When it comes to naming a new puppy, many people find that Star Wars dog names can bring a calm balance to the force that rules the galaxy. The wildly creative otherworldliness of the Star Wars universe stands out against mundane earthbound choices. Characters bear unique and evocative names that often tell friends as much about the owner as they do the dog. Android sidekicks exhibit loyalty screaming for canine recognition. Favorite planets offer visions of a distant life that might be just what you are looking for.
Our Favorite Star Wars Dog Names
- Binks, short for Jar Jar Binks, kooky star of The Phantom Menace.
- Chewie, short for Chewbacca, Han Solo’s wookie friend, perhaps the greatest sidekick in Hollywood history.
- Jedi, the order of knights destined to protect the world from evil.
- Luke, the hero whose coming of age is an important theme of the first movie.
- Obiwan Kenobi, or maybe just Obi. An inspirational Jedi and faithful friend who gave up his life for the cause.
- Vader, short for Darth Vader, the villain with a secret connection to the hero.
- Yoda, the wizard-like Jedi master.
- Rebel, in a nod to tenacious underdogs.
- Trooper, as in Imperial Stormtrooper.
- Sith, an ancient order devoted to the dark side, fit for a mutt.
Star Wars inspired Girl Dog Names
- Aayla, the female Jedi master in Attack of the Clones.
- Amidala, from Padme Amidala,Queen of the Naboo and mother of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa Solo.
- Aurra, a deadly bounty hunter and Jedi killer.
- Beru, for Beru Whitesun Lars, the aunt who raised Luke Skywalker secretly on Tatooine.
- Leia, for Princess Leia Organa, sister of Luke Skywalker and one of the great rebel leaders.
- Maz, an ancient being and Chewbacca’s rumored love interest.
- Oola, Jabba the Hut’s slave who died rather than give in to his advances.
- Padme, the first half of the royal name from Naboo.
- Phasma, a tough and capable stormtrooper commander.
- Q’ira, Han Solo’s first love and best childhood friend.
- Rey, hero of The Last Jedi who assumed the Skywalker name to honor their line.
- Rose, a rebel maintenance worker who kept their planes flying.
- Sabine, a Mandalorian warrior and revolutionary leader during the early rebellion against the Galactic Empire.
- Shmi, Anakin Skywalker’s mother, a slave on Tatooine.
- Val, a no-nonsense criminal and crack shot with a blaster rifle.
- Zorii, for Zorii Bliss, a leader of the outlaw Spice Runners of Kijimi.
Star Wars inspired Boy Dog Names
- Lando, short for Landonis Balthazar Calrissian, a smooth talking smuggler turned rebel leader.
- Finn, a renegade stormtrooper who defects to join the resistance.
- Kylo Ren, assumed name of Ben Skywalker while serving the dark side of the force.
- Biggs, ace rebel fighter pilot who sacrifices himself to save Luke Skywalker.
- Greedo, an overzealous Rodian bounty hunter.
- Ackbar, a veteran rebel commander.
- Palpatine, the evil Emperor and leader of the dark side.
- Sidious, from Darth Sidious, the Sith name of the Emperor, Sheev Palpatine.
- Piett, an ambitious Imperial Commander.
- Poe, a rebel fighter, one of Leia Organa’s most-trusted operatives.
- Tarkin, for Wilhuff Tarkin, who led construction of the Deathstar.
- Dooku, for Count Dooku, a menacing Sith Lord and central figure in the Clone Wars.
- Bane, for Cad Bane, a ruthless bounty hunter from the planet Duro.
- Maul, for Darth Maul, a powerful Sith Lord and Darth Sidious’ first apprentice.
- Jango, for Jango Fett, a Mandalorian bounty hunter regarded as the best mercenary of his era.
- Owen, for Owen Lars, the uncle who raised and protected Luke Skywalker on Tatooine.
Star Wars Dog Names inspired by Creatures, Droids and Ships
- R2-D2, Luke Skywalker’s lovable sidekick.
- BB-8, a skittish but loyal astromech.
- C-3PO, iconic protocol droid and R2-D2’s best friend.
- Ewok, small, furry, mammaloids inhabiting the forest moon of Endor.
- Wicket, a brave, young Ewok warrior.
- Wookiee, giant creatures native to the forest planet Kashyyyk.
- Porg, a species of sea-dwelling beakless bird native to the planet Ahch-To.
- Chopper, the nickname of C1-10P, a grouchy but heroic droid.
- Jawa, the diminutive scavengers of Tatooine.
- Duro, an adventurous species found all over the galaxy.
- Tusken, the sand people of tatooine.
- Raider, a class of corvette used widely by the imperial forces.
- Grogu, a character from the Mandalorian series affectionately called ‘Baby Yoda.’
- AT-AT, the All Terrain Armored Transport, a four-legged combat walker used by the ground forces of the Galactic Republic.
Star Wars Dog Names inspired by Planets
- Ando, a water-covered planet located in the Outer Rim of the galaxy.
- Batuu, a remote frontier outpost and old trading port.
- Corellia, the home world of Han Solo.
- Degobah, a swamp planet and Yoda’s home after the fall of the Jedi.
- Hoth, a desolate ice planet and base of the rebel forces.
- Jakku, a desert planet. Site of a ship graveyard from the Battle of Jakku, the final battle between the New Republic and the Galactic Empire.
- Naboo, home planet of the Gungans, including Jar Jar Binks, as well as humans Padme Amidala and Emperor Palpatine.
