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The Thread of Fantasy Character Names!
(aka "I ask the shopkeeper his name")

We all need 'em for PC's, NPCs, bad guys and wandering people everywhere (even Orcs have names) Â - so let's pool 'em!

Tarika, Anathema, Bronwen, Fabian, Tristan, Rhiannon, Fay, Tarla, Nefaria, Arian, Tatermalion, Malice, Ceridwyn, Beth, Snodgrass, Safire, Darenzia, Calum, Dulcit, Meridan, Celani, Morwenna, Falon, Alian, Borin, Nightshade, Majestic, D'Silver, Septimus, Cabbala, Arganon, Carmen, Malefar, Rosetta, Raven and er.... Drizzt!

Put some of your old favourites in.... Â please include vowels!! Â Â :lol:

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Drizzt??? You gotta be kidding me. :) I'm making these up off the top of my head. (Hey, why don't we make this a d100 thingy? I'll start)

1: Kathis
2: Dariil
3: Burent
4: Aldrevor
5: Saldren Horeft
6: Urik
7: Galdon Jesir
8: Fantak
9: Losil
10: Quru
11: Palar
12: Ceceldian
13: Yurshin Sauduk
14: Tesalla
15: Ryllin
16: Val Morik
17: Exils Hardrun
18: Ballar
19: Dysan Dure
20: Walchandi

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21: Iron Toad
22: Storm-Over-Valleys
23: Kurilan
24: Nova Raku
25: Feathers of the Raven
26: Darfeng
27: T'urra
28: Diamond Dendrobium
29: Posthumo
30: Luc Uldain
31: Tchazzan
32: Fogeer
33: Sunshine Glory
34: Erlike
35: Smiling Scowling
36: Charsuuk-Naal
37: Azzrath Po
38: Hyperboreus
39: Almozaster
40: Fire Eyes

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#4

Okay.. lemme just convert...

41. Tarika
42. Anathema
43. Borin
44. Fabian
45. Falon
46. Arganon
47. Fay
48. Tarla
49. Nefaria
50. Arian
51. Tatermalion
52. Malice
53. Ceridwyn
54. Rosetta
55. Snodgrass
56. Safire
57. Darenzia
58. Calum
59. Dulcit
60. Meridan

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61. Knows-Nothing-Does-Nothing
62. Tchierthak-Tol
63. Hails the Dawn
64. Oak Moon and Star
65. Esmet

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#6

...A few draconic names for ye...

Kassil
Khirsah
Ressalekh
Faalithet
Dekkrokh
Kielsian
Farrkhod

...I can offer meanings, if'n y'all want.

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#7

Please do!

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Kassil -- Shadow/Darkness/Night
Khirsah -- Fire/Light
Ressalekh -- Sky/Wind/Flight
Faalithet -- Ice/Cold
Dekkrokh -- Hunter/Warrior
Kielsian -- Pain/Agony/Death/Decay
Farrkhod -- Cavern/Lair/Earth/Hollow

And, as a note, my own name's construction...
Kassil ven Roshah
Refined to an "English" name: Stormshadow
A "proper" rendition: 'Shadow that flies before the edge of the storm'

Roshah, by the by, roughly means 'storm', and was the name of my family/clan/kindred.

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Some gnomish ones:

Ugnoriel (f),
Fillindel (m),
Fusicretia (f),
Gronwinkel (m),
Smarlind (m),
Engara (f),
Corlips (m),
Fatun (m),
Gnurl (m),
Spodlick (m),
Hunrietta (f),
Fransisckia (f)

Lizardfolk Names

#10

Tchactezuma
Tlaxibayna
Itzinoya-Chacmul
Chac-Tayepanxla
Tepayac
Moctezuma
Hutetz-Lamac
Pacha-Xotlik
Kiyepec
Xhopemec
Iximayo
Xhempoaxoachitl
Tepenxetl
Quetzalmocte
Chotecumi
Tepaxhuti

Or, you can go with the "word-name", a name constructed from improper nouns.

Tapir Moon
Fire-In-His-Eyes
Nobody-Really-Cares
Bird Skull
Sunrise Rock Green
Tlaxi-Guards-Him
Skink Demon
Tree-Serpent-In-Love
Rain King Rattle
Open Door Beautiful
Precious Spider
Scales-of-Gold

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#11

Character names. Whee! I think we're gonna need more than 100 slots...

Riisha
Calun
Calim
Argent
Morgan(a)
Soto
Jeryme Kinghunter
Simon
Tehn
Aliana
Patric
Cordac
Corsico
Elisabet
Ana
Melisande
Mikka
Drake
Calista
Derris
Laren
Jeremiah

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#12

Yah, but if people want to assign sexes and races to the names, I'd be willing to organize them on random tables (Perhaps a d1000 for all of them?) based on such.

Gurey (Human, F)
Landr Urlash (Dwarf, M)
Mira Ypre (Gnome, F)
Barlan (Gnome, M)
Kadil Haya (Human, N)
Irin Tobin (Elf, F)
Laystan Furel (Elf, M)

Duerga Names

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Radac, Urnesztung, Duhrnengstengstzurh, Vorbenechstengstentz, Buwegstzengn, Stangnthurmznstzorh, Ahrbechst, Regstungstavn, Gurbchurnst, Bhrangwarst, Survangstach, Kurunguern, Rangorodrun, Wantszench, Stabengsturmetz, Orbechstembr, Korzstambangstz, Zurmtchurn, Rhungendentor, Furztogambchrn, Zurmenstech, Khornvenachtstz, Enbechestkurn, Azunchenstrobn, Archn, Bchurmestzun

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Danton, Nuala, Ronjana, Sartyr, Pandora, Darna, Esmeralda, Laerelin, Darakas-Xuerel, FiÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â´n, Orianna Lyssoria, Joran Corfax, Mira d'Ydolle, Anubis, Teppic, Lillian, Fallen Azrael, Cursed Mind, Tamlyn, Nossus, Anelaitos, Kamikaze, Tengel, Naemy, Andron ter San, Kamui, Pryce Darlington, Cid Highwind, Berserkus, Octavia, Donie, Madalya Laikis, ...

Well, those names are not grown on my muck... ;)

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Common Kerren Male names: Onterio, Quebec, Toronto, Drake, Seattle, Winger, Ryda, Edmonton, Wolf, Steward, Pierre, Detroit, Storm, Zepher, "Bug", Dakota, Franklin, Crash, Rock.

Common Kerren Female Names: Kerren, Tera, Winapeg, Victoria, Tacoma, Tapanga, Cat/ Catryn, Amy, Cheyanne, River, Bay, Dakota, Pennant, Shale, Columbia .

General Kerrenese names:
Male
Arden, Arlington, Avon, Brampton, Brandon, Brock, Bug (a wimpy guy who became a great hero), Calgary, Cambridge, Cave, Chard, Chester, Chicago, Cleveland (geek), Cliff, Cliffdell, Colby, Comet, Cordell, Crash, Creston, Cumberland, Dakota, Davin, Dawson, Detroit, Drake, Duncan, Dusty, Eagle, Echo, Edmonton, Farmer, Flint, Folden, Fordair, Forest, Foster, Foy, Franklin, Frost, Gilmer, Govan, Grant, Green, Grey, Hall, Halton, Hawk, Hawker, Hearst, Hood, Hopper, Hull, Hyak, James, Jadis, Juno, Kayten, Kent, Kirby, Lake, Landing, Langly, Leduc, Lincoln, Locke, Manitou (Hairy), Merrit, Montreal, Onterio (Hero), Ottawa, Pierre, Quebec, Rainier, Reiter, Richmond, Robin (Adventurous), Rock (Solid Dependable), Rocker, Ronan, Ross, Ryda, Saskatch (Crazy One), Seattle (Sophisticated and Wise), Simon, Sky, Skyline, Sloan (Powerful), Snowden, Steward, Storm, Sun, Sylvan, Utica, Vancouver, Vaughn, Vermont, Wade, Wang, Ward, Watson, Weston, Whalan, Wheeler, Whistler, Wilmont, Windsor, Winger, Wolf, Zepher

Female
Amy, Arden, Atlanta (pretty one), Bay, Blyn, Breeze, Boise, Calgary, Cambria, Cambridge (smart one), Cat (Cathan (Cath), Catryn, Camrose, Cheyanne, Coey, Columbia, Crest, Dakota, Dell, Dolphin, Dorrie, Dusty, Echo, Ellsworth (Els), Emerald, Fair, Fairfax, Falcon, Fayal, Fern (Soft, fuzzyheaded, Simple), Freedom, Forest, Foy, Green (Pretty), Grey, Hearst, Holly, Hope, Jaydis, Kayten, Kerren, Lindsay, Maine, Meadow, Meritt, Mesa, Montreal, Lake, Oshawa, Ottawa, Pennant, Perrigine (Perri), Potato (Po), Regal, Regina, River, Robin (Adventurous), Roome, Saskatch (crazy), Sayle, Scala, Shale, Shelly, Sky, Skyline, Sloan (Strong Beauty), Sooke (nutty), Sorel (exotic), Star, Starburst, Summer, Sundance, Sylvan, Tacoma, Tera, Tracy, Trinity, Victoria, Waconia, West, Winapeg, Winnebago, Wind

Both
Allyn, Arden, Calgary, Cambridge, Dakota, Dusty, Echo, Forest, Foy, Green, Grey, Hearst, Kayten, Lake, Meritt, Montreal, Ottawa, Robin (Adventurous),
Saskatch (crazy), Shelburne, Sky, Skyline, Sloan, Sylvan

Each ethnic/ regional area should have its own list of names. 100 random names for a world smacks of Arduin Grimoir. Every culture has its own names that are important (or even possible).

name me baby one omore time

#16

Elves should have musical names, so try

Eillene-Elspeath
Raianne Inthria
Smaintae Nealuine
E'Sierra Kae'Lea
Vaniel Askeiron
Kirlian Aueril
Vimenthis Laenneth
Haemine Loun-Illis
Allestae Mir-Sinna
Alria Tounnal-Ino

or, use nature-connected poetic ones

Rivian River-in-thaw-given-life-by-the-spring
Thanui Speaks-like-wind-blowing-through-cherry-blossoms
Jahenel Wolf-mane-stained-by-his-heartblood
Thiluin Stars-dancing-on-waves-of-Luna's-tears
Bethliah Dandellion-warmed-by-heart's-fire'amidst-snow :D

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Here's a couple names I've used for PCs and NPCs:

Coll(pronounced 'coal') Thorngage
Bryn Thundergranite
Alastor Greyson
Cimorene Sivad
Raine Starsmore
Risca Baldurk
Karla Stormthought
Samuel Gibson
Ael Phostian
Meridian Rinder

I'll add more as I think of them.

Gothic names

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The following is a list of girls' names:
Abrianna, Addzelda, Aenea, Aja, Alyxa, Amalthea, Amarantha, Angelica, Aningan, Anisa, Anja, Aradia, Araris, Arduina, Arianna, Autumn, Bakari, Baranie, Belladonna, Bernadette, Bianca, Bixenta, Bliss, Branwen, Brianna, Bronwen, Calamity, Caomihe, Carmilla, Cat, Chaitra, Chalice, Charity, Chlamydia, Cinder, Dawn, Dee, Dee Dee, Dementia, Desire, Devanshi, Diamanda, Eleanore, Elegia, Eliza, Elphaba, Emili, Entropy, Esperance, Eternity, Ethereall, Farina, Finity, Francesca, Grace, Grainne, Gwendolyn, Halima, Helaine, Hiver, Hortenz, Hypatia, Imogen, Jacy, January, Jezriel, Kaitlyn, Kambriel, Karadarian, Karana, Khadijah, Lethe, Lillian, Lillith, Lorelei, Lorrelai, Lucia, Lucretia, Lycia, Lydia, Lyra, Maleficent, Mari, Mercy, Miakoda, Milena, Misericordia, Moira, Moon, Moonlight, Morgana, Morticia, Myn, Mystery, Nadia, Nadja, Nephthys, Octavia, Olivia, Ophelia, Oralie, Paige, Porcelain, Rain, Rasputina, Raven, Rhiannon, Rhylla, Rosamunde, Rubella, Sabina, Sangria, Selena, Serena, Severina, Shandy, Shanty, Shetan, Shivaan, Sindel, Siobhon, Siouxsie, Sofia, Sophia, Starla, Suspiria, Svetlana, Sylbie, Syn, Tabitha, Tameyla, Tanith, Tara, Tascha, Thalia, Theda, Threnody, Tiamat, Trilby, Trinity, Twilight, Vervain, Vesta, Viveca, Whisper, Willow, Xiaocu, Xiola,

Gothic boys' names:
Akane, Albion, Albrecht, Alcaine, Ashlar, Bela, Caedmon, Cloven, Connor, Corin, Daemon, Damien, Dante, Demien, Drake, Draven, Eamon, Ebon, Eldritch, Faxon, Fisher, Forrest, Gabriel, Garak, Gareth, Gargamel, Garrick, Givon, Gnash, Goethe, Golgotha, Gregor, Gregorian, Grendel, Hades, Hadrian, Hamlet, Ian, Jareth, Javier, Jeremy, Johnathan, Jovan, Julian, Kedar, Kedrick, Kelton, Kinslayer, Liam, Lucifer, Mateo, Maxwell, Mikhail, Mordred, Myriamel, Nevan, Pilan, Ragnor, Rhys, Sacha, Satan, Sebastian, Servan, Shyam, Soren, Teague, Tiernan, Valhalla, Vance, Victor, Vidor, Wayland, Wolf, Xavier, Xerxes, Yevgeny, Zachariah, Ziven,

Androgynous names:
Agony, Angel, Broken, Chaos, Chapel, Charnel, Cloud, Coal, Dave, December, Deodan, Deodanth, Drear, Ember, Envy, Fade, Fallen, Gethsemane, Ghost, Grey, Hallow, Hindley, Hostile, Jinx, Kindred, Lament, London, Lost, Malaise, Malice, Mercy, Metalla, Midnight, Mischa, Misery, Morgan, Morgoth, Mourn, Nameless, Night, Nightshade, Nothing, October, Pagan, Pallor, Phoenix, Prayer, Preceptor, Priest, Rage, Salem, Shadow, Sigh, Silence, Solemn, Solitaire, Somber, Sorrow, Spawn, Storm, Sullen, Tarnish, Twilight, Velvet, Winter, Wynter, Xaos,

Formourian names (courtesy of the nameless ghoul)

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By far the most common names in Formour are those mentioned in the "Book of the Cannon," either real historic personages, or those character names mentioned in parable stories. The top 12 lists of Formourian name (in alphabetical order):

Girls
Anna
Becca (or Rebecca)
Beth (or Bethany, or Elspeth)
Denise
Erin
Jennifer
Lana
Laura
Lisa
Michele
Rene
Susanna

Boys
Aaron
Duncan
Erik
Gregory
Jonathan (or John)
Michael
Pol (or Paul)
Powel
Roy
Ryan
Samuel
Terrence

The above list is common even among non-members of the Temple of Light, and holds true for both ethnic Formourians, and non-ethnic Formourians living in the Kingdom. That is, a Dwarf living in Formour is just as likely to use one of the common names as a traditional Dwarvish name. Likewise, someone of Formourian ancestry living in the Byzant Empire is as likely to use one of the above, as a name more common in that land. Other names are possible, but far less common. That is, if there are 50 "Duncan's" in a city, there may be only one or two "Daniel's."

Formourians are also frequently named after a relative, further increasing the commonality of the above listed names. Unlile their Heldannic neighbours to the north, Formourians see no problem with naming their children after a living relative.

Last names are not universal, especially in the northern and western areas. There are three conventions that are used for last names.

1. Occupation: Cooper, Gardener, Smith, Wainright
2. Location: of Argent (or without the preposition), Dalesman, Highlander, Overcreek, Wood
3. Generational: Taking the name of your father

There is no real scheme to which of these conventions one will take, it seems to be whichever is most convenient. That is, if there is more than one smith named Lisa in an area, one will come to be known as Lisa of Daggerwood (where she grew up), and the other Lisa Farmer (from her father's occupation). The more famous (or infamous) the father or family, the more likely someone will be known by a Generational name. Certain aristocratic (non-noble) families use the Generational scheme exclusively. Nobles on the other hand, rarely use last names as their station helps ensure that there aren't too many "Duke Pol's" in an area.

Generally, people get used to certain last names, for themselves and others. Thus, names are usually kept for a lifetime. For example, Aaron the carpenter decides to move away from the city & take up farming. He will most likely still be known as Aaron Carpenter rather than Aaron Farmer or Aaron of Boulderton.

Elven names (courtesy of the nameless ghoul)

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The conventions for Elven names are quite simple. The parents choose one that they think sounds good. Generally, this means lots of vowels and the occassional complex sound formations. Knowing an Elf's name gives no clue as to gender. Names are carefully chosen, as not only must they service for the decades-long childhood, but must also work well for the adult Elf for all eternity. It is rare for an Elf to be named after someone--this is a practical decision to avoid future confusion--but may select similarly sounding names, either to honour another, or more often because the parents liked the sound of the name, and were inspired by it.

Some Elven names include:
Abiannie
Aerlyn
Anarand
Annederia
Aurialla
Baeteriel
Beraendar
Boelaraen
Contalenteriel
Daraeldar
Darennon
Deodae
Devabentar
Devobreberiel
Devover
Djoola
Doreyen
EÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¤rÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â ng
EÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¤rÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â©l
EÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¤rumir
Elaeclya
Elendar
Eloawribtee
Elrorfiril
ElrÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¼lad
Elvadriewen
Elvyriand
Eoloanna
EowÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¡las
Gavaver
Glorfing
Gwynieth
Haledeclya
Javamaentariel
Javena
Jennabriddlaen
Kurayesh
Ledendra
LegÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â mbor
LegÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¶riand
Legothien
Maelewyn
Mneloesiel
Nanalaeny
SÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â³lindÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â«
SÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¼ndir
Sylas
Tadrierion
Talanaberiel
Taloriel
Throril
TinÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¶viel
TinÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¼r
Valamamario
Wylalaenna
Wylereldar
Wylobaver
Xaphoniel

Last names are typically taken only when an Elf belongs a noble family or to a Great House, the basic building block of Elven society. The lack of traditional Elven names and their longevity render last names nearly useless other than denoting political affiliation. Some Elves have adopted artificial last names while in foreign lands. That is, one may meet a Taelyn Stormmeadow who is visiting Formour, but he is not the child of Mr. & Mrs. Stormmeadow. Note that there is a subtle distinction between being a family member of that House, and being a subservient member. That is, the child of the Lord and Lady of House Driilani may be known as Allaendale Driilani, but her non-noble playmate would be Druein of Driilani (optionally called Druein of House Driilani).

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Goblins' & Hobgoblins' names are traditionally formed as composites of their parents names (if known). For example, The children of Vrugrash and Kathella are: Vrugla, Kathrash, Rashell, and Kathagvru. Last names are not used, nor needed with this naming scheme. While travelling abroad, a Hobgoblin may be known by his or her tribe, but normally everyone that he or she deals with daily is part of that tribe. Additionally, all other Hobgoblins will recognize the colour of the trophy sash and kilt, which will tell what tribe to which one belongs.

Parents want their children to have names that are unique, reflect well upon themselves, and will serve the child well during all of his or her life. New elements of names are very rare among Goblins, but only rather uncommon among Hobgoblins, given the latter's more rapid reproduction rate. Thus in the above example, if Vrugrash and Kathella couldn't think of any more variants on the combination of their names, the next child may be named Kathezzru.

There aren't official male or female names or naming schemes. However, when deciding on how to mix the names, a boy will get a harsher sounding name, whereas a girl will be given a somewhat softer name. This is purely perceptive and subjective. Many a fight among youths started over a comment like, "'Chattex,' that's a girl's name."

Some Goblin and Hobgoblin names include:
Banak
Bigar
Bugdish
Eradush
Eragor
Eridush
Erirk
Erugdush
Erunk
Gagar
Gogdush
Grugdush
Grurbag
Gugdish
Hodash
Hoshnak
Pidasha
Prareg
Rashnak
Rigor
Rogdush
Rudish
Rulo
Tannetha
Tellush
Tyrel
Vanak
Vidash
Vriurk
Vrugdush

Troll names (courtesy of the nameless ghoul)

#22

Troll names are remarked by non-Trolls as being profoundly unimaginative. Single syllables are quite common, often sounding almost like a grunt. Trolls may be named after a parent, an object, even another child--having 5 Trogg's in one household is certainly possible. Those Trolls who live on the fringes of another culture may name their children names inspired by those around them. That is, Formourian Trolls may have names truncated from Formourian Humans, such as: Bek, Kael, Nise, or Ter. Trolls do not associate names with certain genders, so a male Troll may be named Bek or Nise.

Last names are not traditionally used, but may be adopted according to the mores of nearby cultures. Thus one may meet a Calli Stonethrower while in Formour.

There is however, a certain subtlety to Trollish naming, that only a Troll can seem to see the inherent logic and value within. To a Troll, there is only one name that can be picked at a given time--this may change as the baby Troll changes, but only Mott (for example) is right, right now.

Some Troll names include:
Althor
Barg
Birg
Bolg
Bulg
Grang
Grark
Grourk
Grugg
Gruk
Gruk
Gurk
Haol
Hok
Horg
Kanton
Keteel
Klal
Kresh
Parg
Pralg
Pruk
Rok
Rok
Voshnak
Vrush
Vurg

Trolls also frequently use nicknames. This is as common among each other as it is for a Troll to gain a nickname from a non-Troll, and this helps keep heads from being smashed because no one seems able to master the complexities of a one-syllable name. A nickname to a Troll is viewed much like a common rainment--being called "Crunch" is just like wearing his blue cloak in bad weather, with neither greater or lesser emotional attachment to either name or cloak.

Ghoul names (courtesy of the nameless ghoul... no relation)

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Ghoul names are rather similar to modern. That is, family names are common and varied, there is a large variety of first names, middle names are common, and variations in spelling and pronunciation are accepted. Ghouls do not generally name their children after living relatives, however, and naming your baby after yourself is an act of unforgivable vanity--there aren't many juniors. Dead relatives are fair game, and one may meet an Edwarlo Scott Chan III, who isn't the child of Edwarlo II, but rather his great-nephew. Names are typically in triplicate--such as Anniela Sten Reidger--who would be known familiarly as Anniela (or Annie) and formally as Ms. Reidger.

Some Ghoul girls' names:
Alica
Allisti
Amy
Bethand
Bren
Chri
Claudia
Courach
Eilen
Elizand
Hea
Jana
Julie
Julisti
Julizab
Kata
Kathary
Krina
Kristin
Laudia
Laudian
Laurthy
Marisa
Marry
Mela
Monie
Nin
Ninda
Pamarys
Shia
Sustine
Sylvian
Tarah
Terrist
Viviann

Some Ghoul boys' names:
Allip
Andro
Art
Bart
Brad
Corgen
Dardon
Don
Eris
Gred
Jammer
Jeff
Jim
John
Jossel
Ken
Philip
Pitt
Rayne
Rogan
Roge
Rustoph
Scott
Tobby
Troy
Wilip

Some Ghoul family names:
Adagisc
Aleyes
Alls
Bacappo
Baes
Barkaly
Beldic
Cazaby
Chan
Cherfin
Cultond
Daw
Digger
Elfrens
Epp
Gilindo
Harreme
Jarna
Jondram
Kauer
Kelborn
Kenni
Kolderg
Lackerr
Lamunin
Li
Louxen
Luxemic
Maddonz
Mag
Mazaft
Ming
Monn
Mosteve
Nolde
Odhershoh
Phinson
Prichma
Ran
Romemia
Schensh
Segard
Selebeceb
Sophalt
Sper
Syzdenc
Thurd
Tow
Tunis
Underdark
Wagia
Wahescato
Weider
Wiston
Yatt
Yearlia

Heldannic & Dwarven names *warning: long* (courtesy of n

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Heldannic culture is Dwarven culture in many respects. Both the Humans and Dwarves of that land have relied upon one another so heavily, that they are essentially one people. Thus it is no surprise that the names common to one become names of the other.

Last names are formed almost exclusively from the name of the father, grandfather, or another ancestor. Thus a proper name may be Duin Abrahamsson, and his child might be known as either Thorin Duinsson or Thorin Abrahamsblood. Sometimes a more extended version is used, such as "Son of," "Blood of," or both: Thorin Son of Duin Abrahamsblood. Note that this is all from the perspective of the individual, so that Duin was Abraham's son, but Thorin will refer to himself as Son of Duin Abrahamsblood. Three generations is the practical limit, so that on occassion you may hear someone introduce himself as Yaphet Baggisson Grandson of Karl Garonssblood--Garon in this example could either be Karl's father or dozens of generations past.

Dwarven and Heldannic women use a similar method. Thorin's daughter, Amaris, may call herself Amaris Thorinsdaughter, Amaris Daughter of Thorin, Amaris Goransdaughter (after her mother), Amaris Abrahamsblood, or if married she may call herself Amaris Thorinsdaughter Wife of Ivak Joshuasblood. Note that her own ancestry takes precedence over her husband or his ancestry. While there are many features of Dwarven/Heldannic society that might be considered sexist by a modern (or Formourian) viewpoint, it is not always the male who passes his name along. It is certainly the most common, but one who's mother was an infamous warrior may wish to be associated with her and take Rachelsson as his last name. It is most common however, to use one's father or grandfather for your own name, and a woman is rather more likely than her brothers to take their mother's name, but is still more likely to use her father's name.

Fairly comprehensive list of traditional girls' names:
Abiella
Abira
Achsa
Adaya
Adi
Adia
Adiah
Adiel
Adiella
Adira
Adiya
Aesa
Agnis
Ahava
Ahavah
Ahavat
Alei
Alima
Aliyah
Almah
Alof
Amalah
Amana
Amania
Amanya
Amida
Anena
Anina
Arda
Ardah
Ardith
Ardona
Ardonah
Aria
Ariza
Arnfrid
Arngunn
Arnkatla
Arnora
Arpa
Asa
Asdis
Asfrid
Asisa
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Renina
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Thurild
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Tofa
Tola
Tori
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Visna
Yaala
Yaalat
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Yaari
Yaarit
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Yachne
Yara
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Yardeniya
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Yri
Yrsa
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Zaria
Zaza
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Zehuvit
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Zenana
Zenda
Zeona
Zevida
Zevuda
Zulpha
Zuria
Zylpha

Equally long and comprehensive list of traditional boys' names:

Abi
Achav
Achban
Achida
Achisar
Achiya
Achiyahu
Adaia
Adaiah
Adalbrikt
Adalradr
Adalstein
Adaya
Adils
Adiv
Admon
Aegir
Aesi
Aevar
Aflaeg
Agder
Aghi
Ahishar
Akavia
Akaviah
Akavya
Ali
Alitz
Aliz
Alkai
Alphege
Alrik
Alva
Alvis
Amal
Amaria
Amariah
Amariahu
Amarya
Amaryahu
An
Anakol
Andor
Andvett
Ansgar
Anulo
Anurend
Api
Aram
Ardgar
Arkil
Arlee
Arles
Arlie
Arlis
Arliss
Arlogh
Arly
Armod
Arngrim
Arnlaug
Arnljot
Arnsten
Arnthorr
Arnulf
Arva
Arwid
Aryoch
Asbiorn
Asbrand
Asfrith
Asgautr
Asgrim
Aslak
Asmundr
Asolf
Assar
Asvald
Asvard
Aswith
Ataiah
Ataya
Athulf
Atli
Atzel
Atzer
Audbjorn
Audfinnr
Audgisli
Audi
Audolf
Audun
Aumie
Auun
Avarr
Avian
Avikar
Aviram
Avnet
Avnmer
Az
Azai
Azel
Aziel
Azur
Baegseg
Baggi
Bakr
Baldr
Baldvini
Balli
Banke
Baram
Barami
Baug
Beinir
Beiti
Bekki
Belgr
Beli
Benesing
Bentein
Bergfinn
Bergljotur
Bergthor
Bern
Bersi
Biari
Bildr
Bili
Birghir
Birning
Bironulf
Bjalfi
Bjarking
Bjarnar
Bjartmar
Bjorgolf
Bjorn
Blaeingr
Blann
Blesi
Bligr
Bodvarr
Bolli
Bolverk
Bork
Borolf
Bosi
Botolf
Bragi
Brand
Broddi
Brondolf
Bruni
Chalfan
Chalfon
Chasid
Chasiel
Chasin
Chason
Chasud
Chazaya
Chaziel
Cheilem
Chlem
Chonen
Choni
Choreish
Choresh
Chozai
Cnut
Copsi
Dalfon
Dalin
Dalphon
Datiel
Dayan
Deker
Didrik
Divon
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Domarr
Donus
Dote
Duli
Dunfjall
Durin
Dusi
Dyggve
Dyri
Edgierr
Egil
Eid
Einraedi
Eirik
Elan
Elann
Eldgrim
Eliran
Eliron
Ellingr
Elmamoul
Elof
Emek
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Emund
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Eowils
Erel
Erengisl
Erik
Erlend
Ernmund
Esgar
Esi
Eskil
Eyal
Eydis
Eyiolfr
Eymundr
Eyrar
Eysteinn
Eyvald
Eyvindr
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Fenus
Fili
Finnbogi
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Flic
Floki
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Foirin
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Folkvid
Forin
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Fornjot
Fosin
Fotr
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Fredi
Freysteinn
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Fyrkat
Gabur
Gaddr
Gaetir
Gagni
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Galti
Gamall
Gamli
Gardar
Garon
Gauk
Gaut
Gauti
Gautvid
Gefania
Gefaniah
Gefanya
Geir
Geirmund
Geirolf
Geirstein
Gellir
Gerleff
Gevaryah
Gevaryahu
Giertjof
Gikel
Gilam
Gilli
Gisli
Gizur
Gjuki
Gladr
Glegan
Glifur
Glugan
Glusin
Gnorre
Gnupa
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Godrod
Goff
Goifur
Gor
Gorm
Gosil
Goslar
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Grimr
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Gudmundr
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Gunnulf
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Guthlac
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Gyriar
Gyrth
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Haarek
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Hadd
Haddr
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Haeng
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Haisl
Hal
Haldor
Halfon
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Hallr
Hallstein
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Hamr
Hamund
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Harrod
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Hason
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Hasvir
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Haziel
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Hegnar
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Heimir
Heinrek
Heiti
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Heriold
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Heroth
Herrodr
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Herulf
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Hildulf
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Hoder
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Honi
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Hosvir
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Isi
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Ivar
Jango
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Jarl
Jarlabanke
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Joar
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Jore
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Kalil
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Karl
Karli
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Kelli
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Knut
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Ljot
Ljotolf
Loarr
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Magnus
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Mani
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Modo
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Mori
Morie
Moriel
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Nahir
Nahor
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Nate
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Nessi
Niram
Niran
Nisan
Nissan
Njal
Noadia
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Nokkvi
Nor
Notker
Numa
Nurchanah
Obed
Odkell
Olaf
Olav
Olrik
Olvir
Omar
OnÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¤m
Ondott
Ongul
Onund
Ordulf
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Ori
Orlyg
Orm
Ormarr
Orn
Osferth
Ospak
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Osulf
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Otrygg
Ottar
Oved
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Ozurr
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Perachiah
Prem
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Rachmiel
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Radwan
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Rafn
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Ragnar
Ragni
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Rand
Randi
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Rodfos
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Saad
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Saadya
Saadyah
Saebjorn
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Salmund
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Sandr
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Sasur
Saxulf
Sayar
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Seff
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Serk
Shabhar
Shadmon
Shalev
Shani
Sharman
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Shemaia
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Shmiel
Shoni
Shoval
ShvuelShevi
Sibba
Sidroc
Sigbjorn
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Sigsteinn
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Sirgadd
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Sivid
Siward
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Skarf
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Skidi
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Storolf
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Styrr
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Yrling
Yuki
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Zane
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Zerem
Zerika
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Zevid
Zindel
Zomeir
Zomer
Zubin

Aargh! Diaresis!

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TinÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¶viel
TinÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¼r

See that little "two-dots" symbol above those letters? They're called a "diaresis". Many people use them in Elven names. They do this because Tolkien did it, and so it tends to be associated with that sort of Tolkien-style name. People assume that Tolkien did this because it imparts some sort of accent to the letters below it.
WRONG!
Tolkien used the diaresis to denote separate sounds. Since there is a diaresis above the "a" in "Earendil" (Sorry, my keyboard can't do the diaresis), it is pronounced "Ee-ar-en-dil", not "Eer-en-dil".
Therefore, the diaresis, when placed above the vowels in the quoted names above, DO ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! They mean nothing at all. If you meant them to impart an accent of some sort, you should have used an accent mark.

Examples of where to use the diaresis:
Tineur- above the "u", so that it is "Tin-ae-ur", instead of "Tin-your".
Aeleb- above the first "e", so that it is "Ay-el-eb", instead of "Ale-eb".
Bear- above the "e" or the "a", so that it is "Bee-ar"/"Bey-ar", instead of simply "behr".

'Nuff said.

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#26

That depends entirely upon the language in question. For example, in German, the umlauts above a vowel denote separate sounds. When written in a format that does not allow them, the letter "e" follows the vowel in question. For that particular language, accent marks would be a strange and foreign addition to any word.

Of course, since this is an alien and fantasy species, living on an alien and fantastic other world, any discourse of the possible characteristics of their language is academic at best. Since you weren't sitting within earshot of nameless & myself when compiling these names, you have no way to know what the "proper" pronunciation really is, other than your own imagination when puzzling out what you can see in your browser window. Phonetic conglomerates were made, with rationale given to possible linguistic structures of the Elven language, based on what was already established for that species within the confines of the particular game world. The nonstandard-English characters used in the example names were chosen because they mapped to real-world languages that used those very same characters for the sounds selected as the Elven phonemes & conglomerates. Since the Elven language in this setting has already been established as being quite complex & specific in design, such distinct demarcation, and indeed transliteration, of sounds made simple sense. To say that they were chosen "because Tolkien did it," is fallacious. Admittedly, the use of umlauts adds to an alien look & "feel" to the names, which works quite well for Midianite Elves.

Then again, it's a rather random selection of names for a game, and doesn't merit becomming upset over. Those whose browsers do not allow them to see these alternate characters (perhaps with a question mark or blank rectangle in their place) are likely wondering what it is we are even discussing.

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#27

Here are a few from my campaign:

D'huianna Trisko (F, Dark Elf)
Tippa Katna (F, Halfling)
Alfhere (M, Human)
Naomi Nemesis (F, Elf!)
Arowyn (F, Elf)
Liawyn (?)
Lucia de Talbot (F, Human)

Why do girls NEVER play boys? I wish I had a few brothers.

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#28

Some of my girls have played male characters on occasion. They have done an excellent job too.
But when my boys play female characters.... Ohhh, thats baaad! Boys just can't play girls...

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#29

Nope. Men just can't get into a woman's head.

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#30

Here is some names.

Berek
Johan
Rade
Spade
Cain
Kain
Shade
Blade
Raynor
Slagar
Daskar
Bek
Coll
Shae
Jin
Walker
Wren
Rue
Redden Alt Mer
Caden

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#31

Does anyone know Trolloc names?

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#32

Trolloc - as in Wheel of Time?
Nope, soz. Perhaps they don't have them? Or they just call each other "Ugh" or "Errr" as they feel like it.
That could get really confusing.

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#33

They may just have a diffrent way of defining themselves, but I mean Troll names

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#34

Uh...
Well, we don't have an absolute monopoly on fantasy settings, Sent. Things are different in different worlds- for instance, there aren't really any trolls in my Empire setting.

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#35

Well, just wondering if anyone knew what a basic troll name was

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#36

I dunno'...
Kinda' depends on the Troll, like I said before.
I would suggest something like "Ug", or "Kaa", or something guttural and cave-man-ish like that.

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#37

Or you could try descriptive names that were often found in primitive societies.Like Blind Wolf,for example.

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#38

I see. Like the Native Americans did?

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#39

I did Troll names on the previous page...

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#40

You know one thing I really hate? It is all these so called fantasy worlds that have not generated a rationalist revolution, that are psuedo medival, that have modern style First and Last Names. The two name naming convention did not come into being in Europe until the late 1600s (and was side by side with the old naming convention even during that time). There is the Latin country naming conventions (three names, combined last names, and saints relations), which is a hybrid of the "old way" and the "new way". Most other coutries follow the modern naming convention because of English/ European Imperialism.

The one main reasons is that most people don't use a more historically accurate naming convention is that they would have to actually generate a home city/ region and the name of a father (and or his profession). That would be two basic parts of a character's conception history that seems to be beyond most people. After all, aren't all adventurers homeless orphans who lost there parents to terrible events when they were young and raised themselves?

The naming convention in most of Europe, pre 1680s, is First Name, Father's name, and city/ region they were from.
Using an Italian Example, Arturius di ser Leonardo da Roma or Arturius, son of Leonardo, from Rome.

See how simple that is? So why are you Arthur Black Sword? (or worse yet SAM the III, becuse you have died twice before.