What is the name of Frodo's sword?
Answer
Sting
Answer
Sting
Frodo’s sword is named Sting. Bilbo Baggins found the blade in a troll-hoard during the events of The Hobbit, alongside Glamdring and Orcrist. Although it is small by human standards, Sting is a sword-sized weapon for a hobbit and becomes one of Frodo’s most useful possessions.
The blade has a distinctive magical property: it glows blue when Orcs or other nearby servants of the Enemy are present. Bilbo uses that warning in Mirkwood and later gives Sting to Frodo before the Fellowship leaves Rivendell. Frodo carries it through Moria and into Mordor.
A common mix-up is confusing Sting with the famous Elvish and human swords in the answer choices. Glamdring belongs to Gandalf, while Orcrist was associated with Thorin Oakenshield. Narsil is the sword of Elendil, later reforged as Andúril. Sting’s small size and spider-cutting edge also make it especially important during Frodo and Sam’s escape from Shelob.
Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026