Namebase - ConWorkShop

Namebase is a mini-database of personal proper names in your language.

Abwil Chosen name Male Meaning "jaguar," this name is rarely given to children. Most commonly, this is part of a boy's Nonimorelenazšarenw, the secret name received during puberty rites.

Alešaa Given name Male A word that means "to make friends."

Alešyon Given name Male A variation of Alešaa, this one is more common among the Tulwyn.

Aleta Given name Male Common among the Tulwyn, this one is derived from Kirnosan.

Ali Given name Female a shortening of Alilomaa; common among the Tulwyn

Alilomaa Given name Female Common among the Tulwyn; means "song"

Ašumwol Given name Male A variation on the word for "storm," this name is given to boys who were born during storms

Azšowa Given name Male The name of the person who invented the "ocean wave" script; his name came to mean "writing"

Azune Given name Female

Bale Given name Unisex

Banke Given name Female A name for a girl who is either tall and big or the eldest child.

Eónwil Given name Male An ancient name that doesn't have a specific meaning, though it has connotations of trustworthiness; a name for an honorable man. A common, prototypical name.

eyme Nickname Unisex eyme means "faith." It is commonly used as a nickname between spouses or very close friends.

Eyzelaku Wara Other N/A This is the name of an island off the coast of Zanobia.

Ezwinal Given name Male A name for a boy who is expected to be the last child his parents have.

Galyon Given name Male A variation of Galyxa, this name has become quite popular.

Galyxa Given name Unisex Derived from the word gala "play, celebrate," this is a name for a child that is hoped to be playful and happy as it grows up.

Gólinka Other Female This is a title that means, roughly, "shaman." The gólinka is a leader of a Nolwynn clan. Almost always female, the gólinka has many responsibilities, including healing the sick, acting as a midwife, interpreting dreams, and summoning good weather.

Goro Given name Male A word that means "strength" and is the name of one of the Corporeal Values, this one is rare among the Nolwynn, who perceive it as being self-indulgent to the point of arrogance. But it is common among Tulwyn.

Gorwol Given name Male A variation on the word goro "strength," this one is much more acceptable among the Nolwynn.

Gorwul Given name Male Another variation of the name Gorwol, this one contains the infix -wu- meaning "spread out." This is a name for a boy who comes from a line of warriors, or who is otherwise believed to have a fighting spirit.

Gotwamo Given name Male An ancient name that belonged to a frilled shark character from Nolwynn mythology.

Iigwiwuna Other Unisex "Without a home." After being banished, a person's clan name is taken from them and replaced with this as a mark of disgrace. This is used in addition to a "death name."

Imer Given name Male Meaning "seaweed," this has long been a very popular and common name.

Imera Given name Unisex A variation of Imer that is given to either sex. Imera means "seaweeds."

ina Nickname Unisex "little," a nickname for a baby

inina Nickname Unisex "teeny tiny," a nickname for a baby.

Karanena Given name Female A variation of Karinina

Karetsa Given name Female This is a name given to a girl whose parents hope she is sweet and good-natured.

Karey Given name Female This is the Nolwynn name for the planet Kireles. It is also a name for the goddess in her aspect as mother of all.

Karinina Given name Female This name is given to girls who are either the youngest child or very small.

Karyon Given name Male This name is given to a boy who is the youngest child or is very small.

Keke Given name Other This is a typical name for a cat. It comes from the word kekekeeey, which is the word for that chirping thing cats do.

kesal Other N/A the name of a particular food item

Komoronw Given name Male

Kora Given name Unisex Meaning "fire," this is a name for an albino child. When Nolwynn have albinism, their hair tends to be reddish rather than snow white.

Kxakoayorwa Given name Other This is the name of a demonic entity in Nolwynn mythology.

Kxalina Given name Female This name means "coral." A very common, prototypical Nolwynn name.

kxarina Given name Female A variation on the name Kxalina; another very common name

Kxarinwol Given name Male A masculine variation on Kxarina. A common name for boys.

Lalxanó Given name Unisex This name evokes the imagery of lakes.

Laren Given name Male A somewhat common name more popular among the Nolwynn than the Tulwyn.

Laryon Nickname Male

Makal Given name Male This is a Kirnosan-derived name adopted by the Tulwyn.

Maral Given name Unisex Another Kirnosan-derived name.

Meme Nickname Unisex Used to show affection, it is a shortening of ehme, "faith" and is usually used between spouses.

Mena Nickname Unisex This name, which is a variation of eyme, was originally just a nickname but it is increasingly being given to children as a proper name.

Mewa Nickname Unisex A nickname for a fussy baby. It is supposed to be an onomatopoeia for cute whining.

Mine Nickname Unisex This is a nickname for a child named Imer or Imera

Mwaala Given name Female a play on words: a combination of the words for "kiss" and "whale calf"

Mwareša Given name Female Used primarily among the Tulwyn, this is a blend of a common Kirnosan name and a Aleša. Since it contains the infix for "fear," it is unlikely to be used by Nolwynn.

Mworea Given name Female not a very common name anymore. This was the name of a shaman who had autism. She was one of the most popular shamans and, as a result, she brought a lot of awareness to the condition, which was named after her.

Mworeaa Given name Female A variation of Mworea.

myxesoraba Other N/A a title conferred to one with great wisdom, such as a teacher.

Non Given name Female This word means "ocean." It is often used in a poetic sense to mean the goddess Tšees.

Non Given name Male This name, which means "ocean wave," has become a trendy boys' name among the Tulwyn

Nozšo Nickname Male This is a common nickname among the Tulwyn for boys named Non.

Núryon Given name Male An obscure Nolwynn name that has connotations of mystery. This is also the name of a recurring comet.

Óla Nickname Unisex A nickname for a child named Lalxanó

Pazše Given name Female A stereotypical name for a Tulwyn housekeeper. Not a very common name in the Modern era

Pema Given name Female Common especially among the Tulwyn

Pemina Given name Female A variation of Pema

Pemwil Given name Male A masculine variation of Pema.

Pepe Nickname Female A nickname for a girl named Pema.

Ruzal Given name Male A Kirnosan-influenced name that is primarily given to Tulwyn boys.

Sazšintxeaa Other Unisex "Deep sea." This name is a common appellation for shamans. It is most often appended to their first name and used like an honorific.

Šošanke Given name Female A name for a big, robust girl.

Tsaron Given name Male A common name that belonged to a man from Nolwynn mythology

Tšees Other Female This is the name of the supreme goddess in traditional Nolwynn mythology.

Tšees Given name Female This very ancient name belongs to the goddess of the sea. It is taboo to speak this name, let alone give it to children, but a handful of Tulwyn have done it.

Tšéyse Nickname Male An affectionate term for a man who embodies values the Nolwynn hold dear, such as fortitude, generosity, resilience, and courage. It is derived from the name of a cultural hero and traditionally only referred to the tribal leader's husband, but in modern times it has become an affectionate term for anyone's husband.

Tsinwil Given name Male A common, prototypical name, this one doesn't have a specific meaning.

Tsulwa Given name Female This is an onomatopoeia for the sound of sea foam. Because a popular Nolwynn bard had this name, it has become trendy.

Tsxoryon Given name Male This name has risen in popularity thanks to it being the moniker of a well-loved Nolwynn bard.

Txonal Given name Male A variation on Txoona

Txoona Given name Unisex This name means "cloud"

Ušyul Given name Male A common name among the Nolwynn, this was once the appelation of a famous warrior.

Wil Nickname Male This is considered a Kirnosan name, though some claim it as a shortening of other common male names. It is usually found among the Tulwyn.

Wolyon Given name Male This is a fairly popular name among both the Nolwynn and the Tulwyn

Yalen Given name Male This is a name given to a boy whose mother suffered during pregnancy. The name belongs to a character from Nolwynn mythology whose mother struggled to give birth to him. When parents name their son this, they hope that her sacrifice will result in a healthy, happy, and lucky life for him.

Yánu Given name Male This name means "insect." It is rare among the Tulwyn, but the Nolwynn value this name, since insects are important in many ways to their culture.

Za Given name Female The name of a semi-mythical shaman who had the ability to commune with plants and shapeshift into the form of a spider. The Nolwynn gave her name to a forest that is said to be her final resting place.

Zalina Given name Female A combination of 2 common names

Zalunoba Other N/A This is the name of the country Zanobia, which has the largest population of Nolwynn people.

Zanka Given name Female A Tulwyn name without a particular meaning.

Zanolya Given name Male An unusual Modern name for a Tulwyn boy

zaza Nickname Unisex a nickname for any cute and adorable baby [human or animal]

Zenwa Given name Female Derived from an archaic word for "blessing," this is a name given to a girl who's parents struggled to conceive. Thus, the daughter bearing this name is believed to be a very big blessing.

Zola Given name Unisex A name that means "water," this one has become popular in recent times due to the perceived spiritual quality of water. It is given to a child either when the parents hope the kid will be very spiritual; or when the conception happened during very spiritual times [such as during a full moon]

Zšanyom Given name Male A Tulwyn name that doesn't have a particular meaning.

Zšeolana Given name Female A Tulwyn name derived from a Kirnosan name.

Zyana Given name Unisex This started as a nickname for a girl named Za, but has since become a name in its own right.