Meaning of Gandalf: A nickname for someone who is wise, knowledgeable, and often seen as a guiding figure, much like the character Gandalf from “The Lord of the Rings.”
Literal Meaning of Gandalf: Refers to the wizard character from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” symbolizing wisdom and guidance.
Popularity: Moderate
Origin: English, derived from literature.
Example:
Emily: Have you seen how wise and knowledgeable Alex is?
Jake: Yeah, that’s why we call him Gandalf. He’s always guiding us.
Emily: He definitely has a lot of wisdom to share.
Related Nicknames: Wizard, Sage, Mentor.