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mormegil · 08-02-2006, 11:14 PM

I think you should stick with the 'Z' theme and choose

Zirak

A Dwarvish name for Zirakzigil

Taken of course from the encylopedia of Arda.

Estelyn Telcontar · 08-03-2006, 01:55 AM

By the way, checking my Foster's Guide to follow up on morm's idea of sticking with "Z" names, I discovered that your first dog Zara has an abbreviated Shire name - the Hobbit name 'Oldbuck' is - Zaragamba!

Hilde Bracegirdle · 08-03-2006, 03:25 AM

Dagnir is a good one. Dag for short, then when you play fetch you can shout "Dag nab it!" Not a 'Z' though, I afraid.

**The Saucepan Man** · 08-03-2006, 12:16 PM

My favourites, Bilbo and Pippin, were rejected by Mrs Saucepan. Although, she was the one who decided upon Frodo (something to do with his big, heart-melting eyes when she picked him up).

I was toying with the idea of something in Elvish but the variants for "Black Dog", Morhû and Hûmor, somehow didn't sound appropriate. But you might try an Elvish translation of something suitable (I wonder what the Elvish for head-butting captain is?

).

Lalwendë · 08-03-2006, 02:05 PM

Hehe, Maggot is a funny name. But some people might think you are a Slipknot fan! Might be better for a rat actually, as would Wormtongue.

There's also Huan the Hound. Or Bill, if he's one of those dogs that's so big he's pony sized and it looks like you could ride on him (do not attempt this at home, kids).

I have to say my favourite out of all these is Pippin, which is really cute, but not "eyuw" cute, if you know what I mean!

Gurthang · 08-03-2006, 04:52 PM

Well, the ones I've heard so far that I really like are Balin (from Balin), Zirak (from morm), and especially Rhun (Brinniel's).

Have you thought at all about Estel? Good short name with strong Tolkien merit... and it's not altogether 'silly'. Or perhaps Smaug? Boyfriend would probably think you were saying Smog, which seems a little dirty. (I mean in a dirt sense, not like perverted!

) I'd also give thought to Narsil, Sauron, Rauros, Falas, or Lhun if I were you.

08-02-2006, 11:14 PM	#1
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	I think you should stick with the 'Z' theme and choose Zirak A Dwarvish name for Zirakzigil Taken of course from the encylopedia of Arda. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

08-03-2006, 01:55 AM	#2
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	By the way, checking my Foster's Guide to follow up on morm's idea of sticking with "Z" names, I discovered that your first dog Zara has an abbreviated Shire name - the Hobbit name 'Oldbuck' is - Zaragamba! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

08-03-2006, 03:25 AM	#3
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Dagnir is a good one. Dag for short, then when you play fetch you can shout "Dag nab it!" Not a 'Z' though, I afraid. Last edited by Hilde Bracegirdle; 08-03-2006 at 10:05 AM.

08-03-2006, 12:16 PM	#4
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	My favourites, Bilbo and Pippin, were rejected by Mrs Saucepan. Although, she was the one who decided upon Frodo (something to do with his big, heart-melting eyes when she picked him up). I was toying with the idea of something in Elvish but the variants for "Black Dog", Morhû and Hûmor, somehow didn't sound appropriate. But you might try an Elvish translation of something suitable (I wonder what the Elvish for head-butting captain is? ). __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

08-03-2006, 02:05 PM	#5
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Hehe, Maggot is a funny name. But some people might think you are a Slipknot fan! Might be better for a rat actually, as would Wormtongue. There's also Huan the Hound. Or Bill, if he's one of those dogs that's so big he's pony sized and it looks like you could ride on him (do not attempt this at home, kids). I have to say my favourite out of all these is Pippin, which is really cute, but not "eyuw" cute, if you know what I mean! __________________ Gordon's alive!

08-03-2006, 04:52 PM	#6
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	Well, the ones I've heard so far that I really like are Balin (from Balin), Zirak (from morm), and especially Rhun (Brinniel's). Have you thought at all about Estel? Good short name with strong Tolkien merit... and it's not altogether 'silly'. Or perhaps Smaug? Boyfriend would probably think you were saying Smog, which seems a little dirty. (I mean in a dirt sense, not like perverted! ) I'd also give thought to Narsil, Sauron, Rauros, Falas, or Lhun if I were you. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.