20 'Star Wars' Inspired Baby Names
When it comes to finding the perfect baby name, some people are inspired by people they love, places they love and, yes, even movies they love. Lately, it seems like Star Wars has been everywhere (thanks to the most recent trilogy being wrapped up by the polarizing Rise of Skywalker), and some parents might be thinking about giving their baby a name that was inspired by the franchise. And whether Mom or Dad is Team Jedi or Team Sith, there are so many awesome choices to pick from in the Star Wars universe.
After nine movies and countless related standalone movies, TV shows, book series, and more, Star Wars has become an absolutely massive part of our pop culture. It's not surprising at all that some parents might want to consider having a tiny Luke or Leia of their own!
At its core, Star Wars is about the resistance -- the light persisting to beat out the dark. It's a story about good versus evil, and fortunately, in this franchise, good always prevails, and not only is it a great movie series to share with kiddos, but it's also great to pass down the love by naming a kid (or two ... or all of them) after beloved characters from the movies.
Read on for plenty of names for both boys and girls that have been inspired by the Star Wars movies and their many characters. There are so many awesome options that it's definitely hard to choose just one, but anyone who's looking for a little space-y inspiration while making a list of baby names should definitely start here.
LUKE
Leia and Luke would be perfect names for twins, but for parents who are just expecting a little boy, Luke isn't a bad name to go with. After all, he was a pretty impressive Jedi -- who wouldn't want their son to take after him?
CARRIE
It's still hard to believe that Carrie Fischer is gone, but we can still pay tribute to her. What better way to honor her legacy than by naming a baby Carrie? It's perfect for those who want to incorporate their Star Wars fandom in their baby name while also staying low key.
FINN
Some won't necessarily connect the name Finn to Star Wars, but it's a great choice for fans of John Boyega's character. He may have struggled a little in the bravery department, but he really pulled through for the resistance when it really mattered.
DAMERON
Poe Dameron -- played by Oscar Isaac in the most recent trilogy -- was a legendary pilot and ended up making a major score for the resistance. Looking for the perfect uncommon name for a baby boy? As far as Star Wars characters go, he's not a bad one to be baby's namesake.
MAZ
Maz Kenata (voiced by Lupita Nyong'o) made her first appearance in The Force Awakens and became one of the wisest sources of information to the resistance. Looking for a name that embodies that kind of wisdom, but still connects back to Star Wars? Maz could be a good choice.
VADER
Hey, if we're gonna go Star Wars on a baby name, we might as well go all the way in -- especially if we're thinking of anything that has to do with the dark side. Vader (after Darth Vader, of course) would be an unusual choice ... and actually, a kind of cute one, if we think about it.