# Samwise and other Tolkien names **URL:** \ **Category:** Boy Names\ **Created:** [September 12, 2013, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799 "2013-09-12T09:08:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/dantea/32/1093_2.png) [@Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/Dantea)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/1 "2013-09-12T09:08:28Z")
This is just me musing because I can’t use it (I’m already using Frode, the name [name\_m]Frodo[/name\_m] was based on) but I do find it lovely. It’s got the common [name\_u]Sam[/name\_u], wise is always a good quality, and [name\_u]Sam[/name\_u] was really the hero of the story, if quietly. I really love it 🙂 Other than that, I find these all usable and I love them: Aragorn – though I realize this is super connected to LOTR [name\_m]Bard[/name\_m] – this is GP word name for me too Celeborn Cirion Eldarion [name\_m]Madoc[/name\_m] Meriadoc\* Pelendur [name\_m]Peregrin[/name\_m] ([name\_m]Pippin[/name\_m]) – This is absolutely usable! Rohan – Place name, very cool. [name\_m]Thorin[/name\_m] – also very usable Theoden Tilion My GP on the list – Shadowfax. This would be an awesome middle name. Also, Shire, just cause I like the sound and the images it gives me in my head. [name\_m]Feel[/name\_m] free to add. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ottilie](https://forum.nameberry.com/letter_avatar/ottilie/32/6_22734026db12803ebb3e059622ac3534.png) [@ottilie](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/ottilie)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/2 "2013-09-12T09:19:55Z")
All great names. Shadowfax would make an amazing middle. Theoden and Aragorn are both wonderful. Samwise though… swoon! So cute. My favourites: Beren Eärendil Ecthelion Elendil Elessar Éomer Faramir Haldir (more because of the movie though, because… swoon) Legolas Strider Theodred ---
**Author:** ![Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/dantea/32/1093_2.png) [@Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/Dantea)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/3 "2013-09-12T09:31:45Z")
I almost put Theodred on my list, then went “Eh, I only need one [name\_u]Theo[/name\_u]- name.” I do think it’s cool and usable. Eomer, Faramir, and Strider too. People use [name\_u]Walker[/name\_u] and [name\_m]Ryder[/name\_m] so why not Strider? I added [name\_u]Rohan[/name\_u] to my list and [name\_f]Shire[/name\_f] to my GP section. Maybe I can get my husband to use Samwise instead of Frode? [name\_m]Damien[/name\_m] [name\_m]Quillon[/name\_m] Samwise [name\_m]Thomas[/name\_m] \>.\> I’ve already convinced him on Voltaire so if I try hard enough… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://d3e4s07haqhh9y.cloudfront.net/original/3X/b/b/bb0f52bb29e5c9ad6002ee7f1a92d42d308ffe28.png) [@system](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/4 "2013-09-12T09:40:39Z")
I find Faramir so dashing, and a great namesake. Samwise is such a sweet name, but still a GP for me. ---
**Author:** ![ottilie](https://forum.nameberry.com/letter_avatar/ottilie/32/6_22734026db12803ebb3e059622ac3534.png) [@ottilie](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/ottilie)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/5 "2013-09-12T10:18:48Z")
> [@dantea](#): > > I almost put Theodred on my list, then went “Eh, I only need one [name\_u]Theo[/name\_u]- name.” I do think it’s cool and usable. Eomer, Faramir, and Strider too. People use [name\_u]Walker[/name\_u] and [name\_m]Ryder[/name\_m] so why not Strider? > > I added [name\_u]Rohan[/name\_u] to my list and [name\_f]Shire[/name\_f] to my GP section. > > Maybe I can get my husband to use Samwise instead of Frode? [name\_m]Damien[/name\_m] [name\_m]Quillon[/name\_m] Samwise [name\_m]Thomas[/name\_m] \>.\> I’ve already convinced him on Voltaire so if I try hard enough… You convinced him on Voltaire??? Whoa, I might need you to talk to my husband! ---
**Author:** ![Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/dantea/32/1093_2.png) [@Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/Dantea)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 10:27am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/6 "2013-09-12T10:27:55Z")
I make a good argument 😛 I went through all the great things about the man Voltaire, about how much I love Candid and all that. Then I brought up the singer Voltaire (whom [name\_u]Cody[/name\_u] LOVES) and how we sing his song “Goodnight Demon Slayer” for the baby and he was sold. He thinks Voltaire, [name\_m]Damien[/name\_m], [name\_f]Persephone[/name\_f] and [name\_f]Sylvana[/name\_f] would all work well together. We also have [name\_m]Alexander[/name\_m] and [name\_f]Amelia[/name\_f], but they’re more back up names anyway. So maybe if I make a really good argument about Samwise, we can replace Frode with it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![leahmarie512](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/leahmarie512/32/2609_2.png) [@leahmarie512](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/leahmarie512)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/7 "2013-09-12T10:32:38Z")
My husband has been trying for a long time to get me to agree to name something (a child, a cat, a fish…) Shadowfax. I keep using the “that’s not white” excuse. But he finally got me to name my little white Corolla Shadowfax haha. My favorite is definitely [name\_m]Peregrin[/name\_m] (no e?) nn [name\_m]Pippin[/name\_m]. The most usable by far, [name\_f]IMO[/name\_f]. ---
**Author:** ![ottilie](https://forum.nameberry.com/letter_avatar/ottilie/32/6_22734026db12803ebb3e059622ac3534.png) [@ottilie](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/ottilie)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/8 "2013-09-12T10:34:53Z")
Fair points ;). And good song! [name\_m]Damien[/name\_m] [name\_m]Quillon[/name\_m] Samwise would be a smashing name, I think. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://d3e4s07haqhh9y.cloudfront.net/original/3X/b/b/bb0f52bb29e5c9ad6002ee7f1a92d42d308ffe28.png) [@system](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/9 "2013-09-12T10:50:26Z")
I’ve always been partial to [name\_f]Eowyn[/name\_f]. ---
**Author:** ![Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/dantea/32/1093_2.png) [@Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/Dantea)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/10 "2013-09-12T10:53:59Z")
In the books, [name\_m]Peregrin[/name\_m] is spelled this way, no E. It’s swoon worthy that name. I’m starting to think so too [name\_f]Ottilie[/name\_f]! I love [name\_f]Eowyn[/name\_f] too, but it’s a girls name and there’s boyish names similar in the Tolkien-verse 😛 ---
**Author:** ![anon23577251](https://forum.nameberry.com/letter_avatar/anon23577251/32/6_22734026db12803ebb3e059622ac3534.png) [@anon23577251](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/anon23577251)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/11 "2013-09-12T17:35:21Z")
I love [name\_m]Peregrin[/name\_m], [name\_u]Rohan[/name\_u], and [name\_m]Thorin[/name\_m]. I’d never use them, but I love them. I’m just starting to really get into Tolkien’s works, but I’ve been a fan of the movies since I was old enough to watch them. Part of the reason I love [name\_u]Sam[/name\_u] so much is because of [name\_u]Sam[/name\_u] Gamgee. My taste in names just isn’t adventurous enough for Samwise. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![redwoodfey](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/redwoodfey/32/1920_2.png) [@redwoodfey](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/redwoodfey)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/12 "2013-09-12T18:17:00Z")
Lots of my favorites. 🙂 we’ve also added Finglas (one of the ancient ents) and Thorondor (king of the eagles) to our definitely list. I actually met a Thorondor once! ---
**Author:** ![Amydomsmom](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/amydomsmom/32/2199_2.png) [@Amydomsmom](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/Amydomsmom)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/13 "2013-09-13T13:50:35Z")
I like Samwise, Strider, [name\_m]Peregrin[/name\_m] especially with nn [name\_m]Pippin[/name\_m], and Legolas. I also adore Greenleaf as a gp (or a dream surname) Swoon. Fili & Kili- I like Fili’s name better, alas sadly, neither one is usable in the real world. Isildur- He’s like the legendary cousin of [name\_m]Isidore[/name\_m]. Awesome, but a flawed namesake. Smeagol- I might be the only one, but I kind of think this name is adorable. (I would never use it, but it’s got a nice ring to it… hehe!) 😉 [name\_m]Thorin[/name\_m]- A kick-butt name and character. This one is definitely substantial enough to be used. I also think that Shadowfax and Glamdring would make the ultimate names for pets. =] ---
**Author:** ![Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/dantea/32/1093_2.png) [@Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/Dantea)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/14 "2013-09-13T15:43:54Z")
You’re not alone. I think Smeagol sounds adorable too but should stay in the bet category. I know someone named [name\_m]Torin[/name\_m] (so it’s close there). Glamdring the Foe Hammer…I shall name my next cat this. Orcrest the Goblin Cleaver as well. ---
**Author:** ![vc2013](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/vc2013/32/3181_2.png) [@vc2013](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/vc2013)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/15 "2013-09-13T17:42:36Z")
i find almost all of the [name\_m]Elven[/name\_m] names usable. [name\_u]Rohan[/name\_u] and Rohirrim (the latter as mn) have been on my list forever. Elendil is great. i love [name\_f]Eowyn[/name\_f] but the character is a bit sad so i wouldn’t use it on a person. so far i have met a real life [name\_m]Frodo[/name\_m], Gandalf and [name\_f]Arwen[/name\_f]. i was surprised to see how well [name\_f]Arwen[/name\_f] worked for a person! i wouldn’t have expected so. in the same way, Aragorn could work for a real person, although my first inclination is to stay away from it since it’s such a well-known Tolkien name. i named two cats of mine [name\_m]Tin[/name\_m]úviel and Feanor. i recommend the Silmarillion for even more name inspiration! that said… Silmaril? the dwarves have some great names too if you’re into Nordic-sounding names. ---
**Author:** ![sabrinafair](https://forum.nameberry.com/letter_avatar/sabrinafair/32/6_22734026db12803ebb3e059622ac3534.png) [@sabrinafair](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/sabrinafair)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/16 "2013-09-13T21:21:15Z")
my friend loves Samwise as do I! I would use it I have these on my own list Hobbiton - girl Meriadoc -boy [name\_f]Shire[/name\_f] - boy Legolas - girl [name\_m]Peregrine[/name\_m] - boy/girl this way ---
**Author:** ![dovah](https://forum.nameberry.com/letter_avatar/dovah/32/6_22734026db12803ebb3e059622ac3534.png) [@dovah](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/dovah)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:42pm UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/17 "2013-09-13T21:42:52Z")
Glorfindel is my absolute favorite Tolkien character. I would love to use this name. I do not feel like it’s particularly unusable, by my husband gives me weird looks anytime I bring it up. He has such a beautiful story! I also love the names Peregrin & Faramir. And I know we’re in the Boys forum, but Valinor is one of my favorite options for girls. I suppose it could work well for boys, too. Also, Arathorn could be an alternative to Aragorn, maybe? I don’t know, it might be as associated with LotR as Aragorn, but I don’t think so. ---
**Author:** ![minisia](https://forum.nameberry.com/letter_avatar/minisia/32/6_22734026db12803ebb3e059622ac3534.png) [@minisia](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/minisia)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/18 "2013-09-13T21:58:06Z")
[name\_f]LOVE[/name\_f] [name\_m]THORIN[/name\_m]! So so much. I probably wouldn’t use it on a human being but I’d definitely consider it for a pet. Something large and wolf-like like a [name\_m]German[/name\_m] shepherd or malamute. I’d file Bilbo under awesome pet names as well. Kili is another favourite of mine but as a pp noted it’s not very usable ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/user_avatar/forum.nameberry.com/dantea/32/1093_2.png) [@Dantea](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/Dantea)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2013, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/19 "2013-09-14T01:37:11Z")
For the Dwarves, I sort of like Bombur even though he didn’t do much 😛 His name has a cool sound. Aside from the obvious [name\_m]Thorin[/name\_m], I think there’s some Dwarf names that are usable. I think there’s a few that could be used as a nn for a subtle connection to the work. [name\_m]Balin[/name\_m] [name\_m]Dain[/name\_m] [name\_f]Dori[/name\_f] – as a nn. I know someone with a really long Greek name containing -dorus and he goes by [name\_f]Dori[/name\_f]. [name\_m]Theodore[/name\_m], [name\_u]Dorian[/name\_u], [name\_m]Isidore[/name\_m], [name\_m]Salvador[/name\_m]. Durin Fili – as a nn. Bonfilio, Fileas, Filibert, [name\_m]Phillip[/name\_m], [name\_m]Philemon[/name\_m] Kili – as a nn. Eskil, Kildaire, [name\_m]Killian[/name\_m] [name\_u]Loni[/name\_u] – on its own or as a nn. [name\_m]Alonzo[/name\_m], [name\_u]Fallon[/name\_u], [name\_m]Lonan[/name\_m], [name\_m]Marlon[/name\_m], [name\_m]Quillon[/name\_m] [name\_u]Nori[/name\_u] – nn. [name\_f]Honor[/name\_f], Lenoris, Minori, Norio [name\_u]Ori[/name\_u] – By itself (means ‘my light’) or nn. [name\_m]Boris[/name\_m], [name\_u]Dorian[/name\_u], [name\_u]Florian[/name\_u], [name\_u]Orion[/name\_u], [name\_m]Torian[/name\_m] Thrain ---
**Author:** ![hermione\_vader](https://forum.nameberry.com/letter_avatar/hermione_vader/32/6_22734026db12803ebb3e059622ac3534.png) [@hermione\_vader](https://forum.nameberry.com/u/hermione_vader)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2013, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799/20 "2013-09-14T06:21:48Z")
Tolkien came up with some beautiful names, but to me, they work best as middle names. Names like [name\_m]Frodo[/name\_m] and Gandalf could be compared to naming your child [name\_f]Oprah[/name\_f]: they’re so entrenched in someone else’s identity that it would be hard for the child to make it their own. The only ones I might consider using are [name\_f]Arwen[/name\_f], [name\_f]Eowyn[/name\_f], Faramir, and [name\_m]Peregrin/name\_m, nn [name\_m]Pippin[/name\_m]. But it seems that everyone wants to use [name\_m]Peregrin/name\_m, nn [name\_m]Pippin[/name\_m] on Nameberry—I swear I’ve seen at least three birth announcements for different [name\_m]Peregrin/name\_ms/Pippins. It’s kind of like the [name\_m]Atticus[/name\_m] of Nambeberry names: LOTR and/or The Hobbit were probably the first pieces of fantasy literature that really affected a lot of us and pulled us into another world, so Tolkien names are easy choices for Berries. If you really want to use a Tolkien name, go ahead because a lot of them are gorgeous and tied to great characters. I just think we should analyze why this happens among Berries because these names clearly have a pull that names from [name\_m]Harry[/name\_m] [name\_m]Potter[/name\_m] and A Song of Ice and [name\_m]Fire[/name\_m]/Games of Thrones don’t have (yet). I do really like dantea’s suggestion of the Dwarves’ names as nicknames, especially [name\_f]Dori[/name\_f] for names like [name\_m]Theodore[/name\_m], Fili for [name\_m]Philip[/name\_m]/[name\_m]Phillip[/name\_m], and Kili for [name\_m]Killian[/name\_m]. [Next page](https://forum.nameberry.com/t/samwise-and-other-tolkien-names/207799.md?page=2)