Your name in Elvish - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

davem · 07-08-2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurion

I'm not sure if this is the proper place to post this, or if anyone's done something similar recently, but I just thought I'd ask.

Do you know what your christian name translates to in Sindarin?

Mine translates as Neurion, but some of probably know that already.

I got a little book at last Oxonmoot which translates a couple of hundred English names into Sindarin. Apparently its not a precise science, & as the author says: 'Say the name aloud: it should sound pleasant to the ear: Tolkien intended Sindarin to sound beautiful when heard'.

Can't find 'Neurion' in it....

Neurion · 07-08-2005, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by davem

I got a little book at last Oxonmoot which translates a couple of hundred English names into Sindarin. Apparently its not a precise science, & as the author says: 'Say the name aloud: it should sound pleasant to the ear: Tolkien intended Sindarin to sound beautiful when heard'.

Can't find 'Neurion' in it....

Interesting.

I've not been able to find a Sindarin translation (for "supplanter", which may or may not exist in that language) of my first name except on two sites, with disclaimers, of course. The Quenya equivelent for it that I've come up with is "Encaitar", apparently.

the guy who be short · 07-09-2005, 05:35 AM

Neurion looks like Quenya to me. Neuro means follower or succesor. Neurion could mean "of the followers" (what the ending implies) but I'm not sure. I would render that "Neuroron." In any case, I am no expert at Quenya, but the name definitely looks more Quenyan than sindarin to my eyes.

I was named in Gujarati, an Indic tongue where names still correspond to actual words, meanig the translation of my name is even more accurate than an English name would be. My name, literally, means "Victory" (and can be used in sentences in the language).
I translated this into Quenya, and voila! my name is Apaire. Interestingly, my father's name also translates as Victory, so I'm Apaire son of Apaire, or Apaire Apairion.

VanimaEdhel · 07-11-2005, 12:17 PM

I feel embarrassed to say I had to look up what a "christian name" was...I looked up my first name in the Council of Elrond name database in any event. In Sindarin, the source I looked it up in gives three choices: Taulaes, Tólaes and Laesdaw. In Quenya, it gives the name Mámë. It also has has Rohirric, for which it says Lytelamb.

Neurion · 07-11-2005, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by the guy who be short

Neurion looks like Quenya to me. Neuro means follower or succesor. Neurion could mean "of the followers" (what the ending implies) but I'm not sure. I would render that "Neuroron." In any case, I am no expert at Quenya, but the name definitely looks more Quenyan than sindarin to my eyes.

Thanks for pointing that out.

(what was that old expression regarding one's face being red?)

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Originally Posted by VanimaEdhel

I feel embarrassed to say I had to look up what a "christian name" was...I looked up my first name in the Council of Elrond name database in any event. In Sindarin, the source I looked it up in gives three choices: Taulaes, Tólaes and Laesdaw. In Quenya, it gives the name Mámë. It also has has Rohirric, for which it says Lytelamb.

Not as embarrassed as I feel about confusing Quenya and Sindarin.

Oh well.

Alcarillo · 07-11-2005, 04:03 PM

There's a big bunch of Quenya translations of names at http://www.elvish.org/elm/names.html. My Quenya name is Alcarillo, my screenname. As for Sindarin names, you'll have to search elsewhere.

VanimaEdhel · 07-11-2005, 04:34 PM

Alcarillo - your signature reminds me of my high school concert choir. They insist on having us do one performance with the orchestra a year, and quite often it's a Requiem or something. This was the last year they're doing it (notice right before I graduate), since it's always such a disaster with the orchestra. Plus some parents were getting upset, since the majority of our families are not Christian, but we seem to only to Christian songs.

And Neurion: when I say either Sindarin or Quenya to my parents they look at me like I'm speaking - well - another language. They have no clue what I'm talking about. So at least you're a step ahead of them.

Alcarillo · 07-11-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VanimaEdhel

Alcarillo - your signature reminds me of my high school concert choir. They insist on having us do one performance with the orchestra a year, and quite often it's a Requiem or something. This was the last year they're doing it (notice right before I graduate), since it's always such a disaster with the orchestra. Plus some parents were getting upset, since the majority of our families are not Christian, but we seem to only to Christian songs.

I just found my signature while flipping through (skipping ahead in, actually) one of my Latin books, and I liked how it sounded. But off topic...

Neurion sounds Quenya to me, and somewhat like the word neuron, too. As to its Sindarin equivalent, I'm clueless.

Elianna · 07-11-2005, 05:18 PM

My name is Erugwest or Erugwaedh in Sindarin. That looks weird now that I write it out, but it sounds cool enough. *goes and checks Quenya* Eruvérë or Eruvanda. Those look better, I think I like Eruvérë best of the four it looks the most Elven too with the accents.

Sapphire_Flame · 07-11-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurion

Interesting.

I've not been able to find a Sindarin translation (for "supplanter", which may or may not exist in that language) of my first name except on two sites, with disclaimers, of course. The Quenya equivelent for it that I've come up with is "Encaitar", apparently.

Heh. That means you have my brother's name!

My name translates to Aranel. I found this on a Quenya names site, but I don't know if there is a difference between the Quenyan and the Sindarin in this case. Does anyone here know?

~ Saphy ~

wilwarin538 · 07-13-2005, 10:06 AM

According to the CoE site, my Quenya name is Wilwarin, as you all know. My Sindarin name is Gwilwileth. Butterfly doesn't translate directly into Rohirric but 'coloured fly' is Fléohíw and 'coloured wing' is Bléofelper.

Calan · 08-04-2005, 12:18 PM

Going simply off the links posted above, my real name works out to Erunámo, the Judge

Thinlómien · 08-08-2005, 05:25 AM

My name translates to English as 'immortal', so could anyone, who's better than me in sindarin and/or quenya, what is 'immortal' in sindarin or quenya?

Elianna · 08-09-2005, 09:56 AM

(With accordance to Council of Elrond and Hisweloke...) "Immortal" would be alfirin in Sindarin and ilfirin in Quenya. It's also the name of a flower. Lucky you.

07-11-2005, 12:17 PM	#4
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	I feel embarrassed to say I had to look up what a "christian name" was...I looked up my first name in the Council of Elrond name database in any event. In Sindarin, the source I looked it up in gives three choices: Taulaes, Tólaes and Laesdaw. In Quenya, it gives the name Mámë. It also has has Rohirric, for which it says Lytelamb. __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

07-11-2005, 04:34 PM	#7
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	Alcarillo - your signature reminds me of my high school concert choir. They insist on having us do one performance with the orchestra a year, and quite often it's a Requiem or something. This was the last year they're doing it (notice right before I graduate), since it's always such a disaster with the orchestra. Plus some parents were getting upset, since the majority of our families are not Christian, but we seem to only to Christian songs. And Neurion: when I say either Sindarin or Quenya to my parents they look at me like I'm speaking - well - another language. They have no clue what I'm talking about. So at least you're a step ahead of them. __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes

07-11-2005, 05:18 PM	#9
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	My name is Erugwest or Erugwaedh in Sindarin. That looks weird now that I write it out, but it sounds cool enough. goes and checks Quenya Eruvérë or Eruvanda. Those look better, I think I like Eruvérë best of the four it looks the most Elven too with the accents. __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

07-13-2005, 10:06 AM	#11
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,508	According to the CoE site, my Quenya name is Wilwarin, as you all know. My Sindarin name is Gwilwileth. Butterfly doesn't translate directly into Rohirric but 'coloured fly' is Fléohíw and 'coloured wing' is Bléofelper. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin Last edited by wilwarin538; 07-13-2005 at 04:11 PM.

08-08-2005, 05:25 AM	#13
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	My name translates to English as 'immortal', so could anyone, who's better than me in sindarin and/or quenya, what is 'immortal' in sindarin or quenya? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

07-09-2005, 05:35 AM	#3
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	Neurion looks like Quenya to me. Neuro means follower or succesor. Neurion could mean "of the followers" (what the ending implies) but I'm not sure. I would render that "Neuroron." In any case, I am no expert at Quenya, but the name definitely looks more Quenyan than sindarin to my eyes. I was named in Gujarati, an Indic tongue where names still correspond to actual words, meanig the translation of my name is even more accurate than an English name would be. My name, literally, means "Victory" (and can be used in sentences in the language). I translated this into Quenya, and voila! my name is Apaire. Interestingly, my father's name also translates as Victory, so I'm Apaire son of Apaire, or Apaire Apairion.

07-11-2005, 04:03 PM	#6
Alcarillo Shadow of the Past Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minas Mor-go Posts: 1,007	There's a big bunch of Quenya translations of names at http://www.elvish.org/elm/names.html. My Quenya name is Alcarillo, my screenname. As for Sindarin names, you'll have to search elsewhere.

08-04-2005, 12:18 PM	#12
Calan Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 16	Going simply off the links posted above, my real name works out to Erunámo, the Judge

08-09-2005, 09:56 AM	#14
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	(With accordance to Council of Elrond and Hisweloke...) "Immortal" would be alfirin in Sindarin and ilfirin in Quenya. It's also the name of a flower. Lucky you. __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.