Gandalf

I absolutely love the name Gandalf! It sounds so earthy and strong, this is a nice name! And I’d use it if I felt brave enough. Also, the associations with The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit make for some whimsical background information for this particular name. Also I love the meaning of it, which is wand elf, or elf of the wand. It only makes it more whimsical! Gandalf is definitely one of my favorite names in general, because it is very rare, yet somehow, people have heard this name. All due to literature. But still, it manages to be rare and unique among other sorts of names. Which I appreciate very greatly! 😃.

Gandalf is too tied to the majestic old wizard to really be a human name, but it's perfect for a husky, or wolfhound, or very regal cat.

YOU SHALL NOT PASS! My first thought.

Aww, this is the Word of the Day? I just re-watched The Fellowship of the Ring last night.

Gandalf would be a sweet name for one of those Irish Wolfhound dogs.

I think this name could have been nice, but when ever someone hears this they'll think of Lord of the Rings. I don't think it's a bad name, but I would never name my son this.

As an avid reader of Tolkein's Middle-earth literature, it's pretty obvious what - or rather, who - this reminds me of. No offense to anyone who actually has this name, but to quote me from when I found Gandalf among the names listed, good grief.

I think Gandalf is a terrible name, in my opinion. No offense to anyone who likes this name, but please don't name your child this!

Please please please do NOT name your child this!

Who the hell would name their child this? That is outrageous! It's such an awful name. It sucks so bad!