004 -- Name Help

the following is a collection of prefixes and suffixes you could use for your characters. these are here to help you come up with names, but keep in mind that we are very flexible and accepting of non-traditional prefixes and suffixes as well.

PREFIXES

A
acorn -- small, golden, brown
adder -- brown, mottled brown, fearless, aggressive
alder -- brown, red, gentle
amber -- red, bright, active
ant -- black, small
apple -- ginger, cream, sweet, shy
ash -- grey, flecked
aspen -- pale grey, tabby, peaceful
aster -- grey, gentle, motherly, cheerful

B
badger -- black and white, good fighter, large, fearless
bark -- mottled brown
basil -- grey, mottled, romantic, loving
bat -- black, small, stealthy
bear -- brown, large, good fighter, fearsome
bee -- golden, happy, friendly, light-hearted
beech -- grey, brown
beetle -- black, small
berry -- ginger, cream, sweet
birch -- silver, silver and black, peaceful
bird -- grey, brown, black, good hunter, good climber
black -- black
blizzard -- white, pale grey, flecked pale grey, fearless, determined
blue -- grey, blue eyes
boulder -- grey, brown, large, strong
bracken -- golden, protective
bramble -- brown, tabby, protective, aggressive, competitive
breeze -- silver, gentle, small, feminine
briar -- brown, tortoiseshell, protective, prickly
bright -- white, happy, cheerful, friendly
brindle -- brown or tawny with other streaks of colour
bristle -- stiff fur, spiky fur, unwelcoming, hostile
broken -- any part of the body is twisted, permanently broken
brown -- brown
bumble -- small, cheerful, happy, bouncy
bush -- bushy fur, big, protective, fatherly
buzzard -- brown, white, good fighter, aggressive, fearsome

C
cedar -- brown tabby, calm, peaceful
cherry -- red, vibrant, cheerful
chive -- elegant, respectful, graceful
cinder -- grey, mottled, fluffy, soft
claw -- long claws, good fighter, aggressive
cloud/y -- white, pale grey, fluffy, laid-back, gentle, caring
clover -- white, small
copper -- red, red tinted
creek -- brown, ginger, grey, easy-going, relaxed, calm
crow -- black, lithe, good hunter
curl -- curly fur
cypress -- ginger, tall, long-legged

D
daisy -- white, ginger, flecked, small, petite, gentle
dapple/d -- dappled, mottled, tortoiseshell
dark -- any dark colour
dawn -- cream, ginger, motherly, calm, fiery
dead -- broken or disfigured limb, most likely from a name change
deer -- brown, light brown and white, agile, fast
dill -- grey, white, gentle, calm, quiet
doe -- brown, light brown and white, lithe, feminine
dove -- light grey, white, gentle, caring, sweet
drift -- white
duck -- brown, grey, golden, fluffy, good swimmer
dusk -- brown, light brown, ginger, protective, calm
dust/y -- light brown, light grey

E
eagle -- brown and white, brown, clever, good hunter
eel -- black, dark grey, deceptive, agile
ember -- red, tortoiseshell, feisty, challenging, peaceful

F
fallen -- altered appearance from a fall, historical meaning
fallow -- light brown, gentle, motherly
fawn -- light brown, light brown and white, feminine, lithe
feather -- grey, white, brown, long-furred, gentle
fennel -- gold, clever, good healer
fern -- gold, grey, green eyes, gentle, venturesome
ferret -- dark brown, dark brown and white, lithe, small
finch -- brown, good hunter
fire -- red, brave, heroic, aggressive, fearless
flame -- red, brave, heroic, aggressive, fearless
flint -- dark grey
flower -- tortoiseshell, gentle, kind, accepting
fly -- black, dark grey, small, annoying
fox -- ginger, ginger and white, fearless, aggressive
frog -- brown, small
furze -- golden, spiky pelt, light-hearted
fuzzy -- long pelt, spiky pelt, fluffy pelt

G
golden -- gold
pelt, gold eyes
goose -- grey, fluffy, aggressive, absent-minded
gorse -- light gold, light brown, protective, noble
grass -- light brown
grey -- grey
pelt, grey eyes, grey markings
green -- green eyes

H
hail -- grey, mottled, cold, stubborn
half -- most likely a name change after loosing half of something
hare -- light brown, light brown and white, fast, good hunter
hawk -- brown, brown and white, fearless, aggressive
hay -- golden, laid-back, friendly
hazel -- light brown, friendly, spunky
heather -- light brown, light grey, soft, calm, fun-loving
heavy -- large
heron -- grey, white, black, fluffy, clever
holly -- ginger, white, pretty, unfriendly,
honey -- gold, calm, soothing, gentle

I
ice -- white, pale grey, cold, unfriendly, deceptive
ivy -- grey, mottled, hopeful, annoying, determined

J
jay -- grey, brown, clever, observant, clear-headed
juniper -- grey, black, white, mottled, sweet

K
kestrel -- ginger, brown, tortoiseshell, good hunter
kink -- curly, kinked tail

L
lake -- grey, soothing, calm, peaceful
larch -- grey tabby, protective, calm, good climber
lark -- brown, light brown, good hunter
leaf -- brown, golden, dappled, gentle
leopard -- golden, spotted, fearless, strong
lichen -- grey, brown, persistent, strong
lightning -- golden, cream, ginger, fast, determined, strong
lily -- white, feminine, gentle, soft, pretty
lion -- golden, brave, fluffy, fearless
little -- small
lizard -- brown tabby, sneaky, untrustworthy
log -- brown
long -- long body part (tail etc.)
loud -- exceptionally loud at birth

M
maggot -- white, grey, untrustworthy
mallow -- white, grey, gentle
maple -- ginger, tortoiseshell
marigold -- light ginger, golden, bright, cheerful
marsh -- dark brown
meadow -- sweet, gentle, pretty, motherly
milk -- white, cream, light grey, sweet, gentle
minnow -- grey, silver, small, fast
mint -- pale grey, sharp tongued, clever, clear-headed
mistle -- grey, silver, tabby, small, spiked fur
mist/y -- grey, silver, friendly, lithe
mole -- black, small
morning -- cream, motherly, gentle
moss/y -- brown, mottled, patches, small, sweet
moth -- grey, brown, fast
mottle -- tortoiseshell, mottled, dark tabby
mouse -- brown, grey, small, fast, good hunter
mud -- brown


N
needle -- grey, spiked fur, sharp-tongued
nettle -- grey, spiked-fur, sharp-tongues
newt -- dark coloured, small, placid
night -- black, dark grey, secretive, stealthy
nut -- small, brown

O
oak -- brown, tabby, strong, calm
oat -- golden, pale brown, cream, small
odd -- possibly a name change, has an asymmetrical aspect of their appearance
olive -- dark brown, reddish
one -- possibly a name change for someone who has lost one of something ie. an ear
otter -- dark brown, sleek, untrustworthy, good swimmer
owl -- brown, grey, white, elusive, good hunter

P
pale -- any pale colour
parsley -- grey, white, patched
patch -- patched cat, calico, tortoiseshell
peach -- cream, white, ginger, small, kind, fluffy
pear -- white, pale grey, sweet, kind
pebble -- grey, cream, spotted tabby, small
perch -- grey, gold, good swimmer
petal -- feminine, gentle, kind, motherly
pigeon -- grey, white, cheerful
pike -- grey-brown tabby, powerful
pine -- dark tabby
plum -- white, black, ginger, sweet, small
pollen -- golden, small, bubbly
pool -- grey, black, sleek
poppy -- ginger, tortoiseshell, black, small, motherly
prickle -- spiky fur, unkind, hostile
primrose -- gold, white, gentle
puddle -- grey, brown

Q
quail -- brown, grey, small
quick -- long-legged, fast

R
rabbit -- brown, grey, white, small, fast
ragged -- unruly fur
rain -- grey, soft, gentle, beautiful
rat -- brown, black, sneaky
raven -- black, honest, wise
red -- ginger
reed -- golden, brown, calm, understanding
ripple -- grey, silver, peaceful
river -- grey, silver, gentle, peaceful
robin -- brown, tortoiseshell, cheerful
rock -- grey, brown, patched, calm, sturdy, strong
rose -- ginger, cream, calico, tortoiseshell, pretty, elegant
rowan -- ginger, brown
rubble -- grey, brown, patched, spotted tabby
running -- long-legged, fast
rush -- golden, brown, white
russet -- ginger, red
rye -- light brown, golden, gentle, calm

S
sage -- pale gray, white, gentle, calm, wise
sand/y -- ginger, grey, cream, speckled
scorch -- black, dark grey, fearsome
sedge -- brown, black, grey, soft, gentle
seed -- ginger, cream, speckled, small
shade -- dark grey, dark brown, black, elusive
shadow -- black, elusive
sharp -- noticeably sharp teeth or claws, aggressive
sheep -- white and/or black, fluffy
shell -- white, pale gray, cream, small, pretty, carefree
shimmer -- glossy fur, bright, happy, noticable
shine -- glossy fur, bright, happy, noticable
short -- a small or short-legged cat
shred -- possibly a name change, a cat with many scars from battles
shrew -- brown, grey, small, quiet
silver -- grey, silver
sky -- grey, white, fluffy, gentle
slate -- gray
sleek -- sleek fur
slight -- weak, frail, slender
small -- exceptionally small
smoke/y -- gray, black
snail -- brown, grey, slow, calm, leisurely 
snake -- brown, golden, black, untrustworthy
snow -- white, gentle, happy
soft -- soft fur, sweet
soot -- dark grey, black
sorrel -- ginger, tortoiseshell, happy, curious
spark -- ginger, golden, bright, excitable, adventurous
sparrow -- brown, grey, tabby, small
speckle -- tortoiseshell, ticked tabby,
spider -- brown, black, long-legged, sneaky
spike -- spiky fur
splash -- white, patched, carefree
spotted -- tortoiseshell, spotted tabby
squirrel -- grey, ginger, fast, adventurous, quick
starling -- black
stone -- grey, brown, sturdy, strong, reliable
storm -- dark gray, fearsome, strong, respected
stripe -- tabby
stumpy -- short-legged or -tailed
sun/ny -- golden, ginger, bright, cheerful
swallow -- brown, white, tortoiseshell
sweet -- gentle, caring, motherly, feminine
swift -- brown, black, quick, adventurous

T
tall -- long-legged
talon -- sharp claws, fearsome, aggressive
tangle -- messy fur
tansy -- golden, tortoiseshell, gentle, helpful
tawny -- tawny
thistle -- grey, brown, spiky fur, aggressive
thorn -- sharp claws, spiky fur, aggressive
thrush -- brown, white, speckled, passive
thunder -- loud, large, respected
tiger -- brown, ginger, tabby, black-striped, fearsome
timber -- brown
tiny -- small
toad -- brown, grey
torn -- possibly a name change, cat has an ear torn etc.
trout -- golden, brown, white, speckled, good swimmer
twig -- brown, thin, small

V
vine -- tabby, good climber
vixen -- ginger, sneaky, feminine, aggressive
vole -- grey, brown, small

W
wasp -- golden, tabby, black-striped, aggressive
weasel -- brown, grey, white, slippery, untrustworthy
web -- silver, white, tabby, elegant
white -- white
willow -- grey, graceful, feminine
wind -- quick, long-legged
wolf -- grey, brown, red, fearsome, defensive
woolly -- tangled fur, thick coat

Y
yarrow -- white, golden, gentle, curious
yellow -- golden


SUFFIXES

B
bark -- tough, guarded, rough
bee -- striped
belly -- belly has some significance
berry -- small, sweet, skilled at medicine
bird -- good at climbing, good at jumping, graceful
blaze -- good at fighting, bold, fearless, loyal, passionate
blossom -- gentle, pretty, kind, motherly
branch -- good at climbing
breeze -- airy, fast
briar -- witty, defensive, protective
brook -- good at swimming, calm, intelligent
burr -- tangled or matted fur, irritable
bush -- fluffy

C
catcher -- good at hunting
claw -- good at fighting, aggressive, confident, loyal
cloud -- calm, fluffy
creek -- see brook

D
dapple -- tortoiseshell, calico, spotted, patched
dawn -- bright, optimistic
dew -- light grey, clever, clear-headed
dusk -- calm, intelligent
dust -- small, grey, brown

E
ear/s -- good listener/sense of hearing, ears have some significance
echo -- black, pale grey, lithe, mysterious
eye/s -- good observation skills, good eyesight, eyes have some significance

F
face -- face has some significance
fall -- graceful, hard-working, significance to history
fang -- good at fighting, good at hunting, aggressive, teeth have some significance
feather -- paired with bird prefix, long/feathery fur, graceful, quiet
fern -- gentle, kind, resilient
fin -- good at swimming
fire -- see blaze
fish -- silver, small, good at swimming
flame -- see blaze
fleck -- small, flecked pelt
flight -- good at climbing, good at jumping, fast, agile
flower -- see blossom
foot -- feet/paws have some significance
frost -- cold, calculating, distant, resilient
fur -- fur has some significance

G
gaze -- see eye/s
gorse -- yellow, reserved, aggressive, resilient

H
hawk -- good at fighting, good at hunting, aggressive, agile, regal
heart -- loyal, kind, caring, passionate
heather -- resilient, pretty, motherly
holly -- resilient, strong

I
ivy -- resilient, determined

J
jaw -- jaw has some significance

L
leaf -- graceful, collected, skilled at medicine
leap -- energetic, good at jumping
leg/s -- fast, agile, legs have some significance
light -- bright, optimistic

M
mask -- masked face, see face
mist -- calm, mysterious, laid-back
moon -- secretive, mysterious, calm
mouse -- small, brown, grey, good at hunting

N
night -- dark colored, sneaky, secretive
nose -- good at tracking, nose has some significance

P
pad -- careful, quiet, good at tracking, good at hunting, paw-pads have some significance
patch -- tortoiseshell, calico, patched pelt
path -- determined, hard-working
pelt -- see fur
petal -- see blossom
pond -- calm, laid-back, kind
pool -- see pond
pounce -- good at hunting, good at jumping
poppy -- small, kind, gentle
puddle -- small, patched pelt, clumsy, gloomy

R
ripple -- laid-back, distinctive tabby markings
river -- see brook
rock -- strong, grounded, determined, dependable
runner -- good at running, fast, agile, carefree

S
scar -- has scars
seed -- small, dependable, good at medicine
shade -- dark colored, quiet, solitary
shadow -- see shade
shine -- bright, optimistic
skip -- optimistic, bouncy, fast, odd walking pattern
sky -- open, kind
slip -- clumsy
snout -- snout has some significance
snow -- white, gentle, quiet
song -- kind, optimistic
speck -- small, speckled pelt
splash -- energetic, kind, patched pelt
spot/s -- spotted pelt
spring -- good at jumping, energetic
stalk -- good at tracking, good at hunting
step -- gentle, hard-working, determined
stone -- see rock
storm -- dark colored, brooding, aggressive, brave
stream -- see brook
strike -- good at fighting, aggressive, fast, fierce
stripe/s -- stripes have some significance

T
tail -- tail has some significance
talon -- see claw
thistle -- aggressive, closed-off, snarky
thorn -- see thistle
throat -- throat has some significance
toe/s -- toes have some significance
tooth -- see fang
tuft -- tufted/ragged/scruffy fur

W
watcher -- calm, collected, see eye/s
water -- see brook
weed -- snarky, resilient
whisker/s -- whiskers have some significance
whisper -- quiet, reserved, stealthy
willow -- long-furred, graceful
wind -- fast, agile, carefree
wing -- paired with bird prefix, gentle, calm, elegant