet and VioletHassel Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dragon Type Icon
Geeta Champion Match - Pokemon Scarlet and VioletGeeta

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5 Anonymous Anonymous about 3 years

The girl name is Juliana and the boy name is Florian

4 Anonymous Anonymous about 3 years

The girl name is Juliana and the boy name is Florian

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