Names

Names of inhabitants of Clare tend to follow the conventions of one of the larger cultures.

Enclaves

Enclave first and middle names tend to be based on either traditional short English names or Scandinavian or Slavic names.

Examples: Jack, Jane, Ingrid, Magnus, Ivan, Nadia.

Enclave surnames are traditionally matronymic or patronymic, with the surname taken from the parent of higher status. The other surname is also sometimes included as a middle name.

• Examples: Jackson, Ingridschild, Nadiavic.

Cabals are usually named after abstract concepts that relate to their function or philosophy.

Venucci

Venucci first names tend to be based on more extravagant English names or Italian or French names.

Examples: Guinevere, Percival, Giacomo, Chiara, Jean, Odette.

Venucci children have no surnames until they reach adulthood. Venucci who join a House use the name of their House as their surname, while those that don't join a house, or who are ejected from a House, choose a new surname for themselves that they believe describes them. It's not uncommon for people to choose the surname of a parent or other person who taught them if they believe it also describes them. Some who join Houses after adulthood retain their chosen surname as a middle name.

Houses are either named after a significant figure in their formation, or a shared concept they hold as important.

• Chosen Surname Examples: Ingenious, Strong, Vengeful.
• House Name Examples: Valjean, de Marco, d'Acier.