  1RMany Aluvian men have only a first name, with no surname. Examples: Hundreng, Cuthstan, Wothgryn.

Others use a first name, plus "the" and a word. Examples: Osgeld the Clever, Burwylf the Wary, Forstlan the Ox.

A few use a proper surname, with the suffix "-sun" (meaning "son"). Examples: Scingrim Emersun, Arbrim Rynesun, Rimgar Ethsun.