Suffix list (and explanations)

[Cloudbat]

I know Ten has a magical list of awesomeness, but just for easier access here's mine on suffixes.

Appearance suffixes:

-fur
-pelt
-stripe (for tabbies)
-patch (for tortoiseshells/calicos)*
-spots (for spotted tabbies/tortoiseshells/calicos)*

*Generally preferred as a prefix however (Patch-, Spotted-). Striped- can also be used a prefix though it is rare.)

Those are pretty self-explanatory, and they're used when there's no other particular trait/skill about the cat that stands out. Note: They always apply to a majority of that color on the body.

Body suffixes:

-face (for a particular marking on the face)*
-nose (signifies good scenting/tracking abilities)
-ear(s) (signifies good hearing)*
-foot (signifies speed)
-eye(s) (signifies good vision)*
-tail (signifies good balance and/or hunting ability)
-claw (signifies fierceness and/or skill with claws)
-fang (signifies fierceness and/or skill with fangs)
-leg (signifies long/short legs)
-belly (signifies a particular marking on the belly)
-whisker (signifies a sensitive personality and/or good tracking abilities)
-throat (signifies a certain marking on the throat)

*often only used in renames, and can be used differently

Personality suffixes:

-storm (moody, passionate, angry, forceful)
-flower (kind, talkative, dramatic, flirty)
-heart (jovial, caring, friendly, loyal)

Other suffixes:

-step (can be used with a size or animal prefix to describe the cat's way of walking)
-stream (signifies grace and/or particular accuracy and finesse in a certain skill)

Feel free to criticize or suggest additions to the list.

[cyndilastrange]

What about the suffix "song"? I know that in Firestar's Quest: Super Edition the Skyclan Medicine Cat's name is Echosong.

[Cloudbat]

The suffix 'song'? How does a cat look like, have, or use a song? It doesn't make sense. That's why we don't use it. :3

[Blossom]

This question occurred to me earlier today. What about the suffix -cloud, which I've always considered to mean kind, gentle in nature, "go-with-the-flow", caring, or "motherly"/nurturing?

[Cloudbat]

Because Cloud- is in itself a prefix. I know, -storm is too, but the other reason is that we already have -flower for that purpose. I don't think we need another suffix that says basically the same thing. :3

[Blossom]

Right. Makes sense! I was just wonderin'. 'cause -cloud has always been pretty common.

[Cloudbat]

True, but we don't go with every suffix from the first series, like -leaf and -wind. But I'm glad you understand. XD