Star Wars Names

By alyssum

Updated Thu May 18 2023

Allana
- Description:
  Allana is a feminine name with Scottish and Gaelic roots, derived from the masculine name Alan or Allan, meaning "handsome" or "cheerful." The feminine form adds a soft ending that enhances its melodic quality. In some interpretations, it may also connect to the Irish term "a leanbh," meaning "child." Allana has maintained moderate popularity in Scotland, Ireland, and among those with Celtic heritage. The name saw increased usage in North America during the 1970s-90s but remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality without being unfamiliar. Allana offers versatile nickname options including Allie, Lana, or Ana. The name conveys a gentle strength and carries a pleasant rhythm that works well across different cultures.
Anakin
- Origin:
  American invented name
- Description:
  Anakin Skywalker, aka Darth Vader, is the antagonist in the original Star Wars trilogy. The name Anakin first entered the US Top 1000 in 2014. Its meaning is unknown but is thought to be an homage to a friend of George Lucas.

Atton
Bail
- Description:
  Bail is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It could derive from the Old French 'baile' meaning 'bearer' or guardian, or from the Scottish surname Bail, which may have occupational roots. In legal contexts, 'bail' refers to security or guarantee, potentially giving the name connotations of reliability and trust. As a given name, Bail remains quite rare globally, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking something truly uncommon. The name's brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal, while its familiar sound (rhyming with names like Dale or Gail) makes it accessible despite its uniqueness. Bail has not traditionally appeared on popularity charts, remaining a genuinely unusual selection.
Ben
- Origin:
  Hebrew
- Meaning:
  "son of"
- Description:
  Ben, the diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict, can easily stand on its own as a simple, strong, nice-guy choice, though it's somewhat attenuated. Ben is this generation's Bob or Bill.

Cade
- Origin:
  English
- Meaning:
  "round, barrel; battle"
- Description:
  Strong and modern, Cade shot up the popularity lists around the millennium—it was as high as Number 201 in 2001. Now, it has declined in popularity slightly, but nevertheless remains in the US Top 300, given to around 1200 babies each year. Combined with all the baby Kades, Cadens, Kaidens and Kaydens however, it might feel even more popular that it actually is.
Corran
Dash
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Dashiell, meaning unknown
- Description:
  Dash is a nickname that can stand on its own and sounds, well, dashing. Connected these days with Kardashian enterprises.

Davin
- Origin:
  Hybrid of David and Devin
- Description:
  Davin is one of those hybrid names that is appealing for both genders, though it is more common for boys. Though Davin has a strong and attractive sound, either David or Devin would be preferable. It has been declining in use over the last decade.
Derek
- Origin:
  English from German form of Theodoric
- Meaning:
  "the people's ruler"
- Description:
  Derek started out as a sophisticated Brit, but the name became so common over the last decades of the twentieth century that it lost much of its English accent, along with its stylish edge. Derek was a Top 100 name in the U.S. for 25 years, from 1970 to 1995, after which it began to decline.
Dia
- Origin:
  Mbama, Sanskrit, Latin, and Spanish
- Meaning:
  "love; lamp; heavenly; day"
- Description:
  A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.

Erisi
Falynn
- Description:
  Falynn is a contemporary feminine name that gained visibility in the early 2000s, likely developed as a variation of traditional names like Fay or Faith combined with the popular suffix '-lynn.' The name may also draw inspiration from 'falcon,' suggesting grace and strength. With its unique spelling and modern feel, Falynn appeals to parents seeking a distinctive alternative to more common names. The name received increased recognition through reality television personality Falynn Guobadia. While relatively uncommon in naming statistics, Falynn fits comfortably among similar contemporary names featuring distinctive spellings and the '-ynn' ending. The name's brevity combined with its unique construction gives it a modern, stylish quality while remaining straightforward to pronounce.
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