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For example, Grima Wormtongue in Lord of the Rings. An almost farcical name for this character as it tells the reader exactly what he is.


I am pretty sure this is Gandalf's 'pet' name for him, designed to show Gandalf's contempt for - and opinion of - him. I certainly never read 'Wormtongue' as being part of his given name, any more than 'Evenstar' is a true part of Arwen's name.


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