LotR Names - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Encaitare · 08-03-2004, 09:15 AM

Well, if Peregrin were somehow objected to by my future husband/all the sane people, then I'd pick Tristan. not LotR-ish, but still got the same kind of feel to it. For a girl, Aspen Luthien. Not negotiable.

Morsul the Dark · 08-03-2004, 09:20 AM

Not I doubt Peregrin would be bad sounds like Prinston or one of those richy names

and if they don't like it use the nickname pip that shouldn't be to objected

Meela · 08-03-2004, 09:21 AM

I was going to name my child Brego, regardless of whether they were a boy or girl. I wisely altered my decision and have currently shortlisted Sauron and Faramir, and something Numenorean for my daughter. Or maybe a Hobbit name, since they can be rather inconspicuous.

Encaitare · 08-03-2004, 09:23 AM

Yeah I was also considering the nickname "perry," thats not too bad but my friends still think I'm messed up.

For a while I fancied naming a girl and boy Laurelin and Telperion after the Two Trees... that would be perfect, but again, who knows what the cruel world would to a guy named Telperion?

A hobbit name could be a good idea; they sound nice and aren't too conspicuous, as you say. I like the idea of using Faramir, though.

Isowen · 08-03-2004, 10:34 AM

If I were to call a son/ daughter something from lotr it would be because of what it means rather than being a character. For example, Aragorn. I would name my son this, because it means 'white tree', not because Aragorn is a very popular lotr character. I doubt I would call my daughter something from lotr, but if I did, she would be called Eowyn. But I already picked Opal, because it's my birthstone.

Boromir88 · 08-03-2004, 11:18 AM

For me, personally, I wouldn't name my kids (if I had any) LOTR names (well maybe Sam). I like how people name their pets after LOTR names, but for a human being? I don't know, it's just something that I wouldn't do. Maybe some of the names, I agree, I think Peregrin is a nice name, a long with Merry. I think Frodo, Aragorn, Gandalf...etc should just all stick to pets.

I do admit, recently, there was a kid, his parents named him "espn" after the sports show, you know, ESPN? They are pronouncing it "espen." My sympathy is out to that boy, I hate to say it, but that name is far worse then any LOTR names.

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 08-03-2004, 01:29 PM

I agree with Boromir88 but if I ever get a girl, I could consider naming her Elanor. But then again, sooner or later, I would make her to read the trilogy and she would find out that she's been named after some fictional hobbit lass...
Anyway, maybe it's better to stick to something inconspicuous like Meela said.

Evisse the Blue · 08-04-2004, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Isowen

For example, Aragorn. I would name my son this, because it means 'white tree'

You mean in Elvish? Sorry, but I don't think it does. Ar means noble and the rest is unaccounted for.

Anyway, I wouldn't name my kids anything from Middle Earth, but my sister wants to name her daughter Lorien and her son Elessar.

Luckily she still has time to change her mind as she's only 15

08-03-2004, 09:20 AM	#2
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	Not I doubt Peregrin would be bad sounds like Prinston or one of those richy names and if they don't like it use the nickname pip that shouldn't be to objected __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

08-03-2004, 09:21 AM	#3
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	I was going to name my child Brego, regardless of whether they were a boy or girl. I wisely altered my decision and have currently shortlisted Sauron and Faramir, and something Numenorean for my daughter. Or maybe a Hobbit name, since they can be rather inconspicuous. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

08-03-2004, 10:34 AM	#5
Isowen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The blackened depths Posts: 86	Interesting topic...... If I were to call a son/ daughter something from lotr it would be because of what it means rather than being a character. For example, Aragorn. I would name my son this, because it means 'white tree', not because Aragorn is a very popular lotr character. I doubt I would call my daughter something from lotr, but if I did, she would be called Eowyn. But I already picked Opal, because it's my birthstone. __________________ I hope Butterbur sends this promptly. A worthy man, but his memory is like a lumber -room: Thing wanted always burried, If he forgets, I shall roast him.

08-03-2004, 11:18 AM	#6
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Personally, For me, personally, I wouldn't name my kids (if I had any) LOTR names (well maybe Sam). I like how people name their pets after LOTR names, but for a human being? I don't know, it's just something that I wouldn't do. Maybe some of the names, I agree, I think Peregrin is a nice name, a long with Merry. I think Frodo, Aragorn, Gandalf...etc should just all stick to pets. I do admit, recently, there was a kid, his parents named him "espn" after the sports show, you know, ESPN? They are pronouncing it "espen." My sympathy is out to that boy, I hate to say it, but that name is far worse then any LOTR names.

08-03-2004, 01:29 PM	#7
dancing spawn of ungoliant Mischievous Candle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So near to Russia, so far from Japan, quite a long way from Cairo, lots of miles from Vietnam. Posts: 1,234	I agree with Boromir88 but if I ever get a girl, I could consider naming her Elanor. But then again, sooner or later, I would make her to read the trilogy and she would find out that she's been named after some fictional hobbit lass... Anyway, maybe it's better to stick to something inconspicuous like Meela said. __________________ Fenris Wolf

08-03-2004, 09:15 AM	#1
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Well, if Peregrin were somehow objected to by my future husband/all the sane people, then I'd pick Tristan. not LotR-ish, but still got the same kind of feel to it. For a girl, Aspen Luthien. Not negotiable.

08-03-2004, 09:23 AM	#4
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Yeah I was also considering the nickname "perry," thats not too bad but my friends still think I'm messed up. For a while I fancied naming a girl and boy Laurelin and Telperion after the Two Trees... that would be perfect, but again, who knows what the cruel world would to a guy named Telperion? A hobbit name could be a good idea; they sound nice and aren't too conspicuous, as you say. I like the idea of using Faramir, though.