A More challenging Name Game - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-07-2004, 06:07 PM

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I predict this category will take a while to burn out!

Yes, it's not really working is it, as the category (loosely interpreted, as it has been) basically allows people to name anything in Middle-earth which has more than one name ... which is practically everything in Middle-earth!

So, to prevent this category going on for another 10 pages, I'm going to have to get tough and exclude any name which is a principle name or a translation of a principal name (given that neither really counts as a nickname or an alias).

Which means that Grond is out, as it was, after all the weapon's name. Sorry Perky.

Actually, the same goes for Elder King and Last King of the Second Line, which are both titles rather than nicknames or aliases, but let's carry on with 'G' anyway.

Please folks, think whether your answer really is a nickname or an alias before posting. And if it's not, think of something else or don't post.

The Perky Ent · 09-07-2004, 06:12 PM

Right! How about Green-Elves, another name for the Laiquendi?

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-07-2004, 06:13 PM

Grey, as in the nickname of Gandalf the Grey.

The Perky Ent · 09-07-2004, 06:14 PM

What about the Green-Elves?

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-07-2004, 06:15 PM

Darn, you beat me to it, Perky.

Yes, Green Elves falls squarely within the category.

Hmm ... Scattergold, as in Saradoc "Scattergold" Brandybuck.

The Perky Ent · 09-07-2004, 06:19 PM

Dwimordene, Rohan's name for Lorien!

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-07-2004, 06:28 PM

And therein lies the problem since, although Dwimordene is a nickname of sorts, meaning "haunted valley" it is the name commonly used in Rohan for the place. Which would let in a multitude of other words and thus promulgate the problem of the prolonged game.

Hmm, on consideration I think Dwimordene should stand. But no more titles, principal names or translations of principal names ...

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-07-2004, 06:33 PM

OK, how about Exiles, a name applied to the Noldor.

luthien-elvenprincess · 09-11-2004, 09:14 AM

Self-cursed, elvish nickname for man.
Hope this meets muster

09-07-2004, 06:12 PM	#2
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Right! How about Green-Elves, another name for the Laiquendi? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

09-07-2004, 06:13 PM	#3
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Here's one Grey, as in the nickname of Gandalf the Grey. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

09-07-2004, 06:14 PM	#4
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	What about the Green-Elves? __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

09-07-2004, 06:15 PM	#5
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Darn, you beat me to it, Perky. Yes, Green Elves falls squarely within the category. Hmm ... Scattergold, as in Saradoc "Scattergold" Brandybuck. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

09-07-2004, 06:19 PM	#6
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Dwimordene, Rohan's name for Lorien! __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

09-07-2004, 06:28 PM	#7
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	And therein lies the problem since, although Dwimordene is a nickname of sorts, meaning "haunted valley" it is the name commonly used in Rohan for the place. Which would let in a multitude of other words and thus promulgate the problem of the prolonged game. Hmm, on consideration I think Dwimordene should stand. But no more titles, principal names or translations of principal names ... __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

09-07-2004, 06:33 PM	#8
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	OK, how about Exiles, a name applied to the Noldor. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

09-11-2004, 09:14 AM	#9
luthien-elvenprincess Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: what are you doing here? did you come here to eat my popcorn? Posts: 1,031	Self-cursed, elvish nickname for man. Hope this meets muster __________________ York Peppermint Patties taste better than Pearson's Peppermint Patties! But, Junior Mints are the best!

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