Scourge, Graystripe, Squirrelflight, and many other cats from ThunderClan became leader without earning the name “Star” or receiving the 9 lives of Leaders.
Scourge
Yes, Ivykit dies as a kit in the Warrior Cats series. She dies from illness in "The Darkest Hour".
It is not possible, unless the new warrior consults to the leader before vigil about changing his/her name. But, this is only up to Erin hunter, who is author for warrior cats.
Firepaw becomes fireheart in into the wild and later in the darkest hour he receives his leader name firestar (after Bluestar dies).
When a clan leader retires, they usually keep their leader name as a sign of respect for their service and leadership. This name represents their time as a leader of the clan and is often how they are known by the other cats in their community.
Yes, a Clan leader can retire if they feel they are no longer capable of leading the Clan. When a leader retires, they typically choose a new deputy to take their place and then become an elder.
its when an apprentice becomes a warrior Here is how it usually happens: Leader:"I,(leader's name), call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. S/he has been trained well in your warrior code. (apprentice's name), do you promise to uphold the ways of your Clan and protect it, even at the cost of your life?" Apprentice:"I do." Leader:"Then by the powers of StarClan i give you your warrior name. (Apprentice's name), from this moment on you will be known as (new name). StarClan honors your (virtues), and we welcome you as a full warrior of (clan)."
Rainwhisper is NOT a Warrior Cats name it is a made up name but surely could be used in Warriors.
All right, here's a basic answer: the Clan leader says something like, "From this day forward, until he/she has earned his/her warrior name, this apprentice will be called (kits apprentice's name)." All mistakes I'm sorry for. Okay, when a kit becomes and apprentice the Clan leader will say something like: "From this day forward, (kit's name) has earned his/her Warrior name, (kit's name) will be called kit's name with paw on the end instead of kit. They will get their mentor assigned to them, and lick their shoulder. All the cats then start chanting the new apprentice's name, and the other apprentices help the new apprentice settle into their new den.
Yes, Rusty eventually becomes leader of ThunderClan under the name Firestar.
Sparrowpelt was Halftail’s warrior name before his tail was bitten by a badger(I think)
In the Warrior Cats series, apprentices' last names end with "paw" to signify their status as apprentices. This naming convention changes once they become full warriors.
In the Warrior Cats series, a cat's name is typically chosen by their leader based on their personality, abilities, or appearance. To have a name like "Crystal," a cat might display traits that are associated with crystals such as being clear-minded, bright, or having a special shine to them. Becoming a respected and skilled warrior in the clan could also help earn a name like Crystal.