Q. Nerdanel f.
The wife of Fëanor (S/64; PM/353, 368). The meaning of this name is obscure, though the initial element might be nér “man” referring to her masculine strength of will. This element also appears in Nerwen, the mother-name of her niece Galadriel.
Conceptual Development: Her name was first written as (rejected) Istarnië (MR/273).
References ✧ MR/273; MRI; PMI; SI; SMI
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| nér | “man, male person (of any kindred: elf, human or dwarf)” |
| ? |
Q. Istarnië f.
The original (rejected) name of the wife of Fëanor, soon replaced by Nerdanel (MR/273). This name resembles the word Istar, and may have a similar meaning.
References ✧ MR/273; MRI/Nerdanel
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