A good name for a male OC in LOTR fanfiction could be Thoren. It has a Tolkien - esque feel to it. Or perhaps Galen, which means 'calm' and could represent a character with a peaceful yet determined nature.
You could name him Alden, which means 'old friend' in Old English, fitting for a character in the LOTR universe. Another option is Eirik, a strong Norse - sounding name that gives a sense of a warrior.
For a male OC in The Hobbit fanfiction, consider names like Eamon, which means 'wealthy protector'. It gives the idea that he might be there to protect the group on their journey. Then there's Lior, which means 'my light' in Hebrew. It could imply that he brings hope or guidance. Also, the name Faelan, which means 'little wolf', can suggest a fierce and loyal nature.
Another interesting one is 'The Orphan of Rohan'. In this fanfiction, the male oc is an orphan in Rohan. He grows up with a strong desire to prove himself. When the war comes, he manages to make his mark by using his wits and courage, and his story is intertwined with the well - known events and characters of 'Lord of the Rings'.
Well, in some 'OC x The Lord of the Rings fanfiction', the OC could be an elf from a different part of Middle - earth that has a different culture and set of abilities. This OC might meet Legolas and they form a bond while sharing their respective elven knowledge. Also, there are fanfictions where the OC is a dwarf with a special talent for forging unique weapons that could potentially change the course of the war. And of course, there are stories where the OC is a human with a mysterious past that is somehow linked to the One Ring.
One common theme is heroism. The male ocs often strive to be heroes in the face of the great evil of Sauron. They might start as ordinary individuals but rise to the occasion during the War of the Ring.
Your OC could be a ranger who has a vendetta against a powerful orc chieftain. The orc has been raiding villages and killing innocents. The OC sets out on a mission to hunt down the orc. Along the way, they get involved in a larger conflict between the forces of good and evil. They meet other characters from the Lord of the Rings world, like Aragorn or Legolas. This plot allows for a lot of action and character development as the OC battles their personal enemy while also contributing to the greater fight against Sauron.
Well, 'A New Hope in Middle - earth' is a great 'Lord of the Rings' OC fanfiction. It features an original character who comes from a far - off land and brings new skills and ideas to the fight against Sauron. Also, 'The Elven Apprentice' is quite good. It tells the story of an OC who becomes an apprentice to an elven mage, and you get to see a lot of the elven magic and culture through their eyes.
One great story is 'The Elf and the Outlander' which beautifully weaves the relationship between Thranduil and an original character. It shows how the OC, a human with a special gift, enters the elven realm and catches Thranduil's attention. Their interactions are full of intrigue and a slow - building romance.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy was named The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The New Lord of the Rings.
First, do your research on the lore of Middle - earth. Know how dragons are typically portrayed in Tolkien's works. For example, Smaug was a very greedy and powerful dragon. Then, create a unique backstory for your original character (OC) dragon. What made it different from other dragons? Maybe it has a different origin or a special power.
One common theme is self - discovery. Many original characters in the fanfiction are on a journey to find out who they are in the context of Middle - earth. For example, an OC might be a human with some elven blood and they are trying to understand both parts of their heritage.