Halfast Gamgee

From Tolkien Gateway
Revision as of 13:27, 25 August 2011 by Mith (talk | contribs) (Alphabetised interwiki)
The printable version is no longer supported and may have rendering errors. Please update your browser bookmarks and please use the default browser print function instead.
Halfast Gamgee
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Other namesHal
LocationOverhill
BirthS.R. 1372
Family
ParentageHalfred of Overhill
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Halfast Gamgee

Halfast "Hal" Gamgee was a Hobbit of the Shire.

History

Hal was the son of Halfred, an uncle of Samwise Gamgee.[1] He worked for Mr. Boffin in Overhill, and often went up in the Northfarthing to hunt. Whilst there, he reportedly encountered a "Tree-man".[2]

Etymology

The name likely comes from Old English hālfæst meaning "hale and firm".[3]

References