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Dedenne seems to be based on a {{wp|Japanese dormouse}}, {{wp|gerbil}}, or {{wp|hamster}} combined with a {{wp|television antenna}}. | Dedenne seems to be based on a {{wp|Japanese dormouse}}, {{wp|gerbil}}, or {{wp|hamster}} combined with a {{wp|television antenna}}. | ||
Dedenne is also possibly based on the French version of the {{wp|tooth fairy}} (''La Petite Souris''; i.e. {{wp|The Little Mouse}}), which is described as a small mouse that exchanges baby teeth for coins, hence the {{t|Fairy}} typing. | |||
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Dedenne may be a combination of 電気 ''denki'' (electricity) and ''antenne'' (French for antenna). | Dedenne may be a combination of 電気 ''denki'' (electricity) and ''antenne'' (French for antenna). | ||