Elanor is a fictional name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for his legendarium. It means "star sun" in the constructed Elvish language Sindarin, and is the name of a small, star-shaped yellow flower found in the enchanted forest of Lothlórien and the isle of Tol Eressëa.Origin in Tolkien's WorksIn The Lord of the Rings (1954), Elanor is the eldest daughter of the hobbit Samwise Gamgee and his wife Rosie Cotton. She is named after the flower, which Sam and Frodo saw blooming in Lothlórien. The flower Elanor is described as a small, golden bloom with a delicate star shape.The name exemplifies Tolkien's method of inventing languages and fitting them with meaningful names. The element el means "star" (as in Eldar, "Star-people" or Elves), while anor means "sun" (seen also in Anor, the Sindarin name for the Sun, as in Minas Anor). Together, the name suggests the flower's bright appearance reminiscent of both celestial bodies.Cultural SignificanceThough not named for a real person, Elanor has gained popularity among Tolkien fans for its melodic sound and literary lineage. It appears alongside other fictional flora like niphredil and mallorn in lists of Tolkien's invented plants. The name exemplifies how fictional onomastics can influence real-world naming practices, as Elanor has occasionally been used as a given name (sometimes with variant spellings) by enthusiasts of the works.Meaning: "star sun" in SindarinOrigin: Fictional, in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earthUsage: Literature (female name)Related Names: Eldar, Anor, Samwise (father's name)