A nickname of Maedhros, translated “Copper-top”, from which his Sindarin name was partially derived (PM/353). The initial element of this name is russa “red-haired” (PM/366) and the second element is probably some derivative of the root ᴹ√NDOL “✱head”.
Quenya
Russandol
copper-top
russandol
masculine name. Copper-top
Elements
Word Gloss russa “red-haired” NDOL “*head” Variations
- russandol ✧ VT41/10
Russandol masc. name "Copper-top", a nickname (epessë) of Maitimo/Nelyafinwë (= Maedhros) (PM:354)