Merry had originally gone by the nickname, Doc, thinking it sounded more manly, but then other hobbits(especially Pippin) kept walking up to him with carrots and saying 'What's up, Doc.' So, Merry decided he was better off going by a girl's name than going by a bunny's.
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What was Aragorn's sword called and why was it so special?
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