Why does Smeagol make the sound "Gollum", of which he got his name?

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Why does Smeagol make the sound "Gollum", of which he got his name?

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Originally known as Sméagol, he was later named Gollum after the disgusting gurgling noise he made in his throat. At the time of his death, Gollum was about 589 years old, a remarkable age for a creature who was once a Hobbit, but had been deformed and twisted in both body and mind by the corruption of the Ring.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gollum

Jun 25 2006, 12:26 PM

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What I meant to say was why did he make that sound?

Jun 25 2006, 5:35 PM

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Sorry, I wasn't clear. It is my understanding that due to his being "deformed" this is the sound he produces while clearing his throat.

http://www.epinions.com/content_16517664388

Jun 26 2006, 8:51 AM

Why does Smeagol make the sound "Gollum", of which he got his name?

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