Names of tantalian hippogriffs consist of two parts: its own behalf and behalf of the family.
The behalf of the family is created when the creatures form a pair, children inherit it until adulthood. Once young hippogriff begins to live independently, he loses the old name of the family that shows others that he is free.
Hippogryiffs of Tantal (their home planet) faithful mates, forming a pair for life, so they are very careful in choosing a partner. Although without formal rituals, usually a new pair invites friends and relatives to a banquet, where they reported their the name of the family.

Used machine translation.