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====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Squirtle is a combination of ''squirt'' (''to spray'' or ''little, tiny'') and ''{{wp|turtle}}'', for its turtle-like appearance. It may also derive from ''squirrel'', in relation to its tail.
Squirtle is a combination of ''squirt'' (''to spray'' or ''little, tiny'') and ''{{wp|turtle}}'', for its turtle-like appearance.  


Zenigame is the Japanese word 銭亀 (pond turtle).
Zenigame is the Japanese word 銭亀 (pond turtle).