The name Tolkien is a boy's name meaning "son of Tolk".

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Tolkien was first used as a baby name in 2017, and charted again in 2020, undoubtedly in honor of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of <em>The Lord of the Rings</em> series. It means "son of Tolk," Tolk being both a word and a nickname for an interpreter.

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The name Tolkien peaked for boys at #9747 in 2024.

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