Maedhros, grandfather of Feanor

[Huinesoron]

Originally Posted by Arvegil145

In other words, Maedros is simply Maitimo + Russandol.

Indeed it is! But he could have called himself Nelfin, or Maedhvo, or Rossadol, or Modoll if he'd really wanted. But he chose Maedhros, avoiding the politically charged -fin suffix. It is entirely possible that he deliberately chose that combination to honour his great-grandfather.

hS