ME names for girls - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aganzir · 07-08-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Olórin the White/Feanathiel

Yay Finnish! it's my native tongue and I always hold pride in the fact that the creation of Quenya was greatly influenced by it

We're soon taking over the forum.

Morm, I, too, think Rian is lovely. Keep trying.

As for Este and Vana, I have always been aware of their meanings in Finnish but I never thought about them that way, if you understand what I mean. Their names never made me laugh or anything (as a matter of fact, the only name that had me laughing was Kalavénë which, without the accents, means fishing boat) - Este never was an obstacle Vana a wake to me. Though if the child ever met a Finn who's not familiar with Tolkien's works, I don't know what they would think.

Two nice names that I can think of are Eonwe and Fionwe (or Finwe), but I'm not sure if they sound too feminine? What about Curufin and Daeron?

Haleth is a nice name which also works for both genders. Lalaith would make a good one, too - unless the parents don't want to name their child after a girl who died at the age of three.

Nice as it is, I guess Lobelia is not one of the most popular M-E names?

I must suggest also Maglor.

THE Ka · 07-08-2008, 09:05 AM

Rian is a beautiful name, morm.

Amarië is another beautiful female name.
If I remember correctly, she was a Vanya and 'beloved' by Finrod, but decided to stay in Valinor.

It can possibly work without too many problems, since it sounds similar to 'anne-marie'.

Arien is beautiful and won't confuse non-Tolkien fans too much I guess.

I guess if your daughter has dark hair, Morwen would work. It's a pretty name, but probably not the best 'fate' wise.

That's all I can think of now, but others probably have better suggestions. Congratulations!

~ Ka

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 07-08-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Lalaith would make a good one, too - unless the parents don't want to name their child after a girl who died at the age of three.

Nice as it is, I guess Lobelia is not one of the most popular M-E names?

I rather like the name Lalaith, it's very pretty, even if you don't know the meaning...

But I think that I would name my kid Lobelia. It is a nice name, and I rather like Lobelia S.B. anyway!
But I don't think I'm going to be having kids anytime soon... or at least I hope not...

07-08-2008, 09:05 AM	#2
THE Ka Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: As with the flygja Posts: 1,403	Rian is a beautiful name, morm. Amarië is another beautiful female name. If I remember correctly, she was a Vanya and 'beloved' by Finrod, but decided to stay in Valinor. It can possibly work without too many problems, since it sounds similar to 'anne-marie'. Arien is beautiful and won't confuse non-Tolkien fans too much I guess. I guess if your daughter has dark hair, Morwen would work. It's a pretty name, but probably not the best 'fate' wise. That's all I can think of now, but others probably have better suggestions. Congratulations! ~ Ka __________________ Vinur, vinur skilur tú meg? Veitst tú ongan loyniveg? Hevur tú reikað líka sum eg, í endaleysu tokuni? Last edited by THE Ka; 07-08-2008 at 09:08 AM.