Names are important in Lord of the Rings. Anyone with a strong fondness for tabletop gaming has probably run to foreign languages, ancient texts, and subtle references to name a character. Tolkien practically invented those techniques. Most of his heroes have memorable, charming names that stand the test of time. His most well-known villain, Sauron, even sounds like a master of darkness. Before Sauron, Melkor cast darkness upon Middle-earth. Melkor is far from his only moniker, and every handle has a meaning behind it.