Naming guide

We use a semi-traditional naming system on Beyond the Pale. This means that prefixes are based on your character's appearance while suffixes are based on appearance, skills or personality. Additionally, WindClan has special allowances for prefixes and suffixes due to their urban environment. We encourage you to bring any questions about names to our Discord in the #naming-ask channel.

Prefixes

Prefixes describe the physical appearance of your cat—typically traits distinguishable at birth. This includes pelt color, pelt pattern, fur texture and general size (but not eye color.) Prefixes are typically inspired by nature, such as animals, trees, flowers and bodies of water. The only exception to this rule is WindClan, who live in an urban environment and often name their kits after human items.

Acceptable prefix types and examples

• Plants (Chicory-, Oak-, Yarrow-, Lily-, Bark-, Apple-)
• Local animals (Squirrel-, Fox-, Frog-, Hawk-, Cricket-, Crab-)
• Nature (Rock-, Stone-, Mud-, Thorn-, Stick-)
• Water (Creek-, Stream-, Puddle-, Lake-)
• Large cats (Leopard-, Lion-, Tiger-)

Disallowed prefix types and examples

• Eye color (ex. Blue- for their blue eyes)
• Negative prefixes (Dead-, Broken-)
• Verbs (Running-, Leaping-, Watching-)
• Non-common names (i.e. genus names, such as Panthera-)

Acceptable WindClan prefix types and examples

• Human food (Hamburger-, Flour-, Bacon-, Pizza-, Tea-, Soda-)
• Gems (Diamond-, Ruby-, Sapphire-)
• Electronics (Microwave-, CD-, Fridge-, Radio-, Monitor-)
• Household objects (Candle-, Yarn-, Kettle-, Pan-, Sofa-)
• Exotic animals (Hyena-, Penguin-, Tarantula-, Koala-)
• ... and more!

Suffixes

Suffixes describe the physical appearance, skill set or personality traits of your cat. We are more relaxed with suffixes and allow most to be used as long as they can be explained. Additionally, WindClan has recently allowed usage of non-traditional suffixes with the naming of Palesword.

Acceptable suffix types and examples

• Appearance (-fur, -pelt, -face, -stripe, -spot)
• Personality (-cloud, -heart, -belly, -berry)
• Skills (-tail, -claw, -whisker, -foot)
• Animal (-wolf, -bear, -spider)

WindClan's new naming tradition is a very recent development. Only newly named warriors can be created with a non-traditional suffix. If you have any questions about if a suffix would work, please ask staff or Crow (Inkstar's roleplayer and WindClan leader.)