What's in a Name?, Hobbits, dwarves, elves, you? |
 Jun 13 2008, 09:41 AM
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One Half of the DDD  Posts: 8,959 Joined: 5:31pm August 30, 2006 Location: Siriusly Dreaming Somewhere   |
The thirteen dwarves who travelled with Bilbo had rhyming names, or at least names that were used in groups. Can you name all thirteen?
Answer: Thorin, Dorin, Nori, Ori, Balin, Dwalin, Fili, Kili, Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bofur and Bombur Did you know that you have a secret hobbit name and an elven name? I looked for mine and it turns out that I'd be Ruby Gamgee-Took of Bywater to the hobbits, and in Rivendell I'd be known as Merenwen Telrúnya, I think I like the hobbit name best. Check here and here to find your names. You can also see your name written in runes here, although you might not want to post your name because it will be translatable. This post has been edited by Dreamteam: Jun 13 2008, 09:44 AM --------------------  March's Book Nook: The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge/Skellig by David Almond "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED!" roared Black. "DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!" |
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Jun 14 2008, 03:55 PM
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Grammar Posse  Posts: 2,527 Joined: 3:59pm May 15, 2008 Location: Sunny Phoenix, Arizona("It's a Dry Heat!") |
Ooh, Tricksy, Dreamteam!
I'm going to start with my name-- My hobbit name is Dimple Took of Great Smials and my elvish name is Nienna Tiwele. I'm not altogether happy about being a TOOK! But Dimple isn't too bad--although it sounds a bit like a silly hobbit girl to me. Humph! I'm not really good at remembering long lists--individual names, and their meanings, yes, but not a list. Thorin Oakenshield--the most important dwarf. Kili and Fili. Younger dwarves. Balin and Dwalin. Bifur, Bofur and Bombur. I know there's a dwarf with a G name who's the father of Gimli in LOTR--but can't think of his name! Rats. This is it for me, now. what can you expect from a Took?! ***************************** I was driving to the store and the names Oin and Gloin came to me! I think the phrase "Gimli son of Gloin" came back to me. Ten names without cheating--i mean looking at the book. Not bad for a little Took girl, I think!  edited by dreamteam to put the answer to the dwarf names in spoilers - good work on getting ten Fricka  Sorry Dreamteam I didn't know we were supposed to put the names in spoilers! I'm new to this anyway, and I don't think I quite know how that works. What should I do next time we are not supposed to reveal names? This post has been edited by Fricka: Jun 15 2008, 01:07 PM --------------------  __________ Phoenix avatar from ofenjen; AZ Raven siggy from Victoria Page |
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Jun 14 2008, 05:43 PM
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Daily Prophet Photographer Posts: 875 Joined: 3:46pm January 7, 2008 Location: Macedonia |
My hobbit name is: Rosie-Posie Baggins of Bywater.
Mu elf name is:Lúthien Anárion I can't send my rune name  -------------------- |
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Jun 14 2008, 07:18 PM
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One Half of the DDD Posts: 8,959 Joined: 5:31pm August 30, 2006 Location: Siriusly Dreaming Somewhere |
Could I just ask that you put the dwarves names in spoilers if you want to post them, just so that the question isn't spoiled for others wanting to answer.
Happy posting hobbits  Dreamteam -------------------- March's Book Nook: The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge/Skellig by David Almond "THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE DIED!" roared Black. "DIED RATHER THAN BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS, AS WE WOULD HAVE DONE FOR YOU!" |
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Jun 14 2008, 09:35 PM
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Knight Bus Driver in Training Posts: 566 Joined: 2:43pm January 28, 2005 Location: Out there, doing it for Dumbledore!  |
I've done that name thing a few times before and it always gives me the same name, which pleases me. It's ever so much more satisfying than a random name generator.
Yup, just as I remembered it. Bramblerose Hardbottle. Oh and the Elvish is really beautiful. Eámanë Elanessë. This post has been edited by Whisperwing: Jun 14 2008, 09:37 PM -------------------- "Daaawlish" -- it's the new "Smurf"! "The name is Dawlish. John Dawlish."
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Jun 15 2008, 12:23 AM
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Knight Bus Driver in Training Posts: 556 Joined: 2:51pm April 12, 2008 Location: Rattling inside my own head... |
Hobbit: Tigerlily Moss of Lake-By-Downs
Elven: Tamuríl Nólatári Here is also another place with an "all-in-one" name generator. It gives you a description of yourself in Middle Earth, your Elvish name with different variations, your Hobbit name, your Dwarven name, your Orkish name, and your Adunaic name. I was a "loved Elf." My favorite feminine Elvish name is Ascacairiel. My hobbit lass name is Adamanta Cotton from The Far Downs. My Dwarven name is Thorin Poolguard. My Orkish name is Ruzwakh the Meek. My Adunaic name is Sattakhaphur. ETA: Antonija, how lucky you are to get the name Lúthien! The tale of Beren and Lúthien is very sweet!  (You can read up on the tale here) It is a very noble and well-known name in Middle Earth!
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Jun 15 2008, 12:41 AM
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Professional Diagon Alley Window Shopper Posts: 68 Joined: 8:53pm May 30, 2007 Location: Flourish and Blotts |
I got the Elvish name Luthien, too. Hmmmm...
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Jun 15 2008, 11:13 AM
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Leaky's Official Donut Maker and Mosquito Man  Posts: 11,514 Joined: 10:51am August 25, 2005 Location: Playing kal-toh with Professor Snape  |
QUOTE(Dreamteam @ Jun 13 2008, 12:41 PM)  Did you know that you have a secret hobbit name and an elven name? I looked for mine and it turns out that I'd be Ruby Gamgee-Took of Bywater to the hobbits, and in Rivendell I'd be known as Merenwen Telrúnya, I think I like the hobbit name best. Check here and here to find your names. Well now I know  My Hobbit name is Ferdirand Sandybanks  I'm not sure that I like it very much though.My elf name is Aerandir Nénharma which looks way more interesting but I have no idea how to pronounce that 
This post has been edited by Moose_Starr: Jun 15 2008, 11:14 AM
Reason for edit: Fixing tags
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Jun 15 2008, 04:50 PM
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Flesh-Eating-Slug Catcher Posts: 200 Joined: 6:20pm May 20, 2007 Location: the Hills of Nowhere |
yay! Name generators... always so much fun!
If I were a hobbit, I would be Belba Boffin of Whitfurrows If I were an elf, I would be Nellas Mithrandír... does that mean I'm related to Gandalf? -------------------- You said, "I know that this will hurt,
But if I don't break your heart, things will just get worse. If the burden seems too much to bear, Remember, the end will justify the pain it took to get us there." ~Let It All Out, Relient K |
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Jun 15 2008, 05:01 PM
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The Other Half of the DDD Posts: 5,408 Joined: 10:10am March 16, 2007 Location: Marauding with Moony, Padfoot and Prongs |
My Hobbit name is Ruby Bulge of Hobbiton. I've had that name come up before, so that's good!
My Elven name is Nessa Arcamenel. Hmm, not too sure I like that one! As to the dwarves names....er lets see how good my memory is here! Thorin Oakenshield, Dwalin and Balin, Ori, Dori and Nori, Oin and Gloin, Bofur, Bombur,.... I can't remember the other three! This post has been edited by SnapesSister: Jun 15 2008, 05:30 PM --------------------   Jo's Book Nook is now reading Skellig by David Almond and The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge. Come and join in the discussions here! Snape and Slytherin icons by princessbloomy@livejournal |
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