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Fíriel Fairbairn

Fíriel Fairbairn
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Date of birthFourth Age
ParentageFastred of Greenholm, Elanor Gardner
LocationWestmarch
Physical Description
GenderFemale

Fíriel Fairbairn was a Hobbit of Westmarch.

[edit] History

Fíriel was the daughter of Fastred of Greenholm and Elanor Gardner.[1]

[edit] 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]

[edit] References

  1. 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, "Preface"