Naming Customs (Lore)

Naming Customs are a cultural aspect which can give us an insight into a culture's values. Usually names are given at birth, but they could also be given or earned after an exploit.
http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/guide/development/vt/18/index.html Just For Fun (Vanadiel Tribune 18)
http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/guide/development/vt/19/index.html Just For Fun #2 (Vanadiel Tribune 19)
http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/guide/development/vt/20/05-3.html Just For Fun #3 (Vanadiel Tribune 20)
	
== Hume Names ==
* Humes have the widest spread population as well as the widest variety of names. 
** As a rule, Hume names don't follow any special rules.
* In the Southern Quon regions, Humes have Germanic-sounding names:
** Males have names like Karst, Piotr, Wolfgang.
** Females have names like Maymunah, Hilda, Adelheid (Heidi).
== Elvaan Names ==
* Elvaan males tend to have elaborate names appropriate for heroes in an epic tale. Examples include Palardaifault, Monberaux, Eauvague.
** Their names may look French, but can differ in their pronunciation: the great sage Raillefal explains his name is pronounced like "rye-fall".
*Elvaan females typically have shorter names that are easier to pronounce. Examples include Claidie, Ulmia, Ailevia.
=== Elvaan Middle Initials ===
*Elvaan often just use a first name, but can use a middle initial and last name.
**Middle initials relate to their rank in either the nobility or the clergy.
 Ranks of Nobility http://wiki.ffo.jp/html/13217.html Shakui (FF11 Glossary)
Initial	Rank 	Alternative (English)	Explanation 	Example
R 	Royaulais	Duke 	King or member of the royal family 	Valaineral R Davilles
I 	Imperiais	Marquis 	The founder of a vassal state or descendant from the royal family	Alphollon I Tavnazia
M 	Monarlais	Count 	The lord of a county 	Halver M Borel
S 	Souvelais	Viscount 	A deputy count 	Phillieulais S Dieuffon
B 	Barolais 	Baron 	A lower-ranked lord 	Ragelise B Baloumat
N 	Noblais 	Knight 	An elite fighter worthy of an honorary title 	Rongelouts N Distaud
 Ranks of the Clergy http://wiki.ffo.jp/html/23248.html Soukai (FF11 Glossary)
Initial	Rank 	Alternative (English)	Explanation 	Example
P 	Papsque 	Pope 	Leader of the San d'Orian Cathedral 	Shamonde P Grauche
C 	Cardisque	Cardinal 	Chief official of the Cathedral 	Mildaurion C Giloumet
E 	Evesque 	Bishop 	Teaching Leader of the Cathedral 	Savae E Paleade
V 	Vicasque 	Vicar 	A deputy Bishop 	Curilla V Mecru
X 	Croisque 	Crusader 	An elite Monk deployed by the Cathedral	Laisavie X Berlends
== Tarutaru Names ==
* Male Tarutaru have names where the first and second part rhyme. This is thought to be similar to incantations of ancient spells. Examples include Ajido-Marujido, Karaha-Baruha, Mano-Amano.
* Female Tarutaru have names where the last mora is repeated. Examples include Chamama, Rukususu, Shantotto.
** The last part of the name is not random, is it based on the orientation of the child in relation to the Star Tree at the time of birth.
* Names of locations like Sarutabaruta and Kolshushu may resemble Tarutaru names, but it is a only coincidence of the Tarutaru language. Sarutabaruta means "Land of Prophecy" in the Tarutaru tongue, while Kolshushu means "Land of Decision".
== Mithra Names ==
* Mithra use a first name and family name. Their first names are short, just one or two syllables. This has a practical reason: while hunting, Mithra will call each other by their first names. Examples include Cha Lebagta, An Polaali, Jakoh Wahcondalo.
== Galka Names ==
* Galkan names will have rough-sounding syllables, often using hard consonants. Maybe their names are part of their strength. Examples include Dalzakk, Gumbah, Zeid.
* Humes find Galkan names hard to remember or pronounce, and give Galka another name. Expect there to be a story behind each name. Examples include Big Harvest, Iron Eater, Eternal Flame.
== Goblin Names ==
* Male names end in -ix. Fablinix, Muckvix, Fickblix. 
* Female names end in -ox. Leadavox, Gambilox, Drachlox.
==References ==
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