Gandalf
wand elf; created by J.R.R. Tolkien
GenderBoyOriginOld Norse/InventedSay itGAN-dalfPopularityUncommon
Pronounced GAN-dalf
About the name Gandalf
Gandalf is Tolkien's wise, powerful wizard who guides the Fellowship through Middle-earth. It's a bold, unforgettable name of wisdom.
Wise, powerful, and quietly protective.
Fun fact
Tolkien drew the name Gandalf from an Old Norse poem listing dwarf names, the Voluspa.
Nicknames for Gandalf
Gan
Variations
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