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'''PN. Personal Name Registration''' | |||
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Personal names are names that identify a single human being (as opposed to a group of people, a branch, an order, and the like, which are non-personal names). To be registered, a personal name submission must meet the following standards: | Personal names are names that identify a single human being (as opposed to a group of people, a branch, an order, and the like, which are non-personal names). To be registered, a personal name submission must meet the following standards: | ||
* Each name phrase (a complete given name or byname) must be demonstrated to be suitable for a specific time and place or otherwise meet the standards set out in [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN1|PN.1]]. | * Each name phrase (a complete given name or byname) must be demonstrated to be suitable for a specific time and place or otherwise meet the standards set out in [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN1|PN.1]]. | ||
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* The name must be free of conflict and presumption as set out in [[http:''heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN3|PN.3]] and [[http:''heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN4|PN.4]]. | * The name must be free of conflict and presumption as set out in [[http:''heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN3|PN.3]] and [[http:''heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN4|PN.4]]. | ||
* The name must not be offensive as set out in [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN5|PN.5]]. | * The name must not be offensive as set out in [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN5|PN.5]]. | ||
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'''[[#PN1]]PN.1 Personal Names Content''' | |||
'''[[#PN1A]]A. Definitions''': Several terms are used in this section of the rules. | |||
A. Definitions''': Several terms are used in this section of the rules. | |||
A ''name phrase'' consists of a complete given name or byname with associated prepositions, articles and the like. The elements which make up a name phrase are referred to in these rules as name elements. Name elements may be words or pieces of words. A name phrase may consist of a single word or multiple words. | A ''name phrase'' consists of a complete given name or byname with associated prepositions, articles and the like. The elements which make up a name phrase are referred to in these rules as name elements. Name elements may be words or pieces of words. A name phrase may consist of a single word or multiple words. | ||
For example, ''of//, //the// and //Dell// are all whole word name elements. Some examples of pieces of words which are name elements: //Arnulfs-// and //-dottir// or //Ælf-// and -//gar//. Some examples of name phrases: //Smith//, comprised simply of a single word, and //de la Torre//, comprised of //de//, //la//, and //Torre''. | For example, ''of//, //the// and //Dell// are all whole word name elements. Some examples of pieces of words which are name elements: //Arnulfs-// and //-dottir// or //Ælf-// and -//gar//. Some examples of name phrases: //Smith//, comprised simply of a single word, and //de la Torre//, comprised of //de//, //la//, and //Torre''. | ||
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'''[[#PN1B2g]]g. The Grandfather Clause''': In a new personal name submission, an individual may use name phrases already registered to them, even if that name phrase would no longer be allowed under the current rules. Only the exact, actual name phrase from the registered form may be used, not variants, patterns, etc. The use of the grandfather clause does not allow the submitter to evade new style problems (as discussed in [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN2B|PN.2]] below). It only allows the submitter to keep style problems that already exist with the registered name. | '''[[#PN1B2g]]g. The Grandfather Clause''': In a new personal name submission, an individual may use name phrases already registered to them, even if that name phrase would no longer be allowed under the current rules. Only the exact, actual name phrase from the registered form may be used, not variants, patterns, etc. The use of the grandfather clause does not allow the submitter to evade new style problems (as discussed in [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN2B|PN.2]] below). It only allows the submitter to keep style problems that already exist with the registered name. | ||
A name phrase from a registered name of an individual may also be registered by a close legal relative (such as parent, spouse, child, sibling, etc.). To do this, the submitter must demonstrate the relationship through legal documents or through attestation of relationship from the individual whose name is already registered. Documentation under the grandfather clause does not exempt a name or name phrase from conflict, presumption, or offense rules, unless that rules violation is itself grandfathered. | A name phrase from a registered name of an individual may also be registered by a close legal relative (such as parent, spouse, child, sibling, etc.). To do this, the submitter must demonstrate the relationship through legal documents or through attestation of relationship from the individual whose name is already registered. Documentation under the grandfather clause does not exempt a name or name phrase from conflict, presumption, or offense rules, unless that rules violation is itself grandfathered. | ||
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'''[[#PN2]]PN.2. Personal Names Style''' | |||
'''[[#PN2A]]A. Definitions''': A name phrase is a complete given name or byname with associated prepositions, articles and the like. It is defined more thoroughly in [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN1|PN.1]] above, which deals with the construction of name phrases. A naming pool refers to the group of name phrases that are in use in a particular time and place. These naming pools are organized into regional naming groups, each of which includes a group of naming pools that are geographically and culturally linked. These regional naming groups are used to determine whether name phrases can be combined in a registerable name. The list of established regional groups is listed in Appendix C. | '''[[#PN2A]]A. Definitions''': A name phrase is a complete given name or byname with associated prepositions, articles and the like. It is defined more thoroughly in [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN1|PN.1]] above, which deals with the construction of name phrases. A naming pool refers to the group of name phrases that are in use in a particular time and place. These naming pools are organized into regional naming groups, each of which includes a group of naming pools that are geographically and culturally linked. These regional naming groups are used to determine whether name phrases can be combined in a registerable name. The list of established regional groups is listed in Appendix C. | ||
'''[[#PN2B]]B. Name Phrase Requirements''': A registerable personal name must be made up of at least two name phrases: a given name and at least one byname (which may appear to be a second given name). While it is easy to document individuals who are identified only with a single given name, we do not allow the registration of single element personal names. Individuals may use those names, but may not register them. | '''[[#PN2B]]B. Name Phrase Requirements''': A registerable personal name must be made up of at least two name phrases: a given name and at least one byname (which may appear to be a second given name). While it is easy to document individuals who are identified only with a single given name, we do not allow the registration of single element personal names. Individuals may use those names, but may not register them. | ||
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'''[[#PN2E]]E. Obtrusive Modernity''': No name will be registered that either in whole or in part is obtrusively modern. Something is said to be obtrusively modern when it makes a modern joke or reference that destroys medieval ambience and drags the average person mentally back to the present day. Obtrusiveness can be either in the written form or when spoken. A period name that has a modern referent will not generally be considered obtrusively modern. Only extreme examples will be returned. | '''[[#PN2E]]E. Obtrusive Modernity''': No name will be registered that either in whole or in part is obtrusively modern. Something is said to be obtrusively modern when it makes a modern joke or reference that destroys medieval ambience and drags the average person mentally back to the present day. Obtrusiveness can be either in the written form or when spoken. A period name that has a modern referent will not generally be considered obtrusively modern. Only extreme examples will be returned. | ||
For example, names that have been ruled obtrusively modern and hence returned include ''Porsche Audi//, //Artemisian Tank Corps//, and //Geky Herald// (pronounced like "Geeky Herald"). Names like //Edmond Fitzgerald//, //Red Boke Herald//, //Drew Steele//, and //Mould de Cheder'' have been allowed. | For example, names that have been ruled obtrusively modern and hence returned include ''Porsche Audi//, //Artemisian Tank Corps//, and //Geky Herald// (pronounced like "Geeky Herald"). Names like //Edmond Fitzgerald//, //Red Boke Herald//, //Drew Steele//, and //Mould de Cheder'' have been allowed. | ||
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'''[[#PN3]]PN.3. Personal Names Conflict''' | |||
'' | '''[[#PN3A]]A. Definitions''': Conflict, as it is used in these rules, is a modern concept which derives from the requirement in the Governing Documents that names have sufficient difference to avoid undue confusion. To be registered, a new submission must be clear of conflict with all registered personal names; this means that it must avoid undue confusion with them. There are two types of confusion which must be avoided: being too close to a registered personal name itself, and claiming to be a close relative of a registered personal name. These are described in these rules as "identity conflict" and "relationship conflict". | ||
For identity conflict, a name submission is in conflict with a registered name when they are too similar either in sound or in appearance. A name submission that is substantially different in sound and substantially different in appearance from a registered personal name is clear of conflict with it. For relationship conflict, a name that makes an unmistakable claim of close relationship to a registered personal name is in conflict with it. This section of the rules sets the standards for how names can be substantially different. | |||
'''[[#PN3B]]B. Individuals Protected from Conflict''': A new personal name submission must be clear from conflict with all registered personal names. Non-personal names and personal names do not conflict. A name is registered and protected from the moment it is listed as accepted on a published Letter of Acceptances and Returns. Registered names will be listed in the Ordinary and Armorial as soon as possible, but they are protected as soon as the Letter of Acceptances and Return is published. We also protect the names of important people outside the SCA; they are addressed in [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#PN4|PN.4]] Presumption below. | |||
'''[[#PN3C]]C. Standards for Identity Conflict''': To be clear of identity conflict, two names must be substantially different in both sound and appearance. Because conflict is a modern concept, we consider matters such as meaning, language, etymological origin, etc. to be irrelevant for conflict. Only sound and appearance are considered for difference. Thus, the Latinized form of a name may be clear of conflict with the vernacular form. While we do not go out of our way to consider variant pronunciations, we do consider important period and modern pronunciations of name elements. | |||
To be substantially different, a pair of names must be different in sound and appearance under the standards laid out below. Names may be different in sound under one standard and appearance under another standard. Names are compared as complete items, so that ''Lisa Betta Gonzaga// conflicts with //Lisabetta Gonzaga'', although the elements are different. | |||
> '''[[#PN3C1]]1. Changes to Two Syllables''': Names are substantially different if changes in sound and appearance affect at least two syllables (including adding, removing, or reordering them). If the changes only affect adjacent letters or sounds, they must affect more than two letters or sounds to be considered under this allowance. Change in spacing is a change in appearance, but is not considered a change in sound. Changes to any part of the name count, including articles and prepositions. | |||
> For example, ''Alana Red// is substantially different from //Elena Reed//, because at least two syllables change in both sound and appearance. //Maria Smith// is substantially different from //Miriam Smith//, because it removes one syllable and changes another in both sound and appearance. //Richard Loudeham// is substantially different from //Richard Loveman'', because two syllables have changes to them. | |||
> For example, ''Anne Jones London// is substantially different from //Anne Joan of London//, because it changes one syllable in both sound and appearance and removes another. //John de Aston// is substantially different from //John Asson//, because it adds one syllable and changes another in both sound and appearance. //William Underthecliff// is substantially different from //William Cliff//, because it adds three syllables. //Margaret atte Mor// is substantially different from //Margaret de la Mor''; because it changes two syllables in both sound and appearance. | |||
> '''[[#PN3C2]]2. Substantial Change to One Syllable''': Names are substantially different if a single syllable between them (excluding articles and prepositions, such as ''de// and //the'') is changed in both sound and appearance as described here. The addition or removal of a syllable makes two names substantially different in sound. Two names are also substantially different if a syllable is substantially changed in sound and appearance. This means that the vowel and the consonant (or group of consonants) on one side of the vowel is different between the two names. In either case, the change in spelling (including addition or removal of letters) must affect at least two letters in that syllable to be substantial. | |||
> For example, both ''Maria Jones// and //Miriam Jones// are substantially different in sound from either //Mary Jones// or //Marie Jones//, because those names add a syllable. //Miriam Jones// is also substantially different in appearance from both //Mary Jones// and //Marie Jones//. However, //Maria Jones// is not substantially different in appearance from //Marie// //Jones//, because only one letter is changed. Also, //Mary Jones// is not substantially different in sound from //Marie Jones''. While the most common modern pronunciation of the given names is different, one important late period and modern pronunciation makes both names the same (as \MA-ree\). Thus they conflict. While we do not go out of our way to consider variant pronunciations, we do consider important period and modern pronunciations of name elements. | |||
> For example, ''Connor MacRobert// is substantially different from //Conan MacRobert// or //Conall MacRobert//, because the second syllable of the given names is substantially different in both sound and appearance. Likewise, //Colin L'Estrange// is substantially different from //Colin Strange//, because a syllable of the byname is removed. //Colin L'Estrange// is not substantially different from //Colin Lestrange'', because the change in sound is negligible, and the change in appearance does not substantially change the syllable. | |||
> '''[[#PN3C3]]3. Substantial Change of Single-Syllable Name''' Phrase: Two names with a comparable single-syllable name phrase are eligible for this rule. A pair of name phrases are said to be comparable if they both have the same position in the name, such as given name or first byname. Comparable single-syllable name phrases are generally substantially different in sound if a group of adjacent vowels or of adjacent consonants within a word are completely changed, so that it shares no sound in common. In rare cases, the sound may still be too similar for this rule to clear the conflict. The change of a single letter is sufficient for two eligible name phrases to be different in appearance, as such name phrases are quite short. On a case by case basis, two-syllable names phrases may be eligible for this rule, such as ''Harry// and //Mary''. | |||
> For example, ''John Smith// is substantially different from //Jane Smith//. //Anne Best// is substantially different from //Anne West//. //Ellen Lang// is substantially different from //Ellen Long//. //James Ed// is substantially different from //James Lead''. In each case, an adjacent group of vowels or consonants is completely changed in sound and appearance. | |||
> For example, ''Matthew Joan// is not substantially different from //Matthew Jones// because the //n// and //nz// groups share a sound and a letter. //Richard Blott// is not substantially different from //Richard Lot// because the //bl// and //l// group share a sound and a letter. //Katerine de la Mar// is not substantially different from //Katerine de la Mor'' because they don't have comparable single-syllable name phrases and cannot use this rule. | |||
'''[[#PN3D]]D. Standards for Relationship Conflict''': To be clear of relationship conflict, the submitted name must not unmistakably imply close relationship with a protected person. This includes, but is not limited to, a claim to be the parent, child, or spouse of a protected person. An unmistakable implication generally requires the use of the entirety of a protected name. The relational marker does not need to be in the new submission for conflict to apply. That is, if a registered item includes a relational marker followed by a complete name and the new submission is the same as that complete name, it is in conflict. Names are still protected from relationship conflict even if grammar requires that the name be modified in order to demonstrate the relationship. Adding an element not in the protected name is generally enough to remove relationship conflict. | |||
For example, ''Miryam bint Da'ud// is not an unmistakable claim to be the child of //Da'ud ibn Auda//, but //Miryam bint Da'ud ibn Auda// is. //Felicia uxor Willemi le Tailor// is an unmistakable claim to be the wife of a registered //Willemus le Tailor//, even though there is a change in appearance of the given name, because the change is necessitated by the grammar. However, //Felicia uxor William Taylor// is not an unmistakable claim to be the wife of //Willemus le Tailor//, as //William Taylor// and //Willemus le Tailor// are different enough to be clear of identity conflict under our rules. Similarly, //Llewelyn ap Owen// is an unmistakable claim to be the father of a registered //Morgan ap Llewelyn ap Owen''. | |||
For example, ''Mary Elizabeth Smith// is an unmistakable claim to be the daughter of //Elizabeth Smith// even though a relational marker is not included. This type of relationship conflict occurs only in languages, such as English, where unmarked patronymics or matronymics are used. However, //Giulia Maddelena di Giacomo// is not an unmistakable claim to be the daughter of //Maddelena di Giacomo//, as Italian did not mix marked (//di Giacomo//) and unmarked (//Maddelena//) relationships in the same name. Thus, in this case, //Maddelena'' must be considered a second given name. | |||
'''[[#PN3E]]E. Registration with Permission to Conflict''': The owner of a registered item may grant permission to conflict to a new submission for either identity conflict or relationship conflict. Such permission may be granted either individually through a letter of permission to conflict or universally through a blanket letter of permission to conflict. | |||
For identity conflict, any change to appearance and sound is sufficient to allow the registration of a personal name with a letter of permission to conflict. A submission identical to the registered item will not be registered even with permission to conflict. | |||
For relationship conflict, a letter of permission to claim relationship from the owner of the registered item is sufficient to allow the registration of a personal name. This does not require demonstrating that the individual has that legal relationship. You can give a stranger permission to have a name that appears to be the name of your child, parent, or spouse. | |||
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'''[[#PN4]]PN.4. Personal Names Presumption''' | |||
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'''[[#PN4A]]A. Definitions''': Presumption is a false claim. This includes claims of restricted rank or powers that the submitter does not possess within the Society or that we do not allow anyone to claim. It also includes claims of identity or close relationship with a person outside the SCA who is considered quite important by many people within and outside the Society. Presumption is not dependent on intent; even if such a claim was not intended, the appearance of such a claim is not allowed. Items which presume will not be registered, even if a letter of permission could be obtained. | '''[[#PN4A]]A. Definitions''': Presumption is a false claim. This includes claims of restricted rank or powers that the submitter does not possess within the Society or that we do not allow anyone to claim. It also includes claims of identity or close relationship with a person outside the SCA who is considered quite important by many people within and outside the Society. Presumption is not dependent on intent; even if such a claim was not intended, the appearance of such a claim is not allowed. Items which presume will not be registered, even if a letter of permission could be obtained. | ||
'''[[#PN4B]]B. Claim to Rank''': Names may not contain a claim to a protected and/or restricted rank that the submitter does not have within the Society. This includes the following: | '''[[#PN4B]]B. Claim to Rank''': Names may not contain a claim to a protected and/or restricted rank that the submitter does not have within the Society. This includes the following: | ||
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> Fictional characters may also be considered important enough that their names need to be protected. Fictional characters are generally important enough to protect when two conditions are met. They are: a) a significant number of people in the Society recognize the character's name without prompting and b) the use of the name would generally be considered by those people a clear reference to that character. | > Fictional characters may also be considered important enough that their names need to be protected. Fictional characters are generally important enough to protect when two conditions are met. They are: a) a significant number of people in the Society recognize the character's name without prompting and b) the use of the name would generally be considered by those people a clear reference to that character. | ||
> Even if a piece of armory is not considered important enough to protect from presumption, the use of a piece of historical armory combined with the family name of the holder may be presumptuous. For details, see [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#A6|A.6]], Presumption below. | > Even if a piece of armory is not considered important enough to protect from presumption, the use of a piece of historical armory combined with the family name of the holder may be presumptuous. For details, see [[http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/sena.html#A6|A.6]], Presumption below. | ||
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'''[[#PN5]]PN.5. Personal Names Offense''' | |||
'''[[#PN5A]]A. Definitions''': No name that is offensive to a large segment of members of the SCA or the general public will be registered. Offense is a modern concept; just because a name was used in period does not mean that it is not offensive to the modern observer. Offense returns are rare because the bar for determining offensiveness is quite high; it has not been unusual for years to pass between returns for offense. | '''[[#PN5A]]A. Definitions''': No name that is offensive to a large segment of members of the SCA or the general public will be registered. Offense is a modern concept; just because a name was used in period does not mean that it is not offensive to the modern observer. Offense returns are rare because the bar for determining offensiveness is quite high; it has not been unusual for years to pass between returns for offense. | ||
Offense is not dependent on intent. The fact that a submitter did not intend to be offensive is not relevant. The standard is whether a large segment of the SCA or the general public would be offended. | Offense is not dependent on intent. The fact that a submitter did not intend to be offensive is not relevant. The standard is whether a large segment of the SCA or the general public would be offended. | ||
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> Names that will be understood by the modern English listener to be offensively vulgar will be considered vulgar even if the meaning in the original language is not vulgar. Relatively small changes to name elements can remove the appearance of vulgarity. | > Names that will be understood by the modern English listener to be offensively vulgar will be considered vulgar even if the meaning in the original language is not vulgar. Relatively small changes to name elements can remove the appearance of vulgarity. | ||
> '''[[#PN5B2]]2. Offensive Religious Terminology''': Names which include religious terms used in a way that mock the beliefs of others will not be registered. This includes both incongruous combinations and combinations that are excessively religious and may be offensive to believers and non-believers alike. Most religious terminology is not offensive. Names with non-offensive religious terminology may be registered. | > '''[[#PN5B2]]2. Offensive Religious Terminology''': Names which include religious terms used in a way that mock the beliefs of others will not be registered. This includes both incongruous combinations and combinations that are excessively religious and may be offensive to believers and non-believers alike. Most religious terminology is not offensive. Names with non-offensive religious terminology may be registered. | ||
> For example, the incongruous combinations ''Muhammad the Pope | > For example, the incongruous combinations ''Muhammad the Pope// or //Mary the Harlot of Babylon'' would not be registerable. | ||
> '''[[#PN5B3]]3. Derogatory Stereotypes''': Names which include ethnic, racial, or sexuality-based slurs and references to derogatory stereotypes will not be registered. This is not dependent on the period associations of the usage. It is an issue based on modern understandings of the offensiveness of terms. General references to ethnic, racial, or sexual identities are not offensive and may be registered. | > '''[[#PN5B3]]3. Derogatory Stereotypes''': Names which include ethnic, racial, or sexuality-based slurs and references to derogatory stereotypes will not be registered. This is not dependent on the period associations of the usage. It is an issue based on modern understandings of the offensiveness of terms. General references to ethnic, racial, or sexual identities are not offensive and may be registered. | ||
> '''[[#PN5B4]]4. Offensive Political Terminology''': Names which include terms specifically associated with social or political movements that are offensive to a particular race, ethnicity, religion or similar group will not be registered. Likewise, names with references to events or ideas that are offensive to a similar group will not be registered. Even if used without prejudice in period, such terms are offensive by their modern context. | > '''[[#PN5B4]]4. Offensive Political Terminology''': Names which include terms specifically associated with social or political movements that are offensive to a particular race, ethnicity, religion or similar group will not be registered. Likewise, names with references to events or ideas that are offensive to a similar group will not be registered. Even if used without prejudice in period, such terms are offensive by their modern context. | ||
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