Gandalf

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages known in history, and in the books of Tolkien, but not usually bestowed on children.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡændɑlf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Gandalf.wav

Word forms

Gandalf Gundulf Gundulph

Etymology

From Old Norse mythology Gandalfr (“elf familiar”). It may be reinforced by various similar names in Medieval Latin, like a few saints and clergymen.

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