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| Halfred Gamgee | |
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| Hobbit | |
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| Other names | Halfred of Overhill |
| Location | Overhill |
| Birth | S.R. 1332 |
| Family | |
| Family | Gamgee |
| Parentage | Roper Gamgee |
| Siblings | Andwise, Hamfast and May |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Halfred Gamgee was a Hobbit of the Shire.
History
Halfred was the youngest son of Roper Gamgee. He settled in Overhill,[1] and had one son, Halfast, who worked for the local Boffins.[2]
Etymology
The name comes from Old English healfrēad "half-red, reddish" or from healfrǣd "half counsel".[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Shadow of the Past"
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, Giving of names
