Naming conventions in Yonderre

Naming conventions in Yonderre and the traditions that surround them have evolved since the Conquest of Joanusterra and creation of the Yonderian state and have come to encompass and combine many aspects of the Bergendii and Gothic culture and tradition.

History

Gothic Yonderre

Nobles have family names based on possessions, often geographical (von Willing, von Koop). Peasantry have patronyms.

Common names

Given names

Masculine	Feminine	Meaning	Origin
Adolf Adolphe	n/a	Noble wolf	Gothic
August Auguste	Augusta Augustine	Venerable	Latin, from Augustus
Eberhard	n/a	Boar's heart Boar's strength	Gothic
Escut	Escuta	Shield	Burgoignesc
Falco	n/a	Falcon	Latin
Giles	Gillette	Shield	Istroyan, from Aegis
Guillaume	Guillaumette	Resolute protector	Gothic, from Wilhelm
Henri Heinrich	Henrietta Henriette Heinrike	Ruler of the home	Gothic
Hercule	n/a	Hera's glory	Istroyan, from Ἡρακλῆς or Herakles, by way of Latin Hercules
Joanus	n/a	God is gracious	Hebrew, from יוֹחָנָן‎ or Yôḥānān
Phillip Phillipe	Phillippa	Lover of horses Horse friend	Istroyan, from Philippos
n/a	Rachel Rachelle	Ewe	Hebrew, from רָחֵל or Raḥel
Rachet	Rachette Rachetta	Rightful Just	Gothic, from Radzig
Radzig	Radzine	Rightful Just	Gothic
Siegfried	Siegfrieda	Victorious peace	Gothic
Siegmar	n/a	Victorious warrior	Gothic
Wilhelm	Wilhelmine Wilhelmina	Resolute protector	Gothic