- The Wise was a title claimed by Saruman.
- The Wise was a title given to the greatest Elves of Middle-earth and the chief Wizards, who formed the White Council in the Third Age.
- The Wise were persons esteemed among Men for their knowledge of lore. This epithet is referenced in Athrabeth Finrod Ah Andreth. Members include Andreth and Adanel.
- The Wise was also a title of Turgon, King of Gondolin.
- A descriptor applied to Nerdanel