Clan cats follow important guidelines in how they are named. The mother of the kit chooses their first name, and the leader chooses the second name when they become a warrior. Almost every time the cat advances in rank, (see ceremonies) their name changes.

» The first part of their name usually describes a physical or physiological trait of the kit. It must be something that feral cats would be aware of. Example: Dove

» Dove may be the name given to a white kit, for example, because Dove’s are white. At the same time it could be given to a peaceful kit; because Dove’s are often associated with peace.

» When they are kits (1-6 moons), their names begin with the first name (shown above) and end in ‘kit’. The cat is born with this name. Example: Dovekit

» An apprentice's (6-12 moons) name ends in 'paw', and yet again they keep the first part of their name. Example: Dovepaw

» When they get to warrior status (12+ moons) the naming pattern changes; and the leader chooses their second names. Most cats have the following second names: claw, foot, belly, cloud, storm, fur, pelt, whisker, heart, pool, stripe, tail, flower, leaf. Example: Dovepelt

» This name will usually last the rest of the cats life, unless...

A) They become leader of a Clan, and StarClan accepts them. There name is given by StarClan and now ends in 'star'. Example: Dovestar
B) Due to a grave injury there entire name may be changed. Although this does not have to happen, many times the cat will keep their name regardless. Example: Noear