Star Wars Names
“A galaxy far, far away”
From a galaxy far, far away — these names belong to the Jedi, rebels, smugglers, and rogues of Star Wars. Some are pure invention, others are everyday names given a cosmic twist, and together they span nine films, a dozen series, and decades of stories.
Luke
Person from Lucania; light
Cody
Helpful or cushion
Owen
Young warrior or well-born
Ezra
Help or helper
Jaden
God has heard or thankful
Finn
Fair or white
Cade
Round or barrel; also a spirit of the wetlands
Zander
Defender of men
Leia
Weary or relaxed; lioness; heavenly child
Bodhi
Awakening or enlightenment
Did you know George Lucas built many names to sound mythic yet sayable? Leia, Lando, Padmé, and Anakin feel larger than life, while Luke and Ben are plain human names that keep the saga grounded — a balance of the familiar and the fantastical.
Mara
Bitter or sea
Anika
Grace, favor, or unique
Zayne
God is gracious
Ben
Son of
Rayna
Queen, pure, or song of the Lord
Rex
King
Davin
Beloved or bright Finn
Lyra
Lyre or harp
Calista
Most beautiful
Anakin
Warrior or possibly derived from the Anakim
Eryn
Ireland or person from Ireland
Kylo
Sky; narrow; or invented name
Cal
Short form of Calvin or Callum
Torin
Chief or watchtower
Hans
God is gracious
Zev
Wolf
Jaxxon
Son of Jack
Jayna
God is gracious
Kace
Thicket or watchful
Galen
Calm or peaceful
Rey, heroine of the sequel trilogy, gave a familiar sound new life, and "Kylo" (Kylo Ren) began appearing in US birth records soon after the films arrived. Even Anakin and Leia have quietly climbed the charts — proof that a galaxy far away keeps shaping names much closer to home.
Quinlan
Descendant of the slender one
Jolee
Pretty or cheerful
Cassian
Hollow
Sabine
Woman of the Sabine people
Jannah
Paradise, garden, or heaven
Allana
Precious, child, or awakening
Arissa
Bright, excellent, or most best
Jacen
Healer
Juno
Queen of the heavens
Jaina
God is gracious
Callista
Most beautiful
Kaydee
Pure; initials K.D.
Neva
White as snow
Quin
Fifth or counsel
Kanan
Forest, grove, or merchant
Jamilah
Beautiful, elegant, graceful
Sama
Sky, elevated, or lofty
Stellan
Calm or star
Edan
Little fire
Siri
Beautiful woman who leads to victory
Raena
Queen or pure
Mace
Club or aromatic spice
Kanaan
Lowland or merchant
Han
Grace of God; or the Han River
Revan
A modern name likely derived from the word raven.
Omega
The end; the last
Jordann
To flow down
Dagan
Grain or little fish
Hera
Queen of the gods; protectress
Keeli
Slender or fair
Rune
Secret or whisper
Aayla
Moonlight or halo of light around the moon
Zeb
Gift of Jehovah or dwelling of honor
Jediah
Jehovah has known or friend of God
Lander
Lion man or landowner
Zori
Golden; dawn; or a type of Japanese footwear
Rook
A black bird or a chess piece
Sirius
Burning, glowing, or scorching
Imara
Strong, resolute, or firm
Terrin
Of the earth; little rock
Kailo
Calm or peaceful
Lando
Land or territory; famous land
Arick
Noble ruler or ever powerful
Alenna
Light, bird-like, or precious
Tylie
Modern invented name, possibly meaning 'of the tiles'
Eleena
Shining light or bright one
Dravin
Modern creation, possibly related to Draven or Dravidian
Calysta
Most beautiful
Iden
Prosperous, wealthy, or from the yew tree valley
Dryden
Dry valley
Dace
A small, swift river fish
Alee
Noble or exalted
Tycho
Hitting the mark or luck
Master
Teacher, leader, or one who has control
Ciena
From the city of Siena; reddish-brown color
Jedi
One who knows or a practitioner of the Force
Marik
Of the sea; warlike
Obi
Heart
Ahsoka
Pure or hopeful
Thorn
A sharp-pointed woody projection on a plant
Osha
Bear
Mical
Who is like God?
Vin
Conquering or prevailing
Padme
Lotus flower
Alic
Noble
Quinlin
Descendant of the slender one
Dak
The water; or a shortened form of Dakota
Tahiri
Pure, clean, or chaste
Rahm
High, lofty, or merciful
Sorah
Princess or lady; also associated with the dawn.
Corran
Spear; little spear
Jynesis
Beginning or birth
Hux
Hugh's son or from the hook of land
Hyder
Lion
Anikah
Grace, favor, or unique
Savage
Wild or untamed; from the wild forest
Zannah
Lily or God has favored
Kardell
Swampy area or valley of the marsh
Neesa
Pure, miracle, or butterfly
Gaelen
Calm or healer
Aniken
Possibly a variant of Anakin or a Dutch diminutive
Senya
Hospitality or of the hospitable
Pao
Little or small
Poe
Peacock
Emperor
Ruler of an empire
Jaena
God is gracious
Draxler
One who turns or twists; a maker of cloth
Kalo
The good, the beautiful
Neima
Pleasantness, grace, or favor
Marajade
Combination of Mara (bitter) and Jade (stone of the side)
Trask
A person from the marshy area
Anikin
A variant of Anakin, meaning warrior or of the sky.
Solo
One, alone, or peace
Jeydi
Modern phonetic variant of JD or Jade
Oria
Golden or my light
Kabe
A variant of Gabe or a Japanese surname
Reven
Raven or dream
Baaz
Falcon
Tauni
Greenish-brown; a variant of Tawny
Satine
Smooth, glossy fabric; derived from satin
Qira
Noble, lady, or beloved
Taris
From Tarentum; or a modern invented name
Koreena
Maiden
Yavin
He will understand
Kailoh
Ocean or sea; calm waters
Tria
Third or three
Kess
Chubby; also a short form of Keziah meaning cassia tree.
Kyloh
Narrow spit of land or strait
Korrey
God's peace; hollow; from the cauldron
Kenobi
Unknown; popularized by fictional lore
Thena
Goddess of wisdom and war
Anakyn
Warrior or chosen one
Jyn
God is gracious; or a variation of Jane
Baze
A variant of Basil, meaning royal or kingly.
Bb
Unknown; likely a modern phonetic diminutive or initials
Jarik
Fierce or strong spear
Kallysta
Most beautiful
Callysta
Most beautiful