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Post by Katanaheart on Oct 13, 2018 14:12:17 GMT -5
I am certain I’ve posted a topic similar to this, but do you guys like characters that have meanings to their name?
Like the names were picked specifically for that meaning?
Now my next question is, would you prefer the names to cover over two languages/from two separate origins? Or would you prefer several different origins? That probably made no sense in how I’m trying to explain it, but maybe I can re-explain if someone asks directly.
Edit: I am now realizing, I left this out. I am not referring to warrior names within the origin question. As in loner names or names of other cats, for example. So, when I refer to origin, I literally mean like this name is of “German origin,”
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Post by 🍁Searipple101🍁 on Oct 13, 2018 19:26:56 GMT -5
For Warriors, yes, I very much like it when the names have meaning. I like it when their names reflect who they are as a cat. I like it when the prefix is something to reflect their pelt color or size, like how an orange cat can have fox, squirrel, fire, or ginger at the start of their name. I also like it when the prefix shows more of their personality, like how a storm indicates they may be a good fighter. So, something like Firestorm tells me they're an orange cat and are probably good at fighting, you know? I hope this is what you were asking.
I have no idea what you mean by origin, though. Sorry.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Oct 14, 2018 13:14:01 GMT -5
Yes, esp for Warrior fic I pick names that have meaning for the characters. Kyestorm and Demonstone earned names that kept a piece of their origins, yet also for what they have done for their adopted Clan. In that respect, kits are named for them in coming generations, thus the names become part of traditions.
Now one character Angeglow, started out as a friend's character but I worked the name in so it had meaning for Angelglow's parents, and eventually her. She was named after a beloved sister they have not seen in seasons and glow came later when it was obvious she was as special a medicine cat as her older brother.
In another tale, Gabbiflight, is named and modeled after my own Abby, who we call Abby Blabbermouth or Abby Blabby! (her registered name is Kitty Ups Abilene Khaleesi) She has to be the most talkative Maine Coon ever LOL. Also she is rather small, a little nosy, gabby, very athletic, fast, lithe and agile girl so the name Gabbiflight came pretty easy. And ehind that flighty motormouth is intelligence that is often overlooked.
ndiclaw is modeled after my Indy (Independence Jefferson) who was my 21st century schizoid Brat cat. He was a "don't touch me cat", with a wild temper, and I molded Indiclaw after him, and she was a perfect fit with ShadowClan in NEW BLOOD.
It was easy since Kye and Demon B came from twoleg origin to incorporate a bit of nontraditional names in Clan form without being too ridiculous (I hope).
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Post by Dingoleap on Oct 14, 2018 18:30:16 GMT -5
I do prefer names that reflect some aspect of their personality. I also enjoy names that have some subtle hints to what the story entails without being overbearing/in your face. I tend to put a lot of thought into my main character's names.
Storm's name, perhaps, is a little obvious. He is as turbulent as his name suggests - and it has equally turbulent repercussions for his clan as well. The prefix 'Storm' is generally powerful and suggests great skill as a fighter, and the lack of suffix used throughout the story serves to alienate him from the rest of his clanmates. The name 'Storm' on its own is dangerous, volatile and suggests great capacity for destructive power - considering the potential threat Storm poses to his clan, its a name that fits him incredibly well.
Another character whose name has significant meaning is Nightmask. She's as dark as a moonless night, which leads to her prefix. Her suffix, '-mask' is a reference to her frosty personality and the fact that she shows little emotion to those she isn't related to. Put together, her name sounds distant and cold, marking her as a cat that's difficult to get close to.
Snakeeyes gets the 'Snake' prefix from his unusual copper fur, as well as his rather slippery, dangerous personality. Considering he's got a 'lying in wait' personality, he needed something quietly threatening to match. The suffix comes from his signature unblinking stare - it's something deeply unnatural and terribly frightening, which just about sums him up as a character.
The names of background characters tend to have less meaning behind them, and instead focus on their appearance and what little snippets of their personality are shown throughout the story. Halfmask was named for her distinctive split-face marking. Mossfire was named for her spitfire personality. Slate was named for the colour of her fur and her stony disposition.
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