Post by Red Wolf on Oct 11, 2015 17:44:12 GMT -5
Warrior Cat Lists of Names And Naming Guide
Lists of Suffixes
Suffixes Based on Appearance
-Face
-Jaw
-Maw
-Throat
-Pelt
-Belly
-Foot
-Flank
-Leg
-Back
-Tail
-Fur
-Stripe
-Spot
-Patch
Suffixes Based on Abilities
-Nose
-Whisker
-Eye
-Ear
-Fang
-Tooth
-Claw
-Talon
-Feather
-Strike
-Stride
-Wing
-Flight
-Step
-Leap
-Skip
-Heart
Suffixes subject to debate.
-Song
-Fall
-Whisper
-Cry
-Storm
Lists of Prefixes
Prefixes of color.
Red-
Blue-
Grey/Gray-
Silver-
White-
Russet-
Orange-
Yellow-
Tawny-
Black-
Gold-
Brown-
Tan-
Cream-
Prefixes of animals/insects.
Bird-
Dog-
Wolf-
Coyote-
Bear-
Deer-
Moose-
Tiger-
Leopard-
Lion-
Boar-
Doe-
Stag-
Fawn-
Fish-
Trout-
Perch-
Minnow-
Bass-
Pike-
Frog-
Toad-
Newt-
Turtle-
Lizard-
Snake-
Adder-
Horse-
Cow-
Beaver-
Fox-
Badger-
Otter-
Stoat-
Weasel-
Ermine-
Mink-
Ferret-
Mouse-
Rat-
Squirrel-
Vole-
Mole-
Shrew-
Dove-
Falcon-
Osprey-
Jay-
Robin-
Cardinal-
Hawk-
Eagle-
Sparrow-
Swallow-
Thrush-
Oriole-
Martin-
Swift- (The bird, not action)
Kestrel-
Crow-
Raven-
Owl-
Quail-
Buzzard-
Heron-
Cormorant-
Loon-
Goose-
Duck-
Turkey-
Finch-
Swan-
Cygnet-
Spider-
Beetle-
Fly-
Bee-
Hornet-
Wasp-
Moth-
Cricket-
Locust-
Ant-
Worm-
Prefixes of trees/plants.
Oak-
Alder-
Pine-
Fir-
Birch-
Poplar-
Maple-
Ceder-
Spruce-
Walnut-
Cypress-
Hickory-
Willow-
Beech-
Elm-
Myrtle-
Laurel-
Flower-
Nettle-
Thistle-
Briar/Brier-
Blossom-
Bramble-
Thorn-
Petal-
Leaf-
Loam-
Berry-
Apple-
Cherry-
Acorn-
Nut-
Holly-
Juniper-
Thistle-
Marigold-
Heather-
Flax-
Sage-
Poppy-
Rose-
Reed-
Rush-
Moss-
Mint-
Aster-
Daisy-
Tulip-
Magnolia-
Lupine-
Lily-
Lilac-
Yarrow-
Clover-
Other Prefixes.
Stone-
Rock-
Pebble-
Stream-
Brook-
River-
Pond-
Mud-
Marsh-
Honey-
Mist-
Fog-
Cloud-
Smoke-
Ash-
Soot-
Storm-
Ripple-
Rain-
Frost-
Ice-
Snow-
Fuzz/Fuzzy-
Striped-
Spotted-
Patch/Patched-
Small-
Tiny-
Big-
Little-
Dark-
Light-
Night-
Day-
Shadow-
Prefixes subject to debate.
Pink-
Green-
Sun-
Moon-
Fire-
Tall-
Long-
Short-
Naming Guidelines
When it comes to naming a WC, one must always ask "Does my name fit my character?". Often times, people do not think through the names' meaning and inference. To explain I will use the character names GreenStripe, BlackCry, and StreamFang.
We will start with GreenStripe.
First things first, the queen (or nursing mother) names the kits at, or shortly after, birth. Yes, the father may put in his preference. Now, when kittens are born, their eyes are closed, their physical traits and abilities are no where to be seen, and honestly they're not much different from each other in size and shape. So what would a queen name her kits?
Most often, a queen will name her kits what she can see in them, i.e. coat color, coat pattern, fur length, and so on. Or she will name her kits based on something she likes, like flowers or a type of tree. She might even name them after a place like 'pond'.
Based off of this, how did we end up with Greenkit? As a grown warrior we might say that GreenStripe is an orange tabby bi-color tom with green eyes. Green for his eyes and Stripe for his pelt, right? No. As stated above a queen would not know the coloring of her kits' eyes at birth, and all kittens have blue eyes once they do open. So why would he be named Greenkit? He wouldn't, plain and simple. The only time Green- would be acceptable is if the cat was a grown adult when he joined a clan and took on a warrior name then and there, based strictly off his physical appearance.
Now we move onto BlackCry.
A warrior name is given by the leader, not chosen by the warrior or anyone else in the clan. A leader would analyze the prospective warrior's feats in his hunting and fight training as an apprentice, notable accomplishments within the clan, and even their participation in a battle. If no ability traits are present or stand out, then the leader will look at the cat as seen to the eye. His basic physical makeup. Once that is decided, a warrior is given his full name.
So here we have BlackCry. A solid back tabby tom with amber eyes. Black for his coat color and Cry for his.. strength in battle? No.. His really loud yowling? No.
A warrior name describes the cat. It must make sense, or it shouldn't be used. Black is perfect for describing the look of the cat, but Cry doesn't fit at all. Now maybe for renaming an elder who complains a lot, but not for the naming of a warrior.
That leaves us with StreamFang. A gray tuxedo tom with yellow eyes. Named Stream because his pelt reminded his mother of the stream near the camp, and Fang for his notable hunting skills. A good name tells the other clan members (and Role-players) that you have a well rounded character.
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