Fíriel Fairbairn
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| Fíriel Fairbairn | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Westmarch |
| Birth | Fourth Age |
| Family | |
| Family | Fairbairn |
| Parentage | Fastred of Greenholm and Elanor Gardner |
| Siblings | Elfstan |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
Fíriel Fairbairn was a Hobbit of Westmarch.
History
Fíriel was the daughter of Fastred of Greenholm and Elanor Gardner.[1]
Etymology
Fíriel was likely named after the character from the song The Last Ship, Fíriel, who was in turn named after the Gondorian princess. The name means "mortal woman" in Quenya.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, "Preface"
