Samwise

Meaning of Samwise

Samwise, pronounced SAM-wyz (/sæm waɪz/), originates from Old English sam (“half”) and wīs (“wise”) but entered popular consciousness through J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, where Samwise Gamgee epitomizes fidelitas and fortitudo. According to US Social Security Administration data, the name has maintained a niche yet consistent profile, debuting with six births in 2002 (rank 809) and oscillating between the 822nd and 920th positions through the 2010s, before rising to 22 occurrences in 2021 and counting 20 newborns in 2024 (rank 904). Its rare usage underscores an appeal grounded in literary heritage and the virtues of loyalty, humility and steadfast friendship.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as SAM-wyz (/sæm waɪz/)

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