Lord of the Rings names

Paladin

French

"of the palace"

This title of honor given to Charlemagne's twelve best knights would be prized as a name by most sword-loving little boys.

Peregrin

Peregrin is a distinguished masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'peregrinus' meaning 'traveler' or 'pilgrim.' The name gained literary recognition through J.R.R. Tolkien's works, where…

Ted

Diminutive of Theodore or Edward, Greek or English

"gift of god; rich guard"

Like Ed, Eddie and Teddy, Ted is rarely used as an independent name – in the US, at least. In the UK, Eddie ranks just outside the Top 200, Teddy ranks just outside the Top 30, and Ted is a Top 200…

Will

Diminutive of William

"resolute protector"

Will has definitely replaced Bill, not only as a nickname for William but as a stand-alone name as well, partly thanks to England's Prince William, also known as Wills. Currently outside the Top 1000…

Baran

Turkish and Persian, Russian

"rain; ram"

Baran is barely known in the US -- unless it's mistaken for royal moniker and Trump son name Baron -- but it might make a perfect choice for a boy born under the sign of Aries.

Rian

Irish

"little king"

More authentic and original form of Ryan, but far less common of the two spellings in the US. There were about 170 baby boys named Rian in the US last year, versus over 4000 named Ryan. In its native…

Haldan

Scandinavian

"half Danish"

If you fit this definition, this might be a clever choice, especially as a middle name.