(08-06-2013, 08:21 PM)Garryson Wrote: If you like the name, I'd be more on the side of keeping it. I think you would rather have a name that you like than a name you felt like you "have" to have.Yeah, I see what you mean. My original idea for her family and whatnot was more along the lines of a sort of nuclear family, but maybe not living in the city, per-say. Though, of course, I could always change her history a bit to make her match up, like, maybe one of her parents is a hyur or she was adopted, or I could just move the place she grew up to somewhere more urban. But, personally, I think having her be raised in a tribal setting just wouldn't be as interesting for me. (No offense to anyone who rps tribal situations or characters!! It's just not really my cup of tea, you know?)
There are simple ways to explain non-conventional names. My Miqo'te's name is Garryson Shipkeeper. Obviously not a Miqo'te tribe name. But my character was given the name by the Hyur who raised him. He was probably given a tribal name, but he has no idea what it is.
Does your character actually come straight out of one of the Miqo'te tribes? Or was she raised in a city-state? If her background is more urban, I wouldn't see much of a problem keeping a more Hyur sounding name. Or if she left the tribal life to live in the cities, she could adopt a new name for herself.
But that's just my biased opinion. My character basically thinks of himself as a Hyur with a tail.
(08-06-2013, 08:28 PM)Vlll Wrote: I would say keep it if you like it, and if it still bugs you that it is "out of the lore" justify it in a reasonable way (chaning her own name due to leaving her tribe, being named and raised by a Hyur family, a nickname).Makes sense! To be honest, I'm actually sort of leaning towards the "raised by a Hyur family" sort of thing. Although, I still have no idea how'd she'd up getting adopted, but I think that'd just take some fixing up and ironing out, so I think it just might be the best option.
I'm trying to come with a short but decent explanation to the name VIII. My best idea at the moment is adopting his own codename as a way to protect his roots, or something on the lines.
It is your story too, so mold it as you like
(08-06-2013, 08:24 PM)Fiona Swift Wrote: While I am for the naming convention, at the same time you should also do what you like most. Â If you like how your character's name sounds and it fits with what you have then keep it by all means. Â You can always write in some lore as to why your Miqo'te is different than the others; adoption being a very easy one to pull off.Thanks! Like I said in replies to other people, I think I'll be going with the Hyur-adopted thing, and just kind of iron out any kinks that may appear along the way.
My character I went partially with the Midlander naming system, Fiona is a very Celtic name. Swift is short for Swiftarrow (The last name I used in Lord of the Rings online) since her family has been experts with Bows / Archery Champions. Â Â Hyur is rather easy to work with though. Â
Go with what you like, I mean you have to like your character before anything else.  Could be she is adopted, or maybe changed her name / identity to create a more cultured appearance. You could also go with Miqo'te that is a Keeper of the Moon and since that is a Matriarchal society, she could of just been like  "I like this name!"
Quote:Kassandra DawnÂ
If you like it: KEEP IT! Kass's name doesn't fit naming conventions and my ic explanation is that her parents were city born and didn't want to use traditional names.
who cares if you don't use a traditional name. It's not like your going with xxsepirothxx
Hah, true true! (Yes, now I'll make sure my next character is named "xxsephirothxx Xxcloud666"Â
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