Names for Girls and Boys - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lush · 07-28-2005, 05:07 AM

I'm about to become an aunt, and in the upcoming flurry of activity that surrounds the arrival of a new baby, my cousin and his wife have been discussing possible names.

At first they thought I went off the deep end when I suggested a Middle Earth-inspired name for kicks, but there were a few I came up with that they thought were pretty cool. Of course, they're not actually going to use them, especially seeing as they sound really strange in both Ukrainian and Russian, but I've been inspired.

I used some common roots found in the languages to create a few names, instead of borrowing from existing characters, and I realized that it's tons of fun (either that or I'm really bored at the moment).

Some of the names that my cousin and his wife liked were:

Melloth
Silwen
Arelias

As a sidenote, my boyfriend, who claims to be as non-dorky as they come, really likes the name Arwen for a baby girl (but he says he imagines she'd be teased mercilessly at school).

Does anyone else have cool Middle Earth names they'd like to share? Anyone plan on using one?

Balin999 · 07-28-2005, 11:37 AM

One of my favourite ME-names is

Targon

I really like the sound of it, and it would be a name no-one else had (I guess).

And... come to think of it, Balin wouldn't be that bad either.

I have not yet thought about any girl names.

the guy who be short · 07-28-2005, 11:54 AM

You may be interested in this thread where we're helping mormegil name his next daughter.

solarisa · 07-28-2005, 11:57 AM

choices... ... amarie??, with the e pronounced like "ay" so "amariay"
miriel? *i got these from the silmarilion... it's up to ur aunt, or whoever

Encaitare · 07-28-2005, 12:08 PM

Girls:
- Galadriel (didn't anyone ever read The Great Gilly Hopkins?)
- Nienna

Boys:
- Peregrin
- Fredegar (Fred for short -- not Fatty!)

Durelin · 07-28-2005, 12:48 PM

I've always considered 'Middle-earth inspired' names for my future children (yes, creepy me intends to have children someday). I mean, why not?

I've also considered quite a few Roman names...

Here's some random names...if they even remotely appealed, I took note of them... On some of them I wouldn't go with the traditional spelling, but... is that illegal?

Girls:
Tiriel (I like Miriel too)
Aerie
Rían
Rómenna
Silme
Serindë
Aerin
Vala
Vána

Boys:
Daeron
Dáin
Rodyn
Tarcil
Tárion

Either:
Enyd
Sirith
Teiglin
Estel

And my boyfriend swears his first son is going to be named Ecthelion...

I would prefer Aetius, personally...

Hilde Bracegirdle · 07-28-2005, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Balin999

And... come to think of it, Balin wouldn't be that bad either.

Hmm.. think of a bouncing baby Balin!

I like it! (Or bounce to hard and it might be Bawlin' instead.)

I have an overseas friend whose son is Rohan. It is an actual name in Hindi meaning 'sandalwood', so the child could pick whether they prefered to have a Middle-earth name or an Indian one. Not very creative on my part, but a nice name all the same.

VanimaEdhel · 07-28-2005, 03:37 PM

Actually, Arwen is a Welsh name meaning "Muse" - if you wanted to give her a way she could claim that her name is entirely related to Tolkien.

I actually think that Melian could be a beautiful name for a girl. Here are some more that I like (off the top of my head) - I'm pretty sure I repeat:
Girls:
Arwen
Emeldir (though we know I've always been a fan)
Melian
Aerin
Elerrina
Arien (though people might connect that with "arian", don't know if you mind)
Avallónë (could just have "o" and "e", I guess)
Brethil
Elenna
Nienna
Rian
Idril (stretching it a bit)
Laurelin
Lindon (this could be for both genders, I think)
Eä (though it's short, I think it's very pretty)
Eressea would be kind of pretty
There's always Luthien
Miriel
Narya
Fea
Anna

Boys:
Barahir
Hollin
Lorgan (close enough to Logan that I don't think he'd get trouble)
Brandir
Lindon

Have to go pack up the car now...

wilwarin538 · 07-28-2005, 04:12 PM

Nessa ad Vana are really nice, and you put them together to get Vanessa, which isn't obviously a ME tipe name. Plus the elven word for Beauty is Vanessë.

Plus Vanessa is my name.

Its Greek though so I don't know if it would go with a Ukrainian or Russian last name.

For a boy I like Aman alot.

Nimrodel_9 · 07-28-2005, 05:05 PM

Definitely Lorien for a girl.

Amanaduial the archer · 07-29-2005, 10:26 AM

Lorien would be nice, yes - but can you imagine the number of times when someone would mishear and spell it 'Lauren'?

Many of the female names sound and look Welsh, or maybe Irish - Rían and Rómenna, for example, sound Celtic and Arwen, along with names like Bronwen, is actually a Welsh name. So if you like the sound of 'Tolkien-based' names, you could always consider lists of Welsh or Irish/Scottish traditional names (Welsh here and Irish here).

Oh, and just an endnote - I'm rather fond of Elentari. It sounds lovely and I love the meaning - imagine being called 'Queen of the Stars'...

Fordim Hedgethistle · 07-29-2005, 10:35 AM

As it happens, I went to school with a girl named Lorien, and -- yes -- her parents had named her in reference to Middle-Earth.

For my money, I think a good name for boy would be Teleporn...

Hilde Bracegirdle · 07-29-2005, 10:37 AM

I'd much prefer Trotter or even Celeborn!

Kitanna · 07-29-2005, 10:57 AM

I think Nenya, Narya, and Vilya are all pretty names.
I'm also a fan of the name Figwit. Of course if I ever have a son I'm going to name him Pippin

solarisa · 07-30-2005, 02:13 PM

scuse me i didnt know you were the AUNT but anyway...galadriel is too well known; how bout annael for a girl??

Lush · 07-31-2005, 03:57 PM

Thanks so much for everyone's contributions (how could I forget Teleporn? Shame on me).

It's good to know that Arwen exists in Welsh. I really really love that name, and I suppose if one ever gets teased for it a spiel about its other origins might shut up the other side (though probably not).

I also really like Rian, Silme (then again people can barely read these days, so everyone would probably read her name off as "slime), Vanessa (it is a lovely name, wilwarin, you've lucked out), and so on.

I haven't thought much of boy names, because they're pretty sure it's a girl in there, but Aman is gorgeous.

Mithalwen · 08-01-2005, 06:28 AM

I put my best shots on morm's thread but if it were a boy... I think you might just get away with Faramir with a Russian/Ukrainian surname? I mean Faramir Smith is a bit conspicuous but Faramir Baryshnikov.... (or whatever) is so much more plausible.....

Alphaelin · 08-07-2005, 11:42 PM

Congratulations on your impending aunt-hood, Lush.

I didn't dare suggest ME names for my children; our families are too traditional.

*However*, if Tolkien-related names had been an option, these are some I've always liked (in no particular order):

Girls
Aerin
Morwen
Arda
Elenna
Miriel
Finduilas
Lothiriel

Boys
Beren
Anarion (I know it's a place name, but I like the sound)
Faramir
Peregrin

And though they are tragic/fearful characters, I like the sound of Turin and Maeglin.

Encaitare · 08-08-2005, 09:21 AM

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Anarion (I know it's a place name, but I like the sound)

It's a person-name; Anarion was Isildur's brother.

Another good name for a boy is Maglor.

The Only Real Estel · 08-08-2005, 11:13 AM

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Boys.....Estel

Yeah, that one sounds good!

I could see Elenna & Lorien as possible girls names.

Alphaelin · 08-08-2005, 10:41 PM

Encaitare wrote:

Quote:

It's a person-name; Anarion was Isildur's brother.

So he was! How embarassing for me. I must have been thinking of Anorien.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 08-08-2005, 10:47 PM

Aerin (or Aeryn) is very pretty.

Morsul the Dark · 08-09-2005, 09:30 AM

Well I have a few I like

Samwise(he's my favorite charactor) Also his initials would be S.A.M.

Gandalf is good again one that would be teased so I figure give the kid a double middle name Ian Andrew Gandalf ma....(acto,my name, charactor, last name) for the "less perseptive of you" just kidding

But heres my list (top five)

Boys:
1.Sam
2.Gandalf
3.Meriadoc
4.Gimli
5.Aragorn

Girls:-(Already set on Saphire however)
1.Galadrial
2.Morwen
3.Yvana
4.???
5.???

As I said I'm alreadfy biassed to Saphire so I can't think of any names

Durelin · 08-09-2005, 12:00 PM

Oh, I completely forgot Elanor...

Lush · 08-12-2005, 03:09 AM

Well, I'm an aunt.

The baby surprised everyone by being born a boy, as opposed to a girl, which was what the ultrasound technicians had insisted upon.

He doesn't have a name yet because in Ukraine parents are given a month to decide.

I'm really fond of Peregrin and Beren at the moment. And Estel, of course.

Lalaith · 08-12-2005, 03:55 AM

Congratulations on auntie status, Lush.

I like Beren and Estel, too.....what about Thorin? (It's based on a real, as opposed to Tolkien-created name, comes from the Norse Þórinn)

AbercrombieOfRohan · 08-12-2005, 06:11 AM

Congratulations Lush! That's awesome. Have you seen him yet? I bet he's adorable.

Time for me to stop gushing, anyways, I always liked the name Maia for a girl. The good thing about it is you wouldn't ever know it was a Lord of the Rings name, unless your mind works in the same way that most of ours do.

For boys though, I'm no help. I'd want to name him something boring like Tom, though Sam would be a good name, I suppose.

Kitanna · 08-12-2005, 10:39 AM

Congratulations on becoming an aunt, Lush!

wilwarin538 · 08-12-2005, 11:56 AM

Congratulations Lush!

Encaitare · 08-12-2005, 02:19 PM

Congrats, Lush.

Alphaelin · 08-12-2005, 03:48 PM

Congratulations, Lush! I hope wee Peregrin Beren Thorin Estel and his mommy are both doing well.

Don't you just love ultrasound techs?

Lush · 08-13-2005, 08:15 AM

Thanks guys. It was a difficult birth, but they're both Ok. He is an extremely cute baby, such a little kitten. For my money, he looks like a Peregrin. Not that anyone is going to listen to me.

Anarion is also a good one, but I think it sounds almost too fancy.

And as for the ultrasound techs, well they do like to pretend they know everything sometimes.

Gil-Galad · 08-28-2005, 04:59 PM

call the boy Gil-Galad in my honour...

wilwarin538 · 08-28-2005, 05:02 PM

How about William in my honour? Then his nickname would be Will just like me.

Except I'm Wil, but thats a minor detail.

vanwalossien · 09-02-2005, 01:29 PM

Actually, I read a story in a newspaper last summer or whenever it was, about this guy, they wrote a good bit before they casually dropped his name into a sentence. His name was Gandalf

Appearently, it's an ancient Norwegian name from the Edda, but really, no-one here is going to relate it to anything but Tolkien.

I always liked the idea of naming a girl Tinúviel, Tina for short, but I'm not sure about boys' names. A friend of mine once said that she couldn't marry a man who wouldn't agree to name his son Aragorn..

Gil-Galad · 09-02-2005, 04:47 PM

Tilion would be a cool name for a boy...

THE Ka · 09-02-2005, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

Tilion would be a cool name for a boy...

I agree. That name has always been in my mind very beautiful and majestic.

I tried to name my parent's second dog (a white, male, very fluffy pomeranian) after Tilion, but they immediately stuck their noses up to it... Now I call their other pomeranian (a female, who is red) Arien, just to spite them. Unfortunately, they like this nickname. I just wish they would accept that if your going to have an Arien, you need a Tilion as well! It drives me mad sometimes...

~ Aesthete

Oddwen · 09-03-2005, 08:02 PM

There's always Dane/Dain...I know of a person whose name is Dane, and I always think of Dain Ironfoot when I hear of him.

Durin isn't such a bad name.

Bêthberry · 12-19-2005, 09:48 AM

For those who do not frequent the role playing inns, an announcement here is made and advice sought.

Master Fordim Hedgethistle and his lovely wife Mistress Hedgethistle, neé Willow Whisp,

have become the proverbially proud parents of hobbit twins. Children and mother doing well; father near speechless, a state heretofore unknown to him.

Now the prevalence of twins among the hobbits is a rarity, rarer even than amongst the race of men, and so it is to be understood that the parents are in something approaching a quandry. The naming of children is a solemn thing and much time, effort and thought is expended on this momentous act which recalls Adam's role in Eden--or whoever the Middle-earth version is. But to have to consider two names, now that is flumoxing indeed for new hobbit parents, even hobbits as sage and sagacious as our Hedgethistle family.

So we are here to offer our help and sage advice to Master Fordim Hedgethistle and his wife, as congratulations on the birth of their twins. Shall the names be something non-cannonical or noble and Numenorean or creatively hobbitish?

Bibble and Bobble Hedgethistle?

Clementine and Candy Apple Hedgethistle, in honour of the season?

Hildefonds and Harreld Hedgethistle? Holly and Halfred?

Lisianthus and Lupin Hedgethiste?

Offer your suggestions here and see what Master Fordim makes of our kindnesses.

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-20-2005, 02:23 AM

Congratulations to the Hedgethistle family! (And a good idea for reviving this thread, Mistress Berry!) Master Fordim has not told us whether the twins are maidchildren or manchildren, so it's difficult to choose names. It is, of course, possible that they are one of each. In that case, I offer the obvious choice:

Poll and Pollina!

07-28-2005, 05:07 AM	#1
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,803	Names for Girls and Boys I'm about to become an aunt, and in the upcoming flurry of activity that surrounds the arrival of a new baby, my cousin and his wife have been discussing possible names. At first they thought I went off the deep end when I suggested a Middle Earth-inspired name for kicks, but there were a few I came up with that they thought were pretty cool. Of course, they're not actually going to use them, especially seeing as they sound really strange in both Ukrainian and Russian, but I've been inspired. I used some common roots found in the languages to create a few names, instead of borrowing from existing characters, and I realized that it's tons of fun (either that or I'm really bored at the moment). Some of the names that my cousin and his wife liked were: Melloth Silwen Arelias As a sidenote, my boyfriend, who claims to be as non-dorky as they come, really likes the name Arwen for a baby girl (but he says he imagines she'd be teased mercilessly at school). Does anyone else have cool Middle Earth names they'd like to share? Anyone plan on using one? __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

07-28-2005, 11:37 AM	#2
Balin999 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2000 Location: East of the Sun, West of the Moon Posts: 521	One of my favourite ME-names is Targon I really like the sound of it, and it would be a name no-one else had (I guess). And... come to think of it, Balin wouldn't be that bad either. I have not yet thought about any girl names. __________________ ...Nichts ist gelber als Gelb selber... ...The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, but conformity... ...Everything is possible, except to ski through a revolving door...

07-28-2005, 03:37 PM	#8
VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,473	Actually, Arwen is a Welsh name meaning "Muse" - if you wanted to give her a way she could claim that her name is entirely related to Tolkien. I actually think that Melian could be a beautiful name for a girl. Here are some more that I like (off the top of my head) - I'm pretty sure I repeat: Girls: Arwen Emeldir (though we know I've always been a fan) Melian Aerin Elerrina Arien (though people might connect that with "arian", don't know if you mind) Avallónë (could just have "o" and "e", I guess) Brethil Elenna Nienna Rian Idril (stretching it a bit) Laurelin Lindon (this could be for both genders, I think) Eä (though it's short, I think it's very pretty) Eressea would be kind of pretty There's always Luthien Miriel Narya Fea Anna Boys: Barahir Hollin Lorgan (close enough to Logan that I don't think he'd get trouble) Brandir Lindon Have to go pack up the car now... __________________ "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

07-28-2005, 04:12 PM	#9
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,661	Nessa ad Vana are really nice, and you put them together to get Vanessa, which isn't obviously a ME tipe name. Plus the elven word for Beauty is Vanessë. Plus Vanessa is my name. Its Greek though so I don't know if it would go with a Ukrainian or Russian last name. For a boy I like Aman alot. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

07-28-2005, 05:05 PM	#10
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 786	Definitely Lorien for a girl. __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

07-28-2005, 11:54 AM	#3
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,496	You may be interested in this thread where we're helping mormegil name his next daughter.

07-28-2005, 11:57 AM	#4
solarisa Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 43	choices... ... amarie??, with the e pronounced like "ay" so "amariay" miriel? *i got these from the silmarilion... it's up to ur aunt, or whoever

07-28-2005, 12:08 PM	#5
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 2,033	Girls: - Galadriel (didn't anyone ever read The Great Gilly Hopkins?) - Nienna Boys: - Peregrin - Fredegar (Fred for short -- not Fatty!)

07-28-2005, 12:48 PM	#6
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,121	I've always considered 'Middle-earth inspired' names for my future children (yes, creepy me intends to have children someday). I mean, why not? I've also considered quite a few Roman names... Here's some random names...if they even remotely appealed, I took note of them... On some of them I wouldn't go with the traditional spelling, but... is that illegal? Girls: Tiriel (I like Miriel too) Aerie Rían Rómenna Silme Serindë Aerin Vala Vána Boys: Daeron Dáin Rodyn Tarcil Tárion Either: Enyd Sirith Teiglin Estel And my boyfriend swears his first son is going to be named Ecthelion... I would prefer Aetius, personally...

07-29-2005, 10:26 AM	#11
Amanaduial the archer Shadow of Starlight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: dancing among the ledgerlines... Posts: 2,397	Lorien would be nice, yes - but can you imagine the number of times when someone would mishear and spell it 'Lauren'? Many of the female names sound and look Welsh, or maybe Irish - Rían and Rómenna, for example, sound Celtic and Arwen, along with names like Bronwen, is actually a Welsh name. So if you like the sound of 'Tolkien-based' names, you could always consider lists of Welsh or Irish/Scottish traditional names (Welsh here and Irish here). Oh, and just an endnote - I'm rather fond of Elentari. It sounds lovely and I love the meaning - imagine being called 'Queen of the Stars'... __________________ I am what I was, a harmless little devil

07-29-2005, 10:35 AM	#12
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,851	As it happens, I went to school with a girl named Lorien, and -- yes -- her parents had named her in reference to Middle-Earth. For my money, I think a good name for boy would be Teleporn... __________________ Scribbling scrabbling.

07-29-2005, 10:37 AM	#13
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,488	I'd much prefer Trotter or even Celeborn!

07-29-2005, 10:57 AM	#14
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,390	I think Nenya, Narya, and Vilya are all pretty names. I'm also a fan of the name Figwit. Of course if I ever have a son I'm going to name him Pippin __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

07-30-2005, 02:13 PM	#15
solarisa Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 43	scuse me i didnt know you were the AUNT but anyway...galadriel is too well known; how bout annael for a girl?? __________________ ~Spirit of sunlight...i am free~

07-31-2005, 03:57 PM	#16
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,803	Thanks so much for everyone's contributions (how could I forget Teleporn? Shame on me). It's good to know that Arwen exists in Welsh. I really really love that name, and I suppose if one ever gets teased for it a spiel about its other origins might shut up the other side (though probably not). I also really like Rian, Silme (then again people can barely read these days, so everyone would probably read her name off as "slime), Vanessa (it is a lovely name, wilwarin, you've lucked out), and so on. I haven't thought much of boy names, because they're pretty sure it's a girl in there, but Aman is gorgeous. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

08-01-2005, 06:28 AM	#17
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,916	I put my best shots on morm's thread but if it were a boy... I think you might just get away with Faramir with a Russian/Ukrainian surname? I mean Faramir Smith is a bit conspicuous but Faramir Baryshnikov.... (or whatever) is so much more plausible..... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-07-2005, 11:42 PM	#18
Alphaelin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tottering about in the Wild Posts: 132	Congratulations on your impending aunt-hood, Lush. I didn't dare suggest ME names for my children; our families are too traditional. However, if Tolkien-related names had been an option, these are some I've always liked (in no particular order): Girls Aerin Morwen Arda Elenna Miriel Finduilas Lothiriel Boys Beren Anarion (I know it's a place name, but I like the sound) Faramir Peregrin And though they are tragic/fearful characters, I like the sound of Turin and Maeglin.

08-08-2005, 10:47 PM	#22
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,956	Aerin (or Aeryn) is very pretty. __________________ peace

08-09-2005, 09:30 AM	#23
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,502	Well I have a few I like Samwise(he's my favorite charactor) Also his initials would be S.A.M. Gandalf is good again one that would be teased so I figure give the kid a double middle name Ian Andrew Gandalf ma....(acto,my name, charactor, last name) for the "less perseptive of you" just kidding But heres my list (top five) Boys: 1.Sam 2.Gandalf 3.Meriadoc 4.Gimli 5.Aragorn Girls:-(Already set on Saphire however) 1.Galadrial 2.Morwen 3.Yvana 4.??? 5.??? As I said I'm alreadfy biassed to Saphire so I can't think of any names __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

08-09-2005, 12:00 PM	#24
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,121	Oh, I completely forgot Elanor...

08-12-2005, 03:09 AM	#25
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,803	It's a boy! Well, I'm an aunt. The baby surprised everyone by being born a boy, as opposed to a girl, which was what the ultrasound technicians had insisted upon. He doesn't have a name yet because in Ukraine parents are given a month to decide. I'm really fond of Peregrin and Beren at the moment. And Estel, of course. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

08-12-2005, 03:55 AM	#26
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,876	Congratulations on auntie status, Lush. I like Beren and Estel, too.....what about Thorin? (It's based on a real, as opposed to Tolkien-created name, comes from the Norse Þórinn) __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

08-12-2005, 06:11 AM	#27
AbercrombieOfRohan Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 386	Congratulations Lush! That's awesome. Have you seen him yet? I bet he's adorable. Time for me to stop gushing, anyways, I always liked the name Maia for a girl. The good thing about it is you wouldn't ever know it was a Lord of the Rings name, unless your mind works in the same way that most of ours do. For boys though, I'm no help. I'd want to name him something boring like Tom, though Sam would be a good name, I suppose.

08-12-2005, 10:39 AM	#28
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,390	Congratulations on becoming an aunt, Lush! __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

08-12-2005, 11:56 AM	#29
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,661	Congratulations Lush! __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

08-12-2005, 02:19 PM	#30
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 2,033	Congrats, Lush.

08-12-2005, 03:48 PM	#31
Alphaelin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tottering about in the Wild Posts: 132	Congratulations, Lush! I hope wee Peregrin Beren Thorin Estel and his mommy are both doing well. Don't you just love ultrasound techs? __________________ Not all those who wander are lost . . . because some of us know how to read a map.

08-13-2005, 08:15 AM	#32
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,803	Thanks guys. It was a difficult birth, but they're both Ok. He is an extremely cute baby, such a little kitten. For my money, he looks like a Peregrin. Not that anyone is going to listen to me. Anarion is also a good one, but I think it sounds almost too fancy. And as for the ultrasound techs, well they do like to pretend they know everything sometimes. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

08-28-2005, 04:59 PM	#33
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 5,054	call the boy Gil-Galad in my honour... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

08-28-2005, 05:02 PM	#34
wilwarin538 Fluttering Enchantment Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,661	How about William in my honour? Then his nickname would be Will just like me. Except I'm Wil, but thats a minor detail. __________________ Comme une étoile amarante Comme un papillon de nuit C'est la lumière qui m'attire La flamme qui m'éblouit Fenris Muffin

09-02-2005, 01:29 PM	#35
vanwalossien Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: middle of Nowhere/Norway Posts: 376	Gandalf Actually, I read a story in a newspaper last summer or whenever it was, about this guy, they wrote a good bit before they casually dropped his name into a sentence. His name was Gandalf Appearently, it's an ancient Norwegian name from the Edda, but really, no-one here is going to relate it to anything but Tolkien. I always liked the idea of naming a girl Tinúviel, Tina for short, but I'm not sure about boys' names. A friend of mine once said that she couldn't marry a man who wouldn't agree to name his son Aragorn.. __________________ "The ships hung in the air in much the same way as bricks don't"

09-02-2005, 04:47 PM	#36
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 5,054	Tilion would be a cool name for a boy... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

09-03-2005, 08:02 PM	#38
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,246	There's always Dane/Dain...I know of a person whose name is Dane, and I always think of Dain Ironfoot when I hear of him. Durin isn't such a bad name. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

12-19-2005, 09:48 AM	#39
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,165	Hear ye! Hear ye! Fordim be in need of hobbit names For those who do not frequent the role playing inns, an announcement here is made and advice sought. Master Fordim Hedgethistle and his lovely wife Mistress Hedgethistle, neé Willow Whisp, have become the proverbially proud parents of hobbit twins. Children and mother doing well; father near speechless, a state heretofore unknown to him. Now the prevalence of twins among the hobbits is a rarity, rarer even than amongst the race of men, and so it is to be understood that the parents are in something approaching a quandry. The naming of children is a solemn thing and much time, effort and thought is expended on this momentous act which recalls Adam's role in Eden--or whoever the Middle-earth version is. But to have to consider two names, now that is flumoxing indeed for new hobbit parents, even hobbits as sage and sagacious as our Hedgethistle family. So we are here to offer our help and sage advice to Master Fordim Hedgethistle and his wife, as congratulations on the birth of their twins. Shall the names be something non-cannonical or noble and Numenorean or creatively hobbitish? Bibble and Bobble Hedgethistle? Clementine and Candy Apple Hedgethistle, in honour of the season? Hildefonds and Harreld Hedgethistle? Holly and Halfred? Lisianthus and Lupin Hedgethiste? Offer your suggestions here and see what Master Fordim makes of our kindnesses. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

12-20-2005, 02:23 AM	#40
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,645	Congratulations to the Hedgethistle family! (And a good idea for reviving this thread, Mistress Berry!) Master Fordim has not told us whether the twins are maidchildren or manchildren, so it's difficult to choose names. It is, of course, possible that they are one of each. In that case, I offer the obvious choice: Poll and Pollina! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'