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Strider (Aragorn)
Ranger turned king in The Lord of the Rings
Biography
The ranger and hidden heir to the throne of Gondor in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. He becomes king after the fall of Sauron and the War of the Ring.
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The Lord of the Rings
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Strider
English origin
“A distinctive name evoking movement, strength, and long-legged grace, with possible Old English roots relating to one who strides. Strider carries literary associations through Tolkien's Aragorn and appeals to parents seeking action-oriented, energetic names with fantasy or adventure resonance. The name feels dynamic and purposeful.”