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Female Names from the Star Wars Universe

  1. Katooni
    • Leia

      • Origin:

        Variation of Leah, Laya, or Leya, Portuguese, Spanish, English, Sanskrit

      • Meaning:

        "weary; the law; dissolution"

      • Description:

        Most familiar in the English speaking world as the Star Wars princess, Jedi, and leader, Leia can be considered a pop culture choice, created by George Lucas who in turn likely based it on the Biblical Leah. It has been in the US Top 1000 since the mid-2000s and is also a popular choice in the UK and Sweden.
    • Letta

      • Description:

        Letta is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names ending in '-letta' such as Violetta or Carletta, or it may derive from the Greek 'Alethea' meaning 'truth.' In some cases, it's considered a variant of Letitia, meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' This short, sweet name has a vintage charm that feels both dainty and approachable. Though never widely popular in the United States, Letta enjoyed modest usage in the early 20th century before declining. It carries a melodic quality with its soft consonants and ending vowel sound, making it appealing for parents seeking something feminine yet uncommon. The name's brevity gives it a modern feel despite its traditional roots.
    • Lolo

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Caroline

      • Meaning:

        "free man"

      • Description:

        A peppy nickname name associated with Lolo (born Lori) Jones, American track and field champ.
    • Lyn

      • Origin:

        Variation of Lynn, Welsh

      • Meaning:

        "lake"

      • Description:

        Lynn was a Top 100 girls' name in the US from the 1940s through the 60s, and shortened form Lyn's popularity followed the same trajectory. Today, Lyn is far more often found as a name suffix, in popular names such as Evelyn and Brooklyn down to hundreds of invented choice from Timberlyn to Summerlyn. Big sister Lynn was given to only about 50 baby girls in one recent year, and Lyn to only six. While we don't foresee an imminent comeback, Lyn and Lynn could definitely rise in the coming decades via the Hundred Year Rule.
    • Lagos
      • Luminara
        • Mara

          • Origin:

            Hebrew

          • Meaning:

            "bitter"

          • Description:

            Mara is the evocative ancient root of Mary, appearing in the Book of Ruth, in which Naomi, devastated after the death of her two sons, says "Call me not Naomi, call me Mara." It's one of the girl names starting with M that both fits in and stands out.
        • Meena

          • Origin:

            Hindi

          • Meaning:

            "blue semiprecious stone, bird"

          • Description:

            Interesting multi-cultural option.
        • Mina

          • Origin:

            Hindu equivalent of Pisces or diminutive of Wilhelmina, German

          • Meaning:

            "resolute protection"

          • Description:

            Most famous as a Dracula victim (where Mina is short for Wilhelmina), Mina is a name that can stand on its own or be a diminutive of any name ending in -mina, most usually Wilhelmina.
        • Maz
          • Miraj
            • Mon
              • Numa
                • Oola
                  • Orphne
                    • Padme

                      • Origin:

                        Modern invented name

                      • Description:

                        Padmé Amidala, played by Natalie Portman, was one of the main characters in the Star Wars prequels, the mother (with Anakin Skywalker) of Luke and Leia. Enough time may have passed for it to be conceivable as a first name IRL.
                    • Pluma

                      • Description:

                        Pluma is a feminine name derived directly from the Spanish word for 'feather,' giving it associations with lightness, freedom, and natural beauty. This nature-inspired name carries poetic connotations, as feathers symbolize flight, gentleness, and spiritual connection in many cultures. While never common as a given name in Spanish-speaking countries, Pluma has occasionally been chosen by parents attracted to its lyrical sound and evocative meaning. The name has a delicate, ethereal quality that sets it apart from more conventional choices. For literary-minded parents or those seeking nature connections, Pluma offers a distinctive option with built-in symbolism and a gentle, flowing pronunciation.

                    • Phasma
                      • Rey

                        • Origin:

                          Spanish

                        • Meaning:

                          "king"

                        • Description:

                          Rey, a Ray-soundalike that has ranked on the boys' side for the past 15 years, is about to get more popular for girls too, now that it's the name of the new heroine of the latest Star Wars movie. While the sound of the name is nothing new, the royal connection is, joining names such as Reign (Kardashian) and Charlotte (the new Princess) in an expansive definition of royal baby names.