Elendur
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Elendur is the name of two fictional characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's universe of Middle-earth, both of which were descended from Elendil.
The first Elendur (S.A. 3299–T.A. 2) was the eldest son and heir apparent of Isildur, who fell beside him at Gladden Fields. High in the confidence of his father, Elendur alone of the sons counselled Isildur to return the One Ring to the Keepers of the Three Rings.
In a marginal note in the Unfinished Tales, Aragorn is stated to have resembled this son of Isildur "in body and mind", even though he was not descended directly from him.
The second Elendur of the line of Elendil ascended the throne of Arnor in T.A. 652 after the violent death of his father Valandur.
He died in T.A. 777, and was followed by his son Eärendur, the last King of Arnor.