Frodo Baggins belongs to the fictional race known as Hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.
Hobbits are small, peace-loving people associated with the Shire. They are known for their comfort-loving habits, fondness for food and gardening, and preference for quiet rural life. Frodo’s decision to leave the Shire contrasts sharply with those traditions.
Frodo inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo Baggins and eventually carries it toward Mordor. His Hobbit identity is important to the story because Hobbits are often overlooked by the powerful peoples of Middle-earth, allowing them to act in ways larger figures might not anticipate.
The term “Hobbit” is not interchangeable with “Halfling” in every context, although “Halflings” is a common name used by other peoples. Frodo is a Hobbit of the Shire, specifically a member of the Baggins family.