Star Wars names

Satine, the name of the Nicole Kidman character in Moulin Rouge,, is, by definition satiny smooth. Jacinda Barrett named her daughter Satine Anais.

Jewish parents in particular may be drawn to this quiet, composed name of the first king of Israel and the name of Saint Paul before his conversion. In modern times, it has been associated with Nobel Prize-winning novelist Saul Bellow. Its meaning makes it appropriate for a long-awaited child.

Saul is a character in a John Dryden poem, and heard in the Handel oratorio, "Saul."

Tavion appears to be a contemporary invented name that emerged in American naming practices during the late 20th century. The name may have been formed as a variation of names like Tavon, or as a combination of the popular prefix 'Ta-' with the suffix '-vion' (possibly influenced by names like Davion). The 'Ta-' prefix appears in numerous modern names and may have different linguistic origins, while the '-vion' ending creates a distinctive sound. Tavion began appearing with some frequency in the United States in the 1990s and saw modest usage through the early 2000s. As with many modern created names, it represents creative phonetic innovation in naming practices, combining familiar elements to create a name with a contemporary sound while maintaining uniqueness.

Short and cool with rugged charm, Wes is a rising star in the US, climbing the charts along side Wesley and Weston and joining other one syllable options such as Mack, Jett, Tate, and Brooks. Filmmakers Wes Anderson and Wes Craven lend the name a stylish and creative air, but it also has Old Western undertones thanks to its literal meaning, "west".