Is Nymphadora a nymph?

Tonks's Name Origin and Metamorphmagus Abilities
Tonks's name is Nymphadora. A nymph was a female spirit of nature in Greek mythology.
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Is Tonks a nymph?

Nymphadora Tonks was born in late 1972 to 1973 to Edward Tonks, a Muggle-born wizard and Andromeda Tonks (née Black), a pure-blood witch and former member of the noble House of Black although she was burned off the family tree after marrying a muggle-born, which was considered a betrayal to the family.
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What does nymphadora like to be called?

'And this is Nymphadora –' 'Don't call me Nymphadora, Remus,' said the young witch with a shudder, 'it's Tonks. ' 'Nymphadora Tonks, who prefers to be known by her surname only,' finished Lupin. 'So would you if your fool of a mother had called you Nymphadora,' muttered Tonks.
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What is the meaning of nymphadora?

Meaning of Nymphadora

(Latin),Nymph, gift Greek for gift of the nymphs.
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Did Tonks love Sirius?

Tonks makes an idle remark regarding Sirius ('He's still handsome, isn't he, even after Azkaban? '), and Lupin assumes that she has fallen for Sirius and says: "He always got the women." In both these instances, there is no mention of Tonks being in love with Sirius as inappropriate or something out of the norm.
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Why can Tonks change her appearance?

Metamorphic usage

Given their rarity, it was unlikely that much training was available. However, Nymphadora Tonks showed that she only needed to concentrate a little to change her appearance, so it may be simply a matter of the Metamorphmagi wanting to change.
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Is Nymphadora Tonks Hufflepuff?

A Hufflepuff's loyalty to the good side is demonstrated clearly in Tonks, and it is extended to people as well, particularly an unswerving loyalty to The Boy Who Lived.
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WHO calls Tonks Dora?

Nymphadora Tonks, or Tonks as she prefers to be called, is a Metamorphmagus Auror and member of the Order of the Phoenix. She is a pretty young woman with a heart-shaped face. Her hair changes color, but is often bubble-gum pink. Her father calls her 'Dora.
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How old is Tonks in the Order of the Phoenix?

She is quite young, having just completed her Auror training; she would be about seven years older than Harry, making her about 22 to Harry's 15 when they meet at the beginning of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
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Can a Metamorphmagus change their voice?

Metamorphagi are able to easily change their hair color, shape, and length. If I remember correctly, in book five, Tonks transformed her entire body into that of a wizened old lady's. She was able to change her whole self, including her night and voice.
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Can Tonks change haircolor?

Tonks is a Metamorphmagus, meaning that she can change her appearance at will. She often changes the colour of her hair, though is most favourable of bubblegum pink.
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Is Nymphadora Tonks related to Draco?

The Malfoys are related to the Black family through Narcissa (a first cousin of Sirius Black, Harry's godfather), which makes Draco a nephew of both Bellatrix Lestrange and Andromeda Tonks. Draco is also Nymphadora Tonks' first cousin through their mothers.
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How old was tonks and Lupin?

Not that it matters, they really are the ultimate power couple! She's 23 when introduced. There's a 13 year age gap between her and Lupin.
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How old is Fleur Delacour?

Fleur Delacour is at most 21 when she marries Bill Weasley, who is a bit older, at 26.
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Who did Tonks love?

The romance of Nymphadora Tonks and Remus Lupin happened, for the most part, off the page. We never witnessed their first meeting; we never saw them slowly but surely falling for one another during Order of the Phoenix missions; nor did we see their eventual wedding – or their deaths.
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Is Tonks pregnant in the movie?

2 She Was A Mother

We mentioned Tonks and Lupin having a child above and that's another thing the Potter movies, somewhat bafflingly, don't go into. Tonks finds out she's pregnant and the couple later have a baby named Teddy, which we have to say is rather adorable.
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What is Nymphadora Tonks wand made of?

The wand was manufactured by Garrick Ollivander sometime before 1984. She wielded this wand throughout her career as a Auror. Judging from Pottermore, her wand was likely made from Rowan and Unicorn hair.
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What house was Alastor Moody in?

Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody is a Hufflepuff. That idea always seems to get the most pushback, but I stand by it. As a proud Hufflepuff myself, I may be a little biased. I would love to claim every unsorted character for my own House, the best of the four.
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Who is the most famous Ravenclaw?

The most famous Ravenclaw in Harry Potter is Rowena Ravenclaw. She is one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowena is known for her wisdom, creativity, and cleverness. She wanted the students that were put in Ravenclaw House to exhibit these character traits as well.
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Can you be a muggle born Metamorphmagus?

Absolutely! The only thing you need in order to be born a metamorphmagus is to be a witch or wizard i.e. have a functioning magical gene. Tonks and her son Teddy are both Half-Bloods. Their Muggle/Muggle-born ancestry did not make any difference.
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What does it mean when Tonks hair is purple?

In the book, Tonks is introduced as having "short spiky hair that was a violent shade of violet." But, as a Metamorphmagus, she can change her hair color and her appearance at will. In fact, when she goes up to help Harry pack his things, she decides purple isn't her color and switches her hair to a bubble-gum pink.
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Is being a Metamorphmagus rare?

A Metamorphmagus (pl. Metamorphmagi) is a witch or wizard with the ability to change his or her physical appearance at will, rather than requiring Polyjuice Potion or a spell like the rest of the wizarding population. They are extremely rare.
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