I feel that we must certainly keep the character Rog as he adds richness and detail to the tale. Of Aiwendil's options, I reluctantly favor #1, keeping Rog's name as is.
However, rather than suggesting it is a nickname or attempting to create a meaning for it (which is suggested to be too close to being fan fiction) I would favor a footnote, vanilla in favor, reading along the following lines: "The name "Rog" appears to not be of proper Sindarin origin. However, it is the only name for this Elf passed down through these traditions [cites]."
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Beleriand, Beleriand,
the borders of the Elven-land.
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