Names are extremely important to the Clan cats; because a name is supposed to describe him or her, a cat's name states who he or she is.
There are two parts to each Clan cat's name: Prefix and Suffix. The prefix is the first part of the name, and the suffix is the second part.
About Prefixes:
A prefix typically describes a physical attribute. It is given to a cat by its parent/s at birth, and remains with the cat for the duration of his/her life (except in a few circumstances, which will be explained later). The prefix is ALWAYS capitalized. Some examples of prefixes are: Rock-, Gray-, Fern-, and Dappled-. More examples will be listed later on.
About Suffixes:
There are four types of suffixes: Kit, Apprentice, Warrior, and Leader.
Kit Suffix: The kit suffix is ALWAYS "-kit." No exceptions. A cat must be younger than six moons in age to have the suffix "-kit."
Apprentice Suffix: The apprentice suffix is ALWAYS "-paw." No exceptions. A cat must be older than six moons in age to have the suffix "-paw."
Warrior Suffix: A warrior suffix usually elaborates upon the prefix. It is given to a cat by the Clan leader when he/she becomes a warrior, and completes the cat's name. The suffix is NEVER capitalized. Some examples of suffixes are: -claw, -stripe, -whisker, and -pelt. More examples will be listed later on. A full name is one compound 'word' - so, when the above suffixes are paired with the previously listed sample prefixes, you get the names "Rockclaw," "Graystripe," "Fernwhisker," and "Dappledpelt."
We can't list every possible name here, but it's a good place to start if you're not sure what you're looking for!
Clan Cat Prefixes
Fur Colors:
Black/dark fur:
Cinder-
Dark-
Dusk-
Night-
Sable-
Shade-
Shadow-
Soot-
Black-
Death-
Gray, blue-gray, or gray-striped fur:
Ash-
Blue-
Boulder-
Cinder-
Dapple/d-
Dusk-
Gravel-
Grey/Gray-
Fog-
Mist/y-
Mouse-
Pebble-
Rain-
Rock-
Shade-
Silver-
Smoke-
Stone-
Storm-
Brown Tabby:
Bracken-
Bramble-
Brindle-
Brown-
Dapple/d-
Dusk-
Dust-
Flecked-
Mouse-
Mud-
Orange/ginger and Cream fur:
Bracken-
Dust-
Sand-
Fawn-
Fire-
Flame-
Fox-
Ginger-
Hazel-
Lion-
Red-
Russet-
Sorrel-
Squirrel-
Tawny-
Tortoiseshell, Calico, Torbies, and Calibies:
Amber-
Dapple/d-
Dust-
Fawn-
Ginger-
Hazel-
Moss-
Patch/ed-
Russet-
Sorrel-
Speckle/d-
Spotted-
Tawny-
Solid White, Mostly White, or Cats with White Markings:
Chill-
Cloud-
Frost-
Ice-
Mist/y-
Silver-
Snow-
Web-
White-
Markings:
Patched, Tabby, Tortoiseshell:
Brindle-
Dapple/d-
Patch/ed-
Spotted-
Speckled-
Striped-
Longhaired:
Cloud-
Feather-
Tuft-
Wool-
Long-
Eye Color:
Green:
Fern-
Fir-
Forest-
Grass-
Heather-
Leaf-
Moss-
Pine-
Sage-
Willow-
Yellow or Orange:
Amber-
Ember-
Fire-
Flame-
Blue:
Blue-
Lake-
River-
Sky-
Stream-
Environment:
Water:
Beck-
Brook-
Creek-
Damp-
Flood-
Marsh-
Mud-
Rain-
Reed-
Rindle-
River-
Stream-
Flowers and Plants:
Berry-
Flower-
Hazel-
Leaf-
Mint-
Petal-
Poppy-
Rose-
Sage-
Shrubbery/grasses/etc:
Bramble-
Briar-
Brush-
Clover-
Fern-
Gorse-
Heather-
Leaf-
Thicket-
Thistle-
Thorn-
Timber-
Willow-
Trees:
Alder-
Aspen-
Bark-
Beech-
Birch-
Cedar-
Cypress-
Elm-
Holly-
Maple-
Oak-
Pine-
Spruce-
Animals and other Wildlife:
Adder-
Badger-
Crow-
Deer-
Eagle-
Finch-
Fox-
Hare-
Hawk-
Jay-
Kestrel-
Lark-
Minnow-
Mole-
Mouse-
Otter-
Owl-
Rabbit-
Rat-
Raven-
Shrew-
Snake-
Sparrow-
Squirrel-
Vole-
The elements:
Breeze-
Dawn-
Drizzle-
Hail-
Flood-
Flurry-
Gale-
Gust-
Ice-
Mist/y-
Rain-
Snow-
Sleet-
Storm-
The Legendary Cats:
Leopard-
Tiger-
Lion-
Specific Traits:
Unique physical attribute (most are often given in a re-naming ceremony:
Broken-
Dead-
Double-
Half-
Little-
Long-
No-
One-
Ripped-
Short-
Small-
Split-
Swift-
Tall-
Tattered-
Torn-
Two-
Physical Prowess/Description or Personality Trait:
Bright-
Running-
Swift-
Talon-
Quick-
Wind-
Heavy-
Long-
Tall-
Tiny-
Prefixes used in the Warriors series, but not listed above:
Kink-
Olive-
Sun-
Ant-
Copper-
Sneeze-
Prickle-
Bumble-
Briar-
Pounce-
Sedge-
Jump-
Buzzard-
Milk-
Honey-
Echo-
Bounce-
Prefixes you can get from the official Warriors website, but not listed above:
Tangle-
Wild-
Fuzzy-
Loud-
Scar-
Claw-
Clan Cat Suffixes
Match a suffix with a prefix that makes sense so the cat's name reflects his/her appearance or personality. Not every suffix goes with every prefix.
-belly
-blaze
-breath
-brook
-brush
-cheek
-claw
-dapple
-ear/s
-eye/s
-face
-fall
-fang
-feather
-fern
-fire
-flight
-flower
-foot
-fur
-head
-heart
-legs
-mask
-nose
-patch
-path
-pelt
-petal
-pool
-sayer
-shadow
-shine
-sky
-song
-spring (verb, as in "to jump")
-stalker
-step
-storm
-stream
-stripe
-tail
-talon
-thorn
-throat
-tooth
-watcher
-water
-web
-whisker
-wind
-wing
-wish