Talk:Color Naming Rule/@comment-67.167.91.66-20151019221939/@comment-25396609-20151019223942

I believe the theory goes that we are not hearing the actual language (call it Remnantese) it is translated to the closest aproximations in our own worlds languages.

Now, as for applying rules to characters, every series does it, just less formalized than CNR.

For example, in Bionicle only Toa, turaga, and Av-matoran can use their innate elemental abilities. Making an ordinary matoran who can use these abilities violates canon, simple as that.

A vast majority of names have their origins in colors, or things that can be easily tied to colors. If you cannot wrap your mind around something as simple as how to find a name related ot a color (by the way, baby name websites. They do 90% of the work for you) then don't come bitching about your own lack of creativity on the matter.

You are free to create characters that violate CNR, but don't expect anyone in the fan communities to cut them any slack, hell most fan communities outright reject characters that violate it.

More to the point, CNR was created by Monty for his own use when making characters, all of the characters in the show besides Ozpin follow it (specifically stated to be a special case), he simply extended the rule he applied to himself for others to follow, that they may better fit the setting he has given.