Fan ArticlesKinkpawΒ analyzes the true meaning of character’s names.
Hey, BlogClan, it’s Kinkpaw, and today I’m sharing with you what I think warrior names REALLY mean. I’ll be looking at the names of 3 famous cats and deciding if their name really meant something or if their leader was just being random! (Names like Crookedjaw, Deadfoot, Talltail, and Brokentail will be excluded.)
1- Bluestar. Bluestar’s warrior name was Bluefur, which, to me, seems a bit generic and boring. Sure, her fur was blue, but if Pinestar was really thinking, he probably could have been a bit more original. Maybe he could have named her Blueflame or Bluefire after her prophecy (or just after her temperament!) Plus, Snowfur had the same suffix, and she was given her warrior name at the same ceremony, so that solidifies my opinion.
CONCLUSION: Bluestar’s warrior name did not mean anything. Pinestar was being unoriginal.
2- Firestar. Everybody knew Firestar’s warrior name was Fireheart and that Bluestar chose his name because he “had a heart like fire.” But did he really? Bluestar may have figured out by the end of Into the Wild that Firepaw was the subject of Spottedleaf’s prophecy. But in all honesty, Firepaw was just like any warrior- fiercely loyal to his Clan and eager to help defend it. Firestar deserved the name Firefur just as much as Bluestar deserved to be named Bluefur.
CONCLUSION: Bluestar was only thinking of the prophecy when she named Fireheart, therefore his name did not mean anything.
3- Yellowfang. Yellowfang did not actually have yellow fangs, as far as we readers know. Of course, Yellowfang’s first appearance was Into the Wild where she appeared as an old, cranky medicine cat with messy fur and a bad leg but I think her warrior name was given to her for a reason. Yellowfang heard her name spoken at the Moonstone during her apprenticeship journey which probably means that Cedarstar was actually considering her name, and didn’t give her a spur-of-the-moment name like Pinestar did for Bluestar. Yellowfang was named after her sharp tongue and occasional grumpiness, as well as her hunting talent.
CONCLUSION- Yellowfang’s name does actually have a meaning. Cedarstar was not being unoriginal.
Thanks for reading my article! I know I probably thought a little too deeply on this one but I hope you enjoyed it anyway!
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I really like your article, but I have to admit that I don’t agree. I feel like all you really did was say why you think the character got their name but then say it doesn’t mean anything. I don’t really understand. Is it an article about criticizing names? I’m sorry I don’t mean to sound rude, that’s just my opinion.
Actually Yellowfang’s name is more thought out than that.
Her mother named her Yellowkit after her yellow eyes.
By the time she was a warrior,her fangs probably were pretty yellow.
And of course,her temper.
I think Yellowfang has amber eyes
that’s kind of the same when it comes to their eyes, just another shade
I especially like your description for Yellowfang’s name, and your conclusion to it.
Gigglepaw, I like your description too, but I have way older cats and their teeth are not very yellow.
But they are domestic house cats, not wild cats
I disagree with Fireheart’s name. I think it does have meaning. In my opinion, Fireheart was named because of his courage and loyalty, and the fact that he has a big heart and shows kindness where it’s due.
Iβve made a whole article on why Fireheart shouldnβtβve been called that.
Just finished into the wild (I’m re-reading warriors, last time I read it I was 10) But after finishing Into the Wild, I actually think Fireheart suits him. Firepaw before becoming Fireheart was loyal to his clan for sure, but his clan loyalty was a facet to what really drove his actions– his moral compass and what he believed was right. A lot of the other warriors’ loyalty was their soul code to go by, for Firepaw it wasn’t, Firepaw was willing to stray away from Clan/Clan orders if it meant he was doing the right thing. I feel like his treatment with Ravenpaw, Tigerclaw, and Yellowfang demonstrated this the best. And I think Bluestar recognized that very early on; inviting him to the gathering, moonstone, he saw something special in him. Whether that be realizing the prophecy or his bravery and loyalty, it certainly wasn’t random I don’t think.
I donβt really agree. Fireheart is a great name. How many cats were willing to do what he did? Yellowfang lives in THE WILDβwho remembers that her teeth are yellow and broken, even if she wasnβt named after them? But great article!
I donβt think Pinestar knew about the prophecyβ¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦and he was still very boring. I disagree with Fireheart, I think he was named because he wanted peace soooooooooo much. But great article! I like this!!!!!
I donβt think Pinestar knew about the prophecyβ¦β¦β¦β¦β¦β¦and he was still very boring. I disagree with Fireheart, I think he was named because he wanted peace soooooooooo much and he actually had grief for Tigerstar when he died. But great article! I like this!!!!!