Names
and Personas
Society members
create a persona, the person who they would like to have been had
they lived in the Middle Ages. Some SCA members have chosen only a
name. Others have fully developed personas and can talk to you in
detail about their medieval "lives". When you meet someone, they will
ask your name. If you have not chosen a medieval name you can use
your modern one until you decide. If you have no idea what you would
like to be called, then ask the local herald or pursuivant if he or
she has a book of medieval names you can look at. Similar books are
in most of the local libraries. Avoid using "name-the-baby" books;
may of these names were coined after the Renaissance and the authors
often do not tell you which names are modern ones.
You need to pick
at least one name that parents would have given a child during the
period the SCA studies, and at least one other name or descriptive
phrase to set you apart from everyone else with that given name. Some
things to remember when choosing a name; You may not take the name
of any historical or legendary person, nor may you use the full name
of a person in fictional literature. You may not use or imply a title
such as Sir, Duke, Count, Earl, Lord, Lady, Master, or Mistress. These
titles must be earned. You may not use the full name of someone else
in the Society. Try to keep your name in only one language; two at
the most. Your local herald can give you
further information on choosing a name and persona.
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