Soldier or little lord
Balin is a name with roots in Old French and Sanskrit. In Arthurian legend, Sir Balin was a knight known for his prowess and tragic fate, while in Sanskrit, it relates to strength and power. It has gained modern recognition primarily through the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Less common today
Balin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,013 in 2006.
A dwarf companion of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit · The Hobbit
A knight of the Round Table known as the Knight with the Two Swords · Le Morte d'Arthur
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