<P> The epessë or the "after - name" is the third type . It was given later in life, not necessarily by kin, as a title of admiration and honour . In some circumstances, yet another name was chosen by the Elf themselves, called kilmessë meaning "self - name". </P> <P> The "true names" remained the first two, though an Elf could be referred to by any of these . Mother - names were usually not used by those who did not know the Elf well . In later history and song any of the four could become the one generally used and recognized . </P> <P> After their Exile to Middle - earth and adoption of Sindarin as the daily speech, most of the Noldor also chose for themselves a name that fitted the style of that language, translating or altering one of their Quenya names . </P> <P> A patronymic surname is also used--the father's name with the suffix "- ion" (meaning "son") or "- iel" (meaning "daughter") added . Thus, Gildor Inglorion is "Gildor, son of Inglor". </P>

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