| Hobbit | |
| Ferdinand Took | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Tookland |
| Birth | S.R. 1340 |
| Death | After S.R. 1401 |
| Family | |
| Family | Took |
| Parentage | Sigismond Took |
| Siblings | Rosamunda |
| Children | Ferdibrand |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
History
Ferdinand was the son of Sigismond Took. He was the father of Ferdibrand. They both attended Bilbo Baggins' Farewell Party in S.R. 1401.[1]
Etymology
The name is composed of ferdi "peace" + nand "daring, brave".[2]
Wikipedia gives the etymology frith "protection"/ farð "journey" and nanth
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Took of Great Smials"
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"