Pervinca Took
Third child of Paladin Took II and Eglantine Took; elder sister of Peregrin Took. Pervinca Took was born in 2985 of the Third Age. She had a younger brother named Peregrin (called Pippin) and two older sisters named Pearl and Pimpernel. Pervinca's father Paladin was Thain of the Shire.
Pervinca and her family attended Bilbo's Farewell Party held in 3001. She may have attended the celebration of Ferumbras Took III, head of the Took family, in 3002.
Pervinca and her family attended Bilbo's Farewell Party held in 3001. She may have attended the celebration of Ferumbras Took III, head of the Took family, in 3002.
Names & Meanings
Pervinca is Latin for periwinkle. A periwinkle is a plant with purple flowers. Like many female Hobbits, Pervinca was named after a plant.
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C: "Took genealogy," page 381
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