Why is Link Named Link?

On the origin of the name "Link", Miyamoto said, "Link's name comes from the fact that originally, the fragments of the Triforce were supposed to be electronic chips.
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What is Link's full name?

According to Miyamoto, it's “Link.” Yes, the hero of time's official full name is Link Link.
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When did Link get the name Link?

For instance, in the 2011 book The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, Miyamoto said that Link was named Link because “he connects people together” and that “he was supposed to spread the scattered energy of the world through the ages.”
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Why is Link so silent?

According to Zelda, Link never speaks because he thinks it is “necessary to stay strong and to silently bear any burden.” If we take the diary at face value, not only does this entry explain that Breath of the Wild's Link is the strong, silent type because he doesn't want anyone to worry about him, but it confirms that ...
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Why is Link so short?

Link is only 17 so he's still just a pup and yes he's short he's always been short. He's typically shorter than adults and any non-humans but as taller if not taller than people his own age. Hylians are shorter than the other races.
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Who is taller Link or Zelda?

With the notable exception of Skyward Sword and Breath of the Wild, Princess Zelda is always taller than Link.
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Who is the tallest Zelda character?

The Zora in general tend to stand taller than Hylians, but Prince Sidon is definitely bigger than average, standing at a whopping 6'9.
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Why is Link hair pink?

User Snarwin claims the pink hair is a result of the Dark World turning Link into a bunny, and thus there wasn't room in Link's limited, 16-bit color palette for his traditional hair color with the bunny pink taking up a slot.
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Why does Link look like a girl?

Link may look a bit feminine in Breath of the Wild – or at least slightly less masculine compared to how he looks in Twilight Princess. However, his appearance is intentional. Aonuma explained to TIME that he “wanted Link to be gender neutral” going all the way back to Ocarina of Time.
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Why does Link turn into a wolf?

In Twilight Princess, Wolf Link is the divine beast that Midna explains the Twili have long believed would free them. Link is transformed into this form due to the influence of the Twilight covering Hyrule.
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What is Link's second name?

REDMOND, Wash. — Nintendo announced today that the iconic character Link, star of The Legend of Zelda, has the last name “Mario,” identical to the company's other flagship star, Mario Mario.
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What is Ganondorf's full name?

Nintendo's Legend of Zelda website has stated the surname of the series' big baddie: Ganondorf Dragmire. It's the first official usage of the surname in 25 years - since 1992, when it originally appeared in A Link to the Past's English game manual.
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Why is it called Zelda and not Link?

The main character doesn't actually have a name. We just call him Link because he's the link between the player and the game. It has no specific reason. Miyamoto at Nintendo thought “The Legend of” sounded cool for an action-adventure video game, and “Zelda” was added to the title because she protects Hyrule.
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Why is Link left-handed?

Left-Handed Link

The character is named for being a "link" between the game and the player. Shigeru Miyamoto himself is ambidextrous, but favors his left hand and likes to create characters who are left-handed.
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Is ganondorf always a gerudo?

In Ocarina of Time, it is explained that Ganondorf was born a powerful Gerudo sorcerer, the sworn enemy of the human races of Hyrule. The Gerudo twin witches Koume and Kotake, were his surrogate mothers. The Gerudo are a race of virtually all-female warriors and thieves, to whom only one male is born every century.
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Is Link a God?

As Fierce Deity Link, Link wears the deity's armor and wields the deity's signature greatsword the Fierce Deity Sword which can fire magical Sword Beams. However Link can only use the mask's power in Boss Rooms of Odolwa, Goht, Gyorg, Twinmold, and Majora.
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What is Link's gender?

Although Link is considered a male based on anatomical standards, he can also pass for a “gender-neutral” character.
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Is Link in Botw androgynous?

However, such a mystery only further exemplifies Link's status as a gender neutral icon in Breath of the Wild. Ever since his initial reveal, the hero has been viewed from an androgynous perspective, and this extends to his physique, voice, clothing, and overall approach to the world in which he exists in.
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Which Link is the strongest?

1 STRONGEST: Dark Link

He is also canonically extremely powerful (even if he isn't that great of a bounty hunter). He is made of shadow magic but has all of the same powers and strength as Link himself. With this in mind, Dark Link's power rivals that of the Hero of Twilight and the Hero of Time.
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Is Princess Zelda in breath of the wild?

Princess Zelda is the titular beautiful, blonde-haired character of Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. She continues her reign over the Kingdom of Hyrule as their Princess in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. She is often depicted in the games as the damsel in distress who needs saving.
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How many dungeons in A Link to the Past?

When not counting optional dungeons or mini dungeons - like the bottom of Kakariko Village's well in Ocarina of Time - A Link to the Past and A Link Between Worlds are tied at 12 dungeons apiece.
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Is Botw Link shorter than Zelda?

Zelda has always been taller than link. In pretty much every game Zelda is taller than link.
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Does Link like Zelda or Mipha?

Mipha is the Princess of the Zora, a friend of Link, and one of the Champions. She is described as being introverted and has a gift for healing. Mipha was in love with Link and made him Zora Armor before her death during the Great Calamity.
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