List of organisms named after the Star Wars series

Newly created taxonomic names in biological nomenclature often reflect the discoverer's interests or honour those the discoverer holds in esteem, including fictional elements from works like Star Wars.

This is a list of real organisms with scientific names chosen to reference the fictional Star Wars series created by George Lucas.

Named after Darth Vader

Named after Yoda

Named after Chewbacca

Named after Luke Skywalker

Named after Mandalorians

Named after Han Solo

Named after Padmé Amidala

Named after Porgs

Named after other characters and elements

Named after Star Wars actors

See also

• List of unusual biological names
• List of organisms named after works of fiction
• List of organisms named after famous people

References

1. List of Star Wars television series
2. List of Star Wars film actors
3. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
4. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
5. Star Wars (Main Title)
6. List of Star Wars television series actors
7. List of organisms named after famous people (born 1950–present)
8. Music of Star Wars
9. Return of the Jedi
10. List of Star Wars species (U–Z)
11. List of Star Wars creatures
12. The Imperial March
13. Duel of the Fates
14. List of organisms named after works of fiction
15. The Art of Star Wars
16. List of organisms named after famous people (born 1800–1899)
17. List of Star Wars artists
18. List of organisms named after famous people (born before 1800)
19. List of organisms named after famous people (born 1900–1949)
20. Han (trilobite)