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Galadriel

gal-AH-dree-el

Galadriel is a girl’s name of Welsh origin, meaning “Meaning "maiden crowned with a garland of bright hair", Galadriel is a name from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It's associated with beauty and wisdom.”. It currently ranks #7697 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2003.

Letters9
Syllables4
OriginWelsh

What Galadriel Means

Meaning "maiden crowned with a garland of bright hair", Galadriel is a name from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It's associated with beauty and wisdom.

The Story of Galadriel

Her name whispers of light and ancient forests, a queen of enduring grace.

From the mind of J.R.R. Tolkien, Galadriel is a name rooted in Welsh origins, meaning 'maiden crowned with a garland of bright hair.' It evokes an image of luminous beauty and profound wisdom from a legendary realm.

This name is for your daughter, a beacon of wisdom and elegance. You envision a soul with deep empathy and an unshakeable inner strength, a gentle ruler of her own destiny.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Galadriel Stineman

    American actress, best known for the web series 'The Crew'.

  • Galadriel

    The Elven Queen in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Personality Traits

WiseElegantMysteriousEmpatheticStrong-willed

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#15 in 2003

Total Births

219

First Recorded

1969

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