What's in a name?
Yes, its time for another game of What's in a name?...
No seriously, what is in a name.
I've got here a couple LotR names and their meanings. If anyone else has any to share please do. If I have made a mistake someone correct me.
Frodo: "wise by experience".
Samwise: "half wise" or "stupid".
Peregrin: "traveller in strange countries".
Aragorn/ Estel: “hope”
Legolas: "green leaf".
Gimli: "paradise".
Boromir: "faithful jewel".
Arwen: "noble maiden". Undómiel means "eveningstar".
Elrond: "elf of the cave".
Glorfindel: "golden haired elf".
Celeborn: "(tall) silver tree".
Galadriel: "radiant garland".
Éowyn: "joyful horse".
Faramir: "sufficient jewel".
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