Yaraan name

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Examples of a new-style Yaraan name (Syinu Talga), an old-style abnormal Yaraan name (Veim Faldŭ), and an old-style traditional name (Syora Vehei).

Yaraan names are the naming conventions and names used by Yaraans and the Yaraan diaspora of the Kryfona Kingdom and Arieles Kingdom. Yaraan names typically follow one of two customs: old-style names (Yaraan: iltarnŭmsi) and new-style names (Yaraan: neŭnŭmsi). In both customs, a full name would include a given first name (Yaraan: onnŭm); a second name that is either a middle name, patronymic, or matronymic (Yaraan: menŭm); and a family name (Yaraan: vemynŭm). The second name is typically only for record keeping and distinction. In the old-style, patronymics and matronymics typically make up the second name, while in the new-style, it is very common for the second name to be a simple middle name. Very uncommonly, a patronymic-matronymic may be used for the second name–often times, this is the decision of the child.

Yaraan names are derived from many sources, some of which have fallen out of favor in various historical times. In the days of the unified Yaraan state and the subsequent Yaraan Confederacy, names were typically taken from objects and to a lesser extent from Yaraan history; noble and aristocratic names were also common. In more recent history, beginning around the Yaraan Secession Crisis, a transition to Yaraanized versions of Kryfona names and an emphasis on object- and noun-based names began, which today make up the majority of Yaraan names. Pop-culture-based and historical names today also make up a significant portion of modern Yaraan names.

Naming system

Virtually all Yaraan names are structured in the format of onnŭm, menŭm, and vemynŭm, although in a select few cases such as Tegy Levaqiats Lasye Tevei–where the vemynŭm precedes a double menŭm–this format is not strictly adhered to. This format has been standard in Yaraan names since at least the beginning of the Yaraan Confederacy.

Although typically each component of a Yaraan name consists of a single name, some Yaraans do have a double-barreled name component. Veim Faldŭ's menŭm of Zeŏrizs Megŏre is one example of this, although in this case he changed it and at birth his menŭm was Mangozi. The Yaraan journalist Dejs Tamane Voyen Druze, who was given two onnŭmsi at birth, is another such example. It is believed that around 3% of the Yaraan population has a component of their name that is irregular in some form.

In many Yaraan names, particularly those in old-style but also in some new-style names, the menŭm is always the last name of the mother and the vemynŭm is the last name of the father–in essence, the two names function as a matronymic and patronymic respectively. Although today it is very much possible for the order of these names to be reversed in part because of equality laws but also because of the liberal nature of modern Yaraa, many Yaraans keep their names in the traditional order. In recent history, however, the tradition of matronymics and patronymics have gradually become less and less significant, with new-style names becoming a majority and either switching the order or altogether ignoring the matronymic or patronymic history of Yaraan names. Among Yaraans with new-style names, menŭmsi are often treated as though they were a second onnŭm, leading some Yaraan scholars to conclude that such menŭmsi are not menŭmsi at all, but onnŭmsi. Nonetheless, the Yaraan government and the government of the Kryfona Kingdom do not consider new-style menŭmsi to be onnŭmsi, and in official government records they are recorded as a person's menŭmsi.

Onnŭmsi

Unlike menŭmsi and vemynŭmsi, onnŭmsi have a small number of restrictions placed upon them by the Kryfona government through way of the provincial Yaraan government. While menŭmsi and vemynŭmsi can essentially be anything, by Yaraan law the onnŭmsi cannot be any name deemed to be "demeaning or cruel" by the Yaraan government. Broadly, it is assumed also that a name must make sense and therefore be "acceptable" for public use–a nonsensical or intentionally offensive name thus would be considered unacceptable and therefore not be allowed. However, violations of onnŭmsi restrictions are very uncommon, and since 1990 only 48 instances of such violations have been recorded by the Yaraan government.

Forms of address

Although the naming conventions of Yaraans are relatively straightforward, Yaraan forms of address tend to be much more obfuscated. There are several forms of address used to refer to people with Yaraan names, typically being distinguished by the formality of the situation and context in which they would be used. Additionally, unless there is a need, only the onnŭm and vemynŭm are used in forms of address–as mentioned above, the menŭm is traditionally only used for record keeping and distinction.

For example, take the name Veim Zeŏrizs Megŏre Faldŭ. Formally, Faldŭ might be called (1) Mer Faldŭ, M. Faldŭ, or Jes Faldŭ, or (2) Veim Faldŭ. Informally, Faldŭ would be known by any of (1) Veim or Faldŭ, (2) Veme or Falte, or (3) Ve, Vi, or just V. Use of each greatly varies, and some would be used only by certain groups of people. Ve, Vi, and V for example would almost exclusively be used by close friends and relatives; less intimate relations would generally entail the use of Veme and Falte, which are the diminutive forms of Veim and Faldŭ respectively.

In some circumstances, such as those in which there are multiple people of the same name (related or otherwise), they are typically distinguished through their menŭm. One particularly prominent example is that of Tegy Menara Dari and Tegy Gela Dari, an unrelated pair of YKM politicians who served as the mayor of Drzseil and the mayor of Aarŭ during the same time frame. For his time as mayor, Tegy Menara Dari went by and was addressed as Tegy Menara rather than as Tegy Dari, while Tegy Gela Dari opted to go by Gela Dari. Tegy Gela Dari retired at the end of his second term in 1985, while Tegy Menara Dari lost a second term bid in 1981. Whether or not the menŭm is functionally used as an onnŭmsi or a vemynŭmsi varies from person to person; the media of Yaraa traditionally follows whichever custom the person uses themselves, or otherwise (and in cases where the custom is unclear or unknown) publishes the full name of the person.

Marriage

Like most naming systems in the Old World (and much of the New World), marriage does not necessitate a change of surname for either sex. Although some Yaraans do practice this custom (for example, famous Yaraan playwright Tehŭ Pajka Telon changed her name to Tehŭ Pajka Tegy Aari after marrying Vulek Tegy Aari), the overwhelming majority do not. Most Yaraans do support the protection of this practice nonetheless. The Yaraan government does officially recognizes such changes, albeit not as a part of the marriage per se; rather, it considers these changes to be along the lines of an ordinary name change.

Illegitimacy

Illegitimacy is uncommon in Yaraa, but in circumstances where one or both parents of a child are either unknown or refuse to recognize the child, there are several possible outcomes. In a case where the mother is not known or refuses to recognize the child, the matronym would then be replaced by the father's matronym. Thus, a Farem born to Abes Setja Gaj would become Farem Setja Gaj. In cases where the father is not known or refuses to recognize the child, the same occurs, but with the family name. Thus, a Sadje born to Eisa Alja Lone would become Sadje Alja Lone. When neither parent is known or they refuse to recognize the child, typically the child goes simply by a mononym until a later date at which either they choose their name, or they inherit the menŭm and vemynŭm of their caretaker or guardian. In a case like this, a Dejs might become Dejs Elas Tulei if his caretakers are Hegya Elas and Tegy Tulei, or he might opt to take up his own name such as Dejs Salea Tozk.

Historical names

Yaraan names historically have been slow to change in terms of composition. At least since the days of the Yaraan Confederacy, most Yaraan names have consisted of the three nŭmsi; names prior to this point seem to be a mixture of mononyms and names derived from parents, and before around the year 900 the majority of all names are mononymic in nature.

Most common Yaraan names

Most common Yaraan names, 2010
Male names Female names Family names
1 Vŏr Lasŭ Dari
2 Zyŏn Alja Vejs
3 Tajs Deŏma Gani
4 Vers Kŭja Salŏ
5 Aajori Salea Perz
6 Tezje Palŭ Idrizs
7 Dubri Lŭla Aasŭ
8 Abes Duisa Sŏgon
9 Tegy Dŭna Dize
10 Veim Sarja Deŏmonta
Male names Female names Family names
11 Mele Gana Erŏ
12 Vadu Vediŭ Gelŭ
13 Gari Selys Aari
14 Tesbri Eisa Tuis
15 Sori Trandŭ Geik
16 Dazeh Teŭn Kolŭ
17 Syinu Rŏna Taron
18 Veimi Setja Fŏre
19 Tŭs Gelyŭ Tulei
20 Farem Sadje Darŏ
Male names Female names Family names
21 Erje Sabeŭ Tevei
22 Tarek Sana Tozk
23 Groden Tazela Vehei
24 Sy Anvŭ Tajes
25 Dejs Elas Petajk
26 Torem Delja Levaqiats
27 Tems Pajka Tesen
28 Druze Tehŭ Gaj
29 Nys Gela Tadim
30 Sale Tegy Lone