Halfred Gamgee
| Halfred Gamgee | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Date of birth | S.R. 1369 |
| Parentage | Hamfast Gamgee, Bell Goodchild |
| Location | Northfarthing |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Halfred Gamgee was a Hobbit of the Shire.
[edit] History
Halfred was the second son of Hamfast Gamgee. He moved to the Northfarthing.[1]
[edit] Etymology
The name comes from Old English healfrēad "half-red, reddish" or from healfrǣd "half counsel".[2]
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, Giving of names