What is your favourite name - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estanesse · 03-09-2003, 09:58 AM

I'm not sure if there is already a thread as this one, if so sorry. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

There are some wonderful names in Me and most of them are very diverse.
So I was wondering what’s everyone his favourite (place, character or object) name.

Mine would be Gildor Inglorion because the word Inglorion just sounds great and it’s always makes me want to read the sil.

Meela · 03-09-2003, 10:11 AM

Brego, Elessar, Denethor, Imladris, Gondor (really does sound noble), Faramir, Lothlorien, Druadan, Haldir, Elendil, Isildur, Eryn Lasgalen

Airerûthiel · 03-09-2003, 10:32 AM

Imladris, Tuckborough, Celebrian, Aragorn, Gil-galad, Éowyn, Arwen, Meriadoc, Moria, Lothlórien, Rivendell, Meduseld, Minas Tirith, Eärendil

and it's not a Middle-earth name but I still like the word: Olori (Quenya for 'dreams')

[ March 09, 2003: Message edited by: Airerûthiel ]

Elanor · 03-09-2003, 11:44 AM

I agree, there are some great names.

I know what you mean about Gildor Inglorion. The Gildor part makes me think of gold (gilded, + doré) and the Inglorion has the connotation of glory. I have no idea what the name really means, but that's what it conjures up for me.

I also like Imladris, Ithilien, Rauros, Lossarnach, Pelargir and Taniquetil. I just noticed they're all place names, that wasn't intentional, but they are names that appeal to me.

Finnguala · 03-09-2003, 12:15 PM

Lothlorien, Rivendell, Galadriel, Arwen, Gondor. I'm sure there are a lot more beautiful names, but I'm not going to write them all down. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-09-2003, 12:23 PM

i really like dwarvish names, especially Khazad-Dum. it might not seem too beautiful, but just say it- please!
i also love the name niniel, but unfortunately she married her brother, (which isn't too great!)
imladris, ithilien, peregrin took (you have to say both together), isildur, symbelmyne, earendil, palantiri, anything with lots of i's in it i guess!

Malva Headstrong · 03-09-2003, 12:58 PM

Whitwell, Brandy Hall, Crickhollow, Marish Earendel (the old version sounds better), Elwing, Elros, Finrod Felagund, Simbelmyne, Thryhyrne, Meduseld, Edoras, Pelargir,... I could go on like this for hours [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Rynoah, the Overly-Happy · 03-09-2003, 01:35 PM

Gondor, Dol Amroth, Emyn Muil, Minas Tirith, Nazgûl, Elendil, Boromir, Faramir, Éomer, Théoden, the river Anduin, Tolfalas are all favorites. I enjoy hearing them said and they almost always represent adventure for me. Just love 'em. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

GaladrieloftheOlden · 03-09-2003, 02:05 PM

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I have no idea what the name really means, but that's what it conjures up for me.

There was a thread somwhere with Elvish roots for names so I copy pasted them into a file on word. I couldn't find anything for Inglorion, but Gildor means Star Land. (Gil- star, Dor- land.) Wouldn't it be nice to have a nname that means starland?
I like how all of the names of people and places and stuff sound in Tolkien's works, but I'll post a few.
Isildur- the way they say it in the movies. It may be all wrong, but it just gives me a really cool feeling to hear them say it. (IsIL-door, IsIL-door, IsiL-door...)
Lothlorien- all flowing and reminiscent of Spring. Or maybe it sounds that way to m because of my strange mind. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
Imladris- I dunno why. just a cool name.
Khazad-dum- I also like that a lot, it sounds all mysterious and shadowy.
I think I might post more later.

eleanor_niphredil · 03-09-2003, 02:23 PM

Niphredil, and Laurelindorien.

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Goldberry · 03-09-2003, 03:38 PM

I think they do say Isildur right in the movie, especially Elrond.

Anyway, I love so many names, and I won't put them all, but here are a few:

Bucklebury Ferry - I just love how Merry says it in the movie [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
Ithilien and Minas Ithil, Minas Tirith, Minas Morgul, Mordor, Osgiliath, Arwen, Imladris, Tom Bombadil, Celebrimbor, Khazad-Dum . . . I could go on for a lot more but I won't [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Peri · 03-09-2003, 03:46 PM

Undomiel, Elessar, Imladris, Gil-galad, Ungoliant, Adamant...too many to name. They just seem to flow.

Rynoah, the Overly-Happy · 03-09-2003, 04:05 PM

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I think they do say Isildur right in the movie, especially Elrond.

I think I read somewhere that in Quenya, if the second syllable is followed by two consonants, then the first syllable gets the accent. So, it would be "I-sil-dur". Or I could be mistaken, since I usually am in these matters.

eleanor_niphredil · 03-09-2003, 04:26 PM

I always liked the name Legolas...

Gorwingel · 03-09-2003, 04:32 PM

Eowyn, Eomer, Merridoc, Samwise, Galadriel, Lorien, Gil-Galad, Luthien, they just all roll off of the tounge really nicely.
The names are just one of the really cool parts of the books.

Lyra Greenleaf · 03-09-2003, 04:56 PM

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They just seem to flow.

thats it exactly! they flow....its amazing. some of them, just the name makes me smile!

Inderjit Sanghera · 03-09-2003, 05:03 PM

Ectehlion, Maitimio ( Quenya Mother name of Maedhros),Feanor, Sauron, Bronweg ( Quenya for 'Voronwe', another cool name) and Finwe.

Chancellen the True · 03-09-2003, 08:56 PM

I not only loved the names, but the titles that went with some of them.

Celebrimbor, Ecthelion of the Fountain, Utummo, Rog of the Anvil, Turin Turambar, Romendacil, Dain Ironfoot, Ancalagon the Black and many more.

Kalimac · 03-09-2003, 11:22 PM

Kalimac Brandagamba, of course! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]. All the names are lovely, especially the Elven ones, but Merry's Westron name has euphony and solidity all combined into one.

Narya · 03-10-2003, 05:07 AM

I allways liked the name Beleg. And I also like Nienor. They are just simple names, the elvish words for Mighty ad Sadness, I think.
I like many more names very much, especially those with diphtonges like Feanor or Galadriel.
Others are: Annuminas, Formenos, Utumno, Osgiliath, Lalaith, Faramir, Estel...

Estelyn Telcontar · 03-10-2003, 07:37 AM

Would it come as a very big surprise to anyone that I like the name 'Telcontar'? It has a simple, down-to-earth meaning, 'Strider', but sounds so elegant in Quenya. As Aragorn said:

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In the high tongue it will not sound so ill.

03-10-2003, 12:10 PM

some of my favorites are:
osgiliath
melian
galadriel
khaza-dum (dont know if i spelled that right)
isildur
rohan
eowyn
arien - funny thing..before i was really into tolkien i made up (well thought i did) the name arien for some forum thing and later found out that this was one of tolkiens characters...weird

well anyway there all so fun to say [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Manardariel · 03-10-2003, 12:29 PM

Ok, here I go....
Pearl, Rosie, Diamond, Peregrin, Meriadoc, Eowyn, Lúthien, Gondolin, Lothlórien, Galadriel, Arwen Undómiel, Shadowfax, Parth Galen, Rauros, Eowyn, Ecthelion, Varda, Yavanna, Niniel, Estel um...... ok, that´s all. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

03-10-2003, 12:44 PM

I like the name Galadriel, Edoras, Gondor, Gandalf and Borimir i don't know why I just like saying them, i especially like saying Saruman and Sauron.

Rynoah, the Overly-Happy · 03-10-2003, 04:23 PM

Sauron is fun to say, especially when you're playing X-Men Monopoly and land on him and scream, "CURSE YOU SAURON!" You get really funny looks from your LotR-fan family members that way. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

... yes, Sauron is also the name of a mutant.

amyrlis · 03-10-2003, 09:16 PM

People names: Imrahil & Amarie

Place names: Brandywine & Buckleberry Ferry (too fun to say!)

03-10-2003, 09:21 PM

pippin or periguian took

Tinuviel87 · 03-10-2003, 09:31 PM

I mostly love anything in elvish and also I like the names of the people of Rohan, Eowyn, Eomer, the Eorlingas (i like the E's [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ) But I would have to say my very favorite would be Estel (hope) becasue Aragorn is one of my favorite chracters and i think Estel is a beautiful translation for hope and all hat Aragron signifies
~Seka

03-11-2003, 03:36 AM

Elessar definately!! And Earendil, Luthien,Beren, Frodo, Faramir, Theoden.

Damn, I love all the names...cant just choose a few! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Lindril Arvilya · 03-11-2003, 02:51 PM

Nenya, Tinuviel, Elladan, Gwindor, Nargothrond, Iluvatar, Telperion, Ainur, Thranduil, Orthanc, Dimrill, Anduril, Nimrodel, Mellyrn (the tree), Elanor.

Rochelle · 03-11-2003, 03:59 PM

I'm going to have to say:

Elessar
Evenstar
Imladris
Brego
Legolas
Galadriel
Mirrormere

Marigold Hedgeworth · 03-11-2003, 05:05 PM

I've always loved the name Lalaith. Then there're Laurelin, Kementári, Maedhros, Caradhras, Nargothrond, Taniquetil, Valaquenta(I'm not sure if you'd quite consider that a name...), Eldalië, Haleth...I doubt it would come as much of a surprise to say that I've been known to spend time just reading the index of the Silm. So many names, so little time... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img].

Mari

GaladrieloftheOlden · 03-11-2003, 05:50 PM

Laurelin, Lothlorien, Elbereth, Gilthoniel, Orodruin (not as good as the others, but still good), Orophin, Haldir, Butterbur (it sounds like a tasty food, but sort of funny too, Celeborn, Galadriel, Legolas, Earendil, Elrond, Elros, Luthien, Tinuviel, Undomiel, Ungoliante (I haven't read about her/him yet- sin't it that giant spider?- I just like how the name sounds), Thranduil, Smog, Elendil, Gil-Galad, Isildur, Anarion, Melkor, Numenor, Westernesse....that's it for today. There'll be more later, probably... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Burzdol · 03-11-2003, 06:06 PM

I guess I have to say these:

Edoras
Minas Tirith[spelling?]
Elendel
Minas Morgul
Bara-dur
Legolas
Rohan
Gondorian
Rohirrm
Nazgul
Fingon
Haldir
Denethor
Eowyn
Rivendell
Moria
Balin
Lothlorien
Imladris
Khazad-Dum
Eomer
Aragorn
Galadriel
Earendil

~Burzdol~

Luinalatawen · 03-11-2003, 07:03 PM

I like Isildur, Ithilien, Undomiel, Galadriel, Earwen, and Mithrandir. Of course, like everyone else, there are many more! Those are the ones that come to mind though.

the witch king · 03-12-2003, 07:37 AM

There is alot of names from tolkien's works that i like but Ar-Pharazon of Feanor are my favz.

Gilbo · 03-12-2003, 11:36 AM

I like Hobbit names as they are very home-y. I am one, fond of the mug and the pipe and second breakfasts.
Dwarve names sound strong. Among my favorites, Khazak-dum, and Thorin Oakenshield
Elbereth Gilthoniel! Especially as used by Sam in the darkness of Shelob. Very Inspiring. Other names include Lothlorien,Galadriel,Melian,Luthien
Ent speech is strange, but I like the concept
"Place of brown rich soil, deep cool waters, green growing,tall standing, echoes of many battles,..." names that modify and grow as things change, but always remembered.

the guy who be short · 03-13-2003, 04:04 PM

i think tolkien probably spent a lot of his time making sure the names sounded just right. anyone who has read HoME will know he changed them alot. and he did it with his languages too.

Minyacirith · 03-14-2003, 07:02 PM

->Sauron. (It's "SOW-ron".) It must be said in a really deep voice.
[img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]"heuh huh huh."
->Narsil. Even if you don't know its the name of a sword, it still sounds like something you would STAB someone with. hyah!
->Olórin. Gandalf's real name. You hear the name and think- POWER.
->mithril.
->palantiri.
->Ecthelion. (Isn't that Greek though?)
->Ancalagon.
->Meriadoc.
->Emyn Muil. (How do you even say that, anyway?)
->Amon Hen.
->Caradhras. You'd better say it right. Its cooler that way. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
->Luthien. Brings to mind "light" and "air"
->Galadriel (hey, even I know how the "dr" is sounded out.)
I think that's enough.

[ March 14, 2003: Message edited by: Minyacirith ]

Lyta_Underhill · 03-16-2003, 10:10 PM

I don't know if this one has been touched upon, but I rather like Ernil i Pheriannath, for more than just the sounds of it. I'm a hopeless Pippin fancier!
Also, I am probably not the one to hand out Quenya lessons, having had only one, but as I recall, a second syllable gets the stress if there is a double consonant between it and the third syllable, so I always say it "I-SIL-dur" . I guess that would also make it El-ESS-ar, wouldn't it? It has been a little while since I actually looked at this rule, so correct me if I'm wrong!

Been away a little while...good to be here!
Cheers,
Lyta

03-09-2003, 09:58 AM	#1
Estanesse Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: somewhere far away Posts: 561	What is your favourite name I'm not sure if there is already a thread as this one, if so sorry. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] There are some wonderful names in Me and most of them are very diverse. So I was wondering what’s everyone his favourite (place, character or object) name. Mine would be Gildor Inglorion because the word Inglorion just sounds great and it’s always makes me want to read the sil. __________________ Since there is no time like the present, I thought it was time to present the present.

03-09-2003, 10:11 AM	#2
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	Brego, Elessar, Denethor, Imladris, Gondor (really does sound noble), Faramir, Lothlorien, Druadan, Haldir, Elendil, Isildur, Eryn Lasgalen __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

03-09-2003, 10:32 AM	#3
Airerûthiel Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Long Lake Posts: 228	Imladris, Tuckborough, Celebrian, Aragorn, Gil-galad, Éowyn, Arwen, Meriadoc, Moria, Lothlórien, Rivendell, Meduseld, Minas Tirith, Eärendil and it's not a Middle-earth name but I still like the word: Olori (Quenya for 'dreams') [ March 09, 2003: Message edited by: Airerûthiel ] __________________ 'If they give you ruled paper, write the other way' - Juan Ramón Jiménez I love pirates!

03-09-2003, 11:44 AM	#4
Elanor Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: my own corner of the Shire Posts: 316	I agree, there are some great names. I know what you mean about Gildor Inglorion. The Gildor part makes me think of gold (gilded, + doré) and the Inglorion has the connotation of glory. I have no idea what the name really means, but that's what it conjures up for me. I also like Imladris, Ithilien, Rauros, Lossarnach, Pelargir and Taniquetil. I just noticed they're all place names, that wasn't intentional, but they are names that appeal to me. __________________ "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Henny Youngman (1906 - )

03-09-2003, 12:15 PM	#5
Finnguala Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 124	Lothlorien, Rivendell, Galadriel, Arwen, Gondor. I'm sure there are a lot more beautiful names, but I'm not going to write them all down. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ ~'Autha Lun Tana Voima Te Vereni Vahve Maksi'~

03-09-2003, 12:23 PM	#6
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	i really like dwarvish names, especially Khazad-Dum. it might not seem too beautiful, but just say it- please! i also love the name niniel, but unfortunately she married her brother, (which isn't too great!) imladris, ithilien, peregrin took (you have to say both together), isildur, symbelmyne, earendil, palantiri, anything with lots of i's in it i guess! __________________ “Sylphs of the forest,” I whispered. “Spirits of oak, beech and ash. Dryads of Rowan and hazel, hear us. You who have guided and guarded our every footstep, you who have sheltered our growth, we honour you." the Forbidden Link

03-09-2003, 12:58 PM	#7
Malva Headstrong Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 53	Whitwell, Brandy Hall, Crickhollow, Marish Earendel (the old version sounds better), Elwing, Elros, Finrod Felagund, Simbelmyne, Thryhyrne, Meduseld, Edoras, Pelargir,... I could go on like this for hours [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ Credo quia absurdum. (Augustinus)

03-09-2003, 01:35 PM	#8
Rynoah, the Overly-Happy Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 474	Gondor, Dol Amroth, Emyn Muil, Minas Tirith, Nazgûl, Elendil, Boromir, Faramir, Éomer, Théoden, the river Anduin, Tolfalas are all favorites. I enjoy hearing them said and they almost always represent adventure for me. Just love 'em. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Spook the spook of spookish spookdom to spook the spooked spookers. ?!?! This isn't Osgiliath! Do the wave for Boromir the Disco King! Eat squid for Boromir the Disco King!

03-09-2003, 02:23 PM	#10
eleanor_niphredil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: england Posts: 805	Niphredil, and Laurelindorien. [ March 09, 2003: Message edited by: eleanor_niphredil ] __________________ Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to spend my time on this forum. And by the way, for any of you turning into a penguin, stop it. ~* I am Pippin took in the Female Fellowship*~

03-09-2003, 03:38 PM	#11
Goldberry Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Old Forest Posts: 338	I think they do say Isildur right in the movie, especially Elrond. Anyway, I love so many names, and I won't put them all, but here are a few: Bucklebury Ferry - I just love how Merry says it in the movie [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Ithilien and Minas Ithil, Minas Tirith, Minas Morgul, Mordor, Osgiliath, Arwen, Imladris, Tom Bombadil, Celebrimbor, Khazad-Dum . . . I could go on for a lot more but I won't [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] __________________ "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein

03-09-2003, 03:46 PM	#12
Peri Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 124	Undomiel, Elessar, Imladris, Gil-galad, Ungoliant, Adamant...too many to name. They just seem to flow. __________________ "Ah, but I'll begowk ye there!" cried the gentleman. "Play me false, and I'll play you cunning."

03-09-2003, 04:26 PM	#14
eleanor_niphredil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: england Posts: 805	I always liked the name Legolas... __________________ Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to spend my time on this forum. And by the way, for any of you turning into a penguin, stop it. ~* I am Pippin took in the Female Fellowship*~

03-09-2003, 04:32 PM	#15
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	Eowyn, Eomer, Merridoc, Samwise, Galadriel, Lorien, Gil-Galad, Luthien, they just all roll off of the tounge really nicely. The names are just one of the really cool parts of the books. __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

03-09-2003, 05:03 PM	#17
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	Ectehlion, Maitimio ( Quenya Mother name of Maedhros),Feanor, Sauron, Bronweg ( Quenya for 'Voronwe', another cool name) and Finwe. __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone

03-09-2003, 08:56 PM	#18
Chancellen the True Pile O'Bones Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 22	I not only loved the names, but the titles that went with some of them. Celebrimbor, Ecthelion of the Fountain, Utummo, Rog of the Anvil, Turin Turambar, Romendacil, Dain Ironfoot, Ancalagon the Black and many more. __________________ "Shall we mourn here deedless for ever, a shadow folk, mist-haunting, dropping vain tears in the thankless sea?" Feanor at Tirion upon Tuna

03-09-2003, 11:22 PM	#19
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Kalimac Brandagamba, of course! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]. All the names are lovely, especially the Elven ones, but Merry's Westron name has euphony and solidity all combined into one. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

03-10-2003, 05:07 AM	#20
Narya Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: not here... floating down the Liffey Posts: 124	I allways liked the name Beleg. And I also like Nienor. They are just simple names, the elvish words for Mighty ad Sadness, I think. I like many more names very much, especially those with diphtonges like Feanor or Galadriel. Others are: Annuminas, Formenos, Utumno, Osgiliath, Lalaith, Faramir, Estel... __________________ ...for we know the joy of life is the peace* that love can bring* So spoke the wizard in his mountain home.

03-10-2003, 12:10 PM	#22
Nenuial Guest Posts: n/a	some of my favorites are: osgiliath melian galadriel khaza-dum (dont know if i spelled that right) isildur rohan eowyn arien - funny thing..before i was really into tolkien i made up (well thought i did) the name arien for some forum thing and later found out that this was one of tolkiens characters...weird well anyway there all so fun to say [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

03-10-2003, 12:29 PM	#23
Manardariel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 807	Ok, here I go.... Pearl, Rosie, Diamond, Peregrin, Meriadoc, Eowyn, Lúthien, Gondolin, Lothlórien, Galadriel, Arwen Undómiel, Shadowfax, Parth Galen, Rauros, Eowyn, Ecthelion, Varda, Yavanna, Niniel, Estel um...... ok, that´s all. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun. Blog :-)\|FanFic Dream City

03-10-2003, 12:44 PM	#24
Pervinca Burrows from Combe Guest Posts: n/a	I like the name Galadriel, Edoras, Gondor, Gandalf and Borimir i don't know why I just like saying them, i especially like saying Saruman and Sauron.

03-10-2003, 04:23 PM	#25
Rynoah, the Overly-Happy Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 474	Sauron is fun to say, especially when you're playing X-Men Monopoly and land on him and scream, "CURSE YOU SAURON!" You get really funny looks from your LotR-fan family members that way. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ... yes, Sauron is also the name of a mutant. __________________ Spook the spook of spookish spookdom to spook the spooked spookers. ?!?! This isn't Osgiliath! Do the wave for Boromir the Disco King! Eat squid for Boromir the Disco King!

03-10-2003, 09:16 PM	#26
amyrlis Wight Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Helcaraxe Posts: 210	People names: Imrahil & Amarie Place names: Brandywine & Buckleberry Ferry (too fun to say!) __________________ "Pull the blinders from my eyes, let me see these endless skies And drown here where I stand in the beauty of the land."

03-10-2003, 09:21 PM	#27
moth Guest Posts: n/a	pippin or periguian took

03-10-2003, 09:31 PM	#28
Tinuviel87 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Heelllloooo Monkey...... Posts: 65	I mostly love anything in elvish and also I like the names of the people of Rohan, Eowyn, Eomer, the Eorlingas (i like the E's [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ) But I would have to say my very favorite would be Estel (hope) becasue Aragorn is one of my favorite chracters and i think Estel is a beautiful translation for hope and all hat Aragron signifies ~Seka __________________ Don't Rate Me!(Reverse Psychology?) "And the song of Luthien released the bonds of winter, and the frozen waters spoke, and flowers sprang from the cold earth where her feet had passed..."

03-11-2003, 03:36 AM	#29
Elfstar Guest Posts: n/a	Elessar definately!! And Earendil, Luthien,Beren, Frodo, Faramir, Theoden. Damn, I love all the names...cant just choose a few! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

03-11-2003, 02:51 PM	#30
Lindril Arvilya Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In a box at the end of Harrison Ford's street, with a pair of binoculars Posts: 332	Nenya, Tinuviel, Elladan, Gwindor, Nargothrond, Iluvatar, Telperion, Ainur, Thranduil, Orthanc, Dimrill, Anduril, Nimrodel, Mellyrn (the tree), Elanor. __________________ Neo, watch out! Trinity's going to steal your pants! Pants thief! Pants thief!

03-11-2003, 03:59 PM	#31
Rochelle Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Bonfire Glade RtR 80 miles Posts: 376	I'm going to have to say: Elessar Evenstar Imladris Brego Legolas Galadriel Mirrormere __________________ Ad Astra Per Aspera (A rough road leads to the stars) "Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens"

03-11-2003, 05:05 PM	#32
Marigold Hedgeworth Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Middle of Nowhere Posts: 16	I've always loved the name Lalaith. Then there're Laurelin, Kementári, Maedhros, Caradhras, Nargothrond, Taniquetil, Valaquenta(I'm not sure if you'd quite consider that a name...), Eldalië, Haleth...I doubt it would come as much of a surprise to say that I've been known to spend time just reading the index of the Silm. So many names, so little time... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]. Mari __________________ The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult and left untried. --G.K. Chesterton

03-11-2003, 05:50 PM	#33
GaladrieloftheOlden Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Massachusetts - digging up a bottomless hole, searching for something that's not there... Posts: 1,514	Laurelin, Lothlorien, Elbereth, Gilthoniel, Orodruin (not as good as the others, but still good), Orophin, Haldir, Butterbur (it sounds like a tasty food, but sort of funny too, Celeborn, Galadriel, Legolas, Earendil, Elrond, Elros, Luthien, Tinuviel, Undomiel, Ungoliante (I haven't read about her/him yet- sin't it that giant spider?- I just like how the name sounds), Thranduil, Smog, Elendil, Gil-Galad, Isildur, Anarion, Melkor, Numenor, Westernesse....that's it for today. There'll be more later, probably... [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] __________________ "Glue... very powerful stuff."

03-11-2003, 06:06 PM	#34
Burzdol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Fair City of Rivendell Posts: 274	I guess I have to say these: Edoras Minas Tirith[spelling?] Elendel Minas Morgul Bara-dur Legolas Rohan Gondorian Rohirrm Nazgul Fingon Haldir Denethor Eowyn Rivendell Moria Balin Lothlorien Imladris Khazad-Dum Eomer Aragorn Galadriel Earendil ~Burzdol~ __________________ "Kill them all for all I care. You just keep that bow away from me!"

03-11-2003, 07:03 PM	#35
Luinalatawen Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 122	I like Isildur, Ithilien, Undomiel, Galadriel, Earwen, and Mithrandir. Of course, like everyone else, there are many more! Those are the ones that come to mind though. __________________ My philosophy: A chapter of a Tolkien book a day keeps Sauron's hitmen away.

03-12-2003, 07:37 AM	#36
the witch king Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minas Morgul, Morgul Vale, Mordor Posts: 201	There is alot of names from tolkien's works that i like but Ar-Pharazon of Feanor are my favz. __________________ 'Whenever death may surprise us, let it be welcome if our battle cry has reached even one receptive ear and another hand reaches out to take up our arms.'~ Che Guevara.

03-12-2003, 11:36 AM	#37
Gilbo Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: maryland Posts: 34	I like Hobbit names as they are very home-y. I am one, fond of the mug and the pipe and second breakfasts. Dwarve names sound strong. Among my favorites, Khazak-dum, and Thorin Oakenshield Elbereth Gilthoniel! Especially as used by Sam in the darkness of Shelob. Very Inspiring. Other names include Lothlorien,Galadriel,Melian,Luthien Ent speech is strange, but I like the concept "Place of brown rich soil, deep cool waters, green growing,tall standing, echoes of many battles,..." names that modify and grow as things change, but always remembered.

03-13-2003, 04:04 PM	#38
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	i think tolkien probably spent a lot of his time making sure the names sounded just right. anyone who has read HoME will know he changed them alot. and he did it with his languages too.

03-14-2003, 07:02 PM	#39
Minyacirith Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12	->Sauron. (It's "SOW-ron".) It must be said in a really deep voice. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]"heuh huh huh." ->Narsil. Even if you don't know its the name of a sword, it still sounds like something you would STAB someone with. hyah! ->Olórin. Gandalf's real name. You hear the name and think- POWER. ->mithril. ->palantiri. ->Ecthelion. (Isn't that Greek though?) ->Ancalagon. ->Meriadoc. ->Emyn Muil. (How do you even say that, anyway?) ->Amon Hen. ->Caradhras. You'd better say it right. Its cooler that way. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ->Luthien. Brings to mind "light" and "air" ->Galadriel (hey, even I know how the "dr" is sounded out.) I think that's enough. [ March 14, 2003: Message edited by: Minyacirith ] __________________ -Minyacirith- has spoken.