Fastred of Greenholm
| The name Fastred refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Fastred (disambiguation). |
| Fastred of Greenholm | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Date of death | Fourth Age |
| Location | Greenholm, Westmarch |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Fastred of Greenholm was a Hobbit of the Shire.
[edit] History
Fastred married Elanor Gardner in Fo.A. 31. Together they had a son, Elfstan,[1] and a daughter Fíriel.[2]
He was made Warden of Westmarch in Fo.A. 35 by Thain Peregrin Took, and he relocated to the Undertowers with his family.[1]
[edit] Etymology
Fastred in Old English means "fast-rede, firm-counsel".[3]
[edit] References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "Later Events Concerning the Members of the Fellowship of the Ring"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, "Preface", note 2
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"