May Gamgee
| The name May refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see May (disambiguation). |
| May Gamgee | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Date of birth | S.R. 1376 |
| Parentage | Hamfast Gamgee, Bell Goodchild |
| Location | Hobbiton |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
May Gamgee was a Hobbit of the Shire.
[edit] History
May was the second daughter, and fourth child, of Hamfast Gamgee and Bell Goodchild.[1]
[edit] Etymology
May could refer to the hawthorn blossoms, so called because they blossom in the month May. It was a common girl's name in the Shire.
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"