Would giving a Pokemon a nickname increase friendship?

Question

Like when trying to evolve a Pokemon that needs friendship to evolve

Answer 1

No.

But is here is a chart of things that will raise happiness.

Source

Comments

The three of us keep answering at the same timeXD

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I ninja'd both you on the others o3o

Answer 2

Nope, all giving a Pokemon a nickname does is give it a new name, no increased happiness, when You revive it will still be at max happiness
Source: experience
hope I helped!:)

Comments

How could you tell it did not increase?

Answer 3

No it does not.

Source: Bulbapedia

Hope this helps!