Origin and Meaning of Aragorn

Tree-Man or Noble King

Origin: Sindarin (Elvish) - The name Aragorn is derived from Tolkien's constructed languages, particularly Sindarin and Quenya, where 'ara' means 'noble' and 'gorn' means 'tree' or 'scion'.

• Aragorn is a prominent character in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, most notably as a central character in 'The Lord of the Rings'.
• The character is known for his royal lineage, being the heir to the throne of Gondor and a key figure in the fight against Sauron.
• Aragorn is portrayed by actor Viggo Mortensen in Peter Jackson's film adaptations of 'The Lord of the Rings', further popularizing the name.
• Though Aragorn is not a traditional name in common usage, it gained popularity among fans of fantasy literature and the films, especially in the early 2000s.
• Variations of names inspired by Tolkien include names like Arwen (his love interest), Faramir, and Legolas, as well as other names from the Elvish languages.