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imported>Ryangibsonstewart: no italics, better example, move a section to be a subsection

2010-01-28T13:09:47Z

no italics, better example, move a section to be a subsection

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imported>Ryangibsonstewart: no italics, better example, move a section to be a subsection

2010-01-28T13:09:47Z

no italics, better example, move a section to be a subsection

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	The following criteria should be considered ''in order'' when deciding the name for a character's article:		The following criteria should be considered ''in order'' when deciding the name for a character's article:
	* '''Names given in [[Help:sources\|canon sources]]''': Characters can generally be divided into two groups: named characters and [[:Category:Unnamed_Characters\|unnamed characters]]. If a character is at least partially named, then that name should be used for the character's article. If only a last name is given, precede the name with an appropriate title ([[Mr. Claremont]], [[Mr. Thompson]]). If only a first name is given, use that name ([[Stanley]], [[Rufus]]).		* '''Names given in [[Help:sources\|canon sources]]''': Characters can generally be divided into two groups: named characters and [[:Category:Unnamed_Characters\|unnamed characters]]. If a character is at least partially named, then that name should be used for the character's article. If only a last name is given, precede the name with an appropriate title ([[Mr. Claremont]], [[Mr. Thompson]]). If only a first name is given, use that name ([[Stanley]], [[Rufus]]).
	* '''Names given in near-canon or secondary sources''': If a character is named only in ''Heroes Evolutions'' or interviews with creators, use that name ([[~~Kelly~~ ~~Shoemaker~~]]).		* '''Names given in near-canon or secondary sources''': If a character is named only in Heroes Evolutions or interviews with creators, use that name ([[Reginald Stanley]]).
	* '''Names given in episode credits''': Unnamed characters should generally be named as they are listed in the episode's closing credits ([[Jumpsuit]]). Please note that names given in canon sources prevail over names listed in the credits. For example, [[Jeff Tracy]] is credited as "detective", but tells Isaac his name. [[Officer Ramsford]] and [[Beth Lindall]]'s names appear on their nametags.		* '''Names given in episode credits''': Unnamed characters should generally be named as they are listed in the episode's closing credits ([[Jumpsuit]]). Please note that names given in canon sources prevail over names listed in the credits. For example, [[Jeff Tracy]] is credited as "detective", but tells Isaac his name. [[Officer Ramsford]] and [[Beth Lindall]]'s names appear on their nametags.
	* '''Descriptive names''': If a character is not listed in the closing credits and is unnamed, a simple description will suffice ([[Lady with a purse]]).		* '''Descriptive names''': If a character is not listed in the closing credits and is unnamed, a simple description will suffice ([[Lady with a purse]]).
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	* '''Simplicity''': A primary goal of naming articles is clarity. The most impressive or technical name for a ability is usually not the clearest. A simple, descriptive name will make it easier for readers to find and understand the article. Avoid names derived from foreign roots and suffixes, except for those which are already commonly used as descriptions of abilities. A name with a Latin or Greek neologism is generally going to be hotly disputed and difficult to remember and understand, and frequently will misuse the underlying foreign words. In particular, it is almost never appropriate to simply append "-kinesis" to a Latin or Greek root. "-Kinesis" implies motion or control; it is not merely a suffix which denotes "cool ability to do {thing x}". And even in cases where motion or control is appropriate, it's still much better to use a simple English description. Again, the goal is clarity, precision, and accuracy, not creating the "best sounding" name.		* '''Simplicity''': A primary goal of naming articles is clarity. The most impressive or technical name for a ability is usually not the clearest. A simple, descriptive name will make it easier for readers to find and understand the article. Avoid names derived from foreign roots and suffixes, except for those which are already commonly used as descriptions of abilities. A name with a Latin or Greek neologism is generally going to be hotly disputed and difficult to remember and understand, and frequently will misuse the underlying foreign words. In particular, it is almost never appropriate to simply append "-kinesis" to a Latin or Greek root. "-Kinesis" implies motion or control; it is not merely a suffix which denotes "cool ability to do {thing x}". And even in cases where motion or control is appropriate, it's still much better to use a simple English description. Again, the goal is clarity, precision, and accuracy, not creating the "best sounding" name.

	==Sources for existing ability names==		===Sources for existing ability names===
	For a list of the sources of names for existing ability articles, see [[Heroes Wiki:Ability name origination]]. The source for each ability's name is also summarized in the sidebar of that ability's discussion page.		For a list of the sources of names for existing ability articles, see [[Heroes Wiki:Ability name origination]]. The source for each ability's name is also summarized in the sidebar of that ability's discussion page.

imported>Radicell: Add some notes based on my experiences

2009-01-28T14:40:45Z

Add some notes based on my experiences

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	===Special Considerations===		===Special Considerations===
	* '''Assumed names''': When a character has assumed a name other than their actual given name, the name most commonly used for the character should be used. For example, Gabriel Gray is [[Sylar]] and Sarah Ellis is [[Eden McCain]]. On the other hand, [[Claire Bennet]] has used the aliases "Vivian Lewis" and "Claire Butler", but should be listed under her original name. It's usually a good idea to add a redirect for any aliases a character uses (or for the character's formal name if the character generally uses an alias).		* '''Assumed names''': When a character has assumed a name other than their actual given name, the name most commonly used for the character should be used. For example, Gabriel Gray is [[Sylar]] and Sarah Ellis is [[Eden McCain]]. On the other hand, [[Claire Bennet]] has used the aliases "Vivian Lewis" and "Claire Butler", but should be listed under her original name. It's usually a good idea to add a redirect for any aliases a character uses (or for the character's formal name if the character generally uses an alias).
	* '''Conflicting descriptions''': For unnamed characters, it's likely that a simple description, including one listed in the closing credits, may not be specific enough to distinguish the character from others. This is particularly the case with police officers, federal agents, medical personnel, agents of [[The Company]], and the like. Such simple descriptions should be amended as much as is necessary to distinguish the character from others. As a last resort, characters can be numbered ([[Linderman's guard]], [[Linderman's guard (II)]]).		* '''Conflicting descriptions''': For unnamed characters, it's likely that a simple description, including one listed in the closing credits, may not be specific enough to distinguish the character from others. This is particularly the case with police officers, federal agents, medical personnel, agents of [[The Company]], and the like. Such simple descriptions should be amended as much as is necessary to distinguish the character from others. For example, characters can be differentiated by their gender ([[Male fan (I)\|Male fan]], [[Female fan]]), their hair color ([[Black-haired social worker]], [[Redhead social worker]]), or by the title of the episode, graphic novel, webisode, or iStory they appear in ([[Primatech agent (Blackout)]]). As a last resort, characters can be numbered ([[Linderman's guard]], [[Linderman's guard (II)]]). Aside from the numbering method, using a combination of these differentiation techniques is generally not recommended.
	* '''Nicknames and full names''': Characters should be listed by the name they use regularly. Formal names can be noted in the infobox. Examples include "[[Niki Sanders]]" (not "Nicole Sanders") and "[[Ted Sprague]]" (not "Theodore Sprague"). One exception is characters who regularly use only their surname; they should still list their first name if it is known (''[[Daniel Linderman]]'').		* '''Nicknames and full names''': Characters should be listed by the name they use regularly. Formal names can be noted in the infobox. Examples include "[[Niki Sanders]]" (not "Nicole Sanders") and "[[Ted Sprague]]" (not "Theodore Sprague"). One exception is characters who regularly use only their surname; they should still list their first name if it is known (''[[Daniel Linderman]]'').

imported>Ryangibsonstewart: better example now that convenience store is a disambig page

2008-11-15T03:01:24Z

better example now that convenience store is a disambig page

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	** Cities in the United States are "(CITY), (ST)". Use the two-letter state abbreviation, and add a redirect for the city name alone.		** Cities in the United States are "(CITY), (ST)". Use the two-letter state abbreviation, and add a redirect for the city name alone.
	** Cities outside the United States are "(CITY), (COUNTRY)". Use the full name of the country, and add a redirect for the city name alone.		** Cities outside the United States are "(CITY), (COUNTRY)". Use the full name of the country, and add a redirect for the city name alone.
	* Capitalize business names as titles ([[Gray and Sons]], [[Copy Kingdom]]). Do not capitalize mere descriptions ([[Mexican shop]], [[~~convenience~~ ~~store~~]]).		* Capitalize business names as titles ([[Gray and Sons]], [[Copy Kingdom]]). Do not capitalize mere descriptions ([[Mexican shop]], [[gravel plant]]).
	* Note that names from canon, near-canon, and secondary sources should be used before real-world names. In the real world, the University in Chennai, India is "The University of Madras at Chennai". In ''Heroes'', it's "Chennai University".		* Note that names from canon, near-canon, and secondary sources should be used before real-world names. In the real world, the University in Chennai, India is "The University of Madras at Chennai". In ''Heroes'', it's "Chennai University".

imported>Riddler: based on admins comment

2008-11-14T18:03:56Z

based on admins comment

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	* '''Names not derived from ''Heroes'' sources:'''		* '''Names not derived from ''Heroes'' sources:'''
	** '''Names in common use in other works''': Common names for abilities which are not explicitly named should be used if they are wide-spread and readily understandable. Names from comic books, other television shows and films, and from parapsychology are all good candidates. Uncommon names, particularly those which do not appear in most dictionaries or which are creations of fans of other works, are probably best avoided.		** '''Names in common use in other works''': Common names for abilities which are not explicitly named should be used if they are wide-spread and readily understandable. Names from comic books, other television shows and films, and from parapsychology are all good candidates. Uncommon names, particularly those which do not appear in most dictionaries or which are creations of fans of other works, are probably best avoided.
	** '''Descriptive names''': If the ability has not been named and a common name for it does not exist, a descriptive name of the ability is appropriate, so long as it does not lend to speculation.		** '''Descriptive names''': If the ability has not been named and a common name for it does not exist, a descriptive name of the ability is appropriate, so long as it does not lend to speculation. A consensus must be attained for this level.
	** '''Holder's name''': If an ability has been displayed on-screen, but its effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature cannot be determined with any certainty, making a non-speculative descriptive name impossible, the ability should simply be named for the person who displayed it. Such a name serves as a placeholder until a non-speculative descriptive name can be determined, or until a name is given in a canon, near-canon, or official secondary source.		** '''Holder's name''': If an ability has been displayed on-screen, but its effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature cannot be determined with any certainty, making a non-speculative descriptive name impossible, the ability should simply be named for the person who displayed it. Such a name serves as a placeholder until a non-speculative descriptive name can be determined, or until a name is given in a canon, near-canon, or official secondary source.

imported>Baldbobbo: make note about nonspeculative names for descriptive names

2008-10-13T23:22:07Z

make note about nonspeculative names for descriptive names

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	* '''Names not derived from ''Heroes'' sources:'''		* '''Names not derived from ''Heroes'' sources:'''
	** '''Names in common use in other works''': Common names for abilities which are not explicitly named should be used if they are wide-spread and readily understandable. Names from comic books, other television shows and films, and from parapsychology are all good candidates. Uncommon names, particularly those which do not appear in most dictionaries or which are creations of fans of other works, are probably best avoided.		** '''Names in common use in other works''': Common names for abilities which are not explicitly named should be used if they are wide-spread and readily understandable. Names from comic books, other television shows and films, and from parapsychology are all good candidates. Uncommon names, particularly those which do not appear in most dictionaries or which are creations of fans of other works, are probably best avoided.
	** '''Descriptive names''': If the ability has not been named and a common name for it does not exist, a descriptive name of the ability is appropriate.		** '''Descriptive names''': If the ability has not been named and a common name for it does not exist, a descriptive name of the ability is appropriate, so long as it does not lend to speculation.
	** '''Holder's name''': If an ability has been displayed on-screen, but its effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature cannot be determined with any certainty, making a non-speculative descriptive name impossible, the ability should simply be named for the person who displayed it. Such a name serves as a placeholder until a non-speculative descriptive name can be determined, or until a name is given in a canon, near-canon, or official secondary source.		** '''Holder's name''': If an ability has been displayed on-screen, but its effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature cannot be determined with any certainty, making a non-speculative descriptive name impossible, the ability should simply be named for the person who displayed it. Such a name serves as a placeholder until a non-speculative descriptive name can be determined, or until a name is given in a canon, near-canon, or official secondary source.

imported>MiamiVolts: Undo; comments belong on the talk page

2008-07-22T03:17:13Z

Undo; comments belong on the talk page

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	[[Category: Help]]		[[Category: Help]]

	N/A 22:28, 21 July 2008 (EDT) Where do naming conventions take place? Online? And if so, I want in, so that I can at least give my input. The abilities, in my opinion, should be general, so as to cover all possible ways that an ability can occur or turn out. Maybe that's just me...

imported>Shadowulf1 at 02:28, 22 July 2008

2008-07-22T02:28:40Z

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	[[Category: Help]]		[[Category: Help]]

			N/A 22:28, 21 July 2008 (EDT) Where do naming conventions take place? Online? And if so, I want in, so that I can at least give my input. The abilities, in my opinion, should be general, so as to cover all possible ways that an ability can occur or turn out. Maybe that's just me...

imported>Hardvice: first take on breadth of c/nc/s source names

2008-04-22T18:51:54Z

first take on breadth of c/nc/s source names

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	==[[Portal:Abilities\|Ability]] Names==		==[[Portal:Abilities\|Ability]] Names==
	The following criteria should be considered ''in order'' when deciding the name for a new [[ability]]:		The following criteria should be considered ''in order'' when deciding the name for a new [[ability]]:
			* '''Names derived from ''Heroes'' sources''':
	* '''Names given in [[Help:sources\|canon sources]]''': If a name is given for a ability in a canon source, that name should be used, regardless of whether it is the best description or not.
	* '''Names given in ~~near-~~canon sources''': If ~~the~~ ~~ability~~ is ~~unnamed~~ in ~~canon~~ ~~sources but is named~~ in a ~~graphic~~ ~~novel or in Heroes Evolutions~~, that name should be used.		** '''Names given in [[Help:sources\|canon sources]]''': If a name is given for a ability in a canon source, that name should be used, regardless of whether it is the best description or not.
	* '''Names given in ~~secondary~~ sources''': If the ability is unnamed in ~~near-~~canon sources but is named in an ~~episode~~ ~~commentary~~ or ~~interviews with~~ ~~show~~ ~~creators~~, that name should be used.		** '''Names given in near-canon sources''': If the ability is unnamed in canon sources but is named in a graphic novel or in Heroes Evolutions, that name should be used.
			** '''Names given in secondary sources''': If the ability is unnamed in near-canon sources but is named in an episode commentary or interviews with show creators, that name should be used.
⚫	* '''Names in common use in other works''': Common names for abilities which are not explicitly named should be used if they are wide-spread and readily understandable. Names from comic books, other television shows and films, and from parapsychology are all good candidates. Uncommon names, particularly those which do not appear in most dictionaries or which are creations of fans of other works, are probably best avoided.
			* '''Names not derived from ''Heroes'' sources:'''
⚫	* '''Descriptive names''': If the ability has not been named and a common name for it does not exist, a descriptive name of the ability is appropriate.
		⚫	** '''Names in common use in other works''': Common names for abilities which are not explicitly named should be used if they are wide-spread and readily understandable. Names from comic books, other television shows and films, and from parapsychology are all good candidates. Uncommon names, particularly those which do not appear in most dictionaries or which are creations of fans of other works, are probably best avoided.
⚫	* '''Holder's name''': If an ability has been displayed on-screen, but its effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature cannot be determined with any certainty, making a non-speculative descriptive name impossible, the ability should simply be named for the person who displayed it. Such a name serves as a placeholder until a non-speculative descriptive name can be determined, or until a name is given in a canon, near-canon, or official secondary source.
		⚫	** '''Descriptive names''': If the ability has not been named and a common name for it does not exist, a descriptive name of the ability is appropriate.
		⚫	** '''Holder's name''': If an ability has been displayed on-screen, but its effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature cannot be determined with any certainty, making a non-speculative descriptive name impossible, the ability should simply be named for the person who displayed it. Such a name serves as a placeholder until a non-speculative descriptive name can be determined, or until a name is given in a canon, near-canon, or official secondary source.

			===Guidelines for names derived from ''Heroes'' sources===
	===Special Considerations===
			* Names from canon, near-canon, or secondary sources should be used whenever possible because they are the most readily recognizable name and because they respect the primacy of canon and near-canon information. They may not necessarily be the "best" names possible; they are instead ''the'' names used within the world of ''Heroes'' and should be treated accordingly.
	* Names derived from a canon or near-canon description (invisibility from "Nobody sees me! I'm invisible!", flight from "I think I can fly!") should be treated as though the name is from a canon or near-canon source.		* Names derived from a canon or near-canon description (invisibility from "Nobody sees me! I'm invisible!", flight from "I think I can fly!") should be treated as though the name is from a canon or near-canon source.
			* When a possible name for an ability appears in a canon, near-canon, or secondary source, it is important to consider whether the name describes the ability itself or merely one or more of its effects or applications:
			** Some abilities allow for multiple effects; for example, [[Hiro]]'s ability allows him to manipulate space-time, with separate effects of teleportation, time-travel, and chronokinesis. While all of these names have appeared in various sources (teleportation and time travel in canon sources, chronokinesis in a secondary source), each describes only an aspect of his ability. Therefore, none of the three can be considered a canon source name for his ability as a whole.
			** As a general rule, for a possible name to be considered the name of an ability, it should include ''at least'' all aspects of the ability which have been displayed; otherwise, it is considered to be the name of an aspect or effect of the ability.
			** Such a name may also include or imply aspects of the ability which have not yet been seen. This differs from a descriptive name, which should not imply aspects of the ability which have not been seen. So long as the name provided includes all that is known, it can be assumed to be a canon, near-canon, or secondary source name, and should be treated accordingly.

	===Guidelines for descriptive ability names===		===Guidelines for descriptive ability names===

imported>Hardvice: power-->ability, +link to origination page, -examples (too mutable--most are no longer accurate), 360-->Evolutions

2008-02-08T01:54:11Z

power-->ability, +link to origination page, -examples (too mutable--most are no longer accurate), 360-->Evolutions

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	The following criteria should be considered ''in order'' when deciding the name for a character's article:		The following criteria should be considered ''in order'' when deciding the name for a character's article:
	* '''Names given in [[Help:sources\|canon sources]]''': Characters can generally be divided into two groups: named characters and [[:Category:Unnamed_Characters\|unnamed characters]]. If a character is at least partially named, then that name should be used for the character's article. If only a last name is given, precede the name with an appropriate title ([[Mr. Claremont]], [[Mr. Thompson]]). If only a first name is given, use that name ([[Stanley]], [[Rufus]]).		* '''Names given in [[Help:sources\|canon sources]]''': Characters can generally be divided into two groups: named characters and [[:Category:Unnamed_Characters\|unnamed characters]]. If a character is at least partially named, then that name should be used for the character's article. If only a last name is given, precede the name with an appropriate title ([[Mr. Claremont]], [[Mr. Thompson]]). If only a first name is given, use that name ([[Stanley]], [[Rufus]]).
	* '''Names given in near-canon or secondary sources''': If a character is named only in ''Heroes ~~360~~'' or interviews with creators, use that name ([[Kelly Shoemaker]]).		* '''Names given in near-canon or secondary sources''': If a character is named only in ''Heroes Evolutions'' or interviews with creators, use that name ([[Kelly Shoemaker]]).
	* '''Names given in episode credits''': Unnamed characters should generally be named as they are listed in the episode's closing credits ([[Jumpsuit]]). Please note that names given in canon sources prevail over names listed in the credits. For example, [[Jeff Tracy]] is credited as "detective", but tells Isaac his name. [[Officer Ramsford]] and [[Beth Lindall]]'s names appear on their nametags.		* '''Names given in episode credits''': Unnamed characters should generally be named as they are listed in the episode's closing credits ([[Jumpsuit]]). Please note that names given in canon sources prevail over names listed in the credits. For example, [[Jeff Tracy]] is credited as "detective", but tells Isaac his name. [[Officer Ramsford]] and [[Beth Lindall]]'s names appear on their nametags.
	* '''Descriptive names''': If a character is not listed in the closing credits and is unnamed, a simple description will suffice ([[Lady with a purse]]).		* '''Descriptive names''': If a character is not listed in the closing credits and is unnamed, a simple description will suffice ([[Lady with a purse]]).
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	* Note that names from canon, near-canon, and secondary sources should be used before real-world names. In the real world, the University in Chennai, India is "The University of Madras at Chennai". In ''Heroes'', it's "Chennai University".		* Note that names from canon, near-canon, and secondary sources should be used before real-world names. In the real world, the University in Chennai, India is "The University of Madras at Chennai". In ''Heroes'', it's "Chennai University".

	==[[Portal:~~Powers~~\|~~Power~~]] Names==		==[[Portal:Abilities\|Ability]] Names==
	The following criteria should be considered ''in order'' when deciding the name for a new [[~~power~~]]:		The following criteria should be considered ''in order'' when deciding the name for a new [[ability]]:
	* '''Names given in [[Help:sources\|canon sources]]''': If a name is given for a ~~power~~ in a canon source, that name should be used, regardless of whether it is the best description or not ~~([[Rapid cellular regeneration]], [[induced radioactivity]])~~.		* '''Names given in [[Help:sources\|canon sources]]''': If a name is given for a ability in a canon source, that name should be used, regardless of whether it is the best description or not.
	* '''Names given in near-canon sources''': If the ~~power~~ is unnamed in canon sources but is named in a graphic novel or in ''Heroes ~~360''~~, that name should be used.		* '''Names given in near-canon sources''': If the ability is unnamed in canon sources but is named in a graphic novel or in Heroes Evolutions, that name should be used.
	* '''Names given in secondary sources''': If the ~~power~~ is unnamed in near-canon sources but is named in an episode commentary or interviews with show creators, that name should be used. ~~([[Persuasion]])~~		* '''Names given in secondary sources''': If the ability is unnamed in near-canon sources but is named in an episode commentary or interviews with show creators, that name should be used.
	* '''Names in common use in other works''': Common names for ~~powers~~ which are not explicitly named should be used if they are wide-spread and readily understandable. Names from comic books, other television shows and films, and from parapsychology are all good candidates ~~([[Technopathy]], [[Pyrokinesis]])~~. Uncommon names, particularly those which do not appear in most dictionaries or which are creations of fans of other works, are probably best avoided.		* '''Names in common use in other works''': Common names for abilities which are not explicitly named should be used if they are wide-spread and readily understandable. Names from comic books, other television shows and films, and from parapsychology are all good candidates. Uncommon names, particularly those which do not appear in most dictionaries or which are creations of fans of other works, are probably best avoided.
	* '''Descriptive names''': If the ~~power~~ has not been named and a common name for it does not exist, a descriptive name of the ~~power~~ is appropriate.		* '''Descriptive names''': If the ability has not been named and a common name for it does not exist, a descriptive name of the ability is appropriate.
	* '''Holder's name''': If an ability has been displayed on-screen, but its effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature cannot be determined with any certainty, making a non-speculative descriptive name impossible, the ability should simply be named for the person who displayed it. ~~([[Maya's ability]], [[Alejandro's ability]]).~~ Such a name serves as a placeholder until a non-speculative descriptive name can be determined, or until a name is given in a canon, near-canon, or official secondary source.		* '''Holder's name''': If an ability has been displayed on-screen, but its effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature cannot be determined with any certainty, making a non-speculative descriptive name impossible, the ability should simply be named for the person who displayed it. Such a name serves as a placeholder until a non-speculative descriptive name can be determined, or until a name is given in a canon, near-canon, or official secondary source.

	===Special Considerations===		===Special Considerations===
	* Names derived from a canon or near-canon description (invisibility from "Nobody sees me! I'm invisible!", flight from "I think I can fly!") should be treated as though the name is from a canon or near-canon source.		* Names derived from a canon or near-canon description (invisibility from "Nobody sees me! I'm invisible!", flight from "I think I can fly!") should be treated as though the name is from a canon or near-canon source.

	===Guidelines for descriptive ~~power~~ names===		===Guidelines for descriptive ability names===
	* '''Avoid speculation''': A descriptive name should avoid speculating as to the effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature of the ~~power~~. Use only information confirmed by a canon source. Don't make assumptions.		* '''Avoid speculation''': A descriptive name should avoid speculating as to the effects, limitations, causes, mechanisms, or nature of the ability. Use only information confirmed by a canon source. Don't make assumptions.
	* '''Breadth''': Try to find a name that is neither over- or under-broad. If a name would include effects we haven't seen a character perform, it's probably too broad. If a name doesn't cover all of the effects we've seen a character perform, then it's probably underbroad. Again, a name should support what has been seen in canon sources without either speculatively expanding or erroneously restricting.		* '''Breadth''': Try to find a name that is neither over- or under-broad. If a name would include effects we haven't seen a character perform, it's probably too broad. If a name doesn't cover all of the effects we've seen a character perform, then it's probably underbroad. Again, a name should support what has been seen in canon sources without either speculatively expanding or erroneously restricting.
	* '''Simplicity''': A primary goal of naming articles is clarity. The most impressive or technical name for a ~~power~~ is usually not the clearest. A simple, descriptive name will make it easier for readers to find and understand the article. Avoid names derived from foreign roots and suffixes, except for those which are already commonly used as descriptions of ~~powers~~. A name with a Latin or Greek neologism is generally going to be hotly disputed and difficult to remember and understand, and frequently will misuse the underlying foreign words. In particular, it is almost never appropriate to simply append "-kinesis" to a Latin or Greek root. "-Kinesis" implies motion or control; it is not merely a suffix which denotes "cool ~~power~~ to do {thing x}". And even in cases where motion or control is appropriate, it's still much better to use a simple English description. Again, the goal is clarity, precision, and accuracy, not creating the "best sounding" name.		* '''Simplicity''': A primary goal of naming articles is clarity. The most impressive or technical name for a ability is usually not the clearest. A simple, descriptive name will make it easier for readers to find and understand the article. Avoid names derived from foreign roots and suffixes, except for those which are already commonly used as descriptions of abilities. A name with a Latin or Greek neologism is generally going to be hotly disputed and difficult to remember and understand, and frequently will misuse the underlying foreign words. In particular, it is almost never appropriate to simply append "-kinesis" to a Latin or Greek root. "-Kinesis" implies motion or control; it is not merely a suffix which denotes "cool ability to do {thing x}". And even in cases where motion or control is appropriate, it's still much better to use a simple English description. Again, the goal is clarity, precision, and accuracy, not creating the "best sounding" name.


			==Sources for existing ability names==
			For a list of the sources of names for existing ability articles, see [[Heroes Wiki:Ability name origination]]. The source for each ability's name is also summarized in the sidebar of that ability's discussion page.