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List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Faust - 08-11-2010
So as requested, I began the task of writing down NPC names to give some specific examples of roleplay-friendly names. After not very long, it became apparent that sorting these names by clan was going to be difficult (in the case of Lalafell, sometimes even by gender). It's sometimes difficult to tell what clan an NPC is from because some skintones do overlap, and particularly depending on the lighting it is difficult to tell based on that. Then, many NPCs will have head gear that conceals aspects of their face that would be telling.
Though I gave it my best shot, I'm not confident the list I was working on was accurate. But it did occur to me that retainer names would be easy to work with... all in one place, and no guesswork. Took a little time, but at least these names are guaranteed accurate. It's also clear, particularly with the Lalafell and Miqote, that clans DO affect names. However, it's also very possible that regular NPCs won't strictly adhere to these conventions and they don't need to be treated as law (e.g., I think someone saw a Roegadyn named Roosting Crow).
Male
Midlander Hyur- Bernard, Sevrin, Wauter, Raffe, Geoffrey,
Highlander Hyur- Drogo, Engerrand, Wercrata, Raganfrid, Heidolf
Wildwood Elezen- Roiteloin, Quentenain, Estrelaint, Voilinaut, Sylvaintel
Duskwight Elezen- Ludovoix, Idristan, Astidien, Thievenaix, Corentiaux
Plainsfolk Lalafell- Fewon Bulion, Alza Gamilza, Mozon Dalazon, Kazai Buoyzai, Telbi Kesulbi
Dunesfolk Lalafell- Zazatyro, Chachamun, Nonomeda, Pipikkuli, Gegeruju
Seawolves Roegadyn- Khanmhar, Pfrewahl, Eyrimhus, Swygskyf, Wyrkholsk
Hellsguard Roegadyn- Bhirdraeg, Lydirfyst, Ourawann, Fraeloef, Zwynberk
Female
Midlander Hyur- Fionnuala, Placencia, Jessamine, Thomasyn, Margry,
Wildwood Elezen- Heustienne, Dennia, Raimille, Valerine, Gaidelie
Duskwight Elezen- Osaulie, Blaisie, Adaillie, Soubinie, Imailie
Plainsfolk Lalafell- Ayoyo, Ratata, Sanana, Ushushu, Yuwawa
Dunesfolk Lalafell- Popobi, Zozoi, Niniya, Bibigo, Jojolu
Sunseeker Miqote- R'bhusha, S'dhodjbi, J'ludaba, M'naago, K'wabati
Moonkeeper Miqote- Rhaq Nelhah, Miah Molkot, Wyra Lyehga, Yabi Kaatapoh, Fihpo Jakkya
Please feel free to add to this list with other NPC names.
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Trizzip - 08-11-2010
Nice job ^^
The Roegadyn names look like the developers at SE just slammed their face into the keyboard then went with whatever random letters they came up with.
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Tadir - 08-11-2010
Thank you very much. This will be extremely helpful. Nice job.
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Aniir - 08-12-2010
Good thinking going after the retainers!
Thanks Faust
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Aveline - 08-12-2010
Nice work Faust! The division of clan name preferences is interesting (though frustrating for purists when it comes to the apostrophe in the Seeker names >_<), I'll have to split up the name generator further when I've got more time. Here's a bunch more names from NPCs, as promised:
Miqo'te
Thata Khamazom
M'zimzizi
Qhas Chalahko
Z'onggo
F'abodji
H'rhanbolo
Daca Jinjahl
N'nmulika
S'raemha
G'nanghal
W'ahtoa
Wyra Khamazom (Thata's sister??)
Ighii Moui
F'zhumii
Roegadyn
Sundhimal
Holasfhis
Sathzant
Smydhaemr
Syngsmyd
Skarnwaen
Bloemerl
Maetistym
Waekbyrt
Dhemsunn
Hasthwab
Aergwynt
Elezen Males
Eugennoix
Ferdillaix
Carrilaut
Martiallais
Joellaut
Notrelchamps
Robairlain
Faucillien
Xavalien
Mharelak
Liautroix
Elezen Females
Trinne
Louviaune
Astrid
Jainelette
Triaine
Audaine
Lalafell Females
Fufuna
Hihine
Sosoze
Shoshoma
Rerenasu
Nunuba
Lalafell Males
Bango Zango
Tatasako*
Nanapiri*
Lafla Morfla
*These names follow the female Lalafell naming conventions, but after looking at their little Lalafell faces I came to the conclusion that these were definitely dudes. Also, I unfortunately could not find many Lalafell men in the areas of the city I visited.
Hyur Females
Dympna
Lefleda
Iofa
Maisie
Ositha
Gallia
Kylene
Isleen
Frances
Cassandra
Moruith
Hyur Males
Gautzelin
Colson
Kerrich
Leveridge
Clifton
Coynach
Hetzkin
Clarembald
Shilgen
Neale
Bayard
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Kashemia - 08-12-2010
Damn, I guess my name doesn't really fit a Seeker-Miqo'te... I'll have to think about that.
And just since I don't think I got any answer in the other thread: Is it possible to make a name with an apostrophe?
Edit: Actually, I sort of doubt you'll see many Seekers keep those conventions. While I actually find them really interesting sounding names, they're not that typical fantasy names. But I might see if I can't tweak Seraj into something that fits. I can always use Seraj as a nickname.
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Aveline - 08-12-2010
I tried and unfortunately, no.
You can't put an apostrophe in your name.
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Kashemia - 08-12-2010
So basicly, it's impossible to have a lore-consistent Seeker name... Great... Might as just stick with what I got then <.<
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Monadi - 08-12-2010
Canon lalafell names: simultaneously cute and stupid sounding.
Think I'll keep my version and consider it a shortened version of Momonadi.
/goes off to craft some backstory reason for that
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Tyriont - 08-12-2010
Looking at these Roegadyn names:
Smydhaemr
Syngsmyd
Waekbyrt
Aergwynt
There is only one conclusion that can be made. I'm sorry, Roegadyn players.
You're WELSH.
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Renaise - 08-12-2010
Tyriont Wrote:Looking at these Roegadyn names:
Smydhaemr
Syngsmyd
Waekbyrt
Aergwynt
There is only one conclusion that can be made. I'm sorry, Roegadyn players.
You're WELSH.
Cue sheep related humour... and Tom Jones...
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Tadir - 08-12-2010
Seriously though, thank you guys. Now to try and come up with my companion's name. The only one of my standard names that might work for a seeker of the sun is Kimiji, but even that doesn't really fit.
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Trizzip - 08-12-2010
I don't see why names would have to remain static in a certain format to appease canon? The naming process is something that evolves and changes over time in many societies (maybe not all, but thats besides the point). Who cares if your name doesn't look like the same format of many of the names of your NPC brethren? Just chalk it up to your parents being 'progressive',
In an age of adventuring, I'd imagine that much of the land of Eorzea would be impacted by all the different societies, making the land a sort of 'melting pot' when it comes diversity.
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Tadir - 08-12-2010
Very true. Plus it's all but impossible to pronounce seeker names. ^_^
Re: List of Retainer Names (roleplay-friendly examples) - Monadi - 08-12-2010
Brin Ahlrine Wrote:I don't see why names would have to remain static in a certain format to appease canon?
They don't really need to. I wouldn't begrudge anyone who had a plausible-sounding, but non-canon, name for their character. So long as we don't have anyone named after obviously out of universe things, I don't care too much.
But a lot of folks do, and I like to at least be close to canon for myself.