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Alexanda
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on: July 07, 2015 05:09
Hi there!

Ok, so I would like to have an elvish name. Yeah, weird right? I am hoping that I could get some help in deciding on a name and confirming its legitimacy.

I am considering "estel" (hope) "-on" or "-dir" (male). However, I have two problems with this. First, "-dir" sounds better, but some websites say that this suffix implies an adult male, which I am not... yet. Second, one particular site says that "estel" is generally used in female names.

I would like to have a name that describes something like "trust," "faith," or "hope." Input would be greatly appreciated.

Hannon le.
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on: July 09, 2015 07:08
Well it's certainly not just for females as it's Aragorn's epesse!

You also have Amdir = 'looking-up, what a Man would call hope'.
That would give you:
Amdir
Amdiron ('male')
Amdirion ('son of')
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on: July 09, 2015 03:00
Thanks for the suggestion! I'm thinking about it.

Would the spelling "Esteldir" be correct? How about "Esteldor"?
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on: July 09, 2015 05:45
Yes, 'Esteldir' = man of hope. Esteldor would be more 'Land of hope'.
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on: July 09, 2015 11:56
Thanks! That's pretty much all I need.
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