Star Wars Naming Glossary & Terminology

A comprehensive glossary of Star Wars species, titles, and cultural naming conventions.

Key Naming Terminology

Core Name:
A shortened version of a formal full name used by outsiders or in daily speech. Essential in Chiss culture where full names like Mitth’raw’nuruodo become Thrawn.
Clan Name:
A family or ancestral lineage identifier central to Mandalorian, Twi’lek, and Bothan societies.
Darth Title:
An ancient title meaning “Dark Lord of the Sith,” claimed upon completing Sith initiation and abandoning one’s birth identity.
Kajidic:
The criminal clan syndicate structure of Hutt cartels (e.g., Desilijic, Besadii).
CT Number:
Clone Trooper numerical serial code assigned by Kaminoan cloners (e.g., CT-7567 for Rex).