#pride names and meaning

[strelles-universe]

More Clan Name Updates

Herbs and Poisons

Amaryllis, Belladonna: A ThunderClan name. A deep russet or cream furred cat often with patches of white; a cat

Arum, Calla: A WindClan or ThunderClan name. A white or a cream furred cat. Beautiful or deadly.

Asphodel: A WindClan or RiverClan name. A black and white furred cat; someone who is tall; usually refers to a tabby

Azalea: A WindClan or a ShadowClan name. A long furred golden or yellow cat. Someone who is distinctive or bold.

Begonia: A ThunderClan name. A long furred brightly colored cat. One with long whiskers.

Caladium: A ShadowClan name. A ruddy or russet furred cat

Dracaena: A ThunderClan name: A tall or long-legged cat, someone with a feathery or rough edged coat; rare or special

Yucca: A WindClan name. A long furred, spikycoated cat; someone whose fur won't lie flat; scruffy

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Trees and Flowers

Osier: Alternative to Willow

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Large Mammals

Swine: Used by all Clans equally. Taboo alternative to Boar; vengeful or relentless

Ram, Ewe: Alternative to Sheep; a thick furred or soft pelted cat - usually white or cream. Headstrong or determined.

Lamb: A ThunderClan or WindClan name. Youthful or virile

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Sound Based Verbs

Anthem: Primarily a ShadowClan name. A cat who is charismatic or outspoken; a common name for diplomats.

Ballad: An alternative to song.

Chorus, Mantra: An alternative to -chant

Tempo, Rhythm: Used by all clans equally. Someone who is coordinated or skilled with their paws; a cat who is always on the move.

Lyric, Tune: Used by all clans equally. Someone who is good with words, talkative.

Saga: Used by all clans equally. Someone who is a good storyteller, one who is knowledgeable in clan history or myths. A common suffix for lecturers or sitters.

Shanty: A RiverClan or ThunderClan name. Loaned in from the Coastal Stretch; a good singer and swimmer.

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Additional Notes

Calla refers to a black or dark gray cat around the lake

Azalea can also refer to a red or ginger cat when referencing the ones that grow near the Mother Maw; this version usually comes as a suffix - Azalea is also sometimes bundled with Honeysuckle

Ballad tends to refer to a more serious or solemn cat than -song does

[ya-what--ya-erster]

SO IN MEAN GIRLS 2024 DAMIEN EXPLAINS THAT JANIS GAVE REGINA A PRIDE PIN TO COME OUT TO HER AND REGINA GAVE JANIS ONE OKAY? YOU FOLLOW?

GO BACK A LITTLE WAYS TO "WHATS WRONG WITH ME" AND OBSERVE THAT MUSIC BOX GRETCHEN IS HOLDING.

DOES IT HAVE THAT PRIDE PIN IN IT?

DAMN RIGHT IT DOES.

REGINA KEPT THE PRIDE PIN THAT JANIS GAVE HER.

REPEAT: REGINA QUEEN BEE GEORGE MOST POPULAR HOT WOMAN EVER K E P T T H E P R I D E P I N

[kugisakiss]

Au where Conan is a weed dealer. Cue him sitting inside Kogoro's office and laughing calmly with bloodshot, red eyes while smoking.

taking down the B.O. the "normal" way is taking too long. Conan and Haibara are going to build a criminal empire so large it will chase them out of business and they're going to start it by selling meth without getting caught because who would even suspect them?

[inkskinned]

happy pride to people still in the closet. happy pride to people who used to identify one way and are now identifying another. happy pride to every person who feels alienated and estranged from the community. happy pride to people who still feel shame and guilt about their sexuality. happy pride to every person that has felt like they don't fit the image - not thin, not white, not "classically pretty".

happy pride to every person who feels like they're not "gay enough." happy pride to people who "look" straight, or appear to be in heteronormative relationships. happy pride to every person that is "too" gay, the "flamboyant" ones that are even mocked within the community. happy pride to butch lesbians and twee bisexuals and people that don't medically transition and to every gender-neutral-nature-based name - happy pride to those of us who are usually the butt of the joke.

happy pride if you're still confused. if you used to identify as bisexual but now are going by lesbian, bitch me too. if you aren't sure if you're genderfluid or just having some Gender Feelings, that's cool too. if you feel like you know you're not straight, but you don't know what you are - you're safe.

happy pride to every person that has felt like they don't belong in this community. i promise you do belong. there is a place for you, and people that will love you. it's your celebration too.

[yarpharp]

I think one of the key things to consider when discussing Solas as a character is that his life is heavily... Conceptual?

The Elvhen Empire had a language where meaning was extremely interpretive based on every set conversation. They lived side by side with Spirits and Demons, so they reflected an equally fluid yet painfully rigid world. Solas bears a name that means Pride, with plenty of referenced or hinted at evidence that he was once a Spirit of Wisdom turned from his purpose. Specifically by Mythal, in fact.

But the thing is about this... What if naming him Pride was actually far more complex? Pride in what, exactly? Pride in having a body, pride in knowledge and skill, pride to the point of actionable hubris? Maybe that is part of it.

Yet what is Pride for someone who never was allowed Personal Pride? Or more specifically, embodied pride in service? He HAD been tattooed with vallaslin like the rest of Mythal 's slaves. He had been drawn to form a tangible body to serve her. He must have accomplished so many things for her, in wars, advising, political ploys. Was he named Pride for being so proud to serve the one whom he viewed as "the best" of the Gods?

Ironically, it still suits him even when he decides to reject it. He burns off the vallaslin and slightly scars his face, but isn't he truly proud now? Proud and clean-faced, an individual who serves no one now but himself?

Idk I'm just ruminating on that simple little name of his. It makes him such a conceptual fellow. It leaves me endlessly contemplating the layers.

[radarchives]

[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

Gender is insane what does it even mean the dictionaries don’t even know. Its all made-up nonsense. I’m too autistic for this. Gender is canceled and silliness will take its place there is no more gender only silliness.

[itsnotmourn]

i drew the ladies as warrior cats!

[fili-the-jester]

The more I think about Azure Lion, the more uncomfortable I feel about him

[mechieonu]

i just really love stratt & ryland's dynamic someone will say something offhand abt like the fastidiousness of astrophage to certain wavelengths and she drags him in by the tie to Explain

[oh-hell-help-me]

Day 28: Brood

Luigi was over the moon.

He’d never really thought he’d find love so easily (or at all, considering his luck), but the bliss of having a lover and a baby haven’t faded in the days that followed.

Yes, Luigi is still unfortunately clumsy with figuring out what his baby needed, but the help and experience of an everyday routine had made it easier.

He’s… not sure what to name her. He hasn’t even known she was a girl until they had Kamek check her over. Not to mention… his other problem.

He sorta doesn’t want to name her alone. He figured, well, since the baby was also Bowser’s- even though they weren’t even married…

And thus the crux of the problem.

He KNOWS Bowser loves him, and he’s unquestionably sure that he loves Bowser. They have even went on date nights before the baby hatched, and had been riding on a surreal period of domestic living.

But neither of them ‘popped the question’ yet.

He would have been nervous at the possible implications if it wasn’t for the way they both seemed to tiptoe around the subject.

Luigi knew how it felt to be afraid- he especially knew the fear of rejection. Seeing Bowser, his big bold Koopa, experience that same fear? Well, it was reassuring but also frustrating.

More than anything, Luigi wants to do more than just ‘stay’- he wants to spend his days at Bowser’s side as they watch the kids grow.

He wants to grow old with him, to share every moment that could be spared and reminisce about the ones they couldn’t.

He wants to call Bowser his husband, to call the Koopalings his kids, and be able to say that they are all his familia in every way.

But at this rate? The Koopalings will be all grown up before they even have a wedding day.

So, he figured that he would need to take the first step.

He’d just need to do a bit of preparation.

Bowser was restless.

For whatever reason, Luigi has left the castle for errands- with the baby.

He’s already paranoid about letting the human wander outside- never mind the tiny little girl that he adores and instinctively recognizes as his.

It’s a feeling that prickles under his skin- it buzzes and gnaws at his consciousness like a dog with a bone, and it’s hell on his patience as he gets through another round of paperwork.

By the time he’s done with the last pamphlet, he’s vibrating in his seat, the claws of his free hand embedded into the wood of his desk.

He looked at the clock, and saw only three hours had past-

Nope. That’s it. Nest.

(He’s nearly unaware of how fast he arrives at the nursery, or where exactly he found enough blankets and pillows to make a large nest that encompasses half the room's floor.)

Nest.

(He’s also fuzzy on the details of where he found each Koopaling, but the important part was that they were now in the nest and safe.)

Nest.

(He searches every inch of the castle for intruders- there aren't- marks the doorway of the nursery- which leaves gouges that mean another budget cut for repairs- and heads down the hallways towards the main doors.)

Nest.

(Before he even steps into the foyer, the doors are slowly pried open to admit a familiar 'shadow' and a Koopa baby-)

MatemaTEMATEHATCHLINGMATEHATCHLING-

(“Bowser, whaAAAA-?!” He’s picked them up by Luigi’s shirt, uncaring of the damage his teeth made as he carried him straight towards the nursery.)

NESTMATEHATCHLINGNESTSAFE-

(Luigi sighs the moment he is settled into the nest, unlatching the baby from its carrier before making himself comfortable between Roy and Junior. The latter is already booping the baby’s nose by the time Bowser secures the perimeter one last time before settling down and around their brood.)

…

By the time he woke up from unintended slumber, Bowser needed a few minutes to orient himself- and realize that he’s being stared at.

He turns and meets those same soft eyes he fell in love with- simply holding his gaze in half-lidded contentment.

"Are you awake?"

Bowser would have snorted an 'obviously' if he didn't know what Luigi actually meant. "Yeah, I'm here."

"Good." A sleepy sigh from the baby draws their attention to her, watching as her little chest puffs in and out with each breath.

"...Bowser?"

"Yeah?"

"Will you help me name her?"

He looks at Luigi and- while he doesn't catch his eye- the worried furrow of his brow betrayed his anxiousness.

"Alright." And, because he's just as clueless- "What about 'Nanne'?"

"She doesn't quite look like a 'Nanne'..."

...Looking at the baby, he couldn't help but agree.

"Then maybe... 'Kare-'"

"NO. Just... no."

...Okay? He'll choose to ignore that outburst... "What are your suggestions?"

"Ah, um!" Luigi flushes and how endearing is it for him to still blush a pretty pink- "I woulda given her a name like Annalisa, like my nonna -my grandma-, or Mia, like my mother. But... those don't fit her either."

Bowser admits that those names are pretty and sentimental, something that he can expect from Luigi. But that last one... It almost sounds right.

“What about… ‘Mina’?”

"'Mina'." He sees Luigi try out the word, reaching out to poke at the baby's palm- instantly getting that finger grabbed by the sleeping Koopa. "This is 'Mina'." His voice cracks and he is visibly shook as he uses a thumb to stroke the tiny clenching fist. "Mia Mina... It sounds perfect."

Looking at the scene before him, Bowser couldn't help but think that this is perfect.

It almost feels like he couldn't be happier.

[strelles-universe]

Clan Names - Additional Notes

Spruce and Conifer are more common with the lakeside territories than with the forest territories. Pine and Fir are more common to the forest clans. Mostly based on location of growing.

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Number Based Names are more common when there’s a specific name in mind - usually the clans only use up to the number four. 

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Drift is a common suffix for the Escorts of WindClan but also for lakeside RiverClan warriors

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Lightning is also used by ThunderClan for those who are struck by lightning and survive. It’s a very honorable suffix and these survivors are considered blessed by Sunsoul.

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The meaning of Cloud- changes based on what kind of cloud the cat is named after. A dark gray cloud means headstrong and determined - it’s a workaround of storm-. Meanwhile a white cloud implies happiness or gentle emotions.

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All the clans have pet names for the apprentices of other clans; Maggotpaw (ShadowClan), Minnowpaws (RiverClan), Bunnypaws (WindClan), Fawnpaws (ThunderClan), Chickpaws (SkyClan). 

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Burrow is a common tunneler suffix. Burrowers is a nicer term to refer to the tunnelers of WindClan.

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Mud and Muck are often used for Murkers in ShadowClan and within RiverClan, as the name for craftcats. Muckypaws are the titles of both clans’ new apprentices (murker and apprentices) who have just gotten into the messier parts of their jobs.

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RiverClan often uses the borrowed word Kolu- as an alternative to Echo- for their kits. 

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The Special Ranks within the clans are Boreal, Moth, Shark, Anaconda and Raptor. The affix -chant refers to their knowledge of prayers. Cinderpaw’s name could therefore be Cinderchant; acknowledging her new position. There are clan specific staples from the Old Tongue for each rank;

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With Bite vs. Snap vs. Nip; Bite is the most common variant is straightforward. Nip is often for those who are cheeky or mischievous while Snap refers to cats who are sarcastic or dry in tone.

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The Beaver is a common RiverClan title for the most skilled craftscat. In ShadowClan; they’re called the Tarantula; in ThunderClan they’re raccoons; and in WindClan they’re called…

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WindClan primarily uses Lapwing and Snipe while RiverClan is fond of Plover-.

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Cricket refers to a very good singer in WindClan. 

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Ladybug-/Ladybird- doubles to mean, “predator” or “hunter” on the down-low given how pretty they are despite the fact that they demolish aphids. 

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Speckle vs. Freckle has freckle- giving the implications of facial spots while speckle is more body-wide

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The name Lost- is often taking up following traumatic events as a sign that the cat has managed to escape the fear and terror associated with the events. The name Lostfire for example could mean a cat who suffered from a fire is finally moving on. 

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The clans refuse to use the names of the founders as prefixes within their own clans. ShadowClan cannot use Shadow-, RiverClan will not use River-, SkyClan won’t use Sky-, ThunderClan won’t use Thunder- and WindClan won’t use Wind-.

Using the words as suffixes is perfectly fine however; SkyClan won’t have a cat named Skytalon but they’re fine with naming a cat Eveningsky. A founder’s suffix is an honorable thing to be proud of within the clans.

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Many names in this list have doubled names where the words mean the same thing, but one name implies maturity while the other implies childishness. Here are the doubled names;

Pool vs. Puddle Jaw (River/Shadow) vs. Mouth (Wind/Thunder) Stomach (Shadow/Thunder) vs. Belly (River/Wind/Sky) Claw vs. Nail Fang vs. Tooth Ferret (Wind/River) vs. Polecat (Thunder/Sky) Cobra vs. Kait Tortoise vs. Turtle

It’s very common for ShadowClan Prophets to be renamed Moon-. 

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Shrimp and Prawn can refer to an albino cat referencing the pink eyes and flushed spots of the kit

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Birds of prey are extremely popular names in SkyClan - some suspect it's due to Kitesong's own name, but there's evidence that Old SkyClan also had a fondness for them. SkyClan takes hostage most of the more unusual raptor names;

Falcon -> Merlin Kestrel -> Hobby Kite -> Harrier Buzzard -> Vulture

In the same vein, ShadowClan takes claim to the most unusual snake names (Kait, Cobra, Boa, Anaconda) and RiverClan hyperspecific fish names.

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Urchin is essentially the RiverClan version of porcupine or hedgehog.

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Bumble- is an honorable and sacred name in New SkyClan for it was her that encouraged Kitestar to reform the old clan. She was also known as one of the founders of the New Shining Sun (the one in the forest).

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Locust has implications of greediness

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Calla refers to a black or dark gray cat around the lake

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Azalea can also refer to a red or ginger cat when referencing the ones that grow near the Mother Maw; this version usually comes as a suffix - Azalea is also sometimes bundled with Honeysuckle

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Ballad tends to refer to a more serious or solemn cat than -song does

[lord-squiggletits]

Bolts upright from my bed

In an AU where Pharma lives the Adaptus thing and comes back on the Lost Light, wouldn't he find out that the crew had to deal with being cornered and nearly killed by the DJD and a bunch of other Decepticons?

And then Pharma could get to be like "oh I see :) you were under threat by the DJD :))) why didn't you just run? Oh you couldn't and had no means of escape? Funny :)))) didn't you call for help? Oh you did right??? And did anyone come???? :)))))) did anyone come in time to save you from the DJD????? DID THEY????? DID YOU JUST CALL FOR HELP AND RUN AWAY AND THE DJD JUST LET YOU GO????? :))))))))))) OH THE DJD BLOCKED COMMUNICATIONS AND HAD YOU SURROUNDED????? OH HOW TRAGIC I GUESS YOU COULDN'T ESCAPE AFTER ALL AND A LOT OF YOUR FRIENDS DIED :)))))))))))))))) AND THE ONLY REASON YOU WON WAS BECAUSE YOU HAD A LOT OF SUPERPOWERFUL FIGHTERS ON YOUR SIDE???? WOW IMAGINE WHAT MIGHT'VE HAPPENED IF YOU HAD NO FRIENDS AND BARELY ANY MILITARY SUPPORT AND THE DJD CAME HUH??? WOW WHAT A RELIEF THAT DIDNT HAPPEN"

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In other words, I'm pretty much convinced that the reason Pharma is remembered as "the evil cowardly doctor that murdered innocents to save his own skin" instead of "the Autobot that got mindbroken by Tarn into thinking that making a plague and killing everyone was his only way to escape" is because he got introduced before the DJD were established as a pants-shittingly evil and sadistic group of freaks, and unlike Rodimus' crew he didn't have the luxury of being a main character whose thoughts and experiences were shown on screen. Pretty much his reputation as "crazy token evil Autobot" was sealed from MTMTE #5 and by the time MTMTE #50-something brought Dying of the Light, Pharma was a footnote in the story and never got to have this new information about the terror of the DJD factored into his own character.

[mechahero]

LIFE'S A KILLER.

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*This offer starts May 29th, ends June 30th.

[thebookworm0001]

I am the biggest ‘love will save everyone’ proponent out there

But he killed Mythal

The woman he destroyed the world for

He gives you a whole 10 minute monologue about how killing Mythal was The Most Evil Thing Ever

And then he killed her when he decided his goal was important than her life

Mythal

[hexados-on-a-string]

gus and ace friendship except its based less on actual friendship and more based on "oh my god the fermins are so fucking oblivious it should actually be scientifically studied." gus has practically proposed to keith like 8 times. mira has had a crush on DAN before even considering she might have feelings for ace. gus knows that keith is emotionally constipated so hes almost coping with it better cuz thats Just What Keith Is Like. ace is attempting to console themselves w the thought process of "if mira can fall in love w dan, her standards might be low enough to fall in love w me. maybe." its not working out for them but its all they've got. they are both suffering immensely.

meanwhile the fermins are in an endless feedback loop of "keith, gus likes youuuuu" "no he doesn't he just sees me as like a friend or something" "ur kidding" "anyway ur one to talk, whats up with you and ace" "wdym??? we're just best friends" "ur kidding"