Elven language makes more use out of vowels than other languages. Because of that, the letters A, E, I, O and U appear regularly in Elven names. Names of the both genders have tendency of beginning with the same letters, particularly with L, D, C, A and S. There are no strict customs concerning syllables. Female names often end to L, a vowel or pair of vowels.
Examples: Cirwen, Andirlion, Anedia, Laetherel

Amongst elves, there is no actual surname, but a house or family clan name. Usually as Elves perform the marriage rituals both partners henceforth belong to both families or houses and are allowed to accept the family or clan name of their partner as an honorific title. Elven names do not carry any identification concerning their social status, therefore outsiders find it difficult to determine the status of an Elf just by its name. Elves on the other hand do not need such identification through the name, as the status of a house was earned over a long period of time through deeds and the size of the clan and there might be no Elf who has no intimate knowledge about this matter. The Elven family name bears similarity to the first names, with the exception that they may be much longer and often display certain finesse.
Examples: Shandariel el Lysanthrai, Ellivaen Nithalin, Lemarion Erenestareth