About Tolkien
The name "Tolkien" is of German origin and is derived from the word "tollkühn," which means "foolhardy" or "reckless." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who displayed bold or daring behavior. The name gained prominence through the renowned British author J.R.R. Tolkien, known for his fantasy novels such as "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit."
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Most individuals with the name Tolkien are male.
The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Tolkien in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tolkien using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.