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Eomer of the Rohirrim · 04-27-2009, 07:12 AM

Hi all. I accomplished one of my goals yesterday, and bought a staff - a real, proper Gandalf staff. It's over 50 years old, Norwegian, and magical (apparently).

I'd love to hear some suggestions for what to name it. I looked through a few threads on Gandalf's staff and I noticed a couple of references to the linguistic roots of Tolkien's names. Any related to staffs or wandering? I was also thinking about using a Norwegian word so I'd like to hear from any Norwegian Barrowdowners for their opinion on good words: Cailín thought that any Norwegian word I discovered for the staff would be considered twee if I went hiking in Norway.

Ideas are very welcome.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 04-27-2009, 07:47 AM

Virðuligr ulfr

Nogrod · 04-27-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rune Son of Bjarne

Virðuligr ulfr

A virtuous wolf?

Rune Son of Bjarne · 04-27-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod

A virtuous wolf?

Something like that, I belive it can also mean "honorable"

Or maybe it should named after a Norwegain, maybe the name "Hardråde" would be fitting? Meaning something like Hard/Stern Counsil/Ruler

Rumil · 04-27-2009, 01:14 PM

Hi Eomer,

sounds great!

What would the Norwegian be for 'Telcontar'?

Also remember Frodo and Sam's staffs, given by Faramir, made from Lebethron.

skip spence · 04-27-2009, 01:53 PM

I believe the Norwegian translation for Strider is Vidvandre.

In Swedish it's Vidstige.

Perhaps you would consider a name more straight to the point: Norwegian Wood?

Isn't it good?

04-27-2009, 07:12 AM	#1
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,916	Staff Hi all. I accomplished one of my goals yesterday, and bought a staff - a real, proper Gandalf staff. It's over 50 years old, Norwegian, and magical (apparently). I'd love to hear some suggestions for what to name it. I looked through a few threads on Gandalf's staff and I noticed a couple of references to the linguistic roots of Tolkien's names. Any related to staffs or wandering? I was also thinking about using a Norwegian word so I'd like to hear from any Norwegian Barrowdowners for their opinion on good words: Cailín thought that any Norwegian word I discovered for the staff would be considered twee if I went hiking in Norway. Ideas are very welcome. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

04-27-2009, 01:14 PM	#5
Rumil Sage & Onions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Britain Posts: 894	Hi Eomer, sounds great! What would the Norwegian be for 'Telcontar'? Also remember Frodo and Sam's staffs, given by Faramir, made from Lebethron. __________________ Rumil of Coedhirion

04-27-2009, 01:53 PM	#6
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,127	I believe the Norwegian translation for Strider is Vidvandre. In Swedish it's Vidstige. Perhaps you would consider a name more straight to the point: Norwegian Wood? Isn't it good? __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan