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Nerwen · 12-09-2007, 05:58 AM

Yes, the name Gildor is Sindarin, but that doesn't make any difference.

His second name still means "son or descendant of Inglor". So either it's a different Inglor, or this is an unusually broad use of the patronymic. Or maybe he was adopted?

12-09-2007, 05:58 AM	#38
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	Yes, the name Gildor is Sindarin, but that doesn't make any difference. His second name still means "son or descendant of Inglor". So either it's a different Inglor, or this is an unusually broad use of the patronymic. Or maybe he was adopted?