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Naming Customs are a cultural aspect which can give us an insight into a culture's values. Usually names are given at birth, but they could also be given or earned after an exploit.
<ref>http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/guide/development/vt/18/index.html Just For Fun (Vanadiel Tribune 18)</ref>
<ref>http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/guide/development/vt/19/index.html Just For Fun #2 (Vanadiel Tribune 19)</ref>
<ref>http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/guide/development/vt/20/05-3.html Just For Fun #3 (Vanadiel Tribune 20)</ref>
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== Hume Names ==
* Humes have the widest spread population as well as the widest variety of names. 
** As a rule, Hume names don't follow any special rules.
* In the Southern Quon regions, Humes have Germanic-sounding names:
** Males have names like Karst, Piotr, Wolfgang.
** Females have names like Maymunah, Hilda, Adelheid (Heidi).

== Elvaan Names ==
* Elvaan males tend to have elaborate names appropriate for heroes in an epic tale. Examples include Palardaifault, Monberaux, Eauvague.
** Their names may look French, but can differ in their pronunciation: the great sage Raillefal explains his name is pronounced like "rye-fall".
*Elvaan females typically have shorter names that are easier to pronounce. Examples include Claidie, Ulmia, Ailevia.

=== Elvaan Middle Initials ===
*Elvaan often just use a first name, but can use a middle initial and last name.
**Middle initials relate to their rank in either the nobility or the clergy.
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|+ Ranks of Nobility <ref>http://wiki.ffo.jp/html/13217.html Shakui (FF11 Glossary)</ref>
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! Initial !! Rank !! Alternative (English)!! Explanation !! Example
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| R || Royaulais || Duke || King or member of the royal family || Valaineral R Davilles
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| I || Imperiais || Marquis || The founder of a vassal state or descendant from the royal family || Alphollon I Tavnazia
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| M || Monarlais || Count || The lord of a county || Halver M Borel
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| S || Souvelais || Viscount || A deputy count || Phillieulais S Dieuffon
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| B || Barolais || Baron || A lower-ranked lord || Ragelise B Baloumat
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| N || Noblais || Knight {{verification}} || An elite fighter worthy of an honorary title || Rongelouts N Distaud
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|+ Ranks of the Clergy <ref>http://wiki.ffo.jp/html/23248.html Soukai (FF11 Glossary)</ref>
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! Initial !! Rank !! Alternative (English) !! Explanation !! Example
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| P || Papsque || Pope || Leader of the San d'Orian Cathedral || Shamonde P Grauche
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| C || Cardisque || Cardinal || Chief official of the Cathedral || Mildaurion C Giloumet
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| E || Evesque || Bishop || Teaching Leader of the Cathedral || Savae E Paleade
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| V || Vicasque || Vicar || A deputy Bishop || Curilla V Mecru
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| X || Croisque || Crusader {{verification}} || An elite Monk deployed by the Cathedral || Laisavie X Berlends
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== Tarutaru Names ==
* Male Tarutaru have names where the first and second part rhyme. This is thought to be similar to incantations of ancient spells. Examples include Ajido-Marujido, Karaha-Baruha, Mano-Amano.
* Female Tarutaru have names where the last mora is repeated. Examples include Chamama, Rukususu, Shantotto.
** The last part of the name is not random, is it based on the orientation of the child in relation to the Star Tree at the time of birth.
* Names of locations like Sarutabaruta and Kolshushu may resemble Tarutaru names, but it is a only coincidence of the Tarutaru language. Sarutabaruta means "Land of Prophecy" in the Tarutaru tongue, while Kolshushu means "Land of Decision".
== Mithra Names ==
* Mithra use a first name and family name. Their first names are short, just one or two syllables. This has a practical reason: while hunting, Mithra will call each other by their first names. Examples include Cha Lebagta, An Polaali, Jakoh Wahcondalo.
== Galka Names ==
* Galkan names will have rough-sounding syllables, often using hard consonants. Maybe their names are part of their strength. Examples include Dalzakk, Gumbah, Zeid.
* Humes find Galkan names hard to remember or pronounce, and give Galka another name. Expect there to be a story behind each name. Examples include Big Harvest, Iron Eater, Eternal Flame.
== Goblin Names ==
* Male names end in -ix. Fablinix, Muckvix, Fickblix. 
* Female names end in -ox. Leadavox, Gambilox, Drachlox.

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