Clan Naming.

[SILHOUETTE]

☼ clan naming

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