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Galadriel

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Galadriel Pronunciation

Galadriel is pronounced guh-LAD-ree-el /ɡəˈlæd.ri.ɛl/Medium

Meaning: An invented Elvish name from Tolkien's legendarium, glossed 'a maiden crowned with a radiant garland; glittering-haired'; we note the sourceLow

In 30 seconds: A maiden crowned with radiant hair: Galadriel is a Tolkien name. Lyrical, fantastical, and warm (said 'guh-LAD-ree-el').

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MeaningAn invented Elvish name from Tolkien's legendarium, glossed 'a maiden crowned with a radiant garland; glittering-haired'; we note the source

U.S. rank (2024)#7697 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Galadriel is an invented Elvish name from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, glossed 'a maiden crowned with a radiant garland; glittering-haired' (the Elf-queen of Lothlorien; we note the source). A lyrical, fantastical name (said 'guh-LAD-ree-el'; nickname Gala).

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-radiant-crowned-maiden at the root, and fantastical.

Did you know? Galadriel is an invented Elvish name from Tolkien's legendarium, glossed 'a maiden crowned with a radiant garland; glittering-haired' — the Elf-queen of Lothlorien — lyrical and fantastical (we note the source; said 'guh-LAD-ree-el').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Galadriel — literary source noted

Variations

Galadriell

Nicknames

Gala

Themes & Styles

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Galadriel?

Galadriel is pronounced guh-LAD-ree-el (/ɡəˈlæd.ri.ɛl/). Press play above to hear Galadriel said aloud.

How do you say Galadriel?

Galadriel is said guh-LAD-ree-el (/ɡəˈlæd.ri.ɛl/). Press play above to hear Galadriel said aloud.

What does the name Galadriel mean?

Galadriel is an invented Elvish name from Tolkien, glossed 'a maiden crowned with a radiant garland'. We note the source.

Is Galadriel a boy or girl name?

Galadriel is a girl's name.

How popular is Galadriel?

Galadriel is a very rare name in the U.S.