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Middle Earth Names

RachaelLeigh
By RachaelLeigh
Updated Thu May 25 2023
  1. Arwen

    • Origin:

      Literature, Sindarin, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "noble maiden; fair, blessed"

    • Description:

      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 the fastest rising names, more than doubling in use from the previous year.
  2. Beren
    • Elenna

      • Description:

        Elenna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Elena or Helen, which derive from Greek roots meaning "bright one" or "shining light." This melodic name carries a soft, flowing quality with its double 'n' distinction. While not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, Elenna has seen occasional use throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name evokes a sense of elegance and femininity while maintaining a distinctive quality. Parents might choose Elenna for its beautiful sound, subtle uniqueness, and connection to the more traditional Elena while offering a slightly different spelling that sets it apart.

    • Elbereth
      • Eressëa
        • Galadriel
          • Lúthien
            • Melian
              • Míriel
                • Nessa

                  • Origin:

                    Scandinavian

                  • Meaning:

                    "headlands, promontory"

                  • Description:

                    Like its cousin Tessa, Nessa -- a shortening of Vanessa or Agnes or Anastasia among other possibilities -- is an attractive nickname that can stand on its own.
                • Nienna
                  • Rohan

                    • Origin:

                      Irish, Scottish, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit ,"rowan tree; redhead; sandalwood; ascension"

                    • Meaning:

                      "rowan tree; redhead; sandalwood; ascension"

                    • Description:

                      Simultaneously a name of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, a spelling variation of the popular Rowan and an anglicized form of Irish Ruadhán, Rohan is a cross-cultural choice.
                  • Varda

                    • Origin:

                      Hebrew

                    • Meaning:

                      "rose, pink"

                    • Description:

                      Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
                  • Yavanna

                    • Description:

                      Yavanna is a feminine name with mythological origins, drawn from J.R.R. Tolkien's literary works where Yavanna appears as the goddess of fruits, growth, and harvest in Middle-earth's mythology. In Tolkien's constructed Quenya language, the name means 'Giver of Fruits' or 'Fruit-giver.' Outside of literary contexts, it's extremely rare as a given name. Yavanna carries strong nature associations and an ethereal, mystical quality appealing to parents with interests in fantasy literature or nature-themed names. The name's exotic sound pattern with alternating consonants and vowels creates a melodic flow. Though uncommon, Yavanna represents a growing trend of names inspired by fantasy literature, offering both unique character and meaningful literary connections for the bearer.