Mando Clan Name

[Hardcorhobbs]

So my thought for the Mandalorian Interlude is that you are all from the same clan. This will make it very easy to link you all together, plus frankly I already worked this angle into my arc

So, anyone have any clan name suggestions?

[Jonkga]

I don't even know what would be appropriate - what are the clan naming conventions?

Are they given D&D goblin-tribe style names like the "Red Blades"?

Or, do they name the clan after it's strongest member, like the "Fetts"?

Or, do they follow a more Scottish clan name style convention?

I've no idea. The movies don't mention clan names, and I've never read any of the expanded universe stuff, so someone else is probably going to need to weigh in on this.

[Hardcorhobbs]

There are no naming conventions that I can see. I say just come up with a cool sounding name. Here are the examples from Wookieepedia: Beviin, Bralor, Fett, Ordo, Skirata, Vevut.

Read more here: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mandalorian

[NukeHavoc]

There are no naming conventions that I can see. I say just come up with a cool sounding name. Here are the examples from Wookieepedia: Beviin, Bralor, Fett, Ordo, Skirata, Vevut. Read more here: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mandalorian

Exactly so. I spent a fair amount of time researching that the other day, and came to the same conclusion. It's basically the rule of cool.

[Jonkga]

Yeah, but with both Fett and Ordo listed, it seems to be last name = clan name thing (Boba Fett, Canderous Ordo).

[Jonkga]

So, I did some reading on Wookieepedia, and it seems that while some of the leaders of clans used their name for the clan name (Fett, Ordo, etc.) it seems not everyone in the clan followed suit.

And, there was much written on the Mando'a language, so I started looking through vocabulary lists for some insight.

I was putting together phrases like "kot be olan" meaning "strength of a hundred", but while these phrases communicate that "small clan that's tougher than their size would indicate" feel I was going for, they don't seem to don't seem to fit with the names that were presented as sample names.

So, I suggest that we call ourselves Clan Olan, roughly translating to "the Hundred". It gives it a militaristic feel, and is implies without really explaining a cohesive, threatening group. And, in cryptic Mandalorian fashion, we certainly don't have to explain it to those we conquer when they ask - that is until they join us.

[NukeHavoc]

So, I suggest that we call ourselves Clan Olan, roughly translating to "the Hundred". It gives it a militaristic feel, and is implies without really explaining a cohesive, threatening group. And, in cryptic Mandalorian fashion, we certainly don't have to explain it to those we conquer when they ask - that is until they join us.

I like it!

[erilar]

Sounds good to me!

[setanta14]

But Randy Richards was an Olan Mills photographer... not cool.

[NukeHavoc]

Pah. That only matters in Greyhawk...

[Lars Porsenna]

While I have no problem with the Olan clan name, how about Kotbelan? Or Kobelan?

Damon.

[EvilGenius]

I like Olan. Easy to say, easy to shout as a warcry.

[Hardcorhobbs]

Nice Jon! I like it!