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His known names, usually given to him by various peoples:
-Gandalf ("Elf of the Wand", though he is not an elf) by various peoples. Titled as "Gandalf the Grey" and "Greyhame" or later "Gandalf the White".
-Mithrandir (Sindarin "Grey Pilgrim", "Grey Wanderer") from the Elves, also used by the Men of Gondor.
-Tharkûn, from the Dwarves.
-Incánus, from somewhere in the South.
-Olórin, which he was called in the West in Aman.
He has also been called various other things, some of therm derogatory, although they are not used as proper names.
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What is gandalf's full name?
Gandalf was known by different names to different peoples: Gandalf to Northern men, Mithrandir to the elves and Dunedain (as in Gondor), and Tharkun to the Dwarves. Olorin was his true name as a Maia.
How did the dwarves know which hobbit hole Bilbo lives in?
They all look different They have different colored hoods.
How does Frodo know who Gandalf is?
Frodo knows Gandalf because Gandalf was like Bilbo (Frodo's grand-uncle) guardian on Bilbo's adventures. Now, Frodo knows Gandalf through Bilbo.
What is the name of Gandalf's staff?
Wood mostly, I think. But of course, it is a magic staff, after all, so we can't be completely sure.
Why is Gandalf called Mithrandir?
Gandalf has several names, depending on the language of those he is dealing with:Gandalf - Common Speech; used by men, hobbits, etc.Mithrandir - Sindarin; used by most elvesOlorin - Valarin; used by the Valar & Maiar in the Undying Lands (his original name, as he is of the Maiar)etc.
