Oretrian

The Oretrian people are the inhabitants of Oretria. 

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

Oretrian names are inspired by a variety of names from the Greek-speaking world. Below are links to a variety of databases containing feminine names that can be used as inspiration for Oretrian peoples: 

• Common Names of the Aristocracy in the Roman Empire During the 6th and 7th Centuries :Feminine Names Alphabetically
• Personal Names of the Aristocracy in the Roman Empire During the Later Byzantine Era - Feminine Given Names
• Prosopography of the Byzantine Empire: Women

Masculine names

Below are links to a variety of databases containing masculine sound names that can be used as inspiration for Oretrian peoples: 

• Common Names of the Aristocracy in the Roman Empire During the 6th and 7th Centuries :Masculine Names Alphabetically
• Greek Names with Scytho-Sarmatian Roots
• Names of 14th-15th C. Thessalonian Lesser Aristocrats
• Personal Names of the Aristocracy in the Roman Empire During the Later Byzantine Era - Masculine Given Names
• Prosopography of the Byzantine Empire: Prominent Rulers

Unisex names

Below are links to a variety of databases containing unisex, or compilations of feminine, masculine, and family names, that can be used as inspiration for Oretrian peoples: 

• A Short (and rough) Guide to Byzantine Names for SCA personae
• Latin Personal Names
• Lexicon of Greek Personal Names
• Prosopography of the Byzantine Empire: Index of Names
• Prosopography of the Byzantine World
• Turkish names, Christian faith: Armenians in 1455 Istanbul
• Zoroastrian names

Family names

Below are links to a variety of databases containing surnames, family names, and bynames that can be used as inspiration for Oretrian peoples: 

• Personal Names of the Aristocracy in the Roman Empire During the Later Byzantine Era - Family Names

Related Locations

• Oretria