An orc gains her name shortly after birth when the mother presents the newborn to the clan. The spectators join in with the infant's wailing, developing it into an improvised song. Loud infants are expected to do well in life, so the mother often encourages the wailing with surreptitious pinches. In the aftermath of the song the clan bard proclaims the newborn's name. The name is viewed as the result of a joint effort brought forth by the song. An orc will be given nicknames from her peers as she matures. These names will describe attributes, characteristics or deeds, and it is up to the orc to deserve a prestigious one – or challenge a degrading one. One of the nicknames will eventually stick and become the orc's surname. It is possible for an orc to gain a new nickname that overshadows her old one. This usually occurs when a great feat has been done. Male orc names often end with heavy double consonants, whereas female names typically begin and end with a vowel. Examples of forenames Male names: Zaghoth, Grokdogh, Ooghakk, Khuth Female names: Azhokgra, Ozukka, Ogdokdru, Umblozha Examples of surnames Bravescar, Suregrip, Grimfist, Weakspine