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Elvish names
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Silmaril
Sindarin
Tirion
Welsh
"gentle, kind"
Used for both genders in its native country, though more often for girls, Tirion is a rare Welsh name with a lovely sound and meaning. Tirion and similar names have appeared many times in fantasy…
Telerin
Tilion
Umanyar
Valandil
Valimar
Vardamir
Vinjamar
Wilwarin
Imrahil
Eowyn
Aerin
Tolkien Middle Earth invention, or variation of Erin
In Tolkien's world, the derivation of this airy name is Elvish. Regular folks might consider it an artsier form of Erin, borne by cosmetics heiress and socialite Aerin Lauder.
Alya
Arabic
"heavens, highborn, exalted"
Alya is most familiar in the US in its much-more-complicated form Aaliyah, the spelling used by the later singer. The traditional name of the star system Theta Serpentis, Alya is also an established…
Arda
Turkish, Hebrew, or English
"scepter, bronze, or forest"
Arda is a simple gender-neutral name with several possible origins and meanings. As a Turkish name, it's usually used for males and means scepter. There is also a river in Turkey called the Arda. The…
Arwen
Literature, Sindarin, Welsh
"noble maiden; fair, blessed"
Best known as the princess of the Elves in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings , Arwen is a fantasy-inspired choice that feels perfectly down to earth. In 2022, it entered the UK Top 400, making it one of…
Aredhel
Arien
Artanis