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Aragorn_the_Ranger · 11-15-2002, 02:27 AM

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".

11-15-2002, 02:27 AM	#1
Aragorn_the_Ranger Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 70	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".