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  • \$\begingroup\$ Where did you get this piece of lore from? \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 16, 2022 at 22:00
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    \$\begingroup\$ @GMJoe Volo's Guide to Monsters, I believe P. 111. Lizardfolk speech "Names confuse them, unless they are descriptive. They tend to apply their own naming conventions to other creatures using Common words." And in their names "They use simple descriptives granted by the tribe based on an individual's notable deeds or actions. For example, Garurt translates as "axe," a name given to a lizardfolk warrior who defeated an orc and claimed his foe's weapon. A lizardfolk who likes to hide in [...] reeds [...] might be called Achuak, which means "green" to describe how she blends into the foliage." \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 17, 2022 at 1:11
  • \$\begingroup\$ @GMJoe to my understanding, that means a Lizardfolk who sees an elf among half-elves would most likely use "elf" to name them as it is short and descriptive. While an alchemist who often fails his potions might be called "Smokeball"... That also means that someone who prominently displays negative traits, like being fat, gluttonous, and squealy might then be called "Swine" (though a noble calling their honorable friend that would confuse them being a wrongful descriptor. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 17, 2022 at 1:18
  • \$\begingroup\$ Ah, so it's a Forgotten Realms-specific bit of lore? You should probably include that source in your answer, then, as that information may be relevant to players and GMs using other campaign settings. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 18, 2022 at 21:43