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Rose Gardner

The name Rose refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Rose (disambiguation).
Rose Gardner
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Other namesRosie-Lass
Date of birthS.R. 1425
ParentageSamwise Gamgee, Rose Cotton
LocationHobbiton
Physical Description
GenderFemale

Rose Gardner was a Hobbit of the Shire.

[edit] History

Rose was the third child of Samwise Gamgee and Rose Cotton,[1] named after her mother at the suggestion of Frodo Baggins.[2]

[edit] Etymology

Roses were common flowers in Middle-earth, and flower names were common in the Shire.[3]

[edit] References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Grey Havens"
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "On Translation"