RP'ing question.

Dreamer128 · 09-19-2003, 07:12 PM

Alright. I just spend a good part of the night irritating half my MSN list with rather futile attempts to come up with a good name for my new Silver Elf Warrior (NWN). So far, I've come up with the following names:

Tarancaion

Mithvarion

Andorëion

Lue-el

Naial

Saeaer

Lyness

Caeless

Lyondeth

Lueyr

Suggestions and support are most welcome [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 09-19-2003, 07:12 PM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

Firestormalpha · 09-19-2003, 07:19 PM

Are you roleplaying or powergaming with him? If Roleplaying what kind of person is your elf? What is his attitude/disposition? Make something that would reflect that. If power gaming then any name that sounds like an elven power house would do nicely.

Dreamer128 · 09-19-2003, 07:26 PM

Roleplaying. He is a fairly young Elf, and a follower of Fenmarel Mestarine. He also bears a deep hatred for Drow Elves.

Aelia Jusa · 09-19-2003, 07:27 PM

How about Phil?

I think the main thing is to pick a name which has an obvious pronunciation. You don't want a whole bundle of vowels or consonants that are barely pronounceable at all and probably everyone that meets you will pronounce differently. Lueyr and Saeaer both seem a bit complicated to me. Personally I would also pick something that is reasonably easy to spell. Maybe that's because it's short, or has an obvious sound-spelling relationship. But I find it really irritating when people spell my name (either my real one or ones I've made up

) wrongly, so if I can improve my chances, then I will.

I would advise against choosing a name that suits his personality or attributes. Most likely this is the name he was born with, unless elves take on some special name when they're adults or something. Calling him Stan Goldenpants for instance, because he always wears yellow trousers is silly and sounds false. Most people just have normal names, even if they do extraordinary things - you don't want your name to sound contrived.

Dreamer128 · 09-19-2003, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aelia Jusa:
How about Phil?

Can I drill you for that?
No seriously, I see your point. I spend half the night trying to put something together using sites like http://www.barrowdowns.com/middleearthname.asp and http://myth-drannor.net/DlabraddathN...0generator.htm coming up with a bit of a realistic name. Unfortunately, the internet resouces appear to be lacking somewhat...

[ 09-19-2003, 07:44 PM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

Firestormalpha · 09-19-2003, 07:50 PM

Aelia, you have a point. Much as I hate to admit it. I do tend to look a little too deeply into name creation at times. Other time's I just make a whatever name. Like my Human Sorceror Malakar. Just made that up with no reasoning whatsoever.

Calaethis Dragonsbane · 09-19-2003, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dreamer128:

Mithvarion

Andorëion

I like those two names. I like Andorëion more, though.

Luvian · 09-19-2003, 10:16 PM

I like Caeless.

shadowhound · 09-20-2003, 01:17 AM

Here are a couple of names

Lothanor

Demanor

Bashlamur

Arndon

Beshamor

La'Norton

Just a couple off the top of my head... Damn I am bored.

Firestormalpha · 09-20-2003, 01:31 AM

Shadowhound, we want to narrow it down for him; not give him more to think about, lol. I would say Caeless, but it sounds like a klingon from Star Trek. Andorëion sounds pretty good though.

09-19-2003, 07:19 PM	#2
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Are you roleplaying or powergaming with him? If Roleplaying what kind of person is your elf? What is his attitude/disposition? Make something that would reflect that. If power gaming then any name that sounds like an elven power house would do nicely. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

09-19-2003, 07:27 PM	#4
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 43 Posts: 4,867	How about Phil? I think the main thing is to pick a name which has an obvious pronunciation. You don't want a whole bundle of vowels or consonants that are barely pronounceable at all and probably everyone that meets you will pronounce differently. Lueyr and Saeaer both seem a bit complicated to me. Personally I would also pick something that is reasonably easy to spell. Maybe that's because it's short, or has an obvious sound-spelling relationship. But I find it really irritating when people spell my name (either my real one or ones I've made up ) wrongly, so if I can improve my chances, then I will. I would advise against choosing a name that suits his personality or attributes. Most likely this is the name he was born with, unless elves take on some special name when they're adults or something. Calling him Stan Goldenpants for instance, because he always wears yellow trousers is silly and sounds false. Most people just have normal names, even if they do extraordinary things - you don't want your name to sound contrived. __________________

09-19-2003, 07:50 PM	#6
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	Aelia, you have a point. Much as I hate to admit it. I do tend to look a little too deeply into name creation at times. Other time's I just make a whatever name. Like my Human Sorceror Malakar. Just made that up with no reasoning whatsoever. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

09-19-2003, 10:16 PM	#8
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 44 Posts: 6,763	I like Caeless. __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

09-20-2003, 01:17 AM	#9
shadowhound Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 39 Posts: 3,281	Here are a couple of names Lothanor Demanor Bashlamur Arndon Beshamor La'Norton Just a couple off the top of my head... Damn I am bored. __________________ Carpe Noctem: Ph’nglui mglw’nafh cthulhu r’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn.

09-19-2003, 07:12 PM	#1
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Alright. I just spend a good part of the night irritating half my MSN list with rather futile attempts to come up with a good name for my new Silver Elf Warrior (NWN). So far, I've come up with the following names: Tarancaion Mithvarion Andorëion Lue-el Naial Saeaer Lyness Caeless Lyondeth Lueyr Suggestions and support are most welcome [img]smile.gif[/img] [ 09-19-2003, 07:12 PM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

09-19-2003, 07:26 PM	#3
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Roleplaying. He is a fairly young Elf, and a follower of Fenmarel Mestarine. He also bears a deep hatred for Drow Elves.

09-20-2003, 01:31 AM	#10
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 41 Posts: 4,454	*Shadowhound, we want to narrow it down for him; not give him more to think about, lol. I would say Caeless, but it sounds like a klingon from Star Trek. Andorëion sounds pretty good though.* __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

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