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Peregrine Took
Hobbit character in The Lord of the Rings
Biography
A hobbit character in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' prequel. He becomes the Thain, the leader of the Shire, after the War of the Ring.
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Fictional Character
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Fictional (Middle-earth)
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The Lord of the Rings
Thinking about the name
Peregrine
Latin origin
“From Latin 'peregrinus,' meaning 'traveler' or 'wanderer,' Peregrine blends adventurous spirit with natural beauty—the peregrine falcon is renowned for its swift, far-ranging migrations. The name attracts literary and nature-minded parents seeking something distinctive yet grounded in real-world symbolism and classical roots.”