YODA: Star Wars dog names searching for you are?
YOU: Yes, Master Yoda. I’m on a valiant search for the best dog name for my young PAWdawan.
If you’re beginning an epic adventure with your new puppy and on the quest for the perfect Star Wars name, we’re happy you’re here! Thanks for dropping by our galaxy not so far away in your pursuit for the best Star Wars dog name for your young “PAWdawan.”
75 Star Wars Dog Names for Your PAWdawan
First, there’s no need to steal the death star plans to find a comprehensive catalog of Star Wars dog names! Happy-Go-Doodle Chloe (my Goldendoodle dog who resembles an Ewok) and our entire pack used our Jedi mind tricks to come up with this mega list of 75 best Star Wars dog names.
We’ve included a wide variety of names inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy (A New Hope, Return of the Jedi, The Empire Strikes Back), the sequel trilogy, and the prequel trilogy. Plus, we didn’t limit our ideas to character names, but looked beyond the galaxy to unearth creative names of planets, creators, cast members, creatures, places, and of course, Star Wars characters. In other words, there are names here inspired by the entire Star Wars universe.
So grab your datapads and jot down your favorite Star Wars names from our list below. Then, have fun narrowing your favorites down to “the chosen one” that’s a perfect fit for your dog.
Best Star Wars dog names
Defining what makes a name the best could be an entire trilogy in itself. We think it depends on the character and personality of your dog. Here are some names that we believe are the best. Try them out on your little puppy and see if one is paw-fect!
1. CHEWBACCA: Han Solo’s co-pilot known for his big heart
2. WOOKIE: shaggy giants from the planet Kashyyyk, Chewbacca was the most famous
3. WINDU: last name of Mace Windu, a Jedi Master
4. LEIA: Princess Leia, one of the galaxy’s greatest leaders
5. OBI: Obi-Wan Kenobi, legendary Jedi master
6. KYLO: first name of Kylo Ren, fiery-tempered son of Han and Leia
7. JAR-JAR: (Jar-Jar Binks) lanky, gawky Gungan species with orange eyes
8. YODA: wise, powerful Jedi master who was small in stature but legendary in the ways of the force
Star Wars names for male dogs
If you’re searching for a Star Wars name inspired by the colorful cast of characters playing male leading roles, supporting cast members, and even the masterminds behind the Star Wars trilogy, we’ve rounded up this list for you:
9. JEDI: (Jedi Knight) leaders in the Star Wars universe
10. TROOPER: (Storm Trooper) soldiers loyal to the Empire
11. FALCON: (Millennium Falcon) a starship
12. SOLO: (Han Solo) one of the great leaders and heroes, Chewbacca’s sidekick
13. KENOBI: (Obi-Wan Kenobi) legendary Jedi master
14. MACE: (Mace Windu) legendary Jedi master
15. LUCAS: in honor of the mastermind behind the Star Wars universe, George Lucas
16. GEORGE: another nod to the producer, George Lucas
17. CAPTAIN: an officer of high rank or a someone in charge of a starship
18. SKYWALKER or LUKE: (Luke Skywalker) one of the greatest Jedi in the galaxy
19. PHANTOM: inspired by The Phantom Menance, episode 1 of the prequel series
20. LANDO: (Lando Calrissian) selfless leader who fought against the Empire
21. KYLO REN: a dark warrior, son of Leia and Han Solo
22. SABER: short form of lightsaber
23. HOTH: snow and ice-filled sixth planet
24. HARRISON: first name of Harrison Ford, actor who portrayed Han Solo
25. DROID: short for android
26. QUI-GON: (Qui-Gon Jinn) wise, compassionate Jedi Master
27. CHURRIT: (Churrit Imwe) a highly skilled warrior who was deeply spiritual
28. VADER: (Darth Vader) he needs no description
And if the names above have awakened a quest to seek out male dog names inspired by humans from the planet Earth, please visit our list of 101 Old-Fashioned Names for Boy Puppy Perfection.
Star Wars names for girl dogs
If your pup is the heroine in your life, check out this list of Star Wars names for girl dogs. Star Wars created an adventurous cast of female leading characters, so we’ve included a variety of names inspired by the characters, actresses, and creatures that graced the Star Wars stories.
29. REY: kind, caring, brave leading character in the sequel trilogy
30. PRINCESS: inspired by Princess Leia
31. LEIA: (Princess Leia) one of the galaxy’s greatest leaders
32. PADME’: courageous, hopeful leader and Queen, senator of Naboo
33. AMIDALA: Padme’s last name
34. KANATA: (Maz Kanata) wise being who was over 1,000 years old (A great choice if you’re a dog lover who wishes your dog could live forever. And that’s basically all of us!)
35. ROSE: (Rose Tico) female human who served as a maintenance worker
36. STAR: in reference to the entire trilogy or a Star Fighter
37. CARRIE: actress Carrie Fisher who portrayed Leia
38. HOPE: inspired by the movie title: A New Hope
39. SABE’: bodyguard and decoy to Queen Amidala
40. DAISY: Daisy Ridley, actress who played Rey
41. SOLA: Padme’s sister
42. FELUCIA: planet covered in colorful plants
43. SERENNO: Count Dooku’s home planet
And if the names above have awakened a quest to seek out girl dog names inspired by female humans from the planet Earth, please visit our list of 101 Old-Fashioned Dog Names for Girl Puppy Cuteness.
Strong, tough, or cool Star Wars names
Will your puppy play the part of strength, bravery, and protector in your pack? One of these strong, brave, or cool-under-pressure Star Wars names may be the perfect fit for your heroic pup.
44. GALAXY: a nod to the classic line “…in a galaxy far, far away…”
45. FORCE: a nod to the classic line, “May the force be with you.”
46. PILOT: in reference to all the Star Wars pilots
47. SOLO: (Han Solo) one of the great leaders and heroes, Chewbacca’s sidekick
48. REBEL: as a reference to the rebel forces
49. SERGEANT: military rank
50. CAPTAIN: military rank
51. GENERAL: military rank
52. BRAVO: inspired by the pilots: Bravo Two, Three, Five
53. PANAKA: (Captain Panaka) security force protector
54. ENDOR: small, forested moon
55. MASTER: in reference to Master Yoda
56. YODA: wise, powerful Jedi master who was small in stature but legendary in the ways of the force
57. KNIGHT: inspired by the Jedi Knights
58. VANGUARD: fearless soldiers
Cute Star Wars dog names
Is your pup as cute as an Ewok? Or maybe the perfect comedic sidekick in your life? These cute Star Wars dog names may be the perfect choice for your cute little pup.
59. EWOK: small, furry bipeds that look like teddy bears
60. WICKET: a brave Ewok scout
61. TATOOINE: beige-colored desert planet
62. R2-D2: loyal, courageous droid
63. C-3PO: worry-prone protocol droid
64. BB: (BB-8) loyal droid
65. WAMPA: white, furry creature
66. TAUNTAUN: swift snow lizard from Hoth
67. PADAWAN: a young apprentice (you could shorten this to PADDY)
68. BINKS: short for Jar Jar Binks
69. FINN: stormtrooper who switches paths and joins Rey
70. BOHDI: (Bohdi Rook) pilot who musters the courage to steal the plans
71. JABBA: (Jabba the Hut) slug-like alien
Ewok names
Does your puppy resemble a curious, furry Ewok? Then these Ewok names may steal the show and be the best name for your fluffy pup.
72. WICKET
73. EWOK
74. CHIRPA
75. NICKI
76. LOGRAY
77. PAPLOO
78. TEEBO
Bonus material: More Star Wars name ideas
We didn’t want to leave these names on the cutting room floor, so we’re including them as bonus material.
79. NABOO: planet with green terrain
80. TIE: in reference to the Tie Fighter, a single-pilot vehicle
81. SNOWSPEEDER: fast-flying vessel. Could be applicable for a speedy, white doggo!)
We hope you found a name that’s perfect for your pup! May the fur be with you!
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