FAQ / Why does Aragorn have so many names

Why does Aragorn have so many names?

The main reason Aragorn had so many names is who he was: the Heir of Isildur. This caused Elrond initially to conceal his identity in order to keep him safe from Sauron, and later to give Aragorn the challenge of re-uniting the kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor. Before this could be accomplished, Aragorn traveled widely, but did not want it to be known who he really was. This led him to take whatever names were given to him, meaning that he was called many things in many places.

What are the names of Aragorn?

What do the names mean?

• Estel - At the age of 2 Aragorn became the Heir of Isildur and came to live in Rivendell. He was called Estel, which means Hope for he was concider the hope of the Line of Isildur. His true name and lineage was hidden because Elrond knew that the Enemy was searching for any Heirs of Isildur.
• Aragorn - At the age to 20 Elrond revealed to Aragorn his true name and lineage, which is Aragorn which means 'Kingly valor'.
• Strider - This was a name that Aragorn took when he was among the people of Bree and other peoples of the north. This was meant to hide his identity. He is Strider because 'Goes about at a great pace on his long shanks'
• Thorongil - This means Eagle of the Star. and Aragorn took this name when he served in the armies of Thengel, King of Rohan, and Ecthelion II, Steward of Gondor. Where he proved himself a great leader of men, by land or by sea.
• Wingfoot - This is the name that Éomer gave to Aragorn, after he Gimli and Legolas had run from from TolBrandir 45 leagues (135 miles) to the eves of Fangorn in under four days.
• Elessar - means Elfstone in the High tongue (Quenya)
• Elfstone - see above also the quote below
• Telcontar - means Strider in the High tongue (Quenya) the name of Aragorn's Royal House
• Envinyatar - means Renewer in the High tongue (Quenya)