How do I write my name or this text in Elvish/Elven letters?
I want my name or this text written in Elvish/ Elven letters.
Of course you do. Unfortunately it can be a bit complicated. We here in the Planet Tolkien Council are not Tolkien linguists, but we can try to guide you on your way. But do not blame us for misspelled tattoos or inscriptions!.
(As most probably know, the appendixes in Return of the King and the SiImarillion have a lot of info about language and text. )
1. Speak like Arwen?
Tolkien did not create a complete Elven language. He created fractions of them to show us how he imagined them to be, but that is all. But fans have tried hard to develop them further, so be aware that words you find may not truly come from Tolkien.
The FAQ on www.elvish.org explains this far better than we can. http://www.elvish.org/FAQ.html
Elvish.org is the home of E.L.F., the The Elvish Linguistic Fellowship. It is well worth a visit!
2. Writing with Tengwar (Elven letters, Elven script).
There are many modes and ways of using them, depending on if you want to write the words in English, Sindarin, Quenya, etc etc.
Try to search the web for “how to write with tengwar” “tengwar” “How to write Elvish” or something like that. There are many guides out there; we hope you find one that suits you.
3. Elven fonts for your computer
There are many fonts out there which you can download and use on your computer. But most of them do require a bit of Tengwar knowledge to use correctly. Typing in “Bobby” does not necessarily mean that the text you get spells out b-o-b-b-y.
4. I want an Elven name!
If you want the meaning of your name translated (and get a real Elven name, not some random name from a generator on some website), then you might find your name here:
http://www.elvish.org/elm/names.html
If your name is not listed there, www.behindthename.com will help you find the meaning of your name. This you can use to translate your name on your own.