Nominations for Best Nicks!

[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

This thread is begun in honor of the funniest nickname I've seen on the Downs (and my first nomination).. drumroll please:

The Saucepan Man.

-Maril smilies/biggrin.gif

[Raefindel]

I think burrahobbit is a winner!

[Lindolirian]

Well, since you are too nice to nominate yourself, I'll do it for you, since you have the coolest name: Marileangorifurnimaluim!!! and it so long too....

[Beren87]

That's why we call her Maril smilies/wink.gif

I would like to nominate Squatter of Amon Rudh, and I think it's quite obvious why.

[Gorwingel]

I would have to say the best one is, I think this one person with the nickname of Fuzzy Purple Chainsaw (I think, please correct me if I am wrong) and another good one is Doug* Platypus (I just enjoy it)

[Beren87]

OH, and another! Phil the Balrog, when I first heard that I nearly fell off my chair laughing so hard.

[Pallando B.C]

I've always though Child of the 7th Age was original.

[The Saucepan Man]

Maril (if I may call you that), I am honoured to be nominated. smilies/smile.gif

There are so many great nicknames here, I shall have to ponder awhile and return anon.

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[Tigerlily Gamgee]

I enjoy Skippy the Nazgul.

[onewhitetree]

It has been far too long since MrOogieBoogieMan blessed the forum with the hilarity of his presence.

[Susan Delgado]

I was also going to mention Skippy the Nazgul smilies/smile.gif

[Bill Ferny]

Bill Ferny... Kiss my butt, forum.

No, seriously, Saucepan Man is the Man, though Squater was the first nick on the forum to draw a smile to my face.

[Maikadilwen]

Well, I've encountered a few I find rather funny.
Such as: willkill4food , Deathwail, kuckimonster, NicktheOrc, Pukelman, Keneldil the Polka-dot and EnglishCountrySide.

You just can't help but smile. smilies/smile.gif

[ January 13, 2003: Message edited by: Maikadilwen ]

[doug*platypus]

Oh, you comedians. Must every nick be a jest??

Kalimac is one of the finest nicks I've seen. It's a character homage, but not a blatant or overused one. And it contains neither the word "Orly" nor the word "hot". Shine on you crazy Candle.

Also, big ups to the sheer magnificence, power and terror that the name The Barrow Wight conveys on a site called the Barrow Downs. Even with that duck thingy.

[Alkanoonion]

I like Grey Fool
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[Maikadilwen]

Even with that duck thingy.

I'ts Opus! It's a penguin! It rocks!

[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

There is a certain boldness to calling oneself Bill Ferny that I admire. I was genuinely taken aback when I first spotted it. I'm waiting for someone to call themselves Otho Sackville-Baggins next.

I was thinking of Kalimac, too.

I considered nominating The Barrow-Wight, but I feared the red lipstick marks on his bum might cause him trouble at home. smilies/wink.gif

Thanks for the Nomination, by the way. I'd take the prize for the most unpronouceable nick, perhaps.

-Maril

[Sapphire_Flame]

NicktheOrc, Phil the Balrog, and Skippy the Nazgul (heehee) are all really good, but my first vote would have to be for Squatter of Amon Rudh.

[Diamond18]

No one has mentioned Lush. An amazing oversight. For shame.

And the real findorfin is rather clever.

[ January 13, 2003: Message edited by: Diamond18 ]

[Bêthberry]

There was a previous thread on our top three favourite nicks where Lush figured predominantly. And Squatter and the clever entish name of Maril.... smilies/smile.gif

[Lush]

There was a previous thread on our top three favourite nicks where Lush figured predominantly. And Squatter and the clever entish name of Maril....

There was? *Scratches head*

Thanks for the nominations, but for my part, I choose burrahobbit, because, well, you know....He'd kick my a** if I didn't nominate him. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Raefindel]

The previous thread was calledTop three favorite (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=001396) .

[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

Wha-? Where? Oh, well no wonder. It was in the Novices and Newcomers.

[Neferchoirwen]

Welcome to the Downs, Saucepan Man!

That was a great nick, and Maril's ain't that bad either smilies/wink.gif

[ January 14, 2003: Message edited by: Neferchoirwen ]

[dragoneyes]

I quite like anything but Arwen

[Merri]

I like . . . littlemanpoet, and fluffypurplechainsaw, and . . . and . . . I don't know why, but gollum*elf*pup just tickles me for some reason (I hope I got the name right). I also think dragoneyes is a pretty cool name smilies/smile.gif


Oh, and who could forget burrahobbit? smilies/biggrin.gif

[EDIT]I also forgot The Rip Designs Dude, and Inderjit Sanghera.

[ January 14, 2003: Message edited by: Merri ]

[dragoneyes]

Wow, I've been noticed. Thankyou Merri!

a good idea at the time always reminds me why I do half the things I do, I had to nominate them.

[Diamond18]

Shine on you crazy Candle.


Heeeeeey, I just saw a Pink Floyd CD today and realized that you replaced my name. smilies/tongue.gif And I'm an obscure character name from the appendix, too. And I'm certainly crazy, as this post proves.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

...anything but Arwen

Oh, I like that one! I also like Maril's a lot, though I know that I wouldn't be able to say it five times fast.

Aylwen

[The Saucepan Man]

My vote goes to Lush. A name denoting both luxuriance and a fondness for fine beverages is a fine name indeed. smilies/cool.gif

Oh, and I think a special mention is in order for littlemanpoet for his inspired title: Bard Oder smilies/biggrin.gif

[ January 14, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]

Thanks to all those who nominated my nick. Sadly I have no nominations that haven't already appeared, so I'll just have to second all of them.

[Sharkû]

Humbug.

Best nick ever on here was by far
PM and ask for it.

[VanimaEdhel]

I recently saw (an have been speaking to) an Armani_Elf who, quite actually, had no idea that was what they called Orlando Bloom until after that was his screenname. I thought that was pretty coincidental. His middle name, apparently, is Armani (good choice by his parents, I must say), so that's how it figures in. That is why I nominate him: for the sheer brilliance of coincidence.

EDIT: Ooo: happy 1800th post to me...just noticed that...

[ January 15, 2003: Message edited by: VanimaEdhel ]

[Beren87]

Is there someplace with a complete member's list? such as one the site...? I know Alkoonian is working on one, but I thought perhaps there would be on that the UBB compiled itself...


Wow Saucepan man, I thought that was a toilet when I opened the page. Only at second glance did I notice it was a lava lamp.. o_O

[ January 15, 2003: Message edited by: Beren87 ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Wow Saucepan man, I thought that was a toilet when I opened the page.

smilies/biggrin.gif I see what you mean. Now ... what would that say about me?

It is a bit low res isn't it? Looked better when I first found it.

[ January 16, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]

[Lush]

My vote goes to Lush. A name denoting both luxuriance and a fondness for fine beverages is a fine name indeed.

Thank you, mein Schatzchen. If you're ever in close proximity to Duke University any time during the school year, stop by, and we will go only to the best parties.

LePetitChoux definitely gets a vote from me, as does the Saucepan Man himself, and Squatter & Maril by default.

[Diamond18]

Estelyn Telcontar and Tigerlily Gamgee are two names that just sing.

tom bombariffic makes me smile.

And I also like Mornie Alantië because it's pretty and I liked that part of the song. Funny thing is I can't remember ever reading a post by her. I've just seen the name among the members online.

Then there was Tower of Moon and Shadow. smilies/eek.gif

Oh! I almost forgot Sword Maiden Of The Shire. I do so love a paradox.

[ January 16, 2003: Message edited by: Diamond18 ]

[ElentariGreenleaf]

oh man... why'd i have to go pick a dull name. Well. I'm going to start a Best Sigs thread!

GO DRAGONEYES! HEHEHE! I'll nominate:

LePetitChoux cause it means the small cabbages. According to dragoneyes its a nice thing to be called in France.

[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

Oh dear, Saucepan Man, call the plumber! Your toilet is backing up.

Yeah, took me a minute to figure out that is a lavalamp. It is a lavalamp, isn't it? (Boy this is like figuring out a kid's drawings. "So Timmy, that's an excellent... yes, it's great.")

-Maril

[The Saucepan Man]

If you're ever in close proximity to Duke University any time during the school year, stop by, and we will go only to the best parties.

Why, thank you, Lush, but I fear my student partying days are long gone *sigh* smilies/frown.gif

Oh dear, Saucepan Man, call the plumber! Your toilet is backing up.

smilies/eek.gif Probably the result of too many postings!

Bach to the subject at hand, I saw the name
ElvenSunSet9 earlier today, which I kind of like. It puts me in mind of a series of modern paitings in a gallery themed on Elven Sunsets of which this is #9. Or perhaps an experimental track by John Lennon fit only to be tacked to the end of the White Album.

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[Nimrodel]

I like Bethberry and Burrahobbit.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

Probably the result of too many postings!

Is there such a thing?

I like burrahobbit a lot too.

Aylwen

[Greycloak]

I think Lathspell is very original.

[HerenIstarion]

Since the Board is Tolkien dedicated, I'd be glad to nominate ppl with elvish names (as well as second all listed above) (and not randomly generated by software of some sort, but those bearing some meaning) Here it goes:

Mithadan (Grey Man)

Durelen (Dark Star)

Eruhen (God Child)

lindil (Lover of Song)

Aiwendil (Lover of small birds)

Alkanoonion (The Glorious One (?))

latando angaina (One who opens [iron] Gate)

(and don't tell me that the latter one is because I was using this account myself at a time - the choice of the name was unaffected by me, even though it was I who lured the owner into BD)

The owners of the nicks listed will of course excuse my crude translations (and revelation of their meaning, otherwise obscure to commoners smilies/tongue.gif) and make required alterations (if any)

Apart from above category I would be glad to nominate Saulotus, obviously meaningful name meaning of which is obscure to anyone expect the bearer

and selfsame

Bob Wehadababyitsaboy

just because

in addition to Mr.Underhill (my compliments)

there are tons of others worth nominating, but that's all I can recall at one go. I'll come in later if ... etc etc

Sincerely,

[LePetitChoux]

Two people voted for me! Wow! don't know what to say! smilies/biggrin.gif
I'll vote: I love Orli Bloom...so creative and original.

And, on a more serious note, I like burrahobbit, and Alkanoonion. They have nice Rings to them (haha, get it? Nice rings on a Tolkien site? Oh, forget it) smilies/smile.gif

I like so many names, it's hard to remember them all!

[Lush]

A definite new entry:

propagandalf.

I have no idea who this person is, but they're funeee!!!

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Ooh la, look here, 3 Russian-speakers (including myself) have just posted on this thread in a row. Coincidence? I think not. *wiggles eyebrow*

[HerenIstarion]

propagandalf

seconded smilies/biggrin.gif

[LePetitChoux]

How could I forget Rimbaud?

I love that word, but sadly have no idea what it means, orwhat a Rimbaud is... smilies/frown.gif

[vanwalossien]

propagandalf smilies/biggrin.gif Why can't I think of things like that when I create nicks? My nomination is (in addition to Maril, for beautiful simplicity) Samwise. Not the most original nick perhaps, but is there a nick better fit to describe her?

[ January 18, 2003: Message edited by: vanwalossien ]

[Maikadilwen]

How could I forget Rimbaud?
I love that word, but sadly have no idea what it means, orwhat a Rimbaud is...

I suspect it has to do with the wonderful French poet, Arthur Rimbaud. smilies/smile.gif

[propagandalf]

smilies/eek.gif well this is a shocker smilies/eek.gif

ermm.. yes, i'm a 'new entry' here.. somewhat freaked out smilies/biggrin.gif.. but thanks.
(yoo lot made me spill food on my keyboard)

yoo would forgive me if i make my nomination later as i haven't acquainted myself with the other usernames as of yet.

tata
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[Lush]

I would like to nominate the newly-deceased Moonpie. Tasty nick. smilies/biggrin.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Can we vote for more than one?

If so, a fourth vote from me for propagandalf

... and a second vote for Moonpie (but, I might just be biased ...) smilies/wink.gif

[The Green Ringwraith]

Skippy the Nazgul sounds pretty kewl!

[Susan Delgado]

Has anyone nominated The Lorien Wanderer yet? If not, I will.

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

What about ShootingStar? He/She is new, but I still think it's a pretty name.

Aylwen

[GreatWarg]

I have always considered The Green Ringwraith rather creative, if I do say so myself. Also Birdland; a nick that just sticks, somehow.

[Susan Delgado]

Welcome Back, GW smilies/smile.gif
I also considered The Green Ringwraith

[Gayahithwen]

I love the name Marileangorifurnimaluim , even though it is HARD to spell right. smilies/wink.gif
Apart from that.. LePetitChoux always made me smile.. and, I've got to vote for burrahobbit as well - seeing as I'm a generally big fan of him. smilies/wink.gif

[Rimbaud]

Thank you for the nomination. You can find out about my namesake here (http://members.tripod.com/RoadSide6/frames.html).

[mark12_30]

I'd like to second "Child of the Seventh Age", for numerous reasons: for one, it's the only nick that sent me to the letters to research its meaning; it also inspired chapters of fanfiction; and it's the most wistful homage to Tolkien's mythos that I've seen.

And she (the seventh age hobbit) is pretty cool, too.

[burrahobbit]

Not enough people picked me.

[Amanaduial the archer]

I considered nominating The Barrow-Wight, but I feared the red lipstick marks on his bum might cause him trouble at home.

Sweet Maril.

Maril gets my vote as well, even if I still have trouble saying it. Down, you pesky trout, shouldnt be flying around, down...

Littlemanpoet, after I read Roll Of Thunder Hear My Cry, this has always reminded of the sweetest character.

Suicidal elf chick.
Nicktheorc.
Regis- a new member, but with such a regal name.

A dull name from the Archers corner. Ho hum.

I have quite a few favourite PTs though.

[ January 22, 2003: Message edited by: Amanaduial the archer ]

[Birdland]

Not enough people picked me.
Well, make your map, Burrahobbit, and maybe we'll consider it. quid pro quo. smilies/smile.gif

Thank you for your vote. Great Warg. I myself always kind of liked Kettle of Fish. A name that actually makes about as much sense as mine, but has an oddly Tolkienque ring to it.

[ January 23, 2003: Message edited by: Birdland ]

[burrahobbit]

I BEEN BUSY JEEZE CUT ME SOME SLACK.

[Birdland]

"Busy"? No excuse! Obviously someone is not a true fanboy.

[burrahobbit]

I could have told you that years ago.

[Amanaduial the archer]

Did you know her years ago? Sorry, being difficult.

Actually, Birdland gets a vote here. Its a great piece of music.
And I didnt see Propagandaplh before, so hes in there as well.

[burrahobbit]

No, but that isn't the point. I could have told BW that I'm not a very good fanboy. smilies/wink.gif

[Amanaduial the archer]

Sorry burrahobbit.

[Galadrie1]

I really like Anything but Arwen and, of course, propagandalf. smilies/smile.gif

[ January 24, 2003: Message edited by: Galadrie1 ]

[hobbitlass]

I put in a vote for HerenIstarion. I had mentioned on another thread how I like to say it out loud cause it just rolls off the tongue. And sorry in advance if I spelled it wrong, I do have a tendency.

[Diamond18]

the guy who be short made me laugh right out loud.

[HerenIstarion]

thanks, hobbitlass smilies/smile.gif. And yes, you did spell it right

[Inderjit Sanghera]

I think Inderjit Sanghera should be nominated, even though it is my real name.

[Diamond18]

So in other words, you're nominating your parents for outstanding naming ability? smilies/smile.gif

Oh, and you were nominated, by Merri.

[ January 29, 2003: Message edited by: Diamond18 ]

[Elanor]

There are too many great names to pick a best one, but I like HerenIstarion, burrahobbit, propagandalf, Lush, red, Sharku, Mithadan... I could go on (and on).

[Elanor]

Oh, and I like hobbitlass too, it sounds like Holbytla, as well as having a meaning in English.

[Elanor]

I like Alkanoonion as well. Though I always think of it as Alkano Onion, and something tells me he didn't mean it that way smilies/biggrin.gif

[ January 29, 2003: Message edited by: Elanor ]

[*Varda*]

Gah! I'll never be able to look at Alkanoonion's name in the same way again!

I like Bethberry, and Child of the Seventh Age.

Saucepan Man - why did you decide to name yourself that? The name rings a bell...

[eleanor_niphredil]

Its from the Folk of the Faraway Tree. I loved those books. Am I right?

[Carlas]

I'd like to nominate Mithadan, its such a nice name. And the guy who be short, it reminds me of all my friends(accept that most of them are girls)

[Amanaduial the archer]

the guy who be short? Cool name!

Mithadan...tis a good name, but has anyone else read the Artifacts of Power Quartet? Mithadans name reminds me of Miathan, the baddie. Sorry Mith. Mind you, he was a very cool bad guy...

[Aylwen Dreamsong]

I nominate Smith of the Word.

Aylwen smilies/smile.gif

[ February 20, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

[The Saucepan Man]

Its from the Folk of the Faraway Tree. I loved those books. Am I right?

Spot on, eleanor. smilies/smile.gif My favorite books before I read The Hobbit. I have just read them to my 5 year old daughter and she was absolutely captivated - can't wait to read Bilbo's adventures to her. smilies/smile.gif

[Gwaihir the Windlord]

Yeah, I read the Faraway Tree books as a kid (I read a bit of one recently actually smilies/wink.gif ). They are very good.

The best nick here has to be that of Tom Bombariffic. smilies/wink.gif I like it anyway.

[Birdland]

Gwaihir - I started when I saw that name, since it reminded me of the "Tom Terrific" cartoon from the old Captain Kangaroo shows. Coincidence? Hmmmmm, we wonders, precious.

That's going wayyyyy back. Wonder if Tom qualifies for the "Tolkien Coming-of-Age" Club. smilies/biggrin.gif

[*Varda*]

The Faraway Tree! That's where I knew it from!

Come to think of it, now I should have just looked at your location and that would have given it away..

[Merri]

I forgot to add *Varda* and Gorwingel

[eleanor_niphredil]

can't wait to read Bilbo's adventures to her

Do it as soon as you can! My dad read me the Hobbit when I was four, and I loved it! Just skip past some of the longer descriptive parts.

[Balin999]

Definitely Burrahobbit. Not just because I like his name, but also because we are at the same forum for nearly three years now.
Go, burra, go!

[Mithadan]

I've been nominated? That's a bit of a surprise. For my part, I've always been fond of the nicknames "Amanaduial the archer" and "Marileangorifurnimaluim" (has anyone tried to work out what it means?). "Durelen", "Mr. Underhill" and our inestimable "Squatter of Amon Rudh" are also among my favorites. Of course, for sheer truthfulness "Nonesuch" can't be beaten.
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[The Saucepan Man]

Do it as soon as you can! My dad read me the Hobbit when I was four, and I loved it! Just skip past some of the longer descriptive parts.

Hmm, well, she's trying out a bit of CS Lewis right now. Perhaps I'll try the Hobbit after that. But, I'm afraid that I couldn't bring myself to leave anything out. smilies/eek.gif

[Nevvasaiel]

Always thought the imagery in Purplefluffychainsaw
was quite, well, stunning..... smilies/biggrin.gif

[eleanor_niphredil]

I just saw a "bad things always happen to me" that I found rather amusing... smilies/rolleyes.gif

[TolkienGurl]

I nominate these here names...

InklingElf
Angry Hill Troll
Lalaith
the_raging_jackass
WarBringer

Just to name a few. smilies/smile.gif

[Diamond18]

Ah, Eleanor, you beat me to it. But I'll second bad things always happen to me. How intriguing.

[Maikadilwen]

Of course, for sheer truthfulness "Nonesuch" can't be beaten.


Funny you should mention that, Mith. But when it comes to names, I must agree. There is none such as Mithadan... smilies/tongue.gif smilies/wink.gif

But honestly, thinking about the meaning of "Mith-adan" I simply refuse to believe that name fits! You're too young, sorry! smilies/smile.gif

[ February 06, 2003: Message edited by: Maikadilwen ]

[Kalimac]

Wow...somehow I missed this thread until now. Thank you for the nominations, Doug and Maril - I'm flattered smilies/smile.gif.

I tend to like the names which are a little out of the way and whose meanings aren't immediately obvious ... which would be about 99% of the names here...

LUSH: Because the word brings a whole host of images to mind at once, all of them vivid smilies/smile.gif.

MARILEANGORIFURNIMALUIM (did I spell that right?): Because it's so friggin' long, it MUST mean something deeply important.

DOUG*PLATYPUS: Again, the reference is mysterious enough that there must be some heavy significance behind it. Doug, where does the platypus come from?

THE SAUCEPAN MAN: Just because it sounds cool.

BILL FERNY: As someone said before, just because it takes chutzpah to call yourself that. I'm still waiting to see someone sign up as "Slant-eyed Southerner".

RAEFINDEL: For having to courage to make a personal coinage in Elvish.

HERENISTARION: Just because it sounds cool.

And quite a few more that are on the tip of my tongue (or fingers) but which I can't quite remember right now...

[Nuinatariel]

I nominate Skippy the Nazgul. How can you not like a Nazgul named Skippy? smilies/tongue.gif

[elven maiden Earwen]

gosh there so many and lot of them have already been said.
Anything But Arwen
Skippy The Nazgul
Aylwen Dreamsong
Lush
The Barrow-Weight Beren 87
Im going to stop there but there are soooo many more good ones. Sorry to anyone if i spelled you nick wrong. smilies/biggrin.gif

[ February 16, 2003: Message edited by: elven maiden Earwen ]

[elven maiden Earwen]

i also like Elvensunset9 its so pretty sounding and others likeDark Rose or thewhitelady smilies/biggrin.gif

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

Did I see "Sauron999 member number 666" the other day. Yikes that is scary! Couldn't we have skipped over THAT member number?

[Salix]

Dang! I have a nomination, but I can't remember the name. Oh well. I like all the names mentioned. smilies/tongue.gif Seriously, I don't have a favorite.

[Diamond18]

Sauron999 is just Balin999's alter ego. I think he did it on purpose. smilies/wink.gif

[Carlas]

I want to add Lush ! Its simple, sophisticated, and just fun!

P.S. Love your sig. Diamond smilies/wink.gif

Wow, my 50th post! I'm so proud!
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[ February 19, 2003: Message edited by: Carlas ]

[Salix]

Found my nomination. Rec the Hedgehog. I thought that was an interesting name when I first saw it.

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

Sauron999 is just Balin999's alter ego. I think he did it on purpose.

What is Balin999 member number ... 13?

[Balin999]

hey that was not done on purpose! smilies/smile.gif
of course, I don't mind having the member number 666 as Sauron999, but I didn'T even notice until someone told me. Nevertheless I think it's cool smilies/biggrin.gif
With Balin999 I was Member Number 3 or 5, but it has somehow risen to 61 and the same was the case with burrahobbit. They changed the numbers for some reason. (for the mods, I think)

[Nuinatariel]

I have found a new nominee. Balrog Skwerl. Creative, and it has the word 'skwerl' in it. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

Well met Balin999/Sauron999. Glad that you don't seem too beastly!
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[Balin999]

Well met Balin999/Sauron999. Glad that you don't seem too beastly!

You never know, Hilde Bracegirdle, you never know...
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[Hilde Bracegirdle]

Hmmm...Well at least if you are a beast you are civilized enough to be able to type...and spell! (read "possibily not having cloven hooves and evidently having some form of formal education") smilies/wink.gif

[avarrogion]

CAn i vote my own nick? ...nah just joking
Here`s my vote :

1. The Saucepan Man ( reminds me of a character from Legend of Mana )
2. WarBringer

[Gorwingel]

Merri, thank you for nominating me smilies/biggrin.gif
That makes me so happy, I did not expect that smilies/cool.gif

[Gorothlammothiel]

I'd like to add a nomination if I may.

Lady Aerowen has always impressed me, though I have not encounted her on the forum for quite some time now. Now I don't know that the name was created before the release of the films (or even that the ramble that follows is in anyway significant), if it was then it is an odd coincidence that the Lady Aerowen should be a play on the lady Arwen, and that she was portrayed by a certain very famous rock stars daughter, no? smilies/wink.gif

[Balin999]

Hm, after your description, I'm not a beast (whew).
But you don't need to look like a beast, to be one. He he.
Well, I guess I'm rather a nice person, so you don't need to be afraid of corresponding with someone who's mad, Hilde Bracegirdle.

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

You’re not planning on taking over the world and enslaving the free peoples are you? Some people would call that a mad idea, some wouldn’t. All kidding aside, you are right, beasts don’t always look beastly and some who look beastly are quite often very nice, (not that I know any with hooves of course).

[Sadbh]

How can you choose who has the best nick? There are so many great ones!

1. Anything but Arwen
2. burrahobbit
3. Lush

And there are too many more to add. But I think the awards for the most unpronouncable nick go to Maril as well as the award for most syllables. smilies/wink.gif

However, I would like to nominate myself for the strangest spelling. Sadbh is a name, and is pronouncable, just very confusing. smilies/smile.gif

Don't listen to me, I've gone insane.

-Sadbh

[zifnab]

Zones for Ops!

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[Cuthalion]

I just came upon Rynoah, The Overly-Happy.

I know people like this and they annoy me enough to make me pull my face off! Pretty cool as a nickname though.

[DarkRose]

Why, thank you for the nomination, elven maiden Earwen! I'm flattered and I officially adore you. smilies/biggrin.gif

My favorites have always been:

1) Tigerlily Gamgee: I've always loved the name Tigerlily, and what way to make it even better by adding Gamgee at the end! smilies/wink.gif

2) Nevfeniel: Something about it charms me. *shrug*

3) Sharku: smilies/biggrin.gif Although I know this is certainly not the meaning of his name, it reminds me of a cool shark wearing sunglasses and giving a thumbs up. Can't beat that!

4) gollum*elf*pup: It's always made me grin. smilies/biggrin.gif

5) Kalimac: This name is great. It makes me picture a wise British scholar, perched atop a towering pile of books, his intelligent eyes twinkling. smilies/smile.gif

There you have it!

[Balin999]

I just saw this one:

The Daughter of Gollum and Shelob

I don't really like the idea, but it sounds funny anyways smilies/smile.gif

[Naurwen_of_Lothlorien]

Okay nomination time...

*fanfare*

I really really like Skippy the Nazgul
Because it reminds me of Skippy the Bush Kangaroo and then of course the image of a Kangaroo-ringwraith comes to mind. Hehehe.

Blue Elfsounds nice too, it just has a ring to it (no pun intended)

There are so many great ones!
Marileangorifurnimaluim of course..

And Dark Rose

[Shadowfax Clawson]

Good grief, it's been a long time...

For my two cents, I'd like to add Sindacuion for consideration...it has a euphonius ring to it, not to mention a legitimate Elvish meaning!

-ShadowFacsimile

[dragoneyes]

How about GlingleglingleglingleFairy? I sounded quite strange trying to pronounce that!

[Hirilaelin]

I just came upon Ruler of the Frogs. Awesome nick!

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

Most of the ones I like have been said, so I just would like to express regret that I made mine up so late at night... smilies/rolleyes.gif

[Amanaduial the archer]

Ditto Galadriel. Wasnt feeling almightily inspired...and had no idea what to use at any rate...

Glingleglingleglinglefairy is from The Discworld Novels I think....The *lingle glingle glingle* fairy appeared in Hogfather.

[Diamond18]

Just saw this one—I think it's pretty cool sounding:

UnshatteredSilence

[Silmarien]

I love yours Galadrieloftheolden It's just...cool smilies/biggrin.gif

And Marileangorifurnimaluim Is very cool too

And I also love Unshattered silence

And others...

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

Why thank you Silmarien...I personally thought it up at a time when I should have been sleeping, and don't like it anymore, but can't change it. Too bad... smilies/wink.gif

[ April 09, 2003: Message edited by: GaladrieloftheOlden ]

[The Only Real Estel]

I think Estel should get a vote for best name...of course, I might be a little biased

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

Yes, but this isn't best names- this is best nicknames of people on the Barrow Downs.

[The Only Real Estel]

I meant real nickname! Sorry....

[Luinalatawen]

There's a new member with the name Elvish Bostonian. It's kind of interesting.

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

I like GaladrieloftheOlden's name, it has a ring to it.

Also Estelyn Telcontar- it gets in it's Aragorn references without using the word Aragorn.

I also do enjoy Mithadan's name. It seems like it ought to be a character tribute, because it seems like the kind of elvish name Tolkien would have acually used.

*grumbling to self* Wish I'd have used a Tolkien name... who's going to associate their friendly neighborhood Thunder Mistress with M-E?

Sophia

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

There's a new member with the name Elvish Bostonian. It's kind of interesting.
I like GaladrieloftheOlden's name, it has a ring to it. Hehe, thank you for the second comment, Sophia. Luinalatawen , I thank you for the first one, as that is my other account smilies/smile.gif I hope that's allowed... smilies/eek.gif

[Orual]

...who's going to associate their friendly neighborhood Thunder Mistress with M-E?

More people than will ever asociate "Orual" with M-e!

~*~Orual~*~

Well, Tolkien and Lewis were friends...

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

*grins* at least they associate you with something smilies/wink.gif I'm a twisted take on both Philosophy and Thor smilies/tongue.gif an odd combination? yes... perfect for me? decidedly.

Till We Have Faces is excellent by the way friend.... smilies/smile.gif

Sophia

[The Evenstar]

I like Niluial's nick. It's just so.....Elvish. Feminine.

[The Evenstar]

Oh, and Marileangorifurnimaluim has a really cool nickn. It's original - that's what I like about it. Go Maril!

[The Evenstar]

They're so many good nicks. I forgot to nominate VanimaEdhel. I liek it because it means beautiful Elf. It was creative of her to use Elvish for her nick.

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

I love the nick of a new member- Rafiki the Wise. I find it funny smilies/biggrin.gif

[Eressië Ailin]

I have always like Rynoah, the Overly-Happy. As I was looking over akanoonion's memorial, I came across Phil the Balrog. Isn't that hilarious? And Skippy the Nazgul!

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

I noticed a name on here today: thunder_goddess. Now in my opinion, that's showing exquisite taste! smilies/wink.gif

Sophia

[Beren87]

Personally, I like Senseless Skwerl. I mean, who doesn't love Skwerls?

[elven maiden Earwen]

Skwerls are cool.Power to them! im going to nominate
Sophia the Thunder Mistress . your nick is so cool smilies/cool.gif

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

Personally, I like Senseless Skwerl. I mean, who doesn't love Skwerls? What exactly is a skwerl? If that's a squirrel I'll be flattered smilies/smile.gif smilies/wink.gif smilies/tongue.gif smilies/rolleyes.gif
Edit: Happy 700th to me!

[ April 16, 2003: Message edited by: GaladrieloftheOlden ]

[Carlas]

I like Eressië Ailin ! Just say it, it's amazing!

smilies/tongue.gif

[Galadrie1]

Aaah, I love the name Trippo The Hippo!!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[Trippo The Hippo]

well thank you Galadrie1 i love being loved but as i said in another post i cant take credit for it nor for my avatar or my From: but i asisted on my name and just flat out stole the latter 2 from friends of mine (and who better to steal from then your friends smilies/evil.gif) as i also said in another post when my scanner is working you will see trippo the hippo as my avatar and you can look at the look of anguish on his face drawn by the same person who did my avatar accept trippo was done more hastly

P.S. i cant beleive i came here so arrgoantly smilies/cool.gif hoping to see my name because i had recieved a compliment before and here i am now so happy smilies/smile.gif

P.S.S. i have been asking this everywhere and waiting fo an answer "can i come to the party as a hippo?" will someone in the know please PM me and let me know

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

Propagandalf. Hehehehe

~Menelien

[elven maiden Earwen]

What exactly is a skwerl? If that's a squirrel I'll be flattered I preety sure its a squirl. Havn't you every seen Esty's skwrl pics?


Skwerls rule (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=14&t=000949)

[ May 07, 2003: Message edited by: elven maiden Earwen ]

[Tarien Ithil]

Maril: Her name is such a mouthful that it makes me laugh at myself when I try to say it over and over again! smilies/smile.gif

GaladrieloftheOlden:It's so you!

Niluial: I love the sound of it!

I have so many more! Just a few for now:

Sophia the Thunder Mistress
X-Phial
Saucepan Man
Susan Delgado
Lush
Tigerlily Gamgee
dragoneyes
VanimaEdhel

OK, I think I'd better stop! smilies/smile.gif

[ May 18, 2003: Message edited by: Tarien Ithil ]

[Tarien Ithil]

Don't mean to fish but does anybody like my nick? smilies/smile.gif

I was just wondering. I wasn't entirely happy with it after I chose it. smilies/frown.gif smilies/tongue.gif

[Niluial]

Oh my word I only noticed this post now!! How stupid of me… well I am here now smilies/wink.gif!!
I like Niluial's nick. It's just so.....Elvish. Feminine.
Thank you… smilies/biggrin.gif it means Star or Goddess of Friendship/Love!!
Niluial: I love the sound of it! Thank you.. I also like the sound of it smilies/tongue.gif

GaladrieloftheOlden -How can one not like that name?
Sophia the Thunder Mistress - It’s a really cool name!
Tarien Ithil – Yes I do love it especially the meaning Princess of the Moon or Moon Princess! It’s gorgeous!
Marileangorifurnimaluim –Because it is sooooo long and it’s a tongue twister and its cool.. ok I could go on forever!!
Sapphire_Flame – I fell in love with it, the moment I saw it! I love Sapphires and I love watching flames… they dance its cool smilies/biggrin.gif
The Saucepan Man – Because it is original.. and tell me, how can one not like the Saucepan Man. When you see that name on the forum your face lights up and you get happy!
The_Evenstar – Its not any Evenstar but THE_EVENSTAR!!
ElentariGreenleaf – I just like it… just because smilies/biggrin.gif
Dragon Eyes – Cool name!!! I have a thing for Dragons…. smilies/biggrin.gif
Diamond18 – Its in a class of its own.. VERY CLASSY NAME!!
anything but Arwen – It explains itself!!
GlingleglingleglingleFairy –What in Middle-earth???
Lush – I don’t know what it means but I like … no I love it!!
Gorwingel –It has a nice ring to it!
thunder_goddess – I am sure this is my penpal…..

[Amanaduial the archer]

GlingleglingleglingleFairy –What in Middle-earth???
Thats from Terry Pratchett, isnt it? Hogfather maybe?

[Niluial]

That’s from Terry Pratchett, isnt it? Hogfather maybe?
Lol I don’t know… hehe but it makes me laugh.. it’s a pretty cool name I cant even say it… ummm GlingleglingleglingleFairy nope still cant say it!!

[Amanaduial the archer]

It always comes out as glinglelinglelinglefairy.

[Meela]

GaladrielOfTheOlden
Mithadan
The Only Real Estel
Anything But Arwen
Sophia The Thunder Mistress

I know this isn't a forum nick (its actually on the chatroom) but I'd like to add Pink_Viggo to the list.

[eleanor_niphredil]

I would say that any nickname that took any amount of time to think up is worthy of a nomination. Any simple Legolas9 or aragorn2 is not worth nominating.

[Niluial]

It always comes out as glinglelinglelinglefairy
Yup... thats how it comes out!! It's one long name.... I have never seen GlikuyfjutdjFairy (what ever fairy) post..

[Arafangwen]

Why do I always seem to find some of the better threads so late into the game?

Meela
Rynoah, the Overly Happy
Trippo the Hippo
mark12_30
Skippy the Nazgul
anythingbutArwen
DayVampyre
Hilde Bracegirdle
zifnab
Sauron_the_Abhorred
Elvish Princess
Rosa_Baggins
TolkienGurl
kittiewhirl1677
Firondoiel
the phantom
Sharku

That was a lot but there are a lot more. I guess I just have a very open mind. But I like all of those, they bring the funniest images to mind!

[Niluial]

Why do I always seem to find some of the better threads so late into the game? I dont know.. I also do it!! I hate it.... then you have to read like the 20 pages before you can actually reply!!! smilies/mad.gif

[Arafangwen]

I dont know.. I also do it!! I hate it.... then you have to read like the 20 pages before you can actually reply!!!
Exactly! And did I mention your name? I don't think I did so I am now.

Niluial

a few reasons for that, that name just rolls off your tounge beautifuly, the meaning is also beautiful, which both suit her perfectly! I'm done raving now. Off to stalk smilies/wink.gif .

[Meela]

I wish I had chosen a more interesting name... curse my mind of 2002!

[Arafangwen]

In case you didn't notice Meela, your name is at the top of my list, I love it! Although it does make me think of Grima for some odd reason....

[Meela]

Thanks, I noticed, but I dont see my nick like everyone else does smilies/biggrin.gif

Lol, yeh, the fact that i have a grima obsession does put me down as being linked to Grima... Sound the same, too... Greema... Meela... Greela... Meema... Geela... Mreema... ok, I'll stop now...

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

I wasn't here but would like to thank Tarien Ithil, Niluial, and Meela for saying my nick was nice, even though I don't like it smilies/rolleyes.gif
I like all of yours too smilies/smile.gif
I also like Estelyn Telcontar's nick because it sounds so nice. smilies/smile.gif

~Menelien

[Tarien Ithil]

Oh, GaladrieloftheOlden, it's a great pleasure. smilies/smile.gif

Anyway, no matter what you think, I still think your nick is cute. smilies/smile.gif

Best Wishes,

Tarien Ithil

[ May 19, 2003: Message edited by: Tarien Ithil ]

[Niluial]

I am so glad my nick just slides off of the tongue. I was not going to take this name because I could not pronounce it smilies/rolleyes.gif… hehe smilies/biggrin.gif… but now I can.. and I love my name too smilies/wink.gif

[Arafangwen]

Has anyone else seen these?

Pookabunny
Feared Half-Elf
SilverEmbers
Keeper of the Feet of Melkor
Taure Leafsilver
Sillabub

Personaly those just jump out at me like a little kid on halloween.

[Meela]

Yeh, I love Feared Half-Elf. Such a great name! And so is SilverEmbers.

[Arafangwen]

I just found another great one!

Mizu the Disco Llama

Uh-oh, now Beren's not the only one who makes me think of a certain llama in a green shirt.....

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

I really like lots of nicks, but my all-time favorite is most ceertainly propagandalf smilies/smile.gif But there are many which are really amazing, it's just that that one sends me into fits of giggling every time I see it smilies/tongue.gif

~Menelien

Edit: Capitalization...

[ May 21, 2003: Message edited by: GaladrieloftheOlden ]

[Tarien Ithil]

Tarien Ithil – Yes I do love it especially the meaning Princess of the Moon or Moon Princess! It’s gorgeous!

Awwwww, I never noticed taht 'til now, but I'm flattered, Nil! smilies/smile.gif

[Orofaniel]

As many people has said before me...The saucepan man is the funniest nick.... smilies/biggrin.gif

Orofâniel

[Tarien Ithil]

As many people has said before me...The saucepan man is the funniest nick....

smilies/biggrin.gif He does have a funny nick, but lots of people have funny nicks too! smilies/smile.gif

Like Maril and Trippo. smilies/smile.gif I'd say Saucepan Man's nick is one of the most original. smilies/smile.gif

[Amanaduial the archer]

The Saucepan Man is from The Faraway Tree, isnt he? I like that name just because it reminds me of the book title, and it is such a dreamy book title...

A few others...

Mithadan- it reminds me of a character in a book I read, who was a pretty cool character, albeit an evil one. But hey, they're often the best. Well, either that or annoying.

Glingleglingleglinglefairy- even if I can't pronounce it! Its generally a cool name, and its a character in one of the Discworld books, books which are, although on a slightly different slant, on the same level as LotR in my opinion.

Childlike Empress- I just like it. Plus, it sounds like it could have great potential for an RPG character.

Marileangorifurnimaluim- splendid in its unpronouncibility!

Gorothlammothiel- because it shortens to Moth. (sorry, sorry...) smilies/biggrin.gif

It seemed like a good idea at the time- a fairly new member, I think, and I'm not entirely sure of the spacing. Its just cool!

The guy who be short- short people unite! Plus it sounds slightly leprecaun-esque...

[Sophia the Thunder Mistress]

Childlike Empress

The Childlike Empress is a character from the Neverending Story. A classic book and slightly less than classic movie smilies/wink.gif. I also am quite fond of this nick.

I'm also quite fond of the names
Maikadilwen and Maikafanawen. I have no idea what "maika" means, but I like the way it sounds.

Sophia

[Amanaduial the archer]

Yes, what does Maika mean? It appears in a few nicks.

When you do translate some of the elvish sounding names, they're quite nice, and quite thoughtful, even if they have only bee slung together randomly from a name generator, like my own.

[Tinuviel of Denton]

I like Gorothlammothiel, ElfChick, TolkienGurl, burrahobbit...oh, there are too many to name.

Never mind about you, burra. smilies/wink.gif

[steve]

I gota say Burrahobbit is my favorite nickname, just jumps out at you, and that he would remember that little part in the hobbit and use it, I just love that nickname

[Helkahothion]

Purplefluffychainsaw
Anythingbutarwen
Amanaduial the archer

[Maikadilwen]

Yes, what does Maika mean?

It means "sharp/piercing" which is why so many people are convinced it's refering to my tongue.... smilies/wink.gif

And yes, there have become quite a few with that in their names, but I was the first! smilies/evil.gif

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Shadowfax Clawson
Sapphire_Flame
Cerulean Fire (hmm, sounds familiar)
littlemanpoet
lore_master (a little presumptuous, think ye?)
Dragoneyes (dragons are so cool, only in Tolkien they're evil smilies/frown.gif)

[Tarien Ithil]

Niluial
Aylwen Dreamsong
GaladrieloftheOlden
Tinuviel the Nightingale
Mornie Alantie

And a whole lot more....will update!!

[GaladrieloftheOlden]

smilies/smile.gif

Tinuviel of Denton is a name I like. I don't quite know why, but it seems original.

~Menelien

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Actually...

I picked it because Tinuviel was taken. smilies/frown.gif

Oh, yes, speaking of which...

Tinuviel Took (Elf hobbit. Cool)
Tinuviel the Nightengale (A bit redundant, but still cool)
Luthien_Tinuviel (She got here first. Waaah!)

and any other names having to do with Luthien. I want to be her! (Except I don't think I'm brave enough.)

[Trippo The Hippo]

I'll just say thanks to everyone who liked my nick. You guys rock.

p.s. You like my new sig?

[Diamond18]

Our newest member at the moment:

Who the heck is that?

Hasn't made any posts yet, but I love the name. Though I'm not sure how we're going to shorten it for conversation purposes. WTHIT? Yes, Wthit. Pronounced "with it". Perfect.

[Cúdae]

I'm late. Why does this always happen? Oh well, here are my nominations:

the phantom
Cuthalion (being a little partial to names starting with "cu")
Silmarien
Kalessin
the real findorfin
Celebmornie
TolkienGurl

[Yavanna228]

One that I like:
hobbit punk
This name makes me smile every time I see it. Hobbits are the least likely, in my mind, to go punk, so it's sort of ironic. Very nice. smilies/smile.gif
Peace

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Yes, I do like hobbit punk as well. I used it for my website...and my sig....oops...

Aww nobody likes mine? Wah! Lol, just kidding. I like:

Sophia the Thunder Mistress
The Saucepan Man
hobbit punk
Glingleglingleglinglefairy

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Our newest member at the moment:
Who the heck is that?

Would you believe that's another of my sisters? How funny.

I can't believe no one's mentioned

The Barrow-Wight.

That is the best nick on the Downs, no contest. smilies/wink.gif

[QuickSlash]

Ah, I'm not going to read all through this, as five pages are far too much for me.

Maril (or Marileangorifurnimaluim) HAS to get props for having such a long, creative name. ~_^

But, my favorite little...presonal description, if you will, is definitely Birdland's, with The Ghastly Neekerbreeker. Always loved that.

[MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie]

Actually, the Barrow Wight has been mentioned, but that's ok. I do things like that too. smilies/smile.gif

I nominate, burrahobit, Orual, the Barrow Wight, The Saucepan Man, Tar-palantir, Helkahothion, HerenIstarion, LePetitChoux, Gwaihir the Windlord, Iarwain -who could forget that one? not me-, littlemanpoet, Child of the 7th Age, Diamond18 cheesemaster, the witch king, Túroch, and Theoric Windcaller.

Well, that's a lot, but I like all those nicks. However, I think that the best one has to be MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie. Whoever that person is must be really smart, and I'm sure he's soooo cool, I mean, just look at his nick, it's the best handsdown, who could argue with that? (that was a rhetorical question, it needs no answer, no one can argue).... smilies/wink.gif

[Tinuviel of Denton]

Gee, I have no idea who that could be. smilies/wink.gif I suppose the name's okay. Maybe.

Burrahobbit. Not burrahobit. smilies/tongue.gif

arelendil
Dorelnar
Jessica Jade (even though I have no Middle-Earthly idea who that is)
Tigerlily Gamgee (I really like Tigerlilies, they're pretty)
Amanaduial the archer (interesting picture that one brings to mind...)
Envinyatar (the renewer. Cool.)
Elora (related to Danan, I wonder smilies/smile.gif )

[Horse-Maiden of the Shire]

Elora (related to Danan, I wonder)

that's what i always think when i see that name! but i thought it was Danon? or Danone. Oh well.

I like QuickSlash too.

[Tarien Ithil]

I like Tigerlily Gamgee, it's got something about it...

All the "Tinuviel" names- gorgeous!

[Everdawn]

Mizu the Disco Llama

and

The saucepan man

Classic!

[Meela]

Mippin is the most adorable name I have ever heard!

[QuickSlash]

I like QuickSlash too.

Ach, thankee Horse-Maiden. Never expected to see my name here. ~_^

[Lindolirian]

<font color="orange">Frodo 007 just gives me a crazy mental image of Frodo in a tux trying to woo all the ladies. The name's Baggins... Frodo Baggins. smilies/biggrin.gif

[The Saucepan Man]

Here's a great new one: dancing spawn of ungoliant .

Somehow, I find the mental image of one of Ungoliant's offspring dancing a little jig highly amusing. smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lindril Arvilya]

Oh, Saucepan Man, you beat me to it! Everytime I see the name dancing spawn of ungoliant I start giggling wildly.

[Novnarwen]

I think Trippo The Hippo is a winner!
The Saucepan Man is also great... I really like his picture... smilies/biggrin.gif Makes me laugh... smilies/tongue.gif

*Nova* smilies/wink.gif

[Trippo The Hippo]

Thank you Novnarwen. I agree with you The Sauce Pan Man's avatar is cool. I like when people have themes going.

[Tarien Ithil]

Yavanna has told me that we name means "Fruit". Lovely!

[HerenIstarion]

I like yours, Trippo the Hippo :) It is funny and quite original

[Son of Númenor]

I am surprised no one has mentioned davem; it has quite a subtle elegance to it when you say it out loud (unless it is meant to be pronounced "Dave M" - I'm not entirely sure).

On a slightly different note, I would like to nominate Tuor Turambar, Cursed by the Valar, for obvious reasons.

[Firefoot]

My favorite is purplefluffychainsaw. Makes me laugh every time I see it.

[Sirithheruwen]

*sighs* I just had to be SO original in picking my name. :rolleyes:

Well, I also nominate purplefluffychainsaw along with bombariffic (I love that!), and a new person here at the 'Downs, Ruler of the Frogs. I don't know why, but I just love that one. :D

Anything but Arwen and Oddwen are my honorable mentions. ;)

[Ophelia]

I will not stand out with much of originality but I shall tell my admire for the nicknames The Saucepan Man , Trippo the Hippo (sounds cute somehow :p ) , Lush (the black cat avvie fited this nick very good) and Bethberry .

Ophe

[Saraphim]

I like... hmmm...

mark12_30
the perky ent
Sirithheruwen
Trippo the Hippo
The Saucepan Man

Meh, there's more, but my brain is fried from the heat.

[mark12_30]

I secretly envy Mister Underhill his moniker and his erudition.

I find myself wondering where Heren Istarion came from (the name, not the man.)

Child of the Seventh Age strikes me as the most canonically clever of all nicks. Ever.

And for sheer mystery, Mithadan, whoever he really is. (Drat him.)

Others I wonder about often:

Orual
Sharku (that took guts, or a sense of irony, or both)
the various manifestations of Sauron (why?)
ditto the various Nazguls

[Son of Númenor]

mark12_30

"I find myself wondering where Heren Istarion came from (the name, not the man.)"

If you mean where in Middle-earth it came from in, I have your answer: it is the name of the order of the Istari. If you meant how H-I chose the name... well, he probably just chose it because it sounds cool. :smokin:

I envy the cleverness of The Squatter of Amon Rudh. The name is original & pleasant to say, & the icing on the cake is his location, 'Bar-en-Danwedh', which is synonymous with Amon Rudh while at the same time closely resembling the sound of 'Barrow-downs.' My hat is off.

[HerenIstarion]

There is a whole boiling soup of reasons. To quote myself from elsewhere (http://69.51.5.41/showpost.php?p=126915&postcount=74):

as per my [alas un]humble person, I beat you all. (yes, even you, burra) For I'm 5 persons at once, and it suits me well. I'm wise like 5 wizards, but only 1/5 of me is working properly, one 1/5 is careless, 2/5 are straying no one knows were, and 1/5 is treacherous. The case for medical study, somehow

I were Tar-Ancalime on BD forum for one day, for I liked her much, yet than it dawned onto me I was mistaken for a lady, which I'm not, and having tried to register as Olorin, which was already taken, I've decided to express my (than obvious, if now less so) schizophrenia into a nickname

here we are, with Order of Wizards all in my head

(It is to be mentioned that Gandalf is one of my favourites, besides Fatty Bolger, that is). But there is a load of Gandalfs around, and HerenIstarion of course, sounds cool, as indicated :D

BTW, there is a new Tar-Ancalime (http://69.51.5.41/member.php?u=3760) around BD now. Many cheers and kudos to her (that is, if she is not, in fact, he, as I was back in September 2000 for a day) I remember being welcomed by BW with words like 'she is scholarly type', that was funny. Now the same goes for new Tar-Ancalime too - she is scholarly type too, or so I figured :)

Another strange thing just noticed - whenever Mithadan's mystic pseudonym is discussed, I inevitably come out (withing proximity of three posts) with explanations concerning my own (look here (http://69.51.5.41/showpost.php?p=65724&postcount=242)) There are no chance meetings, eh? Probably one day Mith will crack up and give away the secret of his name. I crave to learn it, I do.



PS


I envy the cleverness of The Squatter of Amon Rudh. The name is original & pleasant to say, & the icing on the cake is his location, 'Bar-en-Danwedh', which is synonymous with Amon Rudh while at the same time closely resembling the sound of 'Barrow-downs.' My hat is off.

Five pointed hats in the air, they are!

[Evisse the Blue]

HI - do you seriously expect this forum to tolerate all your 5 different alter egos? As we all know, one of you is enough! :D Sticking to HI was ok though, it's got a fine ring to it. Nice pick!

well, I only read the last two pages, sorry, no time!
burrahobbit,Lush,Estelyn Telcontar, Squatter of Amon Rudhwere already mentioned...

Some new ones I like off the top of my head: The Perky Ent , Sleepy Ranger- cracked me up the first time I saw it :D; also I like the guy who would be short, and there was once someone (I haven't seen him for a while, though) whose nick was The Rip Designs Dude, and his hobbit name in the ME Name Generator was Pippin Took - how cool is that? Of course he boasted of it all over ME Mirth - or was it Novices and Newcomers?

But seriously now - Pink Viggo? :rolleyes: eh...

[The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]

the icing on the cake is his location, 'Bar-en-Danwedh', which is synonymous with Amon Rudh while at the same time closely resembling the sound of 'Barrow-downs.' Does it really? Well, we live and learn. Actually I chose that location because it's where my Beleriandic alter-ego lives, but I'm always glad to get credit where none's due. :smokin:

[Sirithheruwen]

I like... hmmm...
mark12_30
the perky ent
Sirithheruwen
Trippo the Hippo
The Saucepan Man

Awww...*blushes*

I too like davem. It's kind of...oh...I just like it.
The Perky Ent is also a name I really love.
Eowyn Skywalker is also very cool.

Blah, there's more but I can't think of any anymore.

[Tulkas the Mighty]

You have a pretty interesting nick, Sirithheruwen. I like the double h. :D

[Son of Númenor]

Squatter, I am equally glad to give such undue credit, but you should have kept quiet about it being a coincidence. It would have made us both seem cleverer. ;)

[Orominuialwen]

Hmmm... I like:


purplefluffychainsaw
Morgul Queen
Dancing Spawn of Ungoliant
The Only Real Estel
the guy who be short
Elennar Starfire
The Saucepan Man
tom bombariffic
LePetitChoux -- although it is interesting that Choux is plural, but Le is singular :confused:
The Squatter of Amon Rudh
Orlando's Top Fangirl -- it's just so *original* :rolleyes:
Oddwen
High King Fingolfin -- because he's my little brother and I helped pick out the name. ;)
Luthien_Tinuviel
*Varda*
mark12_30
ElenCala Isil


Those are all the ones that come to mind at moment.

[Estelyn Telcontar]

I'd like to nominate a new nick that I find clever: Elf @ Heart

[ElenCala Isil]

Hmmm... I like:


purplefluffychainsaw
Morgul Queen
Dancing Spawn of Ungoliant
The Only Real Estel
the guy who be short
Elennar Starfire
The Saucepan Man
tom bombariffic
LePetitChoux -- although it is interesting that Choux is plural, but Le is singular :confused:
The Squatter of Amon Rudh
Orlando's Top Fangirl -- it's just so *original* :rolleyes:
Oddwen
High King Fingolfin -- because he's my little brother and I helped pick out the name. ;)
Luthien_Tinuviel
*Varda*
mark12_30
ElenCala Isil


Those are all the ones that come to mind at moment.

Mippin is the most adorable name I have ever heard!

Wow.. of all the spiffy names mentioned, I get my old screenname and this one mentioned?? *feels lofty*

I'm fond of Perky Ent, and Saucepan Man.. woo.
And Meela.. I think that name rocks.
Ineviatably, the guy who be short, is a wonderful name. ^^
And Dancing Spawn of Ungoliant and...
Marigold Gamgee! Does that count?
*goes on and on*

[Fingolfin II]

I like the names The Perky Ent and The Saucepan Man.

SpM, is your name taken from Enid Blyton's 'Saucepan Man' who is a very funny (and partially deaf) character in the Faraway Tree series and who also makes a brief appearance in A book of Brownies? Delightful books.

[The Saucepan Man]

SpM, is your name taken from Enid Blyton's 'Saucepan Man' who is a very funny (and partially deaf) character in the Faraway Tree series Sure is. My favourite books until I read The Hobbit. :) He was, of course, only deaf when he wanted to be. :D

[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

Originally posted by The Saucepan Man
Here's a great new one: dancing spawn of ungoliant .
Oh, thank you! I like your name too (and note that I'm not saying that just because it would be polite but because I mean it!). Your screen name and avatar match perfectly!

Another great ones are:

Propagandalf
Child of the 7th Age
Darth Mithrandir
Estelyn Telcontar
And many more...

[Imladris]

I have a soft spot for Gimpel the Fool . You know, The only true wisdom consists of knowing that you know nothing. and all that good stuff.

[InklingElf]

I like these the best:

Hookbill the Goomba
Squater of Amon Rudh
Propagandalf
Anything But Arwen
The Saucepan Man
mark12_30

Witty,catchy,original.

[Elennar Starfire]

Propagandalf and Anything but Arwen are great names...I also love InklingElf, because of the Inkling part mainly...The Saucepan Man is of course wonderfully kooky...I remember a Boromir the Disco Llama though I've not seen that name around for quite a while...

Oromin likes my name! I feel so loved... :D

[Mithalwen]

Perky Ent.... because it is a bit "hasty"
Squatter of Amon Rudh because it is intriguing...
Fordim Hedgethistle ... because it could be the name of a regular at "The Pony"
Child ofthe7th Age and Evisse the Blue.... because they are mysterious..
Lady Snickerdoodle ... because it makes me laugh

[Elennar Starfire]

Radagastly is a good one...

[Morsul the Dark]

The Perky Ent
NightKnight
Evisse the Blue

SaucePanman
Inkling Elf

[Sirithheruwen]

I love Esgallhugwen's nick, probably because I accent the "hug" in the middle of the word. So I say it "es-gall-HUG-wen". I have no clue if that is how you say it, or how it is supposed to be said, but I like it all the same!

[Esgallhugwen]

Awww Well thank you Sirithheruwen its so nice to hear others comments about your name, avatar or sig. I'm not sure how to pronounce it exactly, it may be more of a, es-gal-lhug-wen, thats how I pronounce it ;)

Morsul the Dark
Evisse the Blue
Sirithheruwen (is a very cool name)
Saucepanman
Perky Ent (I always imagine a fidgity Ent)
Sleepy Ranger
littlemanpoet
*and many many more*

[Morsul the Dark]

[QUOTE=Esgallhugwen] es-gal-lhug-wen, thats how I pronounce it ;)
QUOTE]

It is a fine name one of my favorites and yet I hate it because I cant pronounce it so I got lazy and say es-ga lol short and simple I do like that name though

and many many more

[Esgallhugwen]

Morsul you can also call me Eswen, lots of my other "Friends" on here call me that. And it is also easy to pronounce. ;)

[Morsul the Dark]

boy, being so formal? are we dating now? ;) no but seriously Ill call you eswen sounds better than esga thats for sure

[Son of Númenor]

I came upon this gem of a handle at random: Lord Syslox of Emyn Beverli (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/member.php?u=309)

[Esgallhugwen]

Wow :eek: That's quite the name that person has!
And yes Eswen does sound better then Esga, Esga leaves something to be desired.