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Originally Posted by Selmo
Elwen is derived fron the Anglo-Saxon Elfwin of Alfwine, meaning Elf friend. (I though everyone would know that).
I assume that it's a name originally given to someone who's a bit dozy or "otherworldly"; "off with the fairies", as my grandmother might have said..
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That's right, and the Swedish (Scandinavian?) version of the old Elfwin is Albin.
When it comes to the name Frode (That must be Estil. Haven't you heard of him before? Well, I'm Swede so skiing might be a bit more popular here...), why are you surprised that it reminds you of Frodo? There's a lot of threads discussing the Tolkien-Norse connection. The fact that some names still remain in the Scandinavian laguages is only natural.
When I read this post, it comes out as slightly aggressive. Don't read it like that! It's an order! If you do, then I'll...
Edit: Cross-posted with Rune. In Danish, you can't hear 50% of the letters
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