# Name Assembly Process

# Step 1: Choose Gender Expression

Determine if the name should be feminine, masculine, or neutral

# Step 1: Choose Gender Expression

Determine if the name should be feminine, masculine, or neutral

# Step 2: Select Starting Sound

Pick an initial consonant or cluster that fits the character's nature:

- Hard survivors: K-, Th-, Z-, Kr-, Dr-
- Adaptable types: L-, V-, S-, Sh-, Zh-
- Psychic/spiritual: Ae-, Ny-, Ry-

# Step 2: Select Starting Sound

Pick an initial consonant or cluster that fits the character's nature:

- Hard survivors: K-, Th-, Z-, Kr-, Dr-
- Adaptable types: L-, V-, S-, Sh-, Zh-
- Psychic/spiritual: Ae-, Ny-, Ry-

# Step 3: Build Core Syllables

Add 1-2 middle syllables using:

- Common patterns: ya, ra, el, or, yn, is, ar
- Vowel sequences: ae, ai, ey, or
- Consonant clusters: ry, ly, th, sh

# Step 3: Build Core Syllables

Add 1-2 middle syllables using:

- Common patterns: ya, ra, el, or, yn, is, ar
- Vowel sequences: ae, ai, ey, or
- Consonant clusters: ry, ly, th, sh

# Step 4: Apply Appropriate Ending

Choose from gender-appropriate endings listed above

# Step 4: Apply Appropriate Ending

Choose from gender-appropriate endings listed above

# Step 5: Test Pronunciation

- Say it aloud—should flow smoothly
- Avoid awkward consonant collisions
- Ensure 2-4 syllables maximum

# Step 5: Test Pronunciation

- Say it aloud—should flow smoothly
- Avoid awkward consonant collisions
- Ensure 2-4 syllables maximum

# Step 6: Add Surname

Select or create a surname using compound or native patterns

# Step 6: Add Surname

Select or create a surname using compound or native patterns