_._._._._ NAMING GUIDE Hello everyone! This guide explains what is and isn’t appropriate when choosing names for your characters. These guidelines mainly apply to clan cats. Loners, rogues, and kittypets are not held to the same standards. However, cats who join a clan from an outside background may be expected to adapt their name to clan traditions depending on leadership and staff decisions. _._._._._ ALLOWED & APPROPRIATE NAMES Most names are acceptable as long as they fit the setting. Common inspirations include: - Nature-based names > animals > plants > weather and natural phenomena > stones, minerals, and gems - Physical traits - Actions or movement-based words - Personality traits or skills (ex. Strongkit, Whisperpaw) - You may have two-word prefixes as long as they’re connected by a hyphen and follow all other rules. ex: Spider-lily, Hawk-moth, Polar-bear - Names from other languages, provided their meanings are appropriate and the character doing the naming understands the language Creativity is encouraged !! If the name feels like it could exist in the universe, it’s likely acceptable. _._._._._ THINGS TO AVOID TFF is fairly lenient, but the following are not allowed: - The prefix “Star” - Any rank as a prefix (ex. Pawkit, Kitpaw, Warriorfoot, Deputypaw, ect.) - Any clan names (ex. Thunder, River, Wind, Shadow) - Overly scientific or technical terminology > Too scientific / not allowed: Panthera Felis catus Spectabilis Canis lupus > Still science-based but okay: Panther Dicentra Stratus Cumulus - Modern twoleg objects, brands, or human names - Names centered on disabilities or injuries - Heavy slang or joke names _._._._._ FINAL NOTE Naming rules are flexible, but all names are still subject to admin approval to ensure consistency! If you’re unsure about a name - especially one from another language or a unique concept - feel free to ask below before submitting your character to avoid any disappointment ! _._._._._
