What is the reason for your nickname ? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Snowdog · 09-28-2010, 06:54 AM

Can't remember if I answered this in the last 10 years or not....

I started using this name when I first signed up for an email account back in the early 90's because I was listening to Rush at the time and their song 'By-Tor & the Snowdog' was playing. I then used it on some music bulletin boards, and then used it on EZ Board when I registered, then on a few Tolkien sites I registered for in 2000. On newer Tolkien sites I register for, I started using either an RP character name that I developed during my golden years of RP writing, or one of the Dunedain Chieftain names.

I always liked Galadriel since I first read the books. Cate in the movies kinda messed that up for me for awhile, but she has re-taken her place thanks to a good friend.

Adaneth · 09-28-2010, 07:08 PM

Well, my username is probably recognisable as it's from Tolkien's Athrabeth (since the name of Andreth, one of my favourite female characters, was taken, and I wanted a Tolkien-themed name).

If I can recall correctly, I believe it means woman. Which I am.

xMellrynxMaidenx · 10-12-2010, 12:42 PM

I chose mine because I absolutely love the mallorn trees and Lothlorien in general. It mainly comes from a nickname I gave to an RP character I use, Mallornriel.

I told you I love the mallorn trees, not to mention mallorn is a beautiful word. So sue, me I'm a tree hugger, haha.

Though, if I could choose to change it I would go with something along the lines of Erestor or Lindir, or something to do with Elladan and Elrohir. Perhaps something to do with Haldir

What can I say? I'm a sucker for the less important characters, hehe.

09-28-2010, 06:54 AM	#1
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 664	What is the reason for your nickname ? Can't remember if I answered this in the last 10 years or not.... I started using this name when I first signed up for an email account back in the early 90's because I was listening to Rush at the time and their song 'By-Tor & the Snowdog' was playing. I then used it on some music bulletin boards, and then used it on EZ Board when I registered, then on a few Tolkien sites I registered for in 2000. On newer Tolkien sites I register for, I started using either an RP character name that I developed during my golden years of RP writing, or one of the Dunedain Chieftain names. I always liked Galadriel since I first read the books. Cate in the movies kinda messed that up for me for awhile, but she has re-taken her place thanks to a good friend.

10-12-2010, 12:42 PM	#3
xMellrynxMaidenx Wight Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Riding with the Grey Company Posts: 120	I chose mine because I absolutely love the mallorn trees and Lothlorien in general. It mainly comes from a nickname I gave to an RP character I use, Mallornriel. I told you I love the mallorn trees, not to mention mallorn is a beautiful word. So sue, me I'm a tree hugger, haha. Though, if I could choose to change it I would go with something along the lines of Erestor or Lindir, or something to do with Elladan and Elrohir. Perhaps something to do with Haldir What can I say? I'm a sucker for the less important characters, hehe. __________________ ~\|And all will turn, to silver glass. A light on the water, Grey ships pass, Into the West. \|~ "Few now remember them...yet still some go wandering, sons of forgotten kings walking in loneliness, guarding from evil things folks that are heedless." Last edited by xMellrynxMaidenx; 10-12-2010 at 12:46 PM.

09-28-2010, 07:08 PM	#2
Adaneth Newly Deceased Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3	Well, my username is probably recognisable as it's from Tolkien's Athrabeth (since the name of Andreth, one of my favourite female characters, was taken, and I wanted a Tolkien-themed name). If I can recall correctly, I believe it means woman. Which I am.