Wind Chaser 4,768 June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 I'm about to create a fursona for a new identity. I've worked out parts of his personality and design (though I haven't drawn him yet), however, I've hit one snag - the name. My character is an active, social, and sporty young deer. I've settled on the first name John, referencing "John Doe" and "John Deere", however I'm looking for a more fitting last name for the character. I'm aiming for something meaningful, symbolic, or representative of his species identity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Annabella 330 June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 John Deere sounds... quite frankly... very cliche I'd come up with something Greek. For some reason I associate deer fursonas with Greek for some reason. Ander? Andal? Ander Agile. Ander Nimble. Andal Quick. Something like that 1 Click My Sig to check out my OC Professor Annabella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Chaser 4,768 June 16, 2015 Author Share June 16, 2015 (edited) John Deere sounds... quite frankly... very cliche I'd come up with something Greek. For some reason I associate deer fursonas with Greek for some reason. Ander? Andal? Ander Agile. Ander Nimble. Andal Quick. Something like that The common use of John in deer-related names is why I'm sticking with John as the first name. It's mainly the last name I'm looking for. Deer occasionally show up in Greek mythology, as the Golden Hind and association with Artemis, so that does sound like a good idea. Also considering his personality, names referring to physical traits (like Swift) work as well. I appreciate your input and I'll definitely consider it. Edited June 16, 2015 by Shady Daze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambling Puppet 22 June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 I'd go with a tree or wild plant name, not one that's cultivated like a flower. Bramble is the first that comes to mind. Briar Patch, If he was older I'd suggest Father Pine. Mist Dancer, Oak Heart... or maybe you'd like something more poetic like Vines Encrusted or Redwood in Autumn just throwing some ideas out there. =3 1 The above post clearly was meant to offend, and if you feel insulted by it, please use the 'close browser' button and discuss it with someone who knows not to take the internet too seriously. Sig by Escopeto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DormantAccount 308 June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 Could be John Hart Hart being an archaic term for a stag (adult male deer). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningEmber 38 June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 How about John Herne? Herne was a forest God and was often depicted as either a large, strong stag or a man/stag hybrid! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashen Pathfinder 16,162 June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 The common use of John in deer-related names is why I'm sticking with John as the first name. It's mainly the last name I'm looking for. Deer occasionally show up in Greek mythology, as the Golden Hind and association with Artemis, so that does sound like a good idea. Also considering his personality, names referring to physical traits (like Swift) work as well. I appreciate your input and I'll definitely consider it. Considering that, would John Swiftheart work, or does that sound too Care Bear-ish? 1 Pathfinder I Sojourner I Corsair | Zu'hra I Autumn | Scarlet Willow | Gypsy | Silverthorn | Crystal Whisper | Radiant Historia | And many other OCs~ Matching signatures with mah Bestie MOONLIGHT <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Chaser 4,768 June 17, 2015 Author Share June 17, 2015 (edited) Could be John Hart Hart being an archaic term for a stag (adult male deer). I was aware of the term "Hart". I liked the idea but I considered the name "Hart" to be too short and nondescript. I thank you and appreciate your suggestion, though. Considering that, would John Swiftheart work, or does that sound too Care Bear-ish? Swiftheart sounds good as well, and without the John it does sound like an accurate Care Bears name (I only know this from the Nostalgia Critic reviews :P ). I'd like some more ideas, though. The top name I'm considering right now is "Yearling". It embraces his youth. I also want to stay away from plant and forest-specific names because he's actually more urban, contrary to most popular depictions of deer being purely of the forest. Edited June 17, 2015 by Wind Chaser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubWolf 17,344 June 18, 2015 Share June 18, 2015 Ever tried resorting to another language? John Venado ? Or John Ramure (French for "antlers")? Otherwise, Yearling sounds like a good name based on your explanation . 1 Sig by Wolf, Handwriting by SparklingSwirls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeric 46,860 June 24, 2015 Share June 24, 2015 @Wind Chaser, I moved this to our new OC forum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randimaxis 8,654 June 28, 2015 Share June 28, 2015 Hmmmm... John Stagg? John Yearling? 1 ===== ( 0 ) ===== Fnord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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