Names (Rules and Policies)

Your character name is an essential part of your roleplay. As such, you should choose a creative, original name that fits both our Tolkien setting and the character you're going to play. Since a name which might suit a haradrim warrior would not be as fitting for an elven wizard, some thought should go into this lifetime decision.

Names should be just that: a name, ideally a first or personal name like you are called in real life. Because of this, names should not be phrases ("Gottakill"), include titles ("Sirjasper"), be unpronounceable in English ("Rjgebwf") or take those of canon characters. Names should also not be acronyms; if you cannot get your meaning across with one word (or even a portmanteau), you should select something else! Lastly, because your character is a unique creation existing in this Tolkien world, he/she should avoid using a name of a character from other media as well, as your character is your own unique creation and should be named appropriately. Please do not choose famous "real world" names or concepts, such as famous people past or present, for your name here.

If you want to change a name, there are three ways to go about it:

First, if you have not spent much time on your character, you can "suicide" and begin again. Second, if you have still a lowbie character you can speak to a Newbiehelper about obtaining a free namechange. Newbiehelpers can assist you in choosing a more appropriate, thematic name and may require a namechange for violations of the standards listed in the previous paragraph. Third, if you have an older character you may use your once-per-lifetime namechange.

Having an appropriate name not only improves your roleplay, but that of those around you. If you need help coming up with something good, just ask!

Also please note: the admin are aware that a number of older characters have names which do not meet the standards above. Older characters were created under looser standards and are considered "grandfathered in". We intend to apply the standards above going forward to new and recently created characters.