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).