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Title: Sith Names
Post by: Golden Fedora on October 16, 2018, 11:52:47 PM
so I found this a few minutes ago and I found it quite interesting. It is how some of the Sith Lords chose their names. The main reason was to choose something that pained them (bad memories) ie Darth Bane was called Bane because his abusive father often called him the Bane of his existence. so Palpatine may have called Anakin "Vader" because of Anakin's unborn children. I haven't read all of it yet but here is the link if any of you want to read it.

https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/12264/how-are-sith-names-picked


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Golden Fedora on October 17, 2018, 12:07:58 AM
sorry for double post but this was one person's answer and I found it very enlightening.

The Darth names were chosen based on the character as well. Darth Vader originally came from the word Invader. Sidious = Insidious, Tyranus = Tyrant, Plagueis = Plague, etc.

Even the characters who used their actual name had a separate meaning. Bane (as shown above) was the “bane of his father’s existence”, Darth Revan = Revenge, Malak = Malicious, Talon = scary natural weapon, Darth Krayt = Terrible creature of the Star Wars universe.

The names also tended to have a secondary meaning as well. Darth Tyranus was an actual Tyrant, Sidious was an insidious planner and very cunning, Maul was a strong Sith warrior, Plagueis was powerful with virulent diseases/plagues, Darth Vader “invaded” the Jedi Order destroying it. Darth Revan originally set out to get revenge for the Jedi and Bane was not only a bane to his father, but to the Sith having instituted the rule of 2. This is just an observation I’ve noticed over the years. It’s very interesting to follow


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: For Tyeth on October 17, 2018, 12:17:20 AM
Hi GF,

We forgive you for the double post, and did you know the word "Vader" in Dutch translates as "Father" in English?

Interesting origins for some of the names in the SW universe though!

point incoming


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Infinit01 on October 17, 2018, 12:17:57 AM
Thanks Fedora...  ;D I ended up reading the entire thread there since they are really interesting.  I just think that it was chosen at random since there's Darth Maul, Palpatine just gave Anakin his Sith name: Darth Vader.  Really no pattern into the names and I think it's more so my the Master or the Sith chose it themselves.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: TheDutchman on October 31, 2018, 06:37:55 PM
sorry for double post but this was one person's answer and I found it very enlightening.

The Darth names were chosen based on the character as well. Darth Vader originally came from the word Invader. Sidious = Insidious, Tyranus = Tyrant, Plagueis = Plague, etc.

Even the characters who used their actual name had a separate meaning. Bane (as shown above) was the “bane of his father’s existence”, Darth Revan = Revenge, Malak = Malicious, Talon = scary natural weapon, Darth Krayt = Terrible creature of the Star Wars universe.

The names also tended to have a secondary meaning as well. Darth Tyranus was an actual Tyrant, Sidious was an insidious planner and very cunning, Maul was a strong Sith warrior, Plagueis was powerful with virulent diseases/plagues, Darth Vader “invaded” the Jedi Order destroying it. Darth Revan originally set out to get revenge for the Jedi and Bane was not only a bane to his father, but to the Sith having instituted the rule of 2. This is just an observation I’ve noticed over the years. It’s very interesting to follow
I was interested in this as well.

For my own character Gaetana/Darth Mendax, she's so named since she's a liar; "mendax" is the latin translation for such  ;)


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Golden Fedora on November 01, 2018, 02:08:54 PM
I was interested in this as well.

For my own character Gaetana/Darth Mendax, she's so named since she's a liar; "mendax" is the latin translation for such  ;)

That really cool. in my story, Tyr's last name (Invictus) means undefeated. (mentioned in the story) and he gained it after defeating an undefeatable enemy.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: jldavi on November 14, 2018, 10:08:33 PM
I find Sith naming super interesting, but some of them are a bit over the top, imo. Scourge for instance... not a huge fan of the character or name. Just seems a bit too "mwahaha I'm a villain". I like Bane because of the back story, and some of the more subtle ones are great. A lot of people forget that Malak started as Alek, so he's another example of a Sith choosing their name. Wish we had more info on some of the dark side legends characters.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: BionicDance on May 21, 2019, 03:38:50 AM
I'll be honest: I prefer good guys to bad guys.

...but, if I were to go Sith, my name would so totally be 'Darth Sunder'.
It just plain sounds badass. :)


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: PsychoSith on May 21, 2019, 02:56:27 PM
Another possible origin for Revan is apparent in his followers. "Revanchist" can be defined as "advocating or fighting for the recovery of lost territory or status" with fits well with Revan's redemption.

 Also theres a couple instance of similar names not tied to a Darth title IE General "Grievous"

I've had ideas floating around for a Darth "Insanis" following the trend


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: janx on May 21, 2019, 03:14:29 PM
If I turn evil, I will become Darth Zod.

That way, I can say in a menacing voice, "Kneel before Zod."


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Cyclops942 on May 21, 2019, 04:31:51 PM
If I turn evil, I will become Darth Zod.

That way, I can say in a menacing voice, "Kneel before Zod."
You got me.


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Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: LSUJedi on June 18, 2019, 07:13:48 AM
I actually find many of the Sith names to be too on-the-nose for my taste. It's part of the reason I have had trouble coming up with my own name, or if I even want to have a Sith name.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: PsychoSith on June 18, 2019, 06:04:02 AM
I actually find many of the Sith names to be too on-the-nose for my taste. It's part of the reason I have had trouble coming up with my own name, or if I even want to have a Sith name.

When in doubt, Latin. Doesn't usually sound too close but you still get meaning from it.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Tepes on June 18, 2019, 01:42:47 PM
I actually find many of the Sith names to be too on-the-nose for my taste. It's part of the reason I have had trouble coming up with my own name, or if I even want to have a Sith name.

Like was said  Latin is a good go to...or any other language than English.  Take mine  Tepes is Romanian for "Impaler".   When coming up with a Sith Name you should think about your character.  What's a defining trait or ideal of the character.  Example:  Lets say the Sith likes to hunt his/her prey.  Hunter is too on the nose so to speak so you go to a thesaurus.  Hmm  Stalker....Darth Stalker sounds menacing but still on the nose.  On to google Translator.  Hunter in Romanian is Vanator (3 syllables)  Darth Vanator....Darth Hunter but not as "on the nose" to anyone who doesn't speak Romanian.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: PsychoSith on June 18, 2019, 06:58:23 AM
Like was said  Latin is a good go to...or any other language than English.  Take mine  Tepes is Romanian for "Impaler".   When coming up with a Sith Name you should think about your character.  What's a defining trait or ideal of the character.  Example:  Lets say the Sith likes to hunt his/her prey.  Hunter is too on the nose so to speak so you go to a thesaurus.  Hmm  Stalker....Darth Stalker sounds menacing but still on the nose.  On to google Translator.  Hunter in Romanian is Vanator (3 syllables)  Darth Vanator....Darth Hunter but not as "on the nose" to anyone who doesn't speak Romanian.

Expanding on this I like to continually tweak a name until it becomes its own thing. For instance a few posts up you see me saying how i was considering something along the lines of "Insanis" obviously taken from the root "insane". Well the finished version of that name is Darth Vansi. It doesnt sound anything like the root because of that tweaking.

Insane -> German -> Wahnsinnig
Removed some syllables we get
"Wahnsi"
German pronounces this "Vahn-see" which can easily transcribe to Darth Vansi


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: TheDutchman on June 18, 2019, 09:58:16 AM
I'll be honest: I prefer good guys to bad guys.

...but, if I were to go Sith, my name would so totally be 'Darth Sunder'.
It just plain sounds badass. :)
If I turn evil, I will become Darth Zod.

That way, I can say in a menacing voice, "Kneel before Zod."

Like was said  Latin is a good go to...or any other language than English.  Take mine  Tepes is Romanian for "Impaler".   When coming up with a Sith Name you should think about your character.  What's a defining trait or ideal of the character.  Example:  Lets say the Sith likes to hunt his/her prey.  Hunter is too on the nose so to speak so you go to a thesaurus.  Hmm  Stalker....Darth Stalker sounds menacing but still on the nose.  On to google Translator.  Hunter in Romanian is Vanator (3 syllables)  Darth Vanator....Darth Hunter but not as "on the nose" to anyone who doesn't speak Romanian.
Expanding on this I like to continually tweak a name until it becomes its own thing. For instance a few posts up you see me saying how i was considering something along the lines of "Insanis" obviously taken from the root "insane". Well the finished version of that name is Darth Vansi. It doesnt sound anything like the root because of that tweaking.

Insane -> German -> Wahnsinnig
Removed some syllables we get
"Wahnsi"
German pronounces this "Vahn-see" which can easily transcribe to Darth Vansi
I want to reiterate that all of these are all effective (and creative  :)) methods in coming up with Sith names.  And sometimes, it behooves you to do a little bit of word searching on your own to find the name that has that right feel to it  ;)

One of the underlying themes that I use in naming the characters in my stories is to choose a particular culture for them so as to differentiate from one another.  For instance: for several, I chose Old Norse names & descriptions e.g. for my main character, his lightsaber is called "Zearic's Aldrnari" which means "fire"  Then for others, I use Hindi (like for when they address each other, such as "daughter"=betee).  My Sith I tend to stick with latin; I feel that it gives weight to the character (again: Darth Mendax).  Others still I just...make it up (e.g. for other characters I use a masculine/feminine term of endearment: K'ompo/Kanp'a).  Still others: I try to use established languages for nicknames (in this case, the Hapan language: Ereneda (meaning "She who has no equal") for D'Aylanna and Shakal (meaning "worthy") for Zearic.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: LSUJedi on June 18, 2019, 10:02:08 PM
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Like was said  Latin is a good go to...or any other language than English.

I took this to hear and came up with a name that now send so obvious: Darth Emrys. It's a druid word for 'Immortal'. It's a sith goal and also a fear (death). Plus it fits my own fear/desire.

Bonus: Merlin is an amazingly underrated show.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Taegin Roan on June 19, 2019, 02:20:11 AM
Bonus: Merlin is an amazingly underrated show.

YASS!!! Agreed. Currently watching through it again.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: ThreadJack on June 19, 2019, 07:23:17 AM
I usually use the name Darth Raze. It was actually my screen-name here for a while. Just something random I thought of, and my Sith character is an aspiring warlord(lady), so I think it fits well and is menacing.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: LSUJedi on June 19, 2019, 01:59:48 AM
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my Sith character is an aspiring warlord(lady)

I think Warlady has a nice ring to it.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on June 24, 2019, 04:00:55 PM
I took this to hear and came up with a name that now send so obvious: Darth Emrys. It's a druid word for 'Immortal'. It's a sith goal and also a fear (death). Plus it fits my own fear/desire.

Bonus: Merlin is an amazingly underrated show.
I thought somebody's been watching NetFlix. ;)


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: PsychoSith on June 24, 2019, 04:06:25 PM
I think Warlady has a nice ring to it.

Agreed


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: janx on June 24, 2019, 05:17:14 PM
I think Warlady has a nice ring to it.

Accompanied by her trusty canine sidekick, Warlassie. A male Border Collie who knows which hand of the Force feeds him.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Cern on July 02, 2019, 06:54:44 PM
I have this headcanon that when a person gives themselves over to the Dark side, it kind of acts the way that Vampire personalities act in the Buffy-verse. In other words, the memories remain, but the "moral compass" is gone.

Character flaws get magnified and virtuous traits are twisted into evil.




Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Tepes on July 26, 2019, 12:32:00 PM
I have this headcanon that when a person gives themselves over to the Dark side, it kind of acts the way that Vampire personalities act in the Buffy-verse. In other words, the memories remain, but the "moral compass" is gone.

Character flaws get magnified and virtuous traits are twisted into evil.




Pretty much what happens.  Anakin craved the power to change destiny...As Vader he does the same thing just with  much more ruthlessness.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on July 26, 2019, 12:33:56 PM
Pretty much what happens.  Anakin craved the power to change destiny...As Vader he does the same thing just with  much more ruthlessness.
But the truth is that Anakin was always seduced by more power.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Illyiss on July 26, 2019, 08:34:38 PM
So my Sith persona, goes by Darth Pandæmis.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on July 26, 2019, 08:59:28 PM
So my Sith persona, goes by Darth Pandæmis.
The name conjures images....

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS2E83wT6zmE1SdxzI1ePY7FtaSo8NAjtc5TGwOEjGBK-GA_GNv)


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Illyiss on July 26, 2019, 11:04:43 PM
The name conjures images....

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS2E83wT6zmE1SdxzI1ePY7FtaSo8NAjtc5TGwOEjGBK-GA_GNv)

Panda is part of the reason it came about.  I very much am like a panda in many ways, and there are people who call me Panda.  So, a dear friend who is also a lightsaber practitioner I duel with, coined it, and I liked it. 

It is also a play on "pandemic", which I was referred to as after I chewed through about a half dozen Jedi as a Sith in a particular scenario.

(https://ih0.redbubble.net/image.70615456.4803/raf,750x1000,075,t,5e504c:7bf03840f4.u2.jpg)

(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/53212800_10157390850943933_8576981975657611264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_eui2=AeE4W5ktVHNtw69k4U6BkdnXFSCY9gR1cjh8SzM7Ho6Cw04aZZDwj4BphcJwzx7GVHGHkK6fC2k_-h-kCJWxAi_8GJLJ2HoHUG-8A16Xu2GqIQ&_nc_oc=AQn7szYXFggFQA4hO64A4imbUmQkGL5CgEQ3t1mbaRlf4jA8Jf4TbYrfmuRmmNzPjGQ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=0441b0fde236016a16c1faa22e0c8354&oe=5DE42ECC)


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: PsychoSith on July 27, 2019, 02:05:34 AM
Panda is part of the reason it came about.  I very much am like a panda in many ways, and there are people who call me Panda.  So, a dear friend who is also a lightsaber practitioner I duel with, coined it, and I liked it. 

It is also a play on "pandemic", which I was referred to as after I chewed through about a half dozen Jedi as a Sith in a particular scenario.

(https://ih0.redbubble.net/image.70615456.4803/raf,750x1000,075,t,5e504c:7bf03840f4.u2.jpg)

(https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/53212800_10157390850943933_8576981975657611264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_eui2=AeE4W5ktVHNtw69k4U6BkdnXFSCY9gR1cjh8SzM7Ho6Cw04aZZDwj4BphcJwzx7GVHGHkK6fC2k_-h-kCJWxAi_8GJLJ2HoHUG-8A16Xu2GqIQ&_nc_oc=AQn7szYXFggFQA4hO64A4imbUmQkGL5CgEQ3t1mbaRlf4jA8Jf4TbYrfmuRmmNzPjGQ&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=0441b0fde236016a16c1faa22e0c8354&oe=5DE42ECC)

This was the funniest/most wholesome thing I think ive seen today. I saw the art and choked laughing. Not only funny but adorable and yet somehow as menacing as a Sith should be! Point to you sir!


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Illyiss on July 27, 2019, 02:15:52 AM
This was the funniest/most wholesome thing I think ive seen today. I saw the art and choked laughing. Not only funny but adorable and yet somehow as menacing as a Sith should be! Point to you sir!

Thank you, though I must admit, the art is not mine, I found it on the interwebs.  Also, for me, Sith Panda makes sense for my brand of Sithiness.  I do my thing, and as long as no one interferes, I'm cute and cuddly, but get in my way... 


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Lord Vaalic on July 27, 2019, 06:29:05 AM
I just chose mine because that's my name... Raith Vaalic, so Lord Vaalic is my Sith name, although I am more of a gray Jedi


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: GeddaTheHutt on July 29, 2019, 03:01:33 AM
Interesting reading, I'm thinking the name for my Sith Lord should be something like Darth Mechanius to tie in with the steampunk costume.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on July 29, 2019, 04:21:33 PM
I just chose mine because that's my name... Raith Vaalic, so Lord Vaalic is my Sith name, although I am more of a gray Jedi
This is acceptable. Darth Bane's apprentice did the same. Although she preferred to go by her nickname, Rain, before she became Sith, her actual name was Zannah. After Bane took her under wing, she simply took the title Darth to her actual name.

Interesting reading, I'm thinking the name for my Sith Lord should be something like Darth Mechanius to tie in with the steampunk costume.
Sounds very steam punk-y.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Illyiss on July 29, 2019, 05:26:28 PM
Interesting reading, I'm thinking the name for my Sith Lord should be something like Darth Mechanius to tie in with the steampunk costume.

Sounds like someone that makes devices to help do things, like steam-droids, steam prosthetic, and the like. 


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: PsychoSith on July 29, 2019, 05:46:54 PM
Interesting reading, I'm thinking the name for my Sith Lord should be something like Darth Mechanius to tie in with the steampunk costume.

I like it!


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Illyiss on July 29, 2019, 07:29:26 PM
Interesting reading, I'm thinking the name for my Sith Lord should be something like Darth Mechanius to tie in with the steampunk costume.

I kept thinking it feels awkward to say "Mechanius", and my brain keeps wanting to switch it to Darth Mechanicus. 


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on July 29, 2019, 07:35:13 PM
I kept thinking it feels awkward to say "Mechanius", and my brain keeps wanting to switch it to Darth Mechanicus. 

I believe that name has already been copyrighted.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Illyiss on July 29, 2019, 08:04:01 PM
I believe that name has already been copyrighted.

Damn...  Mechanis  or Mechanus.  Oooo or Mechania...


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on July 29, 2019, 08:04:46 PM
Damn...  Mechanis  or Mechanus.  Oooo or Mechania...
Misread. I thought you wrote Mechanicus


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Malik Thanewulf on July 31, 2019, 04:12:06 AM
I am partial to Darth Ravage myself. However, I am now and will remain,  a Grey Jedi. (somber,  almost menacing stare)


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Illyiss on July 31, 2019, 04:47:34 AM
Misread. I thought you wrote Mechanicus

Initially, I did, but then thought more on it after you pointed that out. Good catch.

I am partial to Darth Ravage myself. However, I am now and will remain,  a Grey Jedi. (somber,  almost menacing stare)

So a member of the Jedi order that is just a bit off from orthodox teachings (Like QUi-Gon), or a force user who left the order? 


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on July 31, 2019, 02:06:44 PM
I am partial to Darth Ravage myself. However, I am now and will remain,  a Grey Jedi. (somber,  almost menacing stare)
Ravage has actually already been taken. He's a forum member, but he uses an accent on his second "a".


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Taegin Roan on August 15, 2019, 08:36:25 PM
Ravage has actually already been taken. He's a forum member,

And my master....



Oops, that was never supposed to be known. ::)
*whispers* don't tell anyone.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on August 15, 2019, 08:41:33 PM

And my master....



Oops, that was never supposed to be known. ::)
*whispers* don't tell anyone.
This is why you fail as a Sith. You never keep a lid on the super secret plans. And also the schemes.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Golden Fedora on August 15, 2019, 11:32:49 PM
And also the schemes.

What schemes?


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on August 16, 2019, 12:18:39 PM
Exactly, no-show.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Taegin Roan on August 16, 2019, 06:52:53 PM
Mayhaps his schemes are just hidden to the eyes of those such as yourself.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on August 16, 2019, 06:54:13 PM
That's cute. I see all. 8)


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: DarthProdigal on November 20, 2020, 03:41:28 AM
But the truth is that Anakin was always seduced by more power.
Hard to say that was ever really left up to him as much of a choice. If you go nature VS nurture on that one Sidious was almost always whispering in his ear behind the scenes throughout his Jedi training. Part of recruiting/using him for the Grand Plan and all. Not to mention who the real "baby daddy" is based on Legend (from novel Darth Plagueis). It's hard to say the kid stood a chance of remaining Light Side aligned, that said he does flip the script and fulfill his destiny... eventually. It's off topic but dang does that skywalker family have some serious issues. Bringing in all the Force ghosts and having a therapy session would be interesting.

Anyway, getting back to the topic, the title chosen often does usually relate to something deeply personal, motivating to them personally, or related to their path/fate as a Dark Side user. I won't go into excessive detail on my choice of moniker but it's (for me) tied to all of the above. After researching, tossing out various options, and finally claiming one I identified with personally it was refreshing/transformative. As it should be. Biblical references aside (trying to avoid outright rule violations) the definition of prodigal struck a cord. Having a relative connection to Revan being an obvious plus, since I always found the character inspirational. But, definitions of prodigal eluding to wastefulness also seemed to align with Sith historical practices. In addition to "leaving home, going out into the world, and wreaking havoc" being on the nose Sith actions. I feel it's a vital step in rebirth as a Sith to have such a name you identify with personally. Agreeing that latin is a great choice too.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: DarthProdigal on December 21, 2020, 05:33:43 PM
I don't think there is a way to change your name on here... but if anyone wanted a good Sith name with some meaning/depth for roleplay, videogame use, or creating an account I suppose.

Darth Sisypheous or Darth Sisyphus

Darth Tantalus

Both are rooted in mythology, sound properly Sith-like, I don't believe there is a SW precedent preexisting for either. As of this date the names are not registered in the member registry here either. Although a google search shows one Darth Tantalus as a Halo 3 player user name but little else. Obviously a comprehensive search of the entire internet leaving "no stone unturned" is unlikely with my technological/computing power capabilities... but still these are "new options" thanks to a post I'd seen a joke on. And my own thoughts spawned the latter name while considering the potential implications of the first one.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Hulk10 on January 22, 2021, 03:06:04 AM
Where I a Sith I'd like my name to be Darth Draco.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: Darth Logos on December 20, 2023, 06:41:56 PM
I don't think there is a way to change your name on here...
I think you can by contacting a Mod.


Title: Re: Sith Names
Post by: ThreadJack on December 21, 2023, 01:22:58 AM
I could change your name, but seeing as how you haven't been seen in 1.5 years, I don't think it matters.

Also my Sith name is still Darth Raze.