Q. Nelyafinwë m. “Finwë third”
The father-name of Maedhros, referring to the fact that he was third in the line of succession (PM/352). It is a combination of archaic †nelya “third” and the name of his grandfather Finwë. The short form of this name was Nelyo.
References ✧ PM/352; PMI/Maedros
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| †nelya | “third” |
| Finwë |