List of Literary Baby Names Meanings

Wendy

English Meaning: The name Wendy is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Wendy is: Literary; a created name that first appeared in James Banie's Peter Pan.

Meaning: One who is fair, of the white ring Origin: Literary

Anakin

(AN-a-kin)

The meaning of the name Anakin is Warrior. The origin of the name Anakin is American. This is the culture in which the name originated, or in the case of a word, the language. Anakin Skywalker, name created by George Lucas for the STAR WARS film series.

Meaning: Soldier Origin: Literary, Native American

Arathorn

(AR-ə-THORN)

The meaning of the name “Arathorn” is: “Lord eagle”.

Meaning: Eagle king Origin: English, Literary

Elrond

(EHL-rahnd)

Means "star dome" in Sindarin. In 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien, Elrond was the elven ruler of Rivendell.

Meaning: Elf of the cave Origin: English, Literary

Frodo

(FRO-do)

Meaning & History. Derived from the Germanic element frod "wise". This was the name of the hobbit hero in 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien, who used Old English to translate some hobbit names (Frodo's real name was Maura).

Meaning: Enlightened by life's experience Origin: Germanic, Literary

Galahad

(GAL-ə-had)

Meaning unknown. In Arthurian legend Sir Galahad was the son of Lancelot and Elaine. He was the most pure of the Knights of the Round Table, and he was the only one to succeed in finding the Holy Grail. He first appears in the medieval French 'Lancelot-Grail' cycle.

Meaning: Unclear Origin: Literary, Welsh

Legolas

(LEG-ə-laws)

Means "green leaves" in Sindarin, from laeg "green" combined with go-lass "collection of leaves". In 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien, Legolas is the son of the elf lord Thranduil and a member of the Fellowship of the Ring.

Meaning: Leaf Origin: Literary

Lorien

(LAWR-i-ən)

The meaning of the name “Lórien” is: “God of dreams”. Categories: Tolkien Names. Used in: English speaking countries.

Meaning: God of dreams Origin: Literary