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Slowing Down

I need to take a break from Warriors projects for now, so I’ll not be updating this very often, if at all, for some time. Asks and submissions are closed as well. If you need a name rate or name help, I recommend the following places: The Feline Helix, Ailuronymy, and Lost Warrior Cat Facts.

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Do you think the name Vulturejaw could work as a name, if the cat was attacked by a vulture?

Hi there, Mouse! In my system, no, because the name change describes the injury itself and not the way in which it was received (i.e. Scarredjaw rather than Vulturejaw). That said, there is absolutely nothing wrong with doing things differently in your Clans; I can understand your reasoning behind the name.

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So, I have an OC, and I might make her Warrior name Frosttounge, Frostpetal, or Frostberry, because shes good at comforting others and helping heal mental wounds. Do you think it makes sense? And can you say which one you reccomend the most?

Good evening, Mouse. I immediately jump to Frosttongue, since that would seem to encompass more kinds of healing, especially since this doesn’t seem to be a medicine cat. When I see -berry, I think of wounds and disease and other physical issues. And -petal, I think of that as representing a cat who’s good at taking care of kits.

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What would you suggest a good suffix for a medicine cat with the prefix "Cave"? The medicine cat used to train to be a warrior until she changed her mind. Cavepaw has a moody personality and is usually not very sympathetic. She has a strong connection to StarClan and gets a lot of visions. Ideas? Thank you!

Hi there, Mouse! Based on what you’ve told me, I’ve got two categories of possibilities: the good old -fur/-pelt family, and the healing family (with an emphasis on the spiritual side). Feel free to read through those pages and see if you find something you like.

Although, some people might say her moodiness qualifies her for -storm, but she just doesn’t strike me that way, personally. However, if your perception of -storm personalities is different from mine, don’t be afraid to use it.

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-cry

Meaning: The cat is an excellent storyteller/historian, or otherwise gifted in speaking, depending on how the Clan interprets this suffix.

More information: Remembering the past, and keeping all the details of the warrior code straight, is a very important part of Clan culture. Cats who qualify for this suffix are known for their impressive memory and public speaking skills. If the storyteller/historian aspect isn’t a particular emphasis in a given Clan, perhaps the focus is more just on eloquence in general; such a cat might make a great diplomat.

Special note: many thanks to the Mouse who first used this.

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-moss

Meaning: The cat is exceptionally skilled at raising kits.

More information: An apprentice who earns the suffix likely will have spent a lot of time helping out around the nursery. Not all cats make great parents, though many should at least be decent, but a -moss cat shows nurturing skills beyond those of most cats.

Special note: many thanks to the Mouse who suggested this.

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hey! i have a warrior oc whose prefix is hawk, but i can't seem to find a suffix for her. she's big and strong and pretty quiet, she's awful at hunting, but amazing in a fight. despite her outwardly unfriendly appearance, she's a loyal and caring friend if she can manage to connect to someone. i've not decided if she's a solid chocolate or brown with a white underbelly, but the latter would make more sense with the prefix, i think. thank you for your help!!

Hey there, Mouse! She sounds like a perfect -claw cat, with her amazing fighting skills. If you don’t like that, another fighting suffix would work just as well: -flame, -fire, -blaze, -strike, -slash, -swipe.

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-slash

Meaning: The cat is an exceptionally skilled fighter.

More information: Hopefully, most warriors are at least decently skilled at fighting. After all, being able to fight well is crucial to the defense of the Clan. If a cat has earned the -slash suffix, however, they aren’t just a good fighter—to their Clan, they are the cream of the fighting crop. By the Clan’s standards, a -slash cat has even greater fighting skills than one would expect from the average warrior.

Special note: many thanks to the Mouse who first used this.

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I was thinking of making a blue colorpoint female OC and I can't decide on a name. I kinda like the names Mintnose or Sagenose but I'd imagine those names having green eyes. Any advice for a name?

Hello, Mouse! Well, the I way name cats, eye color plays no role whatsoever, and since I see both of your prefixes as representing gray cats, they would work just fine for her (assuming she’s in a cool enough climate where her body would be predominantly gray). If you’d rather choose a different prefix, but still keep a plant theme, I’d do a little research on what plants might have blue flowers, gray bark, or grayish leaves in her territory. Things like Ash-, Pine-, Fir-, Aster-, Lavender-, and so forth might work, if her Clan is familiar with those plants.

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-bud

Meaning: The cat is exceptionally skilled at raising kits.

More information: An apprentice who earns the suffix likely will have spent a lot of time helping out around the nursery. Not all cats make great parents, though many should at least be decent, but a -bud cat shows nurturing skills beyond those of most cats.

Special note: Thank you princebishi for suggesting this suffix.

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Would you have any ideas as to what a cat with the snake- prefix would look like color or pattern wise?

Good evening. Well, Mouse, it would depend on where the Clan is located. For example, where I live, it would refer to a tortoiseshell, due to our black-and-orange garter snakes. However, I know that a lot of places have at least one kind of snake with some sort of brown patterning, which would probably be suitable for a brown tabby. And certain areas may have gray snakes, black snakes, or even orange snakes for all I know. Flipping through some field guides or a quick internet search for snakes in your clan’s location should help give you an idea.

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Tigerrose Name Rate?

Hello!! I was wondering if you could name rate this lovely lady’s name (image below). Her name is Tigerrose. She’s a sweet and gentle she-cat who is an extremely skilled Medicine Cat and very close to StarClan. Despite her sweet personality, however, she is not afraid to put her foot down when necessary and never backs down when it comes to what she believes in. I’m not planning on changing her name as I really enjoy it; I was just wondering what your opinions on it were c: And thank you for your opinion- I really appreciate it!

Hello there! I would be happy to. And may I say she looks like a lovely cat!

Tigerrose: I will be honest with you, her name doesn’t really fit in with my system at all – I see Tiger- as being for a cat who is predominantly a brown (black) tabby or ginger cat, and while I don’t use -rose, my best guess for what it might mean would be related to raising kits (because of -flower). That said, I do think the name on its own sounds both very feminine and strong, which I like. She also sounds like a neat character.

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Could you rate the name Ivyfrost for me? Please and thank you! :)

Hi there, Mouse!

Ivyfrost: a dark brown tabby or black cat. I don’t really use this suffix, but I know some people have used it for white markings.

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can I get snowybranch, ivyfrost, oakpool, and sunstorm rated please? thank you!

You sure can, Mouse!

Snowybranch: a white cat who is notably agile.

Ivyfrost: a dark brown tabby or black cat. I don’t really use this suffix, but I tend to think that it would indicate white markings.

Oakpool: a brown or gray-brown tabby who is very calm.

Sunstorm: due to how important the sun us to Clan culture, I wouldn’t use it in a name; regardless, it most likely represents a golden-colored cat. The suffix suits a cat with a dynamic, adaptable, unpredictable personality.

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I'm making a character, and I need some help. She's a chocolate tortoiseshell (chocolate and red), amd due to her Clan hating tortoiseshells and calicos (in my Clans, they all decended from the same cat, who is really evil, her kids were also rlly evil), she becomes a villain from the abuse. I'm trying to think of a name for her. I'm thinking Scarlet-, after a dead friend of mine, and she appears calm, and is good at making decisions, and sees all. She sees you licking a pebble, sir. Ur not safe

Good evening, Mouse. I’d be happy to help. Scarlet- would indeed work well, especially if she is predominantly red. She sounds like a smart, observant cat, perhaps suited to something like -nose/-eye/-ear. Alternately, if that skill is something she keeps hidden from general knowledge, her calm exterior might be worth choosing a suffix for.

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hi could u help w suffix suggestions for these kitties? c: Crowpaw - black molly w a white locket and toes (shy, perspective, supportive, a push-over), Juniperpaw - lilac molly (very relaxed, creative, reserved), Cricketpaw - brown molly (mature, very smart, arrogant, judgmental, v good w medicine) and Hailpaw-lynx point (passionate, sensitive, needy, very loyal). thanks! c:

Hello, vetralesbiannyx. I’d be happy to help.

Crowpaw: most likely -fur/-pelt would be best, though you could use -spots to indicate that she has white markings.

Juniperpaw: sounds like a good candidate for a calm suffix.

Cricketpaw: I’m thinking a healing suffix might be a good fit for her.

Hailpaw: The loyalty and passion leads me to think that something along the lines of -heart could work.

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could you rate the name gladestep? thank you!

Hello, ryebreadloaf!

Gladestep: I’m not particularly a fan of prefixes that refer to general landscape features or habitats, because they are so big and have so many components. The suffix -step is one that I usually reserve for the rare occasion when a cat has an animal prefix, and their gait and/or mannerisms end up being reminiscent of the animal.