Halfling parents name their children without a formal ceremony. Their lack of fuss over naming their children is made up for during their annual name day celebrations. A halfling can expect hearty greetings and small gifts, such as sweets or tarts, on her name day. Halflings bear their family name as a surname. Family names that describe extinct plants, such as 'Rosewood' or 'Rainberry' are highly regarded. In marriage the couple unite under one of their family names, often settling for the most prestigious one. Forenames are short, and female names often end with a vowel. Surnames commonly describe plants, nature or physical features. Examples of forenames Male names: Norwym, Volrant, Ervin, Ywnar Female names: Yrvane, Elscire, Fylmina, Awnyna Examples of surnames Sunweed, Leaftender, Lilyfoot, Roselock