Q. Nelyafinwë m. “Finwë third”

Q. Nelyafinwë, m. “Finwë third”

The father-name of Maedhros, referring to the fact that he was third in the line of succession (PM/352). It is a combination of archaic †nelya “third” and the name of his grandfather Finwë. The short form of this name was Nelyo.

References ✧ PM/352; PMI/Maedros

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nelya “third”
Finwë