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Rohan
Irish; Scottish; Hindi
"rowan tree; redhead; ascension"
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. As a Hindu name, it is…
Beren
Lúthien
Varda
Hebrew
"rose, pink"
Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
Yavanna
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…
Elenna
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…
Elbereth
Eressëa
Nienna
Nessa
Scandinavian
"headlands, promontory"
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.
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…
Galadriel
Melian
Míriel