About shirren names
Apostrophe clicks open results like "C'tel" and "K'sigana", while smoother picks such as "Thelsinu" hum instead. Because choice itself carries weight for this species, let a Shirren character in a Starfinder inspired campaign explain why they picked their name, and the sound becomes a roleplaying hook rather than a label.
How shirren names are built
Single-word names chain fragment banks at three lengths: three, five, or six fragments in a row. The third fragment bank (35 entries) is the largest, and some draws carry an apostrophe. Worked examples from the bank: "Kelsano", "C'tel", "Thelsinu".
Kelsano
Kelsano (six-fragment chain)
C'tel
C't + e + l (fragment chain with glottal mark)
Thelsinu
Thelsinu (six-fragment chain)
Naming notes
The sound is clicking and insectoid with k, ts and apostrophe marks (C'tel, K'sigana, Jozkig) alongside smoother draws (Kelsano, Thelsinu). The glottal apostrophe is the signature. Gender-neutral, for hive-minded insect-folk characters in this style.
Questions about shirren names
- Are these official Shirren names?
- No. They are fan-made names in the Shirren style, with no official status or affiliation.
- Why do some names have an apostrophe?
- A few fragments include a glottal mark, so draws like "C'tel" and "K'sigana" carry an apostrophe.
- Is there a gender split?
- No. Clicking forms like "Kelsano" and "C'tel" come out gender-neutral for any hive-minded character.