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I know this is a bit off topic, but...

I'm currently reading an essay on Arthurian myths and legends, and I found something interesting. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, one of Emperor Costantine's cousins, called Conan Meriadoc, was one of those who left Britain after the Saxons' invasions. He eventually went back to Britain to fight the Saxons with his brother,who was also Arthur's father, Uther. Well, the name Conan became rather common in Britain, while the name Meriadoc disappeared for 8 centuries...till Tolkien used it for one of his hobbits. So Tolkien was the first one to mention that name after Geoffrey of Monmouth.

Just thought it was funny.