The "Grey" part of Gandalf's name came from the color of his cloak. Istari wear cloaks to symbolize their order—it's not necessarily an official system, but more something these wizards fell into.

R. R. Tolkien character. He donned a long dark cloak, wizard hat and held a large blue stick (which was supposed to represent Gandalf's staff). However, what grabbed people's attention was the ...

Ancient depictions of Odin often showed him with a long beard, a cloak and a wide-brimmed hat, which influenced Tolkien's descriptions of Gandalf. However, unlike Odin, Gandalf served higher ...