What is the Striders name in Lord of the Rings?

Aragorn was a Ranger of the North, first introduced with the name Strider at Bree, as the hobbits continued to call him throughout The Lord of the Rings. He was eventually discovered to be the heir of Isildur and rightful claimant to the thrones of Arnor and Gondor.
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What is striders real name in Lord of the Rings?

Aragorn was a Ranger of the North, first introduced with the name Strider and later revealed to be the heir of Isildur, King of Arnor and Gondor. He was a confidant of Gandalf and part of the quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron.
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Why do they call Aragorn Strider?

Strider or Stick-at-naught Strider (as told by Bill Ferny), was a nickname given to Aragorn by the people of Eriador (as for example at Bree) during his time as a Ranger. The name seems to refer to the long legs of the Rangers, who were of Númenórean blood, compared to the shorter-legged Bree-men.
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Why is Aragorn called Elfstone?

"Elessar", the name

[W]ord went through the City: 'The King is come again indeed. ' And they named him Elfstone, because of the green stone that he wore, and so the name which it was foretold at his birth that he should bear was chosen for him by his own people.
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Who is stridor in The Lord of the Rings?

In the earliest unpublished versions of The Lord of the Rings (see The History of The Lord of the Rings), the character that later became Aragorn was called Trotter instead of Strider, and was a Hobbit instead of a Man. He had wooden feet, because he had once traveled to Mordor and been tortured there.
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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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Why did Elves raise Aragorn?

Aragorn: Fostered by the Elves

It was actually traditional for the Chieftains of the Dunedain to be fostered (at least for a time) by Elrond and the elves of Rivendell. Elrond had been an ally of Arnor (and Arthedain, after the kingdom fell apart), and had helped to destroy Angmar after Arthedain was destroyed.
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Why is Gandalf also 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 does Sauron call Aragorn?

This exchange is portrayed a bit in the movies from the way it was originally written. In the movies, Sauron called Aragorn out by his name. This happens once Aragorn arrives in front of the Black Gate.
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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 Sam in love with Frodo?

Sam and Frodo love each other fully deeply and with as much commitment that any bond described. Sam even admits it one night to Frodo while watching him sleep.
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What does Elessar mean in Elvish?

Elessar is a Quenya word meaning "elf-stone". It referred to the magical Elfstone, and later to "King Elessar", the royal name of Aragorn II.
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Is Isildur Aragorn father?

Aragorn is related to Isildur through Valandil, Isildur's fourth son. Valandil's descendants were traditionally the Kings of Arnor, not Gondor.
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Why does Aragorn age slowly?

The royal blood that flows through the veins of the Dúnedain allows them to live three times as long as normal Men. Aragorn's heritage is the reason for his longevity, and he's not the only Lord of the Rings character to benefit from being one of the Dúnedain.
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What did Sauron say to Pippin?

When Pippin... um... 'borrows' the Palantir taken from Orthanc, he hears (for lack of a better word) Sauron say the following in his head: Tell Saruman that this dainty is not for him. I will send for it at once.
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What does the ring whisper?

The Ring was made in the fires of Mount Doom. Only there can it be unmade. It must be taken deep into Mordor and cast back into the fiery chasm from whence it came." Ring (whispers): "Ash Nazg."
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Is the Mouth of Sauron a Nazgul?

His appearance to a Nazgûl is strikingly similar and his corrupt being contains some interesting ideas. We know almost nothing of the Mouth of Sauron, except that he was most likely one of the Black Númenóreans who fell under the dominion of the Dark Lord. Other than that, it's all speculation.
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What did Rohan call Gandalf?

[edit] Stormcrow

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 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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Is Aragorn King of Rohan and Gondor?

Arnor, Gondor, and Rohan are separate countries. Aragorn didn't become king of Rohan, only of Arnor and Gondor. Eomer remained king of Rohan, which was an independently governed country (as was the Shire).
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Does Aragorn use a bow in the books?

In the books, Aragorn is said to have kept a small bow with him on his adventures. However, this bow was used for hunting much more than it was for battle. It was rather small, at three feet long, and its arrows followed the trend, at just 20 inches long. This gave the bow an effective firing range of 75 feet.
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How old is Aragorn at the beginning of Lord of the Rings?

Aragorn was aged 87 at that time, nearing the prime of life for one of royal Númenórean descent. With Aragorn's help, the Hobbits escaped the pursuing Nazgûl. The elf-lord Glorfindel later arrived and led them to Rivendell.
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Is Legolas an elf prince?

Legolas was a Sindar Elf who was part of the Fellowship of the Ring in the Third Age. Son of the Elvenking Thranduil of Mirkwood, Legolas was Mirkwood's prince, a messenger, and a master archer.
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