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Origin: Modern

Meaning: Maiden crowned with a radiant garland

Galadriel is a feminine name that will be instantly recognizable to any The Lord of the Rings fans in your life. When baby is old enough to ask where their name comes from, you’ll have quite the answer! Galadriel was invented and given its meaning by author J.R.R. Tolkien when writing his iconic fantasy novel trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien was also the creator of two fictional languages, Sindarin and Quenya, which are heavily featured in his literary works. As well as being the name of a character in the novel, Galadriel also derives from Sindarin, giving baby more than one way to connect with Tolkien’s Middle-earth! Galadriel is said to mean “maiden crowned with a radiant garland,” a description of the character Galadriel, who is referred to as “the greatest of Elven women.”