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So I’ve noticed how in elf family structures, the children are given a similar sounding name as their father. Example: Elrond with Elrohir and Elladan, Celeborn and Celebrían, etc.

Except for the Oropherion line. You’ve got Oropher and his son….Thranduil. And then you’ve got Thranduil’s son, Legolas.

Which makes me wonder why Oropher broke from tradition like this and I have come to the conclusion: Oropher gave Thranduil a name similar to that of his wife instead of himself. And Thranduil carried on the tradition when Legolas was born.