The Language of names - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Dûrbelethwen · 09-09-2004, 01:19 PM

I have two questions about what Language the names in the books are.

1. Of the half elves before Elrond and Elros decision, how were they named? I ask because I know that the name Earendul is Anglo-Saxon the precusor of the tongues of men.

2. How would one tell the difference between Quena names and Sindarin names for Elves. I do know that those female names with the ending "wen" are Sindarin.

I apologize for any misspelling of Middle Earth words.

09-09-2004, 01:19 PM	#1
Dûrbelethwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 80	The Language of names I have two questions about what Language the names in the books are. 1. Of the half elves before Elrond and Elros decision, how were they named? I ask because I know that the name Earendul is Anglo-Saxon the precusor of the tongues of men. 2. How would one tell the difference between Quena names and Sindarin names for Elves. I do know that those female names with the ending "wen" are Sindarin. I apologize for any misspelling of Middle Earth words.