"Origins of all (officially) revealed Gen VII Pokemon so far!"

With still about a month left until we get our hands on Sun and Moon, I couldn't help myself and already decided to compile all of the possible conceptual and etymological origins of all the officially revealed Pokemon (and UBs) so far! (Don't worry, no leak spoilers here!)Most of the information here was taken from Bulbapedia, some of it I figured out on my own, and a few were pointed out by other redditors!Images, on the other hand, were all taken directly from Google Images.(Keep in mind that 99% of this is pure speculation, so take it with a big lump of salt.)Enjoy!New PokemonRowletRowlet appears to be based on an owl, perhaps Barn owl. Its evolutionary line might also be a literal pun on the grass owl.Rowlet is a combination of arrow and owlet.DartrixDartrix appears to be based on an albino Barn owl with brown feathers around its head resembling a cloth hood, or maybe also a spectacled owl. Its pompous behavior, appearance, and "hood" may be a reference to the legend of Robin Hood, wherein said person used to be a snobby rich kid before becoming a famous outlaw archer.Dartrix is a combination of dart and Strix, a genus of owls.LittenLitten appears to be based on a kitten.Litten is a combination of lit and kitten.TorracatTorracat appears to be based on a house cat and a tiger cub.Torracat is be a combination of torrid and cat. (May also involve 虎 tora, Japanese for tiger)PopplioPopplio appears to be based on a sea lion pup.Popplio is a combination of pōpō (Hawaiian for ball) and sea lion. (While "ball" may seem a bit unrelated, Popplio's name in all languages has a word for "ball" in it; coincidentally, ʻīlio-holo-i-ka-uaua is Hawaiian for the Hawaiian monk seal)BrionneBrionne appears to be based on a performing sea lion.Brionne is a combination of brio (vivacity of performance) and sea lion.PikipekPikipek appears to be based on a pileated woodpecker.Pikipek is a combination of picus (Latin for woodpecker) and peck. ("Pik" may not have been necessarily derived directly from Latin, as several European languages derived their words for "woodpecker" from the same root: pic (French), picchio (Italian), pica-pau (Portugese), etc.)YungoosBased on its appearance and descriptions, Yungoos is based on the small Asian mongoose which was introduced to Hawaii in order to quell rat populations but then became an invasive species instead, similar to how Yungoos were allegedly introduced to Alola in order to quell Rattata polulations but then unexpectedly grew in population as well.Yungoos is a combination of young and mongoose. (May also involve ヤンキー yankī (juvenile delingquent) as Yungoos' Japanese name is ヤングース Yangūsu; this might also allude to how Yungoos is a foreign Pokemon)GumshoosGumshoos appears to be based on a mongoose and a detective.Gumshoos is a combination of gumshoe (detective) and mongoose.GrubbinGrubbin appears to be based on a stag beetle larva.Grubbin is derived from grub (larval beetle) and grubbing (digging).CharjabugCharjabug appears to be based on a battery and a cocoon.Charjabug is a combination of charger and bug.VikavoltVikavolt appears to be based on a stag beetle.Vikavolt is derived from volt. (The closest thing I could find with regards to the vika part is the Vic Viper (the ship used in the Konami game Gradius), which eerily looks similar to Vikavolt; it may also be a pun on vika, which is Finnish for a programming bug)RockruffRockruff appears to be based on a Spitz-type dog breed.Rockruff is a combination of rock and ruff (onomatopoeia for barking). It might also involve ruff (collar/fur around neck), as Rockruff is literally wearing a rock ruff.Lycanroc (Midday/Midnight Form)Lycanroc's Midday Form appears to be based on a wolf while still retaining a few characteristics of Spitz-type dog breeds, while its Midnight Form appears to be based on a werewolf.Lycanroc is a combination of lycanthrope (werewolf) and rock.KomalaKomala appears to be based on a koala.Komala is a combination of coma and koala.DrampaDrampa appears to be based on a Chinese dragon with features of an old man. Specifically, it has many similarities with the 燭龍 ZhulongDrampa is a combination of dragon and grampa.BruxishBruxish appears to be based on Hawaii's state fish, the reef triggerfish (or more recognizably, the humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa).Bruxish is a combination of bruxism (excessive teeth grinding) and fish.CutieflyCutiefly appears to be based on a bee fly (more specifically, Anastoechus nitidulus).Cutiefly is a pun on cutie-pie and (bee) fly.RibombeeRibombee appears to be based on fairies, mixed with a few characteristics of bee flies.Ribombee is a combination of ribbon, Bombyliidae (bee fly family), and bee (fly).TogedemaruTogedemaru appears to be based on a hedgehog mixed with a rodent.Togedemaru is literally 棘で丸 toge de maru (thorned and round). (May also be a combination of 棘 toge (thorn or spine), 電気 denki (electricity), and 丸 maru (round))SalanditSalandit appears to be based on a salamander (perhaps visually inspired by the Japanese fire belly newt) stylized as a burglar.Salandit is a combination of salamander and bandit.MimikyuMimikyu is based on a simple sheet ghost costume made to look like Pikachu.Mimikyu is derived from mimic. ("kyu" may have been derived from you, cute, Pikachu, 旧 kyū (old), キュキュ kyu-kyu (squeak onomatopoeia), etc.)StuffulStufful is likely be based on a teddy bear, with the appearance of a baby red panda.Stufful is derived from stuffed animal.BewearBewear is likely based on a 着ぐるみ kigurumi (costumed performer/animal costume) with the characteristics of a bear and a red panda.Bewear is a combination of bear and wear, and is a pun on beware (referring to its description as a dangerous Pokemon to approach). (Its name in other languages are combinations of "bear", "wear", and "costume"; this is most likely because of a pun on the Stufful line that is lost in translation: A "stuffed toy/animal" in Japanese is called a nuigurumi (ぬいぐるみ), while a costumed performer (usually dressed up as an animal) is called a kigurumi (着ぐるみ), which is a combination of kiru (着る to wear) and nuigurumi. Hence, Stufful is a nuigurumi (stuffed animal) that evolves into a kigurumi (animal mascot). No wonder Bewear looks so odd and loves hugs so much!)WimpodWimpod appears to be based on a sea roach, mixed with some characteristics of trilobites.Wimpod is a combination of wimp and isopod or arthropod.BounsweetBounsweet appears to be based on a halved purple mangosteen.Bounsweet is a combination of bounce and sweet.SteeneeSteenee appears to be a combination of a mangosteen and possibly 舞子 maiko (dancing girl; based on its "make-up" and names in other languages).Steenee is derived from mangosteen.TsareenaTsareena appears to be based on a combination of a mangosteen and a female monarch. (May also be a reference to the mangosteen being called the "Queen of Fruit")Tsareena is a combination of tsarina (female monarch) and mangosteen.ComfeyComfey appears to be based on a lei.Comfey is a combination of comfrey (a medicinal plant) and lei. (May also involve comfort, comfy, and fairy. Its name in almost all other languages contain a word for 'cure', so comfrey seems the most likely)MudbrayMudbray appears to be a combination of a young donkey and draft horse.Mudbray is a combination of mud and bray (donkey cry).MudsdaleMudsdale appears to be based on a draft horse.Mudsdale is a combination of mud and Clydesdale (a breed of draft horse).Oricorio (Baile/Pom-Pom/Pa'u/Sensu Style)Oricorio appears to be based on Hawaiian honeycreeper with colors representing their native islands, combined with a female dancer of different styles. (Similar to Oricorio, many species of Hawaiian honeycreeper primarily feast on nectar and have a wide assortment of colors)Baile Style is red (the color of Hawaii), and is based on a flamenco dancer.Pom-Pom Style is yellow (the color of Oahu), and is based on a cheerleader.Pa'u Style is pink (the color of Maui), and is based on a hula dancer.Sensu Style is purple (the color of Kauai), and is based on a traditional Japanese dancer.(Note: There are no purple honeycreepers in Hawaii, and there are currently no pink honeycreepers at all)Oricorio is a combination of 踊り odori (dance), 鳥 tori (bird), 色とりどり irotoridori (varicolored), or オドリドリ Odoridori (Oricorio's Japanese name), and choreography. (May also involve orioles, an unrelated group of also colorful birds)A baile (also literally 'dance' in Spanish) is a type of traditional Spanish play, pom poms are common props used in cheerleading, a pa'u (also literally 'skirt' in Hawaiian) is a type of skirt usually used in hula dances, and 扇子 sensu is the Japanese word for a folding fan, which are often used in traditional Japanese dances.Minior (Shielded/Core)Minior appears to be based on a meteor with the shape of a cartoon star. This may be a reference to how falling meteors are often called "shooting stars". Minior's assortment of colors may have also been inspired by star-shaped candy or capsule toys.Minior is a combination of mini and meteor.FomantisFomantis appears to be based on an orchid mantis.Fomantis is a combination of faux (French for false or scythe) and mantis.LurantisLurantis appears to be based on an orchid mantis.Lurantis is a combination of lure or fleur (French for flower) and mantis.Wishiwashi (Solo/School Form)Wishiwashi appears to be based on Sardines, which often travel in very large schools.Wishiwashi is a combination of wishy-washy (weak) and 鰯 iwashi (sardine).SandygastSandygast appears to be based on a basic sand castleSandygast is a combination of sandy and ghast (to terrify/ghastly)PalossandPalossand appears to be based on a sand castlePalossand is a combination of palace and sand, and possibly a pun on pile o' sand. (Palossand's Japanese name シロデスナ Shirodesuna is a combination of 城 shiro (castle), death, and 砂 suna (sand), but it can also be read literally as 城ですな shiro desu na (That's a castle, huh))PyukumukuPyukumuku appears to be based on sea cucumbers, which also have a tendency to puke out their intestines to scare off predators. It might have also been inspired by sea urchins and sea bunnies.Pyukumuku is a combination of puke, cucumber, and possibly mucus. (May also involve muku, a unit of length in Hawaii equal to the distance from the fingertips to the other elbow between two outstretched arms)MorelullMorelull appears to be based on bioluminescent mushrooms.Morelull is a combination of morel (a type of mushroom) and lull.TurtonatorTurtonator appears to be based on the mata mata with an explosion motif.Turtonator is a combination of turtle and detonator.CrabrawlerCrabrawler appears to be based on a coconut crab.Crabrawler is a combination of crab and brawler.PassimianPassimian appears to be based on a ruffed lemur with some characteristics of a football/rugby player.Passimian is a combination of pass and simian.OranguruOranguru appears to be based on an orangutan.Oranguru is a combination of orangutan and guru.Type: NullType: Null appears to be based on a chimera (A creature composed of more than one animal).Type: Null is literally type and null (nothing), referencing its currently hidden ability of being able to become any type.SilvallySilvally appears to be based on a chimera.Silvally is a combination of silver and *ally. (All of its names in other languages parallel this)Jangmo-oJangmo-o appears to be based on dinosaurs like ankylosaurs and theropods. Its scales may have also been inspired by the pangolin.Jangmo-o is a combination of jangle and mo-o (Hawaiian for dragon; also a mythical dragon in Hawaii).Hakamo-oHakamo-o appears to be based on dinosaurs like ankylosaurs and theropods. Its scales may have also been inspired by the pangolin.Hakamo-o is a combination of haka (a traditional war dance) and mo-o (Hawaiian for dragon; also a mythical dragon in Hawaii).Kommo-oKommo-o appears to be based on dinosaurs like ankylosaurs and theropods, with some characteristics of some versions of Mongolian armor. Its scales may have also been inspired by the pangolin.Kommo-o is a combination of commander and mo-o (Hawaiian for dragon; also a mythical dragon in Hawaii).Tapu KokoTapu Koko appears to be based on a piece of a totem pole, with a rooster motif. Tapu Koko might also be based on Kū, one of the four great gods of Hawaiian mythology.Tapu Koko is a combination of tapu (Hawaiian for sacred or holy) and kokō (Hawaiian for the sound of chickens cackling). (May also involve kapu koko (sacred blood in Hawaiian), possibly referencing Kū relationship with human sacrifices, or Koko Head/Crater, a popular landmark in the real-world counterpart of Melemele Island (O'ahu))SolgaleoSolgaleo appears to be based on a lion with a sun motif. It might also be a reference to The Green Lion Dovouring The Sun, which is the alchemical symbol for the purification of metals with the lion being a metaphor for a substance which absorbs gold (which is associated with the sun).Solgaleo is a combination of sol (Latin for sun) and leo (Latin for lion). (May also involve Galileo)LunalaLunala appears to be based on a bat with a moon motif.Lunala is a combination of luna (Latin for moon) and ala (Latin for wing).MagearnaMagearna appears to be based on a faded Poké Ball. Conceptually, Magearna is based on karakuri puppets (traditional Japanese automatons).Magearna is a combination of gear and possibly machina (Latin for machine).Alola FormsAlolan RattataAlolan Rattata appears to be wearing a 頬っ被り hokkamuri, which is often depicted on stereotypical burglars in Japan. Its backstory is also based on a past rat problem Hawaiian sugar cane plantations experienced, which eventually led to the introduction of the Small Asian Mongoose.Alolan RaticateAlolan Raticate appears to be based on a mob boss.Alolan RaichuAlolan Raichu appears to be based on a surfer that apparently ate too many Alolan pancakes. It may also be a reference to Puka, a smilarly blue-eyed surfing Pikachu.Alolan SandshrewAlolan Sandshrew's "armor" appears to be based on an igloo.Alolan SandslashAlolan Sandslash's spines appear to be based on icicles, and its claws appear to be bent in order to help with navigating its new habitat.Alolan VulpixAlolan Vulpix's transformation appears to be based on the arctic fox, which changes to a whiter appearance once winter rolls in.Alolan NinetalesAlolan Ninetales' transformation appears to be based on the arctic fox, which changes to a whiter appearance once winter rolls in. It is still mainly based on the 九尾の狐 kyūbi no kitsune, albeit with silver fur and a more spirit-like appearance.Alolan DugtrioAlolan Dugtrio appears to be on igneous rocks which are often found near volcanoes, with Pele's hair (fine threads of rapidly cooled lava often found near Hawaii's active volcanoes) on their heads, which also make them look similar to stereotypical surfer dudes.Alolan MeowthAlolan Meowth appears to have much bluer fur, similar to the rare Chartreux breed.Alolan PersianAlolan Persian appears to have much bluer fur, similar to the rare Chartreux breed, and may also be based on Exotic Shorthair cats, which were selectively bred to be Persian cats with shorter hair.Alolan GrimerAlolan Grimer is based on green and yellow toxic sludge. The crystallized toxins in its mouth might be based on gall/bile stones.Alolan MukAlolan Muk is based on colorful toxic sludge (these rainbow-like refractions are often caused by oily substances such as gasoline). The crystallized toxins on its body might be based on gall/bile stones.Alolan ExeggutorAlolan Exeggutor appears to be based on a fully-grown palm tree. Possibly a coincidence, but also kinda looks like a young dragon tree.Alolan MarowakAlolan Marowak appears to be based on Hawaiian fire dancers.Ultra BeastsUB-01 ??????'s current appearance appears to be based on a jellyfish. It also looks strikingly similar to a certain young girl...UB-02 AbsorptionAbsorption appears to be based on a very, very muscular mosquito.UB-02 BeautyBeauty appears to be based on a copepod. It also looks strikingly similar to a certain woman...Edits: Rockruff's rock ruff, Vulpix = arctic fox, Rowlet = grass owl, Oricorio =? oriole, Fomantis faux = scythe, Drampa origin, Minior color origins, Comfey = comfrey + fairy, Pyukumuku = sea urchin/sea bunny, Sandygast spelling, Dartrix ~ spectacled owl, Passimian = rugby monkey, Wimpod = sea roach, Muk rainbow = gasoline/oilIf you're still thirsty for more in-depth Pokemon origins, I suggest:Bulbapedia (I get most of my information here!)On the Origin of Pokéspecies (A image/text summary I made of possible origins of all pre-Gen VII Pokemon)On the Origin of Species (A column in Bulbanews that provides deep insight into the origins of specific Pokemon!)TheNationalDex (A YouTube channel that makes videos on Pokemon origins weekly!)Island Arcade (Has some great videos on Hawaiian origins of SM Pokemon)Thanks for reading! If there's something you want me to change/add, feel free to share your thoughts. :DTemp edit: I'm going to sleep now, so I probably won't be able to see/respond to your comments until about 10 hours after this edit. Looking forward to see your responses in the morning! via /r/pokemon http://ift.tt/2euR6vi