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Author:  Lady Terra [ July 7th, 2010, 2:32 pm ]
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OK... so I found out I'm very slow at making names for things, which is bad when your character travels to the cities you haven't named :?

So, I was wondering if anyone on HW that is good with making city/country names could help me? I have these places so far:

Nadinya--Large continent. There are two separate countries on this continent--which I also have not named yet. Cities here have a more medieval sound to them, the cities I have for this continent are the main cities:
Greymoor--the capital city.
Arenford--the hometown of my MC.

Imendriah--The Vasai Island. This is the island where the Vasai (Elf-like race) and magical creatures such as dragons and unicorns live. The names here are all half-elf, half-creative names. The only one I have for these cities are:
Tisendrah
Weava

On this planet, there is also an island cluster called Anthesa, and one small island named Morlevar-- which is an evil place.

Let me know if you can help me with any more ideas... or if you're confused by my wording :D
Author:  Constable Jaynin Mimetes [ July 7th, 2010, 3:47 pm ]
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So... are there rules? Or just names that are similar to what you've already got?

Do you have a list of cities or places that need names with descriptions? That might help.
Author:  Lady Terra [ July 8th, 2010, 8:39 am ]
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Well, I just need city names... Awhile ago, another HWer asked for help too, and he got quite alot of names :D

I want unique, Medieval and elvish names... if that helps :)

I know some people enjoy creating names, so I thought I would ask :D
Author:  Elanhil [ July 9th, 2010, 12:54 am ]
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I had an elvish city named Voronwё once, I think it means faithful in elvish, but I'm not sure. I took elves out of the story so you're welcome to the name. Menathradon means 'at the crossway'. Here is a useful elvish name translator.
Author:  Lady Terra [ July 9th, 2010, 3:22 pm ]
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Thank you so much Merashath! You don't know how amazing the meaning of Menathradon is for my story! :D
Author:  Elanhil [ July 9th, 2010, 11:29 pm ]
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You are welcome! I'm glad to be a help! :D
Author:  Constable Jaynin Mimetes [ July 10th, 2010, 10:23 pm ]
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Hm... I'm not much for elven names I'm afraid. :?
Author:  Elanhil [ July 11th, 2010, 10:50 am ]
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By the way, I wouldn't recommend using Menathradon if the city isn't elvish. If the country is based off a real one, you could use the word 'crossroads' in that language. Just a thought.
Author:  Lady Terra [ July 14th, 2010, 2:52 pm ]
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It's not entirely Elvish... but it's a race called the Vasai: and Elf-like race. I dont see anything wrong with the origins of the word... you are actually kind of confusing me :D
Author:  Elanhil [ July 14th, 2010, 10:33 pm ]
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I was just thinking if it was a human city it wouldn't make sense to have an elvish name. :) How about 'Dorei' for another city? It's a modification of 'Of the King' in Portuguese.
Author:  Lady Terra [ July 15th, 2010, 3:50 pm ]
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Ok, I understand what you're saying :D Thanks Merashath!
Author:  Varon [ July 15th, 2010, 5:06 pm ]
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Voronwe might not be the best name to use, it's the name of a character in "The Tale of the Children of Hurin."

A city might be Asthen, Velase, Cathmenin, or Gwerthelin.
Author:  Lady Terra [ July 15th, 2010, 6:24 pm ]
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Aww, and I really liked that one! Ok, Thanks for all your help Varon. :D
Author:  Varon [ July 15th, 2010, 6:51 pm ]
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Your welcome. Names are things that I'm good at. I also enjoy it. My best was probably Cair Anor.
Author:  Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ July 15th, 2010, 10:12 pm ]
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Quote:
Voronwe might not be the best name to use, it's the name of a character in "The Children of Hurin."


Ah, I knew Voronwë sounded familiar...I had read it before! I can't remember exactly what character it is (long book :D) but it did sound familiar. And just a bit off topic...that's a great book. :)

eruheran
Author:  Elanhil [ July 15th, 2010, 11:07 pm ]
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Well, it's just my name in elvish. I hadn't read the book. ::Sulks:: :D BTW How many names do you need?
Author:  Varon [ July 16th, 2010, 9:06 am ]
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Me? I don't know. He was a shipwrecked elf.

Here's some more: Altherion (check, may already exist), Maplehaven, Oakglade, Sinistin, Verelagy
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