Fili

FEE-lee'FEE-lee'2 syllables
🇮🇸Old Norse
Brave

MEANING

Friend

ORIGIN

Scandinavian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse word 'fíli', meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name is associated with companionship and loyalty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

It has been used in Norse mythology and was adopted in medieval Scandinavian societies.

🌐Hobbitish (Fictional)
Soft

MEANING

Name of a dwarf

ORIGIN

Literary

ETYMOLOGY

Known from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', where Fili is one of the dwarves.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Tolkien's works, Fili is a character known for his bravery and loyalty.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Introduced in the early 20th century through Tolkien's literature.

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Fili - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations