What is Gandalf's real name?

He was known by many names during the long years he remained in Middle-earth
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: Elves named him Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgrim, while the men of Arnor named him Gandalf, which became his most common name. He was also known as Incánus in the south, and Tharkûn to the Dwarves.
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What was Gandalf's original name?

In Valinor, Gandalf was called Olórin. He was one of the Maiar of Valinor, specifically, of the people of the Vala Manwë; and was said to be the wisest of the Maiar. He was also closely associated with two other Valar: Irmo, in whose gardens he lived, and Nienna, the patron of mercy, who gave him tutelage.
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Why does Gandalf get called Mithrandir?

Although Gandalf is his most commonly-used moniker, he went by several other names as well. In his origins as a Maiar spirit in Valinor, he was known as Olorin. In Gondor, he was known as Mithrandir, meaning Grey Pilgrim. The White Rider was his name to those who saw him on his great white horse, Shadowfax.
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What did Rohan call Gandalf?

Stormcrow was a name given to Gandalf by King Théoden in Rohan, a reference to his arrival being associated with times of trouble.
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Is Gandalf's last name Stormcrow?

Some fans think that Stormcrow is a name associated with Gandalf, and many people call him that. But in the whole film and book series, only Théoden, the king of Rohan, has ever called him Gandalf Stormcrow. It is not a name that Gandalf is usually known by.
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Gandalf's Entire Backstory Explained



Why is Aragorn called elessar?

As King of Reunited Gondor and Arnor

Upon Sauron's defeat, Aragorn was crowned as King Elessar, a name given to him by Galadriel and adopted by the people of Gondor because of the Elfstone he wore.
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Why is Galadriel dark?

During their meeting, Galadriel considered accepting the One Ring when Frodo offered it to her. Then, all of a sudden, she was changed into a terrifying "dark form" that could easily conquer Middle-earth with the Ring's power.
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Is Galadriel a Maiar?

Galadriel possessed a tremendous amount of magical powers, and was said to be the greatest of the Ñoldor after Fëanor. When she still lived in the Undying Lands, she had been a pupil of Yavanna and Aulë, and she later became a friend of Melian the Maia.
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Is Lady Galadriel in love with Gandalf?

While the relationship between Gandalf and Galadriel is expanded in the books (as are most things), the one thing the books and films have in common is that that relationship is always 100 percent platonic.
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Does Gandalf know he is a Maiar?

He's aware of the Blessed Land and those residing there. But he has never seen a Maia before, not unlike Galadriel, Elrond or even Glorfindel. He couldn't have known Gandalf was a Maia; all he knew is that he came from Valinor as a messenger.
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What is Gandalf's middle name?

He was known by many names during the long years he remained in Middle-earth: Elves named him Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgrim, while the men of Arnor named him Gandalf, which became his most common name. He was also known as Incánus in the south, and Tharkûn to the Dwarves.
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Why does Saruman call Gandalf Stormcrow?

Theodon thinks that Gandalf only appears when there will be trouble. Since a stormcrow is a harbinger of the "coming storm" or conflict, Theodon names him Gandalf Stormcrow.
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What breed is Gandalf horse?

A horse trainer in Fallbrook is mourning the recent death of her Andalusian horse, Blanco, who played the wizard Gandalf's stallion Shadowfax in two of the “Lord of the Rings” films.
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What does Gandalf say at Theodred's grave?

Gandalf: "Westu hál. Ferðu, Théodred, Ferðu." (Be-thou well. Go-thou, Théodred, go-thou.)
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What brought Rivendell Boromir?

Denethor arrives and instructs Boromir to travel to Rivendell and bring back the One Ring.
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Why is Gimli obsessed with Galadriel?

He has made no secret of his enmity with Elves, particularly Wood-elves. Yet he cannot help himself but to be awed by the Lady Galadriel's compassion and understanding. He discovers that not only can he be awed by an Elf, but actually treasure a relationship with one. Hence his request: bold and yet humble.
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What happens to Radagast?

Some passed over the Misty Mountains and eventually came to Rhosgobel, but they found that Radagast was not there. His fate after the War of the Ring is not known, however given his task was to oppose Sauron his powers likely would have dwindled if he remained in Middle-earth.
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What is Sauron saying to Galadriel?

Ash nazg durbatulûk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatulûk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul. When translated into English, these words form the lines: One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.
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What is Legolas last name?

The name "Legolas Greenleaf" appeared first in "The Fall of Gondolin" in The Book of Lost Tales, applied to a character who guided some survivors of the sack of the city to safety.
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Is Aragorn half elf?

Aragorn isn't a half-elf, he's a tiny fraction of an elf. Elros, who was a half-elf (actually 9/16), was his very remote ancestor. But more importantly, the heirs of Elros were not given the choice to be elven or human, although the Valar did grant them unusually long life-spans.
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