What is the reason for your nickname ?

[Gilthalion]

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Re: the nickname

Gilthalion is an elvish name that was my attempt made in ancient times, before many of you were born, to translate my Christian name &quot;Robert.&quot;

Robert = &quot;shining fame&quot;

Way back about 20 years ago, there were no internet references handy, nor much else! I chose &quot;thalion&quot; for strong/brave/stalwart and &quot;gil&quot; for star. That was as close as I could come.

&quot;Thaliongil&quot; for Brave/Strong Star didn't sound right.

&quot;Gilthalion&quot; sounded better to my ears, and that was that.

Oddly enough, I am more like a hobbit than an elf, but I still liked the way it sounded, so when I discovered these Tolkien Discussion Boards, I started using the name anyway!

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