Naming your kids after LOTR characters - Page 16

Gwaimir Windgem · 12-20-2002, 12:38 AM

Are you sure that linda is Beautiful in Quenyan? Cause that's what it is in Portuguese, and since Tolkien's languages are based on Welsh and Finnish, I would be surprised if it means the same thing.

Varda Oiolosseo · 12-20-2002, 12:59 PM

Some names I would use like Sam as it's quite normal and Elenor!
I would feel sorry for a kid if the were called Galadriel or Aragorn or something! As they may get bullied for it and would make life hard for them! that's just what I think anyway!
Some names could be used for pets!

Starr Polish · 12-20-2002, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
Are you sure that linda is Beautiful in Quenyan? Cause that's what it is in Portuguese, and since Tolkien's languages are based on Welsh and Finnish, I would be surprised if it means the same thing.

Tolkien was also influenced by Spanish, a language which he loved and it is very close to Portuguese. It means the same thing in Spanish.

Dolenloteiel · 12-20-2002, 09:47 PM

When I grow up, and IF I have kids, I woulld want to name my daughter, Artuile, (early morning)or posibly Sirannon. (the gate stream of Moria, dammed to make a lake housing the Watcher of the Waters.)I also love Morrannon.(The mountain pass of Mordor, North i think) i always wanted to have an LOTR name, and I'll bribe my husband or something to name my girls. (If I have kids) I would like to name a boy Treebeard (just kidding, that's the name of my tree) And I named / call my flute, Isilcala (moonlight) My friends think I'm crazy to name my flute, but I don't tell them that I also named my snowboard

***azalea*** · 12-20-2002, 10:37 PM

So when you pronounce those girl's names, will you trill the "r"s?

Starr Polish · 12-21-2002, 02:02 AM

I didn't know you could pronounce "manes", azalea.

Eruviel Greenleaf · 12-21-2002, 05:23 AM

if i ever have a son, i will name him after one of the sons of feanor. since i will never have a son, he will be spared this torture. same goes for daughters. except i wouldn't name them after the sons of feanor. er. i think i need to go to bed. i wonder if this is spam...*sigh*

***azalea*** · 12-21-2002, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Starr Polish
I didn't know you could pronounce "manes", azalea.

I changed it, so now your post makes no sense!

Mistabella · 12-21-2002, 04:56 PM

I'd definitely consider LOTR names for my kids if I had any (extremely doubtful--I'm gonna be a fantasy writer

), but I have another idea. I might give my kids names with very subtle references to Middle--Earth based on meaning, such as Silvia (woods--Mirkwood), Fiana (white or fair--Arwen), Ella (Elf), Faye(same) or Meadowlark (a boy's name--the thrush). I could give them LOTR nicknames like Galadriel, Pippin, Arwen, Merry, or whatever. Good idea or not?

Curunír · 12-22-2002, 06:21 AM

If I have a son, I shall call him Frodo. A daughter shall I call Yavanna. Also Faramir for a boy is nice. Or for a second name "Rohirrim" is

-elfearz- · 12-22-2002, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mistabella
I'd definitely consider LOTR names for my kids if I had any (extremely doubtful--I'm gonna be a fantasy writer), but I have another idea. I might give my kids names with very subtle references to Middle--Earth based on meaning, such as Silvia (woods--Mirkwood), Fiana (white or fair--Arwen), Ella (Elf), Faye(same) or Meadowlark (a boy's name--the thrush). I could give them LOTR nicknames like Galadriel, Pippin, Arwen, Merry, or whatever. Good idea or not?

good idea. but if i were you, i'd save my son years of teenage trauma by controlling any urges to name him Meadowlark

WallRocker · 12-22-2002, 06:23 PM

At the website www.waitingforfrodo.com sam's girlfiend's name is Gladerial. Okay so comic strips aren't real, but it's the thought that counts, right?

diannah · 12-25-2002, 04:42 PM

I personally wouldn't mind having a name like Galadriel. That's just me. It's kind of obvious, so I wouldn't lay that on a kid who might hate the Lord of the Rings and be embaressed by it. But also, I think the names Meriadoc and Peregrin have a nice ring to them. Also Samwise would be good too. Anyone who didn't know a lot about the LOTR would just find those names unusual and people who did know what you were talking about and like LOTR wouldn't make fun of you about it. They'd probably be jealous

TinuvielChild · 12-25-2002, 05:06 PM

Yeah, I have a friend whose middle name is Galadriel and her sister's name is Arwen. Her mother's high school tutor's English teacher was JRRT himself, and she actually got to meet him! You bet I'm jealous.

Gwaimir Windgem · 12-25-2002, 11:53 PM

What?!? She met the Professor himself! And I didn't get to?!? It's not fair....

Not fair, not fair... Oh well, hopefully I'll meet him on the other side...

*wanders off planning ways to shorten lifespan*

TinuvielChild · 12-25-2002, 11:57 PM

Six degrees of separation, my friend...you now have..let's see, four degrees to the Prof himself, as opposed to most people, who have at least six, usually more. Be happy!

Amandil · 12-27-2002, 08:26 PM

I knew a girl named Lorian, which sounds just like Lorien, and nobody made fun of her. Probably because she was really hot. I'll nick-name my son Elendil, if he doesn't mind, and maybe he'll nickname his sons Anarion and Isildur. But real names are already picked out for sons. Daughter names we're stuck on still, maybe there are some good 'uns that aren't too bizzarre, except it would be a tough sell for my wife. I'll have to read this entire 16 page post some other time when I'm not sleep deprived, and see if anyone came up with some half-decent suggestions for girls. I like Morwen, now that I think of it. Wasn't that Hurin's mom, or something? I can't remember. I'm dying at the moment.

diannah · 12-28-2002, 08:59 AM

I was thinking about that and Moria for a girl isn't that bad if other people didn't know that it was a dwarf mine. Also, I'm thinking Samwise would sound nice for the oldest boy in your family. Don't ask me why.

Adrian Baggins · 12-28-2002, 02:13 PM

If I have kids I am definately going to use lotr names because am planning on marring a lotr freak like me

. I will name my oldest boy Frodo if I have a boy and my first girl will be named Adrian after my made up character who is Frodo's sis. My boys if I have more then 1 will then go in decinding order by the ages of the hobbits which was:
1:Frodo
2:Samwise "Sam"
3:Meriadoc "Merry"
4:Perigrin "Pippin"

Elf Girl · 12-28-2002, 02:17 PM

I might name a girl Tara, which is Elvish for something or other but is also a name.

12-20-2002, 12:38 AM	#301
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	Are you sure that linda is Beautiful in Quenyan? Cause that's what it is in Portuguese, and since Tolkien's languages are based on Welsh and Finnish, I would be surprised if it means the same thing. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

12-20-2002, 09:47 PM	#304
Dolenloteiel I elenfea Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Somewhere in the chaos between the first and second ages! (Actually, CO) Posts: 556	When I grow up, and IF I have kids, I woulld want to name my daughter, Artuile, (early morning)or posibly Sirannon. (the gate stream of Moria, dammed to make a lake housing the Watcher of the Waters.)I also love Morrannon.(The mountain pass of Mordor, North i think) i always wanted to have an LOTR name, and I'll bribe my husband or something to name my girls. (If I have kids) I would like to name a boy Treebeard (just kidding, that's the name of my tree) And I named / call my flute, Isilcala (moonlight) My friends think I'm crazy to name my flute, but I don't tell them that I also named my snowboard __________________ "Middle Earth is a real place. And it is New Zealand." Sir Ian McKellan **************************** QUESTION AUTHORITY Ask me anything ************************** "I have not failed, I've only found 10,000 ways that won't work." -Thomas Edison ************************** Visit Tolkien RP Site! Need members, RP all three Ages! (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) http://elvellon.suddenlaunch2.com **************************** "Yay, I can hear the voices in my head again!

12-21-2002, 02:02 AM	#306
Starr Polish Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slow down and I sail on the river, slow down and I walk to the hill Posts: 2,389	I didn't know you could pronounce "manes", azalea. __________________ “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” –Bertrand Russell

12-21-2002, 05:23 AM	#307
Eruviel Greenleaf Alcoholic Villain-Fancying Elf Pirate Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyonesse Posts: 4,547	if i ever have a son, i will name him after one of the sons of feanor. since i will never have a son, he will be spared this torture. same goes for daughters. except i wouldn't name them after the sons of feanor. er. i think i need to go to bed. i wonder if this is spam...sigh __________________ Eruviel Greenleaf in a past life. "Whoever has come to understand the world has found only a corpse, and whoever has found a corpse is superior to the world." -The Gospel of Thomas SQUAWK!

12-21-2002, 04:56 PM	#309
Mistabella Hobbit Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 16	I'd definitely consider LOTR names for my kids if I had any (extremely doubtful--I'm gonna be a fantasy writer), but I have another idea. I might give my kids names with very subtle references to Middle--Earth based on meaning, such as Silvia (woods--Mirkwood), Fiana (white or fair--Arwen), Ella (Elf), Faye(same) or Meadowlark (a boy's name--the thrush). I could give them LOTR nicknames like Galadriel, Pippin, Arwen, Merry, or whatever. Good idea or not? __________________ Jellicle songs for jellicle cats, Frodo lives (Bilbo lives too, actually) Write till you drop and watch CATS again--all that jazz.

12-20-2002, 12:59 PM	#302
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	Some names I would use like Sam as it's quite normal and Elenor! I would feel sorry for a kid if the were called Galadriel or Aragorn or something! As they may get bullied for it and would make life hard for them! that's just what I think anyway! Some names could be used for pets!

12-20-2002, 10:37 PM	#305
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	So when you pronounce those girl's names, will you trill the "r"s?

12-22-2002, 06:21 AM	#310
Curunír Enting Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: iepe kriepe friepe liepe Posts: 95	If I have a son, I shall call him Frodo. A daughter shall I call Yavanna. Also Faramir for a boy is nice. Or for a second name "Rohirrim" is __________________ Innie winnie frimmie zillie hoele kroele froele troele ape krape rape zape ulle frulle kulle a cup of milk huy!

12-22-2002, 06:23 PM	#312
WallRocker Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: At the computer... Posts: 376	At the website www.waitingforfrodo.com sam's girlfiend's name is Gladerial. Okay so comic strips aren't real, but it's the thought that counts, right? __________________ Do one thing every day that scares you ~Anonymous~ <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><<>< <>< <>< <>< I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America And to the Republic for which it stands One nation UNDER GOD with liberty and justice for all

12-25-2002, 04:42 PM	#313
diannah Hobbit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: bethel, ME Posts: 43	I personally wouldn't mind having a name like Galadriel. That's just me. It's kind of obvious, so I wouldn't lay that on a kid who might hate the Lord of the Rings and be embaressed by it. But also, I think the names Meriadoc and Peregrin have a nice ring to them. Also Samwise would be good too. Anyone who didn't know a lot about the LOTR would just find those names unusual and people who did know what you were talking about and like LOTR wouldn't make fun of you about it. They'd probably be jealous

12-25-2002, 05:06 PM	#314
TinuvielChild Padawan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Barony of Carolingia Posts: 2,176	Yeah, I have a friend whose middle name is Galadriel and her sister's name is Arwen. Her mother's high school tutor's English teacher was JRRT himself, and she actually got to meet him! You bet I'm jealous. __________________ There are only four questions of value in life: What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for? What is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same: ONLY LOVE. Dance as though nobody's watching. Sing as though nobody's listening. Dream as though you'll live forever. Live as though you'll die tomorrow. EIDRIORCQWSDAKLMEDDCWWTIWOATTOPWFIO and proud! FRODO LIVES!!!!!

12-25-2002, 11:53 PM	#315
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	What?!? She met the Professor himself! And I didn't get to?!? It's not fair.... Not fair, not fair... Oh well, hopefully I'll meet him on the other side... wanders off planning ways to shorten lifespan __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

12-25-2002, 11:57 PM	#316
TinuvielChild Padawan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Barony of Carolingia Posts: 2,176	Six degrees of separation, my friend...you now have..let's see, four degrees to the Prof himself, as opposed to most people, who have at least six, usually more. Be happy! __________________ There are only four questions of value in life: What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for? What is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same: ONLY LOVE. Dance as though nobody's watching. Sing as though nobody's listening. Dream as though you'll live forever. Live as though you'll die tomorrow. EIDRIORCQWSDAKLMEDDCWWTIWOATTOPWFIO and proud! FRODO LIVES!!!!!

12-27-2002, 08:26 PM	#317
Amandil Guy-who-should-come-here-more-often Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Alberta, in spirit -- Vlaanderen, in body (Canada? Never heard of it!) Posts: 120	I knew a girl named Lorian, which sounds just like Lorien, and nobody made fun of her. Probably because she was really hot. I'll nick-name my son Elendil, if he doesn't mind, and maybe he'll nickname his sons Anarion and Isildur. But real names are already picked out for sons. Daughter names we're stuck on still, maybe there are some good 'uns that aren't too bizzarre, except it would be a tough sell for my wife. I'll have to read this entire 16 page post some other time when I'm not sleep deprived, and see if anyone came up with some half-decent suggestions for girls. I like Morwen, now that I think of it. Wasn't that Hurin's mom, or something? I can't remember. I'm dying at the moment. __________________ Amandil Mithadan "Why would you want to tamper with anything Tolkien did?" --Ralph Bashki "Seeking self, I find nothing but myself, but in this I drink the cup of gall I really am. I want everything, and I may have everything, but I have nothing except what I have. What I have I know is not what will fulfill me, and I know this in the bitterness of satisfied desire. Everything I have is still not enough, and in getting everything I have, I have not myself, indeed what I have may have twisted what I am and might be into an image of my own possessions. I will to possess, but I end up possessed by what I possess." -- William Desmond (Ethics and the Between, p. 209-210)

12-28-2002, 08:59 AM	#318
diannah Hobbit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: bethel, ME Posts: 43	I was thinking about that and Moria for a girl isn't that bad if other people didn't know that it was a dwarf mine. Also, I'm thinking Samwise would sound nice for the oldest boy in your family. Don't ask me why.

12-28-2002, 02:13 PM	#319
Adrian Baggins Frodo's lil sis HP LotR fan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: in a tree reading Harry P. and LotR Posts: 585	If I have kids I am definately going to use lotr names because am planning on marring a lotr freak like me. I will name my oldest boy Frodo if I have a boy and my first girl will be named Adrian after my made up character who is Frodo's sis. My boys if I have more then 1 will then go in decinding order by the ages of the hobbits which was: 1:Frodo 2:Samwise "Sam" 3:Meriadoc "Merry" 4:Perigrin "Pippin" __________________ AB Adrian Baggins wizard, elf, mortal, hobbit Owner of the 3 unknown rings I LIKE HIEI!! LOOK AT MY AVITAR IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO THAT IS!! H. Hysterically cold I. Insanely unhuman E. Effortlessly mocking I. Irresistabely hott "You're a team player, a save-the-day superhero pause I hate people like you." ~Hiei

12-28-2002, 02:17 PM	#320
Elf Girl Lurker Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lothlórien Posts: 3,419	I might name a girl Tara, which is Elvish for something or other but is also a name. __________________ There's antimony, arsenic, aluminum, selenium...

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