What is dandelions real name?

Dandelion (real name: Julian Alfred Pankratz) is a major character of The Witcher franchise. He is a poet, minstrel and bard, and the best friend of Geralt of Rivia. Not much is known about his parentage, except for the fact that he is of noble blood.
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Why is Jaskier called Dandelion?

When translated directly from Polish to English, Jaskier means Buttercup, a name that doesn't quite properly fit the bard's personality. So instead of Buttercup, the translator opted to change Jaskier's name to Dandelion, seeing that it better fit the character.
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Is Jaskier called Dandelion?

The Witcher: Why Dandelion is Called Jaskier In The Series

Dandelion's real name is actually Jaskier, but it wasn't an easy name to translate. “Jaskier” in English means “buttercup”, but the translator decided that it wasn't a fitting name for the character.
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Is Dandelion and Jaskier the same person?

The issue is purely a translation issue; Jaskier and Dandelion are the same person. When the books were translated from Polish, the bard's name Jaskier became Buttercup for a brief time.
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Is Jaskier immortal?

'Cause that's just a very bard thing to do." This sort of wraps up the mystery, although it becomes strange that Netflix decided to cut the "Jaskier Accidentally Becomes Immortal" episode from the show's first season.
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Why is Julian called Jaskier?

Jaskier means nothing in English it's going to sound just like a name not a moniker and when they reveal his real name Julian it's gonna be weird people are going to be like why were they calling him Jaskier. Unless they don't plan on calling him Julian ever and just say Jaskier is his real name.
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Is Dandelion in love with Geralt?

He's not really enticed by the fame aspect. However, Dandelion is fascinated with Geralt's life and loves to use his tales to get his own fame. While he does do songs and poems, in the books and games, Dandelion is also obsessed with writing his biography.
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How did Mousesack get his name?

English speakers likely find the name a little odd to their ears. Part of that is because it's an antiquated English-slang version of the original Polish word that is his proper name: myszowór, or phascogale, a marsupial from Australia that looks like a mouse and has the pouch for carrying young.
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How do you pronounce Jaskier?

Pronunciation
  1. IPA: /ˈjas.kjɛr/
  2. Audio. 0:02. (file)
  3. Rhymes: -askjɛr.
  4. Syllabification: jas‧kier.
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How old is Dandelion Witcher 3?

The games, on the other hand, state clearly that Dandelion was born in 1229 which means he's 44 when he reunites with Geralt in The Witcher 3 (and some other characters call him an aging bard).
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What language is Jaskier?

Upon looking into the fandom wiki I see that Jaskier was his name in the original Polish version of the books.
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How old is Jaskier in The Witcher 3?

The short answer, based on the show's official timeline, is that Jaskier is 18 when he meets Geralt, and that about 23 years have passed between then and where the show is currently, meaning he should now be 41.
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Is Urcheon of Erlenwald Emhyr?

Traveling through the Northern Kingdoms, Emhyr used the name Duny, Urcheon of Erlenwald. He was in Cintra in 1237 when he happened upon Cintra's King Roegner wounded and saved him.
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Is Mousesack a mage or druid?

Mousesack (Polish: Myszowór), also known as Ermion, was a skilled and intelligent druid, and also a good friend and advisor to King Bran Tuirseach of Skellige, as well as Queen Calanthe of Cintra.
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Is Mousesack still alive?

In the show, Mousesack the mage dies at the hands of a doppler, who then takes his place. But he's still alive in The Witcher 3, just with a different name: Ermion.
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Is Jaskier straight?

Throughout the first season, Jaskier – Geralt's sidekick slash admirer – follows him repeatedly, criticises his heterosexual relationship and even asks him: “You usually just let strangers rub chamomile onto your lovely bottom?”
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Is Jaskier a dragon?

Jaskier is a dragon. A dragon who had no recollection of ever being one before. Together, he and Geralt go in search of answers and try to peice together how much of Jaskier's past is even real.
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Does Jaskier have a crush on Geralt?

Jaskier is always making meta jokes (eg. 'there I go again just delivering exposition'), so it is pretty inline with his character to make one here. The rest is all circumstantial, but everything fits with the interpretation that Jaskier - at the very least in episode 6, has a big crush on Geralt.
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Who is Geralt's best friend?

However, one character often stands out: Jaskier, a bard and Geralt of Rivia's best friend. When the two of them travel together, it's clear that Geralt is not just a lone wolf — despite being the White Wolf. It's clear that Jaskier and Geralt are much more to each other.
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Are Jaskiers human?

Unlike Geralt and Yennefer, Jaskier hasn't gone through any mutations or experimentations, and he's a regular human being, which is why Geralt was often worried about him tagging along as he could easily die, as he almost did when they found the Djinn.
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Why did Geralt leave the bard?

In short, Geralt blamed his friend for everything that caused him angst in his life and thus left him in the camp before the dragon encounter ever unfolded.
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Is it Geralt or Jeralt?

Rookie. People can call Geralt whatever they want. Those who know, know he is Geralt. If they say Gerald or Garalt or Jeralt or Gerry or Jerry or Steve, if you KNOW he is Geralt, just walk away feeling smug that you know how it is spelled.
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What does Geralt mean?

The name Geralt is primarily a male name of American origin that means Rules With Spear. Variation of the name Gerald.
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