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Published: 2013-05-17 05:09:21 +0000 UTC; Views: 3358; Favourites: 103; Downloads: 0
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Description 05/17/13 @ 8:45pm EST: They've been named! Thank you so much to everyone who suggested names. You were a huge help!

For the record, this will be shaded and fully detailed (well, as far as I usually go) tomorrow; I'm running on next to no sleep for the past couple days, but really wanted to post these two.

Meet Zaldi's first foals on the ground, two lovely fillies resulting from this breeding!

They both managed to get Zaldi's silver dapple gene and matching hind socks, and both somehow pulled minimal facial markings from... somewhere over the rainbow, I guess! We can already tell that the light one is pretty confident and outgoing in an independent way, and the dark one is surprisingly timid and wary. SUCH LOVELY GIRLS.

Here's the thing. I've got about ten names I like, and I've been trying to assign them each one of those names... pretty much all day. :'D -fails- Maybe this is due to the aforementioned lack of sleep, so we'll see how I fare tomorrow, but anyways...

HELP ME NAME THEM PLZ. TAM IS FAILING SO HARD, YOU GUYS. HELLO AND WELCOME TO WHOSE NAME IS IT ANYWAY, WHERE THE SOUNDS ARE MADE UP AND THE MEANINGS DON'T MATTER. PLZ. HALP.

So here are the perks of the game: if you come up with the name that sticks to either one or both of these girls, I'll reserve one of their five breeding slots for you. When they've got a show record and are old enough to breed, you can pick a stallion to breed them to -- it doesn't matter which stallion (HARPG or real) as long as the foal can be registered as a Georgian Grande with the %dA-IGGHR . I'll approve your choice, and either you can do the breeding images and design the foal yourself, or I can design a foal for you and we'll skip the breeding images altogether. If that sounds like something you're interested in, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF FOALFLUFF HELP ME FIND SOME NAMES.

To "enter" this contest, just post a comment below with a Euskara word (it doesn't have to be a proper name), the meaning of that word, which filly you're applying it to, and why you think it's a good choice. Doesn't have to be super complicated; something like (taking their dad for an example) -- "King Urrezko: urrezko means "gold" in Euskara, and since he has golden hair and the word sounds good... plus 'King' 'cause his dad's a badass..." (Which is pretty much how I named him. ) You can post a few suggestions together, if you want, but be sure to tell me which filly they're for.



Breeding won by ~SuzumeKuromiu with the name "Nahia" ! (NAH-yah)
Registered Name: Lady Nahia
Barn Name: Nahia
Birthdate: 17 May
Breed: Georgian Grande (75% American Saddlebred, 25% Gypsy Vanner)
Gender: Filly
Eyes: Baby blue; will change to amber with age.
Phenotype: Silver Smoky Grulla Champagne
Genotype: Ee/Dd/Zz/nCcr/nCh
Height: projected 16.3hh
Immediate Pedigree: King Urrezko x Kiss It Better
Born with 7 %dA-IGGHR pedigree points.Long-line Training : +4 points, for 11 points total.



Breeding won by *DragonicWhispers with the idea for a bastardization of the Euskara word for "sapphire," "zafiro": Zafira! (zah-FEER-ah)
Registered Name: Zafira
Barn Name: Zafira
Birthdate: 17 May
Breed: Georgian Grande (75% American Saddlebred, 25% American Cream Draft)
Gender: Filly
Eyes: Blue
Phenotype: Silver Classic Champagne Splash
Genotype: Ee/Ff/Zz/nCh/nSpl
Height: projected 16.3hh
Immediate Pedigree: King Urrezko x A Royal Affair
Born with 9.75 %dA-IGGHR pedigree points.

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Comments: 68

HowrsePlayCutieGirl [2013-06-22 16:14:25 +0000 UTC]

you could probably enter both of their coats on Howrse for four passes and win great prizes! after all everybody loves to have their horses stay young! Good luck if you do enter them and I will vote for both of 'em

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strixx-variaa In reply to HowrsePlayCutieGirl [2013-06-22 17:47:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I don't play that game, though, so these two will have to just stay on dA.

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HowrsePlayCutieGirl In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-06-23 16:21:22 +0000 UTC]

oh......... too bad. I think they would make great coats.

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strixx-variaa In reply to HowrsePlayCutieGirl [2013-06-23 16:32:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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LoveKittys [2013-06-22 03:27:26 +0000 UTC]

OMG u are by far the kindest, most amazing artist DA could ever have! Everytime i look at ur art i get sooooo jelly and relaxed (for some werid reason) lol thanks for being on DA

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strixx-variaa In reply to LoveKittys [2013-06-22 17:47:05 +0000 UTC]

Ahaha! Thank you so much for that compliment! That just made my day, honest.

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LoveKittys In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-06-22 18:03:24 +0000 UTC]

Anytime hon! I'm just really obsessed with ur art! lol

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strixx-variaa In reply to LoveKittys [2013-06-22 18:19:12 +0000 UTC]

Haha well, thank you again!

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SagaNight [2013-05-28 19:04:39 +0000 UTC]

They look so elegant!

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strixx-variaa In reply to SagaNight [2013-05-29 00:49:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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DragonicWhispers [2013-05-18 00:11:41 +0000 UTC]

For the second (who I absolutely adore. I'm gonna have to breed a GG or three now! rofl.) How about:
Royally Blue
Soul catcher
Bad wolf (If you aren't a whovian, I apologize. rofl. I just had to!)
Baby blues
Sapphira (or Sapphira Adi)

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strixx-variaa In reply to DragonicWhispers [2013-05-18 00:22:13 +0000 UTC]

Haha thank you so much for the suggestions and the compliments! I'm looking for Euskara words/names, though.

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DragonicWhispers In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-05-18 00:37:26 +0000 UTC]

woops!! Must have missed that! sorry! How about:
Apala (Humble)
Arrosa (Rose)
or
Katixa (Pure)

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strixx-variaa In reply to DragonicWhispers [2013-05-18 00:46:16 +0000 UTC]

Y'know what? Don't even bother -- your suggestion of "Sapphire" reminded me that the Euskara word is "zafiro." Her grandfather's barn name has always been "Zaphiro," so I thought, why not just do "Zafira" in tribute? (And for her eye color, too.) Anyways, you've won the second breeding slot! Thank you so much for that suggestion!

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DragonicWhispers In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-05-18 00:58:13 +0000 UTC]

Really?! Wow!! Thank you so much!!!

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strixx-variaa In reply to DragonicWhispers [2013-05-18 01:00:15 +0000 UTC]

Haha you're welcome! I'd never have thought of "Zafira" on my own. You really saved my ass there -- I was so stuck on that filly's name!

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DragonicWhispers In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-05-18 01:01:24 +0000 UTC]

Glad to have been of assistance!!

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SpringHillFarm [2013-05-17 23:25:36 +0000 UTC]

If the second foal doesn't have a name, I'd love to suggest one! Itzala means "shadow", and since there's already an "a" on the end, it sounds life a sweet and feminine sort of name! Plus, she's darker in color like shadows, so it kind of fits. I think I searched about 200 words, but this one stuck out the most to me

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strixx-variaa In reply to SpringHillFarm [2013-05-17 23:29:09 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks! Itzala's been on my short list the whole time, but I'm still iffy about it. If someone else found it inspiring, though, I might have to take a closer look!

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blaine-rr [2013-05-17 22:51:29 +0000 UTC]

ASDFJKVLJHGFDSDFGHJK

NAHIA IS ADORABLE. I HAVE DIABEETUS BECAUSE OF THE CUTENESS OF KISSES' FIRST FILLY.

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strixx-variaa In reply to blaine-rr [2013-05-17 22:53:20 +0000 UTC]

Ahaha! I'm so glad you like her! I just realized it, but the lighter mare had the darker filly, and the darker mare had the lighter filly. I'm really pleased with how her design came out. Thank you so much for leasing Kisses to me!

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blaine-rr In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-05-17 22:55:50 +0000 UTC]

I noticed that too and started laughing. My brother was like, "What's wrong with you?"

No problem! I can't wait to see Nahia in the show ring and all grown up!

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strixx-variaa In reply to blaine-rr [2013-05-17 22:56:59 +0000 UTC]

It's gonna be exciting!

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SerendipityArts [2013-05-17 18:54:28 +0000 UTC]

*cries*

they are so beautifulll

zaldi has another daughter too..



*needs to draw her*

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strixx-variaa In reply to SerendipityArts [2013-05-17 19:57:44 +0000 UTC]

Haha thank you, and yes you do! She can't exist until you do!

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SerendipityArts In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-05-17 23:40:46 +0000 UTC]

XD I KNOWW I AM SO BUUSYYY i will do a sketch on paper though. it might be a headshot...

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strixx-variaa In reply to SerendipityArts [2013-05-17 23:41:54 +0000 UTC]

Oh pfft, you do whatever you want, at your own pace. I'm only joshin' ya!

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SerendipityArts In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-05-17 23:45:28 +0000 UTC]

yahh thanks doll <3

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Night-Anders [2013-05-17 17:01:32 +0000 UTC]

Aw, they look so cute. I love the way you drew their faces! :3

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strixx-variaa In reply to Night-Anders [2013-05-17 19:58:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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hartandhind [2013-05-17 15:20:44 +0000 UTC]

Think you should name the light filly Kiss Kiss or Musu Musu... but I like Kiss Kiss better.

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strixx-variaa In reply to hartandhind [2013-05-17 20:17:42 +0000 UTC]

Awww, Musu Musu's actually really cute! Man, I'm gonna have to think about that one. Thanks, dude!

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hartandhind [2013-05-17 15:18:13 +0000 UTC]

u;m in love with the little pale filly. <3

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strixx-variaa In reply to hartandhind [2013-05-17 19:58:17 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks, dude! She came out looking better than I expected.

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IthilFaer [2013-05-17 14:33:43 +0000 UTC]

King x Kiss
Aintza Ametia - Means Glorious Dream. This filly's color makes me think of like dreams and light things, and I'm sure she'll end up with a dreamlike conformation. For a Nickname, you could call her Za, or Zoe.
Princess Estiana - Estiana is derived from Esti, meaning honey. When I look at her, I imagine her to be a sweet mare, though perhaps a little lazy, and the type who thinks she rules the world, thus the princess. It could also be taken from the fact that her father is King Urrezko. Nicknames could be Tina, or Princess, or maybe even Tiana, though that makes me think of the Disney girl.


King x Royal Affair
Beltzana- Derived from Beltzane, meaning Brunette. But for the purpose of this being more feminine, I added the A to the end. For a Nickname, you could call her Bella. (I think this one is my favorite...)
Berezia- Derived from Berezai, meaning special. Again, added an a to the end. She looks like the type to eventually become a great competitor, so perhaps this would be the fact that she was born to compete? I don't know...Nickname could easily be Zia.
Garazia Euria - Means Grace Rain. I don't know why, but this name just looks like her...Anyways, Grace Rain.

Just some ideas...They're lovely fillies!

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strixx-variaa In reply to IthilFaer [2013-05-17 20:24:26 +0000 UTC]

Beltzana -- that's one I hadn't thought of, but I like it! It's really similar to one I've got on my list already. Thank you so much for your suggestions and compliments! I'll have to think about that name.

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IthilFaer In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-05-17 21:29:34 +0000 UTC]

I apologize for the double post here! I didn't realize my stupid computer did that...:/

Anyways, I really like that name. Beltzana...It just sounds like it would fit the darker filly here.
I wish you the best of luck in finding a name for you adorable fillies!

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strixx-variaa In reply to IthilFaer [2013-05-17 22:16:58 +0000 UTC]

Oh dude, no sweat -- and thanks!

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IthilFaer [2013-05-17 14:29:23 +0000 UTC]

King x Kiss
Aintza Ametia - Means Glorious Dream. This filly's color makes me think of like dreams and light things, and I'm sure she'll end up with a dreamlike conformation. For a Nickname, you could call her Za, or Zoe.
Princess Estiana - Estiana is derived from Esti, meaning honey. When I look at her, I imagine her to be a sweet mare, though perhaps a little lazy, and the type who thinks she rules the world, thus the princess. It could also be taken from the fact that her father is King Urrezko. Nicknames could be Tina, or Princess, or maybe even Tiana, though that makes me think of the Disney girl.


King x Royal Affair
Beltzana- Derived from Beltzane, meaning Brunette. But for the purpose of this being more feminine, I added the A to the end. For a Nickname, you could call her Bella.
Berezia- Derived from Berezai, meaning special. Again, added an a to the end. She looks like the type to eventually become a great competitior, so perhaps

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Syhne [2013-05-17 14:17:27 +0000 UTC]

For the silver champagne brownish filly i'd like to sugest 'Royal Primrose' or 'Royal Ursinia' both are flower type names and i think the fitting perfectly ♥

both look so fluffy and lovely

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strixx-variaa In reply to Syhne [2013-05-17 20:19:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I'm kind of looking for Basque names, though. But thank you for the suggestions & compliments!

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AmigoGirl [2013-05-17 13:01:47 +0000 UTC]

dat anatomy! dat color! those lines!!! <333

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strixx-variaa In reply to AmigoGirl [2013-05-17 20:00:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Siorlasair [2013-05-17 11:50:19 +0000 UTC]

Oh my

Oh my

I havent got any name suggestions, but they are beautiful,,especially the darker one of the right! Oh, she is pure love. Congratulations!

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strixx-variaa In reply to Siorlasair [2013-05-17 20:02:15 +0000 UTC]

Haha thanks, dude!

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MelonHeadGirl [2013-05-17 11:18:00 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh, definitely gonna give this a go. GORGEOUS foals, by the way!

For the King x Kisses filly:
'Urrezko Musuak' - 'Golden Kisses' in Basque; combo of two parent's names, and she's quite gold-y in colour.
'Urre Musu' - 'Gold Kiss' in Basque; same as above.
'Ona Erregina' - 'Good Queen' in Basque; 'Queen' from father's side, 'good' from 'better'
'Urrezko Erregina' - 'Golden Queen' in Basque; All from father's side.
'Errege Zigilua' - 'Royal Seal' in Basque; 'Royal' from father, 'Seal' is sort of like a kiss/you 'seal' a wound to make it better.
'Errege Bat Musu' - 'The Kiss of a King' in Basque; combo of both parent's names.

For the King X Affair filly:
'urrezko errege' - 'Golden Royal' in Basque; from both parents, though doesn't really like since she's not gold.
'urrezko afera' - 'Golden Affair' in Basque; from both parents.
'urre hautsa' - 'Gold Dust' in Basque; 'gold' from father, 'dust' from her colour.
'All that Glitters isn't Gold' - 'gold' from father; she glitters because of her lovely appearance, but she isn't golden. (quite proud of this one)

Just what my limited imagination and google translate can churn out together!

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strixx-variaa In reply to MelonHeadGirl [2013-05-17 20:32:48 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh, I like the sound of "Ona" -- that bears some thinking through. Thank you so much for these suggestions! I love the process behind "All That Glitters Isn't Gold," but I've already got a gold champagne stallion named "All That Glitters," so I won't use that one. Thank you for the compliments on them, too!

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MelonHeadGirl In reply to strixx-variaa [2013-05-18 09:30:17 +0000 UTC]

I realised it was the same as your stallions after commenting, when I took a flick through your gallery - sorry!

No problem, it was fun to do them.

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strixx-variaa In reply to MelonHeadGirl [2013-05-18 21:52:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh dude, no sweat! And thanks again!

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Eeconyn [2013-05-17 09:53:54 +0000 UTC]

O_O Such pretty foals!

Had a quick go at some names on google translate:

#1:
Harea ('Sand') ~ her coat colour.
Distira ('Shine') ~ she's got that gorgeous creamy-white coat which just shines out

#2:
Lotsatia ('Shy/Timid') ~ from her personality
Erretzen ('Smoke') ~ she has a pretty smoky colour plus the word reminds me of Urrezko in a way with the double 'r' and 'z'.
Hautsa ('Dust') ~ again, from her colour.

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