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Mitasova



Joined: 11 May 2003
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Location: Russia

PostPosted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 6:21 am    Post subject: Two questions about Gondorian names Reply with quote

I'm not entirely clear on these subjects:

1. Were all names in Gondor of Sindarin origin or only the names of nobility? In the LotR we have Beregond and Bergil which are Sindarin. Hurin is a historic name that I'm not sure about. And Ioreth is also unclear - I don't think it's Elvish, more in accordance with Haleth, Andreth, which are in what language? And what do they mean, if anything?

Basically, I have to name a Gondorian OFC of common lineage, and I'm not sure if I must stick to Sindarin or invent something more Mannish-sounding.

2. What are the terms of addressing for underage Stewardlings by the men of lesser position - Master X? I have a conversation between Boromir and his teacher and they both address to one another as Master + Name. I think it's a bit clumsy.

I'd appreciate your thoughts.
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Eyborg



Joined: 08 May 2004
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Location: Reykjavík, Iceland

PostPosted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is a topic that I started a long time ago, where I asked a similar question. And I got some very good answers, so I thought you might want to take a look! Smile
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