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=Name origin=
=Name origin=
Espeon's name is derived from ''ESP'', or [[wp:extra-sensory perception|extra-sensory perception]], a branch of psychic abilities. ''Eon'' was the proto-type for {{p|Eevee}}, Espeon's pre-evolved form.
Espeon's name is derived from ''ESP'', or [[wp:extra-sensory perception|extra-sensory perception]], a branch of psychic abilities. ''Eon'' was the proto-type for {{p|Eevee}}, Espeon's pre-evolved form. Espeon's Japanese name is probably derived from the fact that it's forked tail looks like a capital letter "F".


It appears to be based on legend of the [[wp:nekomata|nekomata]], also known as bake-neko.  Nekomata are mysterious two-tailed goblin cats.
It appears to be based on legend of the [[wp:nekomata|nekomata]], also known as bake-neko.  Nekomata are mysterious two-tailed goblin cats.
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