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List of Star Trek planets (A–B)

The fictional universe of the Star Trek canon , which evolved out of the 1966–69 TV series Star Trek , is a vast complex of planets, organizations, and peoples that together comprise an example of the science fiction practice of worldbuilding .

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• Aaamazzara – Homeworld of the Aaamazzarite species. [1]
• Acamar III – Homeworld of the humanoid Acamarians, who finally reunited the marauding Gatherers into their world's mainstream with Capt. Picard's help in 2366. [2]
• Achrady VII – Site of a conference supposedly attended by Lwaxana Troi before she changed her plans to visit Enterprise -D. This is likely a ruse by Deanna Troi to get Capt. Picard off-ship for a vacation. [3]
• Adarak Prime – Planet in Cardassian space and location of a weapons depot. [4]
• Adelphous IV – Destination of the USS Enterprise -D at the time Worf handed over the conn to Data for the night watch after O'Brien's wedding in 2368. [5]
• Adigeon Prime – Planet where young Julian Bashir was genetically modified by his parents to enhance his mental and physical skills. [6]
• Agaron – Planet whose government was allied to Vulcan in the 22nd century.
• Ajilon Prime – Lone Class-M planet of Ajilon in the disputed Archanis sector, three days' warp from Deep Space Nine , and home to a Federation colony. Half the residents were trapped after Klingons captured two settlements in the northern hemisphere. Kalanda's besieged hospital was located at one end of a peninsula near a Starfleet base at Tananda Bay. [7]
• Akaali homeworld – The third planet of the Omega Sagittarii star system. Minshara-class homeworld of the Akaali species, visited by the Enterprise NX-01 in 2151. [8]
• Akritiri – Delta Quadrant planet with a fascist police state that maintained a prison satellite in 2373. [9]
• Alastria – A Delta Quadrant planet with a binary star about 40,000 light-years from Sikaris, accessed via the spatial trajector. [10]
• Aldea – A supposedly mythical world in the Epsilon Mynos system whose inhabitants constructed a planet-wide cloaking device to hide their planet from marauders. The cloak effect deteriorated the ozone layer and, over time, rendered the Aldeans sterile with radiation poisoning. [11]
• Aldebaran III – Third planet in the Aldebaran system; a longtime Federation member planet on which Janet and Theodore Wallace performed experiments using carbohydrate compounds to slow the aging of plants. [12] It is the location of the Aldebaran Music School. [13] Grand Nagus Zek's nephew Belongo was once detained on Aldebaran III by Starfleet. [14] Dr. Ira Graves, who attempted to cheat death by uploading his consciousness into Lt. Cmdr. Data, wanted to flee to a location in the Aldebaran system, so he could live on with his love, Kareen Brianon. [15] The Aldebaran system is the home of a particularly tight-mouthed creature called the Aldebaran Shellmouth. [16] Scott and Picard share a bottle of Aldebaran whiskey. [17]
• Alderaan – In 2135, HMS New Zealand was on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan. [18] The Bajoran criminal Ibudan, chartered a space flight out of Alderaan. [19]
• Alfa 177 – Class-M planet geo-surveyed by the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 on stardate 1672.1, when a transporter malfunction trapped Lt. Sulu's landing party on the surface overnight during freezing cold that left some suffering severe frostbite. [20]
• Algeron IV – Destination of the Enterprise -D after leaving Relva VII in 2364. It is near the Romulan Star Empire and the namesake of the Romulan-Federation "Treaty of Algeron" which banned the UFP from developing cloaking technology. [21]
• Alondra – an uninhabited planet in the remote Federation system of Pallas 14. It was engulfed by a matter-energy cloud on star date 5371. [22]
• Alpha III – Planet where a code of law ethics known as the "Statues of Alpha III" were written. [23]
• Alpha Carinae II – Class-M planet on which Dr. Daystrom's M-5 computer was tested in 2268. [24] Note: In Bayer-system nomenclature, Alpha Carinae is the technical catalog name for Canopus . [ citation needed ]
• Alpha Carinae V – The home planet of the Drella, an entity that absorbs in love it senses around it. [25]
• Alpha Centauri – Alpha Centauri is the closest inhabitable world to Earth and was thus one of the earliest planets to be colonized by Humans. In the late 22nd century, Earth-born Zephram Cochrane took up residence on Alpha Centauri and lived there, in retirement, until his mysterious disappearance.
• Alpha Cygnus IX – Ninth planet of Alpha Cygni , the classical Bayer-format name for the star more commonly known as Deneb . It lends its name to an historic yet otherwise unspecified treaty negotiated by Ambassador Sarek . [26]
• Alpha Eridani II – Planet where the Redjac entity may have been responsible for various murders in the city of Heliopolis. [25] Note: In Bayer-system nomenclature, Alpha Eridani is the technical catalog name for Achernar .
• Alpha Laputa IV – Planet on which the USS Zhukov makes cultural observations. [27]
• Alpha Leonis system – The Enterprise -D is ordered to take medical supplies from Starbase 343 to an unspecified planet in the Alpha Leonis system. [2] Note: In Bayer-system nomenclature, Alpha Leonis is the technical catalog name for Regulus .
• Alpha Majoris I – Short form for the first planet orbiting Alpha Ursae Majoris . Homeworld of a lifeform known as the Mellitus, which is gaseous in transit but becomes solid when still. [25] Note: In Bayer-system nomenclature, Alpha Ursae Majoris is the technical catalog name for Dubhe . [ citation needed ]
• Alpha Omicron VII – A Jupiter-like gas giant where a large space-faring alien was found and unintentionally killed. It was discovered that the alien was pregnant and its baby was birthed post-mortem. The baby was then reunited with other adults. [28]
• Alpha Onias III – A barren yet light blue Class-M planet with hazy clouds, considered uninhabited until Barash's species was discovered there in 2367. One large cavern 2 km below the surface contains stalactites, stalagmites, and volcanic gases including methane, sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. [29]
• Alpha Proxima II – One of several planets where female residents were brutally stabbed to death in the style of Jack the Ripper . A lifeform that fed off terror and fear was responsible. [25]
• Alpha V – An Earth colony that was home to some of Charles Evans' relatives in 2266. [30]
• Alpha-441 – Planetoid which was home to a Maquis munitions base in or near the Demilitarized Zone. It was the original programmed target of the Cardassian Dreadnought missile. [31]
• Alsaurian homeworld – Inhabited Delta Quadrant planet ruled by the Mokra Order, a military dictatorship suppressing its Alsaurian population while claiming to be helping its self-defense. [ citation needed ]
• Altair III – Third planet located in the Alpha Aquilae star system; where Lt. Cmdr. Riker refused to let his commanding officer on the USS Hood , Captain Robert DeSoto, beam down due to a potentially dangerous situation. [32] [33] The Hood transported Tam Elbrun to the Enterprise -D after DeSoto had communicated with by-then CDR Will Riker.
• Altair IV – Fourth planet located in the Alpha Aquilae star system; LT Darien Wallace was born on Altair IV. [34] In 2371, Dr. Henri Roget, of the Central Hospital of Altair IV, was awarded the prestigious Carrington Award for his work in medicine. [35]
• Altair VI – Center of the Altair system, the planet was recovering from a longtime intersystem war when the USS Enterprise was ordered to attend its new president's inauguration ceremony in 2267. [16] In the Kobayashi Maru scenario, the ship was nineteen periods out of Altair VI. [36] (Inspired the name of the Altair 8800 .) [ citation needed ]
• Altamid – A Class-M planet within the Necro Cloud Nebula, beyond the edge of Federation space. In 2164, the USS Franklin crash-landed on Altamid, where Captain Balthazar Edison used abandoned technology left by the extinct natives to survive, mutating in the process and becoming known as Krall. Krall woould later launch an attack on the Federation from the planet in the Kelvin Timeline. [37] [ circular reference ]
• Althos IV – Homeworld of the Bzzit Khaht species. [38]
• Alture VII – Planet whose protein baths and meditation chambers were simulated by Quark's holosuite. Dr. Crusher wanted to try the program when the Enterprise -D visited Deep Space 9 in 2369. [39]
• Amargosa – System where the Amargosa Observatory was located. In 2371, Dr. Tolian Soren used a trilithium missile to destroy the Amargosa star in an attempt to redirect the Nexus Energy Ribbon. [40]
• "Amerind" homeworld – A Class-M planet, otherwise unnamed, located in a dense asteroid belt and home to a colony of Native American Indians that were transported there from Earth by an ancient race known as the Preservers centuries ago. The planet, first surveyed by the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 in 2269, was protected from the asteroids by a defense shield obelisk created by the Preservers. [41]
• Amleth Prime – Location of a Cardassian base in the Amleth Nebula. The nebula's emissions rendered cloaking devices inoperable making a sneak attack on the base difficult. [42]
• Andevian II – Vacation planet known for its moons and breathtaking landscapes. [43]
• Andoria – The Andorian homeworld, a frozen M-class moon orbiting the blue gas giant Andor ( Procyon VIII), is a longtime member of the Federation whose inhabitants are distinguished by their blue skin, white hair and antennae. Andoria is near the Vulcan homeworld, and the Vulcans and Andorians are (perceived to be) traditional enemies. Andoria is also host to an Andorian subspecies called the Aenar, who live in isolation from the rest of their world. The albino Aenar are blind but strongly telepathic. [44] [45] [46] [47] Vulcan ambassador V'Lar negotiated the first treaty between Andoria and Vulcan. [48] According to Data, Andorian marriages require groups of four. [5] It is not known whether the Andor/Andoria system is located in the Epsilon Indi star system ( Star Trek: The Original Series ) or Procyon system ( Star Trek: Star Charts ).
• Andros III – Home of Dr. Bathkin. [49]
• Angel I – A remote Class-M planet orbiting Alpha Gruis , located near the Romulan Neutral Zone. Targeted as a potential Federation member, no doubt due to its strategic location. Its humanoid matriarchy was visited by a UFP ship in 2302 before the USS Enterprise -D came looking for a disabled freighter's survivors 62 years later. It has no traces of naturally occurring platinum. [50]
• Angosia III – Homeworld of the Angosian species, who emerged victorious from its war with the Tarsians. In 2366, the Angosians's bid to join the Federation was jeopardized after Capt. Picard discovered that the native authorities had imprisoned its bio-altered veterans on a lunar colony once the war was over. [51]
• Antede III – Homeworld of the fish-like Antedean species. [52]
• Antica – A planet in the Beta Renner system and homeworld to a canine-like carnivorous race who are deadly enemies of their system neighbors, the Selay. [53]
• Antos IV – Home to both a species of giant energy-generating worms and an intelligent species who have perfected the techniques of cellular metamorphosis. Captain Garth learned the ability while convalescing on this planet; it undermined his sanity. [54]
• AR-558 – Planet in the Chin'toka system of the Alpha Quadrant which is inhospitable to humanoid life. It was the location of a Dominion communications array. During the Dominion-Federation War, AR-558 was invaded by Federation troops and held for five months without relief forces and minimal supplies. [55]
• Archanis IV – Federation colony world which Gowron wanted evacuated in 2372-73; Sisko says it's "a long way from [DS9]". [56] [57] While under the power of a hostile entity, Pavel Chekov once claimed that the research outpost on this planet was the site of an attack on his non-existent brother, Piotr. [58]
• Archer IV – The fourth planet in the 61 Ursae Majoris system, and the first habitable M-class planet discovered and explored by the Enterprise (NX-01) . In the 22nd Century, the pollen of plants on this planet had a powerful hallucinogenic effect that nearly caused Commander Trip Tucker to murder Science Officer T'Pol on suspicion of colluding with imaginary aliens against the Enterprise crew. [59] By the 23rd Century, this problem was solved, and the planet became the home of a thriving Federation colony and was named after Captain Jonathan Archer . [60] In the 24th Century, the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) was en route to Archer IV when it encountered a temporal rift; in the alternate timeline created by this incursion, the planet was the location of a major battle in which Federation forces defeated those of the Klingon Empire. [61]
• Archer's Comet – Not a planet, but the largest comet ever discovered and large enough for an away team to land on it with a shuttlecraft and collect core samples. [62] Note: Proper reference to it should be to "Comet Archer". [ original research? ]
• Archer's Planet – Planet in the Gamma Trianguli sector. Not to be confused with Archer IV which is a different planet. It was the Enterprise -D's destination when it encounters a temporal rift. [61]
• Arcturus IV – Homeworld of the Arcturian species. [63]
• Ardana – Third planet orbiting the star Rasalas ( Mu Leonis A). A Federation member in 2268, despite then supporting two widely disparate castes; the privileged upper-class lived in the city of Stratos, considered the finest example of sustained anti-gravity elevation in the galaxy, while the lower-class "troglytes" were forced to stay on the surface and mine zenite. James Kirk helped end years of mistrust between the two in 2269 while retrieving zenite to stop a plague, and the caste differences were eliminated at Federation request. [64]
• Argana II – The Enterprise's destination as they leave Eminiar VII for their next assignment. [65]
• Argelius II – Planet strategically important for its port for space-faring races, especially thanks to its hedonistic and hospitable humanoid natives. It was beset by the murdering Redjac entity in 2267. [25] His stateroom on the Enterprise-D is so spacious that Scotty says it reminds him of a hotel room on Argelius. [17]
• Argratha – Gamma Quadrant homeworld of the Argrathi species. [66]
• Argus X – Planet surveyed by the crew of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 where they encounter a vampiric entity. [67]
• Ariannus – A planet threatened by a bacterial invasion in 2268, until the Enterprise conducted an orbital decontamination. [68]
• Arkaria – Inhabited planet and the site of a support base for the orbital Remmler Array, where would-be terrorists and local administrators tried to hijack trilithium resin waste from the Enterprise -D's warp drive during a baryon sweep. [69]
• Arloff IX – Geordi mentions that the starship USS Charleston will make an extended stop at Arloff IX. [70]
• Armus IX – Riker wore an outfit during a diplomatic conference made of ceremonial feathers from Armus IX. [50]
• Arret – Counterpart of Earth ("Terra" spelled backwards) in the alternate universe where time flows backward. [71]
• Arvada III – Site of a tragic disaster where a young Beverly Crusher and her grandmother were two of the few surviving colonists. The elder woman's knowledge of medicinal roots saved them when medical ships were late. [72]
• Aschelan V – A Cardassian fuel depot in the DMZ near the Badlands. It was the target of the Cardassian Dreadnought weapon which was reprogrammed by the Maquis. The weapon was intercepted first by the Caretaker Array and sent to the Delta Quadrant where it targeted the inhabited planet Rakosa V. [31]
• Astral V – Federation colony with a museum dedicated to spacecraft. [73]
• Atalia VII – Site of a diplomatic conference delayed by the Enterprise -D's involvement in Dr. Galen's genetic puzzle. [74]
• Atbar Prime – Cardassian planet, site of the Cardassian Liberation Front's headquarters. The base was destroyed by Dominion forces in 2375. [75]
• Athos IV – Planet which was the location of the last pocket of the Maquis resistance who hid below the surface. The group was wiped out in 2373 by Dominion forces. [76]
• Atifs IV – Planet where the ruling Oligarchy employs a stone-knocking ritual of thanks during mealtime, echoing that of the Betazoid and Oolan cultures' meal chimes. [52]
• Atlec – Planet located in the Omega Sagitta system. Along with the people of Straleb, its population makes up the Coalition of Madena. War between the planets almost broke out in 2362, when the rogue freighter captain Thadiun Okona was accused of stealing the Straleb "Jewel of Thesia" for Yadar, the daughter of Atlec's leader Debin. [77]
• Atrea IV – This planet's cooling core magma was reheated by the Enterprise -D while working with its native scientist, Dr. Pran Tainer, and his wife, Juliana, onetime wife of Dr. Soong and co-creator of Data. [78]
• ' Aucdet IX – Planet with a Federation medical facility visited by the Enterprise-D. (It is spelled with an apostrophe and a small a in the subtitle track.) [79]
• Aurelia – Homeworld of the Aurelians and a member of the United Federation of Planets . [ citation needed ]
• Avenal VII – Planet in Cardassian space that Klingon ruler Gowron ordered a disastrous attack upon in 2375, where all Klingon ships were destroyed. [80]
• Avery III – Planet in the Delta Quadrant within the Vidiian Sodality. It was the location of a hidden Vidiian base. [81]
• Axanar – Located in the well-known Epsilon Eridani system. Homeworld of the Axanar species. [82] It was also the site of a historic mission led by Garth of Izar. [54]
• B'Saari II – Homeworld of the B'Saari species. [83]
• Ba'ku – Class-M planet hidden inside a region of space called The Briar Patch. The planet had unique metaphasic particle rings that generate a rejuvenation effect on its inhabitants, a lost colony of Son'a who settled there sometime in the 21st Century. In 2375, an attempt to strip the rings of its particles by the Son'a commander Ru'afo and the recently widowed Vice Admiral Matthew Dougherty of Star Fleet was foiled by the crew of the Enterprise -E. [84]
• Babel – Neutral planet where the Federation Council met in 2267 to determine the admission of the Coridian planets to the Federation. The Articles of Federation were signed on this planet in 2161. [85] Babel orbits Wolf 424 , close to Sol & Earth. [ citation needed ]
• Bajor – Homeworld of the Bajoran species. It is the 7th planet in the B'hava'el system. The system is known for being near the Bajoran Wormhole which provides access to the Gamma Quadrant. The space station Deep Space Nine orbits near the system. [39]
• Bajor VIII – Eighth planet in the Bajoran star system with six colonies containing several thousand Bajoran settlers. Its proper name is Andros and it has at least two moons. Terrorist Tahna Los , after picking up the explosive bilitrium from the Duras sisters behind the "lower" moon, threatened to blow up the planet's colonists in 2369 if Major Kira did not take him to Deep Space Nine. [86]
• Balancar – Alpha Quadrant planet and the source of "syrup of swill". [87]
• Balosnee VI – A vacation planet (pronounced "BOWEL-us-nee") where the soothing harmonies of the tides can cause stimulating hallucinations. The world was one of Zek's two choices for his first vacation in 85 years after his short-lived "retirement" as Grand Nagus, but he eventually opted for Risa and its "voluptuous females" before faking his death. [88]
• Banean homeworld – Delta Quadrant homeworld to the Banea, an independent spacefaring culture in competition with its rival neighbor, the militaristic Numiri. During a stop by the USS Voyager in 2371 to repair a damaged collimator, Paris was convicted of murder and forced to relive the act repeatedly through memory implants, the Banean penal method, until a Numiri spy was revealed to be the true killer. [89]
• Barisa Prime – Federation colony located near Tzenkethi space. In 2371, the USS Defiant answers a faked distress call from Barisa indicating the world was attacked by Tzenkethi forces. [90]
• Barkon IV – Alpha Quadrant homeworld to a Renaissance-level culture [91] ruled by village elders and a magistrate. A downed probe was retrieved by Data, who suffered memory loss on the mission and subsequently contaminated the inhabitants of a nearby village with radioactive material. He later found a way to cure the inhabitants of the resulting radiation sickness. [92]
• Barradas III – Planet where Riker was captured by mercenaries led by Arctus Baran while searching for Capt. Picard's killers. Riker discovers Picard posing as one of the mercenaries to infiltrate their theft of artifacts. [93]
• Barson II – Planet where the Enterprise -D transported medical supplies to fight a viral outbreak. [34]
• Barzan – An independent Alpha Quadrant planet that is home to a poor but proud race whose hopes for progress based on a nearby wormhole were dashed in 2366 when it was discovered to be unstable. [94]
• Beltane IX – A trading planet of some merchant marine repute within a shuttlecraft's range of Relva VII. Jake Kurland, a rejected Starfleet Academy finalist, intended to "run away" from the Enterprise -D and sign on aboard a freighter there. [21]
• Benecia Colony – A young Federation colony with only minimal medical facilities in 2269, when Dr. Janice Lester used them to hide her life-energy transfer with James T. Kirk. [95] Also, presumably, the location of the rehabilitation colony where the Karidian Company was slated to perform, but where Lenore Karidian herself was instead treated for a psychotic break after killing her father Anton. [96]
• Benthos – Homeworld of the Benthan species. [97]
• Benzar – homeworld of the Benzite species, in orbit of Securis, better known as Delta Pavonis . One native, Ensign Mendon, served on the Enterprise -D as part of an exchange program. Another, Mordock, became the first of his race to be admitted to Starfleet Academy. [21] In 2374, Benzar was conquered by the Dominion during the Dominion War , and later liberated by Romulan forces. [98] [99]
• Berengaria VII – A planet known for its dragon-like lifeforms. [100] In 2151, the Enterprise NX-01 scouted the planet as a proposed site for one of the Federation's first starbases. [101] In 2373, Winn Adami asked Captain Benjamin Sisko rhetorically whether the Federation would sacrifice Berengaria to protect Bajor from the Dominion. [49]
• Bersallis III – Planet with renowned firestorms, which occur every seven years. In 2369, the storms forced the Enterprise -D to evacuate the Federation outpost there. [102]
• Beta III – Planet whose society is ruled over by a computer called Landru. [103]
• Beta VI – Federation colony and destination of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701, before crew were abducted by the entity Trelane to his planet Gothos. [104]
• Beta XII-A – Location of a Federation agricultural colony. In 2268, an alien entity sent a fake distress call the Enterprise NCC-1701 claiming the world was attacked by the Klingons. It was all an elaborate ruse to get the crew of the ship to fight the Klingons so the entity could feed off their negative energy of hatred and anger. [58]
• Beta Agni II – Federation colony whose water supply was contaminated with tricyanate by trader Kivas Fajo as a diversion to kidnap Lt. Cmdr. Data. [105]
• Beta Antares IV – World mentioned as the home of a confusing, and terribly complicated, card game called fizzbin made up by James Kirk in a ruse to escape captors on Sigma Iota II in 2268. [106]
• Beta Aurigae – The USS Enterprise was to rendezvous with the USS Potemkin at Beta Aurigae, but Dr. Janice Lester, in Kirk's body, diverted the Enterprise to the Benecia Colony. [95] Note: In Bayer-system nomenclature, Beta Aurigae is the technical catalog name for Menkalinan . [ citation needed ]
• Beta Aquilae II – Second planet in the Beta Aquilae star system. Location of a Starfleet Academy annex. [34] Note: In Bayer-system nomenclature, Beta Aquilae is the technical catalog name for Alshain . [ citation needed ]
• Beta Cassius – another name for the Class M planet Haven. [107]
• Beta Kupsic – Destination of the Enterprise -D after leaving Starbase Montgomery. [108]
• Beta Niobe I – Also known as Sarpeidon, this class M planet was visited by the USS Enterprise in 2269 hours before its star Beta Niobe went supernova. The Enterprise crew discovered the natives of the world had escaped their fate by time traveling to their world's past. [109]
• Beta Stromgren – Star system claimed to be in Romulan territory where a red supergiant was on the verge of going supernova. It is the system where the Vega Nine probe found the living spaceship "Tin Man" ( a.k.a. Gomtuu) orbiting near the star. The ancient living ship, apparently the last of its kind, was lonely and ready to accept its suicidal destruction before joining with the Betazed prodigy Tam Elbrun who had been in psychic contact with it. [110]
• Beta Ursae Minoris II – Location of a Starfleet Academy annex. [34] Note: Beta Ursae Minoris is the Bayer designation for Kochab . [111]
• Betazed – Also called Beta Zeta V, Betazed is the homeworld of the Betazoid species, and member of the United Federation of Planets. It is the homeworld of Counselor Deanna Troi, and her mother Ambassador Lwaxana Troi. [52] [63] [112] In 2374, Dominion forces took over Betazed, but it was liberated by the Federation's Tenth Fleet. [113]
• Betelgeuse II – Homeworld of the Betelgeusan species. [114]
• Beth Delta I – Planet where Dr. Paul Stubbs offered to take Counselor Troi to see the city of New Manhattan over champagne. [115]
• Bilana III – Planet where a science institute served as the base of operations for an experimental type of propulsion called a Soliton Wave. The wave was generated by field coils on Bilana III and pushed a test vessel toward Lemma II at warp speeds without the ship itself generating the warp field. At Lemma II, a dispersion field would stop the wave and the ship would exit warp. [116]
• Bilaren – System with a Federation colony. Amanda Rodgers' adoptive parents were stationed at Bilaren. [117]
• Blue Horizon – Terraformed planet, the site of a Federation colony. The planet was visited by Benjamin Sisko and his son Jake on a vacation trip. [118]
• Bokara VI – Planet and site of a neuropsychology seminar attended by Deanna Troi in 2369. Troi was abducted from Borkar VI by the Romulan underground, who used her in a plan to help M'Ret defect to the Federation. [119]
• Bolarus IX – Federation planet and home to the Bolian species. The planet has an uneasy truce with the Moropa. It sent at least two delegates to the biennial Trade Agreements Conference on Betazed. [120] [121] [122]
• Bopak III – Uninhabited Class-M world in the Gamma Quadrant where Bashir and O'Brien encountered Jem'Hadar trying to break their Ketracel-white addiction. Its plants have a high degree of chlorophyll for the planet of a red giant star. [123]
• Boraal II – Homeworld of the medieval Boraalan species. Its atmosphere suddenly began a catastrophic dissipation in 2370. The Enterprise -D answered the distress signal sent by Dr. Nikolai Rozhenko, Worf's foster brother, who fell in love with a native woman while disguised as a cultural observer and broke the Prime Directive to save her village. [124]
• Boradis III – Site of the first Federation outpost in the Boradis system founded in 2331, and the first of 13 that have since been settled in the sector as of late 2365. Julian Bashir recalls the time he cured a plague on Boradis III. [125] [126]
• Boreal III – Planetary home port or residence of the non-Starfleet transport ship Kallisko , destroyed by the Crystalline Entity. [127]
• Boreth – The most sacred place of Klingons (pronounced "bore-OTH") where Kahless was supposed to return. It hosted a monastery for clerics keeping watch until his return and was maintained after their cloned version became Emperor in 2369. Worf went to Boreth to seek the return of Kahless and found a clone version instead. [128] Worf visited Boreth again after the destruction of the Enterprise -D. [129] DS9 had several artistic depictions of Borath on the promenade deck and in the replimat eatery. [130]
• Borg Prime – The homeworld of the Borg (speculative). The exact location is unknown, but most likely deep in the Delta Quadrant where the Borg control a huge empire, however it is not the center of governance, that is located in their unicomplex. [ original research? ]
• Boslic – Homeworld of the Boslic species. [131]
• Bracas V – A planet where La Forge has skin-dived among coral reefs. [132]
• Braslota – System with three with planets Totoro (Braslota I), Yuri (Braslota II) and Kei (Braslota III), which were fictitious codenames used in "Operation Lovely Angel", a battle simulation between the USS Enterprise -D and the 80-year-old USS Hathaway . [133] Note: The names were only seen on a computer screen and come from the anime series Dirty Pair .
• Brax – Planet in the Gamma Quadrant whose inhabitants call Q the "God of Lies". Vash visited Brax while in Q's company, though they were not particularly welcome. [134]
• Brechtian cluster – System with two inhabited planets threatened by the Crystalline Entity. [127]
• Bre'el IV – An inhabited world facing the planetwide chaos of quakes, massive tidal waves, and climate-altering dust clouds when its asteroidal moon threatened to fall out of orbit, (until Q helped out). [135]
• Breen homeworld – The frozen wasteland home of the Dominion-allied Breen species, who must use armored pressure suits when living on many Class-M worlds. Its climate is well-known to off-worlders. Cardassia, for one, has an embassy there. [4] [42] [136] [137] [138]
• Brekka – Native name for Delos IV, the Class-M home of felicium, an organic narcotic used by its natives to keep prosperous after they kept system neighbor Ornara secretly addicted to it for 200 years. [139] Note: This Delos IV should not be confused with the planet of another system, commonly called Delos, that is the site of an established Federation-world medical facility.
• Brentalia – A planet where endangered lifeforms from different worlds can be brought for refuge. Two of the last fourteen surviving gilvos of Corvan II were transported by the Enterprise -D here for refuge breeding. [116] Worf took Alexander to see the planet's zoo. [140]
• Brinda V – Inhabited planet where half the population of a small planet was reported to have been transported away by Orion traders to work as slave labor in their mining camps. Constable Odo had read of the incident and initially compared it to the situation on the Yadera colony. [13]
• Bringloid V – Class-M planet endangered by increasing stellar flares and instability in 2365, home to the 223 descendants of the mostly forgotten Neo-Transcendentalists dropped off by the S.S. Mariposa colony ship that left Earth in 2123. Anachronisms even then, the people took refuge 30 meters below the surface but repeatedly refused to develop advanced technology. [18]
• Browder IV – Planetary site of a terraforming effort by the USS Hood in 2366, to which the Enterprise -D was bound after helping end a plague on Cor Caroli V. Picard's kidnapping by aliens as part of a bizarre study on authority delayed that mission. [120]
• Brunali homeworld – Homeworld of the Brunali species. [141]
• Bryma – A former Cardassian colony site in the Demilitarized Zone where the Deep Space 9 runabouts held off a Maquis attack on a confirmed illegal arms depot amid the civilian center. The system included an Oort Cloud. Commander Sisko worried that a forced Cardassian response to the attack would destroy the fragile peace treaty with the UFP. [142]
• Bynaus – A planet orbiting Beta Magellan and home to the Bynar race, a computer-dependent culture threatened by a nearby supernova's electro-magnetic pulse. In 2364, natives commandeered the Enterprise -D, the only mobile computer large enough to store their master banks. [143]

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• ↑ 2.0 2.1 TNG : " The Vengeance Factor "
• ↑ TNG : " Captain's Holiday "
• ↑ 4.0 4.1 DS9 : " When It Rains… "
• ↑ 5.0 5.1 TNG : " Data's Day "
• ↑ DS9 : " Doctor Bashir, I Presume? "
• ↑ DS9 : " ...Nor the Battle to the Strong "
• ↑ Ent : " Civilization "
• ↑ Voy : " The Chute "
• ↑ Voy : " Prime Factors "
• ↑ TNG : " When the Bough Breaks "
• ↑ TOS : " The Deadly Years "
• ↑ 13.0 13.1 DS9 : " Shadowplay "
• ↑ DS9 : " Past Tense "
• ↑ TNG: " The Schizoid Man "
• ↑ 16.0 16.1 TOS : " Amok Time "
• ↑ 17.0 17.1 TNG : " Relics "
• ↑ 18.0 18.1 TNG : " Up the Long Ladder "
• ↑ DS9 : " A Man Alone "
• ↑ TOS : " The Enemy Within "
• ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 TNG : " Coming of Age "
• ↑ TAS : " One of Our Planets is Missing
• ↑ TOS : " Court Martial "
• ↑ TOS : " The Ultimate Computer "
• ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 TOS : " Wolf in the Fold "
• ↑ TNG : " Sarek "
• ↑ TNG : " Brothers "
• ↑ TNG : " Galaxy's Child "
• ↑ TNG : " Future Imperfect "
• ↑ TOS : " Charlie X "
• ↑ 31.0 31.1 Voy : " Dreadnought "
• ↑ TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint "
• ↑ TNG : " The Pegasus "
• ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 TNG : " Eye of the Beholder "
• ↑ DS9 : " Prophet Motive "
• ↑ Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
• ↑ "Star Trek Beyond" .
• ↑ Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
• ↑ 39.0 39.1 TNG : " Birthright, Part I "
• ↑ Star Trek Generations
• ↑ TOS : " The Paradise Syndrome "
• ↑ 42.0 42.1 DS9 : " Return to Grace "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Forsaken "
• ↑ Ent : " The Andorian Incident "
• ↑ Ent : " These Are the Voyages... "
• ↑ Ent : " United "
• ↑ Ent : " The Aenar "
• ↑ Ent : " Fallen Hero "
• ↑ 49.0 49.1 DS9 : " In the Cards "
• ↑ 50.0 50.1 TNG : " Angel One "
• ↑ TNG : " The Hunted "
• ↑ 52.0 52.1 52.2 TNG : " Manhunt "
• ↑ TNG : " Lonely Among Us "
• ↑ 54.0 54.1 TOS : " Whom Gods Destroy "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Siege of AR-558 "
• ↑ DS9 : " Broken Link "
• ↑ DS9 : " Apocalypse Rising "
• ↑ 58.0 58.1 TOS : " Day of the Dove "
• ↑ Ent : " Strange New World "
• ↑ Ent : " In a Mirror, Darkly "
• ↑ 61.0 61.1 TNG : " Yesterday's Enterprise "
• ↑ Ent : " Breaking the Ice "
• ↑ 63.0 63.1 TNG : " Ménage à Troi "
• ↑ TOS : " The Cloud Minders "
• ↑ TOS : " A Taste of Armageddon "
• ↑ DS9 : " Hard Time "
• ↑ TOS : " Obsession "
• ↑ TOS : " Let That Be Your Last Battlefield "
• ↑ TNG : " Starship Mine "
• ↑ TNG : " The Neutral Zone "
• ↑ TAS : " The Counter-Clock Incident "
• ↑ TNG : " The Arsenal of Freedom "
• ↑ TNG : " Booby Trap "
• ↑ TNG : " The Chase "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Dogs of War "
• ↑ DS9 : " Blaze of Glory "
• ↑ TNG : " The Outrageous Okona "
• ↑ TNG : " Inheritance
• ↑ TNG: " The Child "
• ↑ DS9 : " Tacking into the Wind "
• ↑ Voy : " Faces "
• ↑ Ent : " Fight or Flight "
• ↑ Ent : " Horizon "
• ↑ Star Trek: Insurrection
• ↑ TOS : " Journey to Babel "
• ↑ DS9 : " Past Prologue "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Magnificent Ferengi "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Nagus "
• ↑ Voy : " Ex Post Facto "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Adversary "
• ↑ "STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION "Thine Own Self " " . Star Trek Minutiae: Exploring the Details of Science Fiction . Retrieved 11 February 2018 . Barkon Four. The level of technology on this planet is roughly equivalent to that of the Renaissance on Earth
• ↑ TNG : " Thine Own Self "
• ↑ TNG : " Gambit "
• ↑ TNG : " The Price "
• ↑ 95.0 95.1 TOS : " Turnabout Intruder "
• ↑ TOS: " The Conscience of the King "
• ↑ Voy : " Vis à Vis "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Ship "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Reckoning "
• ↑ TOS : " This Side of Paradise "
• ↑ Ent : " Bound "
• ↑ TNG : " Lessons "
• ↑ TOS : " The Return of the Archons "
• ↑ TOS : " The Squire of Gothos "
• ↑ TNG : " The Most Toys "
• ↑ TOS : " A Piece of the Action "
• ↑ TNG : " Haven "
• ↑ TNG : " The Icarus Factor "
• ↑ TOS : " All Our Yesterdays "
• ↑ TNG : " Tin Man "
• ↑ "The Guardians of the Pole | EarthSky.org" . earthsky.org . Retrieved 2018-01-18 .
• ↑ TNG : " Half a Life "
• ↑ DS9 : " In the Pale Moonlight "
• ↑ Star Trek: The Motion Picture
• ↑ TNG : " Evolution "
• ↑ 116.0 116.1 TNG : " New Ground "
• ↑ TNG : " True Q "
• ↑ DS9 : " Second Sight "
• ↑ TNG : " Face of the Enemy "
• ↑ 120.0 120.1 TNG : " Allegiance "
• ↑ DS9 : " Invasive Procedures "
• ↑ DS9 : " Who Mourns for Morn? "
• ↑ DS9 : " Hippocratic Oath "
• ↑ TNG : " Homeward "
• ↑ TNG : " The Emissary "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Quickening "
• ↑ 127.0 127.1 TNG : " Silicon Avatar "
• ↑ TNG : " Rightful Heir
• ↑ DS9 : " The Way of the Warrior "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Muse "
• ↑ DS9 : " The Homecoming "
• ↑ TNG : " The Loss "
• ↑ TNG : " Peak Performance "
• ↑ DS9 : " Q-Less "
• ↑ TNG : " Déjà Q "
• ↑ DS9 : " Indiscretion "
• ↑ DS9 : " For the Uniform "
• ↑ DS9 : " Crossfire "
• ↑ TNG : " Symbiosis "
• ↑ TNG : " Imaginary Friend "
• ↑ Voy : " Child's Play "
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May you live long and prosper with this massive list of Star Trek baby names! From ordinary names like William or Ashley, to intergalactic ones like Dolim and Icheb, you’ll find something you like!

And these make interesting names for pets, fictional characters and more!

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Star Trek Baby Names for Girls

I love that these Stark Trek baby names for girls run the gamut from normal to totally sci-fi! Use caution when choosing something too out there for a child!

Alynna Nechayev is the admiral of Starfleet in Star Trek. Her name means noble.

Alyssa Ogawa is the nurse on the USS Enterprise. Her name might mean noble type. Or it could relate to the alyssum flower.

Amanda Grayson is a Vulcan in the Star Trek series. This name means loveable .

Ash Tyler is the Chief Security in Star Trek: Discovery. This unisex name refers to the ash tree. Or, for girls, it can be short for Ashley.

Ayala is the Security Officer in Voyager. In Hebrew, Ayala means doe or female deer .

Bareil Antos is a resident of Bajor in Star Deep Space 9. This unique name was invented for the series!

B’Elanna Torres is a half-human, half- Klingon in Voyager. This exotic-sounding name is actually a combination of Belle and Anna.

Beverly Crusher is a medical officer in the Star Trek series. Her name isn’t common in the US, and it means beaver stream .

Carol Marcus is a biologist in the Star Trek movies. Her name may mean song , or can be a short form of Caroline, which is a feminine form of Charles

Chell is the Engineering Officer in Voyager. It can be a name on its own or be short for Michelle.

Christine Chapel is a Star Fleet Commander in Star Trek IV. This gorgeous name is actually uncommon in the US!

Deanna Troi is a half-human, half-betazoid in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Her name means heavenly. 

Degra is a Xindi scientist in Enterprise. This name is pretty wild, I’d be hesitant giving it to a baby!

Erika Hernandez is a commanding officer aboard the NX-02 in Enterprise. In Latin, Erica means heather .

Evek is a Cardassian in the Star Trek Series.

Ishka is a Ferengi in DS9. Her name means princess in Armenian. 

Jadzia is a Trill Science Officer in Deep Space 9. It’s actually a Polish name meaning battle.

Now here’s a name you don’t hear often! Janice Rand is a Starfleet officer in Star Trek. Her name is a form of Jane.

Jannar is a Xindi in Enterprise. It could mean beautiful world.

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Jennifer Sisko is a Starfleet Officer aboard the USS Saratoga in DS9. Meaning: white phantom.

Joann Owosekun is the Operations officer on the USS Discovery in Star Trek. Her name means YAHWEH is gracious. 

Kasidy 

Kasidy Yates is a freighter captain in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Cassidy means curly haired .

Kathryn Janeway is a human aboard the USS Voyager. This name dates all the way back to the 4th century and might mean pure.

Katrina 

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Katrina Cornwell is the Admiral of Starfleet in Discovery.  Meaning: pure

Keiko O’Brein is a botanist in Star Trek. Her name means wholesome child.

Kes is an Ocampa civilian aboard the USS Voyager. Her name could be short for Kestrel, or just a fun, short name on its own.

Keyla Detmer is the Helmsman in Discovery. Her name might mean crown of laurels .

Kimara Cretak is a Romulan representative in Deep Space 9. What an interesting name! It could be a combination of Kimberly and Tamara, which means date palm.

Kira Nerys is a Bajoran in Deep Space 9. Her name could be a form of Cyrus, which means young,  or lord .

Li Nalas is the Bajoran Liaison Officer in DS9. This unisex name can come from Hebrew or Japanese. 

Leeta is a Bajoran in Deep Space 9. She’s actually named after a pre-production coordinator from the Star Trek crew!

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Lore is an android in TNG. Although the character looks male, his name could work as a nickname for female names like Laura, Lauren, or Eleanor.

Mallora is the chairman of the Xindi Council in Star Trek: Enterprise. Although the character is male, it reminds me of the name Mallory and could work for a female!

Mila is a Cardassian in Deep Space 9. Her name means dear.

Mora Pol is a Majoran scientist in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Did you know Mora or Moira are variations of Mary, which means beloved ?

Naomi Wildman is the captain’s assistant in Voyager. In Hebrew, Naomi means pleasantness .

Nerys 

Kira Nerys is a Bajoran in DS9. Her last name is actually a Welsh name that means lady .

Opaka Sulan is a Bajoran leader in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Her name could come from the Hungarian name Opika.

Phillipa Georgiou  is a commanding officer aboard the USS Shenzhou in Discovery. Meaning: friend of horses

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Rebi is a passenger aboard the USS Voyager. In Japanese, her name means beautiful. 

Robin Lefler is the Engineering Officer on the USS Enterprise. Did you know Robin was a nickname for Robert in medieval times? Now it’s regarded as its own name! 

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Sarah Sisko is a holophotographer in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Meaning: lady, princess, noblewoman

Saru is first officer of the USS Discovery. In Japanese, her name means monkey .

Sela is a Romulan officer in Star Trek: The Next Generation. In Hebrew, her name means rock .

Seska is a Cardassian in Voyager. Her name could be a variation of Franchesca, or a completely unique name!

Sylvia Tilly is an engineering officer in Star Trek: Discovery. Meaning: forest.

Susan Nicoletti is the engineering officer in  Voyager. The name Susan means lily or rose .

Tal Celes is a Bajoran crewman on the USS Voyager. In Hebrew, Tal is a unisex name that means dew.

Tasha Yar is the chief of security in The Next Generation. Did you know Tasha is a nickname for Natasha, meaning Christmas day?

Sylvia Tilly is an engineering officer in Star Trek: Discovery. Tilly is a nickname for Matilda, meaning strength in battle . 

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Tora is a Bajoran in DS9 Her name is a feminine version of Thor! 

Nyota Uhura is the Communications Officer in Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry adapted her name from the Swahili word for freedom . 

Winn Adami is a Bajoran in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. In Welsh, her name means blessed or fair.

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I was surprised at just how many Star Trek names are normal, real-world names you might hear every day! Of course, there are a lot of alien and invented names too, so you have a huge variety to browse through!

Airam is the Science officer in Star Trek: Discovery. Meaning: unknown 

Alexander 

Alexander Rozhenko is Warf’s son in The Next Generation. His name means defender of men 

Bareil Antos is a resident of Bajor in Deep Space 9. His surname is actually a Hungarian version of Anthony! 

Azan is a civilian passenger aboard The Voyager. In Arabic, it means to listen . 

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Beckett Mariner is the ensign aboard the USS Cerritos in Star Trek: Lower Decks. His name might mean brook or stream. 

Benjamin 

Benjamin Layfeyette Sisko is a Commanding Officer in DS9. Meaning: son of the south 

R.A. Bryce is the Communications Officer in Discovery. His name means speckled.

Christopher 

Christopher Pike is a Starfleet admiral in Star Trek. His name means bearing Christ. 

Damar is a Cardassian in Deep Space 9. In Indonesian, this name means light or lamp . 

Dolim is a Xindi Council member in Enterprise. Meaning: unknown 

Elim Garak is a Cardassian in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Despite his extraterrestrial origins, his name actually comes from ancient Irish! 

Enabrin Tain is the leader of the Cardassian Obsidian Order in Deep Space 9. Meaning: unknown 

Ezri Dax is a Trill Counselor in DS9. In Hebrew, it means my helper.

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Maxwell Forrest is a Vice Admiral in Starfleet Command in Enterprise. As you probably guessed, this name means forest .

Gabriel Lorca is a commanding officer aboard the USS Discovery. Meaning: God is my strong man

Geordie La Forge is Chief Engineer in the Star Trek series. His name means farmer.

Icheb is a Brunali aboard the Voyager in Star Trek. Meaning: unknown 

Jake Sisko is a Deep Space 9 resident. His name means healer.

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James Tiberius Kirk is the Captain of the USS Enterprise in Star Trek: The Original Series. Did you know the name James actually is a variation of Jason?

Captain Jean-Luc Picard is the Captain of the USS Enterprise. His name is the French form of John and means YAHWEH is gracious. 

Jet Reno is the chief engineer of the USS Hiawatha in Discovery. His name may refer to the black stone, or could be short for another name.

Jonathan 

Jonathan Archer is the Commanding Officer in Enterprise. Meaning: YAHWEH has given. 

Joseph Sisko is a restaurant owner on Earth in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. The name Joseph means he will add .

Julian Bashir is the Chief Medical Officer aboard Deep Space 9 in Star Trek. This name could refer to the Roman god Jupiter.

Would you rather use the famous Captain’s last name? Kirk means church. 

K’Ehleyer is an ambassador in TNG. I don’t recommend spelling anyone’s name with so many extra letters! Kyle or Kyler are much easier to write and pronounce. These names mean channel or strait. 

Lafayette 

Benjamin Layfeyette Sisko is a Commanding Officer in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. Lafayette means plantation of beech trees .

Leonard McCoy (Bones) is the Chief Medical Officer in Enterprise. And of course, Leonard Nimoy played Spock. Meaning: brave lion

Lon Studer is the Engineering Officer in Voyager. His name is short for Alonzo.

Luther Sloan is an intelligence operative in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. His name means army of people .

Malcolm Reed is a tactical officer in Enterprise. This name means disciple of Saint Columba. And Columba means dove .

Carol Marcus is a biologist in the Star Trek movies. The name Marcus refers to Mars, the Roman god of war.

Maxwell Forrest is a Vice Admiral in Starfleet Command in Star Trek: Enterprise. Meaning: Max’s stream  

There are several Michaels in Star Trek. First, Michael Burnham is the Science Officer aboard the USS Discovery. And Michael Eddington is a civilian in Deep Space 9. Michael means who is like God?

Miles O’Brein is a crewmember in the Star Trek series. The name Miles means gracious .

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Montgomery “Scotty” Scott is the Chief Engineer in the Star Trek series. Meaning: the ruler’s mountain 

Neelix 

Neelix is a Talaxian ambassador in Voyager. Meaning: unknown 

Odo is the Chief of Security in DS9. Sometimes this name is spelled Otto. Either way, it means wealth or fortune. 

Owen Paris is a Starfleet commander in Star Trek: Voyager. Meaning: youth

Paul Stamets is the Chief Engineer in Discovery. His name means humble

Pavel Chekov is a character in the Star Trek series. His name is a form of Paul, often used in Russia.

Phillip Boyce is the Chief Medical Officer aboard the USS Enterprise. Meaning: friend of horses

Phlox is a Denobulan medical officer in Enterprise. His name is an obvious reference to the phlox flower, and it means flame in Greek.

Quark is a Ferengi bar owner in Star Trek. This super nerdy name refers to theoretical subatomic particles. 

Reginald 

Reginald Barclay is Starfleet Commander in Star Trek. His name is a combination of Old German words meaning advice and ruler. 

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Rhys is a tactical officer on the USS Discovery. In Welsh, his name means enthusiasm. 

William Riker is the first officer of the USS Enterprise. Riker is actually a form of Richard, and means brave ruler .

Ro Lauren is the Bajoran comms officer in The Next Generation. This name could be a short version of many other names!

Rom, the Ferengi, is Quark’s younger brother in Star Trek: Deep Space 9. His name means height in Hebrew.

Sarek is Spock’s father in Star Trek. Meaning: unknown 

Montgomery “Scotty” Scott is the Chief Engineer in the Star Trek series. The name Scott initially referred to someone from Scotland. 

Silik is a Suliban in Enterprise. Meaning: unknown 

Soval is the Vulcan ambassador to Earth in Star Trek: Enterprise. Meaning: unknown 

Spock is the Chief Science Officer of the USS Enterprise. Gene Roddenberry invented his name!

Hikaru Sulu is a commanding officer and helmsmen in the Star Trek series. Meaning: unknown 

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Tom Paris is the helmsman of the USS Voyager. His name means twin .

Tomalak is a Romulan in TNG. This name was invented for the show!

Travis Mayweather is the helmsman of the Enterprise. Historically, this name was given to someone who lived near a bridge or river crossing. 

Vash is an archaeologist in Star Trek.

Wesley Crusher, played by Wil Wheaton, is a character in the Star Trek Series. His name means west meadow.

Weyoun is a Vorta in Star Trek

William Riker is the first officer of the USS Enterprise. Meaning: will helmet

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But what if you want to go deeper into space, or perhaps “go boldly where no man has gone before?” Step aboard the Starship Enterprise to choose a meaningful and pop-culturally relevant Star Trek-inspired baby name for the Next Generation.

Lest you fear we’re only going to suggest the obvious cast from season one like Spock (a twofer homage to Star Trek, The Original Series and the famed baby doctor) or Kirk (though we do like the name McCoy, after Dr. “Bones” McCoy in TOS, for boys and girls) – worry not. These Star Trek-inspired baby names are cultivated from the cast rosters of all its incarnations, from the original series that debuted in 1966 to the most recent version now available online, Picard.

Each of these names works on its own without even knowing any Star Trek references, but it’s a little sweeter for a nerd if you do. So, when someone admires your child, saying “Oh, Jet? Like the Lt. Commander on Star Trek: Discovery played by Tig Notaro?” – you’ll know by association that you’ve found your tribe.

Here are some of the most “down-to-earth” Star Trek-inspired baby names (or pet names):

Ayala  — A provisional lieutenant aboard Voyager (seasons 1 – 7) and the surname of a California senator and his namesake school, it’s a fluid name that rolls easily.

Bryce  – Surname of the Discovery communications officer (season 1-3) and junior lieutenant. Also a given first name and name of several spots in the American west.

Dax  –  A xenomorphic character in the fictional Star Trek universe, the Dax life form is a Trill that lives inside humanoid hosts like Jadzia and Ezri in Deep Space Nine .

Grace  – Actor Grace Lee Whitney was known for her TOS role as Janet Rand and returned for subsequent Star Trek films. From the Latin, Gratia.

Ishka  – From Deep Space Nine season 3 and 5-7, Ishka is a philanthropic female Ferengi who is the mother of bar-owner Quark and his little brother Rom.

Kimara  – Portrayed by Adrienne Barbeau (Rizzo in Grease ) Kimara Cretak is the name of a Romulan representative on season 7 of Deep Space 9 .

Kira  – The surname comes first for Deep Space Nine character Kira Nerys and her kin, as is Bajoran custom. Possibly derived from Hindi/Sanskrit Kiran, ‘giver of light.’

Kirk  – A Scottish and Northern English word meaning “church,” or more specifically the Church of Scotland. Surname of the original Enterprise captain, James T. Kirk.

Maxwell  – A vice admiral on Starfleet Command, the human character Maxwell Forrest appeared on Star Trek: Enterprise (seasons 1-4).

Leeta  – A Dabo girl for the betting game and Deep Space Nine resident who later married Rom, this Bajoran name sounds the same as that of female wrestler, Lita.

Leland  – Or “Lee.” Star Trek: Discovery (season 2) — a commanding officer in Section 31. Originally the name is Old English for “lives by unseeded land.”

Linus  – A science officer on Discovery and the son of Apollo in Greek mythology, it’s a respectable name that would do well to emerge from the shadow of Peanuts .

Mila  – A Cardassian housekeeper in seasons 3 and 7 of Deep Space 9 , Mila is also a female Slavic name from Eastern Europe meaning “gracious” or “dear.”

Miri  – Diminutive of the name Miriam, recorded in Biblical Hebrew, and the name of the eighth episode in TOS and its teenage title character played by Kim Darby.

Nilsson  – The name of a female officer in seasons 2 and 3 of Discovery , we also like the name for boys as an homage to American songwriting great Harry Nilsson.

O’Brien  – Miles and Molly O’Brien are a human couple on Deep Space Nine and aboard the Enterprise. He is the only major character who is Irish, from Ireland.

Owen  – Owen Paris is a cast member on the Pathfinder Project in Star Trek: Voyager . It’s Welsh, dating back to the reign of Henry VIII, meaning “noble-born.”

Jet  – Jet Reno is Lt. Commander on Discovery , played by stand-up comic and actor Tig Notaro. Can be masculine or feminine, it’s common in Dutch-speaking countries.

Cristobal  – Cristobal ‘Chris’ Rios is a character on Star Trek: Picard who, at first, is reluctant to help the hero of this new series debuting this month on CBS All Access.

Sela  – A mixed-race Romulan commander in the Romulan Empire, Sela appears in seasons 4 and 5 of Star Trek: The Next Generation .

Seska  – A Cardassian who appears in Star Trek: Voyager , Seska was genetically altered to appear Bajoran in order to steal Maquis secrets. Pretty name, though.

Sisko  – The mostly-human extended family group built around Benjamin Sisko in Deep Space Nine . Also spelled “Sisco” as a distinguished Spanish surname.

Tiberius  – It’s what the “T” in James T. Kirk stands for. A Latin name used throughout Roman history. Feminine form is Tiberia, for both, shorten to Ti.

Tora  – Artist Tora Ziyal is a Bajoran/Carsassian resident of Deep Space Nine . The word means “tiger” in Japanese.

Una  – Also known as Number One on Star Trek: Discovery , Una was a first officer on the USS Enterprise . Of Latin origin, popular in Ireland, means “one” or “lamb.”

Winn  – A Bajoran religious leader on Deep Space Nine, it’s not just half the name of a grocery store chain (Winn Dixie). Nice, preppie sound to it and goes with anything.

When you’re trying on these tried-and-true handles, consider the trajectory of Star Trek: what began as a small weekly television show in 1966 has evolved into one of the greatest entertainment franchises of all time, weaving its way into the fabric of our existence with socially progressive and scientifically brilliant projections of life in the faraway future. That’s an inspirational legacy for anyone.

So, if you’ve been beamed up by these Star Trek-related names for your little Enterprise, but find yourself on the final frontier without a clear choice on the horizon – consider the name of the man who created it all: Eugene Wesley Rodenberry, who went simply by “Gene.” Here’s the full list of Star Trek characters to date on Wikipedia.

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Discussion in ' General Trek Discussion ' started by I am not Spock , Feb 23, 2014 .

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Usually male names start with S (and often end in K). Surak, Sarek, Spock, Stonn. Female ones usually have the T'P thing as a prefix. T'Pau, T'Pol, T'Pring, T'Plana Hath, T'Pel. And then you have oddities like Tuvok. Wouldn't a male version be more like Suvok? And of course , Saavik, a female character. I know human names fluctuate wildly and there are no rigid rules for naming your children. It's just an interesting observation about Vulcan names.  

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I am not Spock said: ↑ And then you have oddities like Tuvok. Wouldn't a male version be more like Suvok? And of course , Saavik, a female character. Click to expand...

HIjol Vice Admiral Admiral

...if you can get your hands on a copy of "Inside Star Trek," there are some very enjoyable and darned funny reproductions of memos going back and forth between Gene, et al., regarding Vulcan names...good stuff!  

Hober Mallow said: ↑ I am not Spock said: ↑ And then you have oddities like Tuvok. Wouldn't a male version be more like Suvok? And of course , Saavik, a female character. Click to expand...

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I am not Spock said: ↑ Usually male names start with S (and often end in K). Surak, Sarek, Spock, Stonn. Female ones usually have the T'P thing as a prefix. T'Pau, T'Pol, T'Pring, T'Plana Hath, T'Pel. And then you have oddities like Tuvok. Wouldn't a male version be more like Suvok? And of course , Saavik, a female character. I know human names fluctuate wildly and there are no rigid rules for naming your children. It's just an interesting observation about Vulcan names. Click to expand...

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Back in high school, my friends and I used to all have "Vulcan" names, and sometimes other people would ask me for ones for them, too. My rule of thumb was that if they were guys, five letters, first* 'S', last 'k', and the middle three letters would be from their human name. If they were girls, then 'T' and an apostrophe, then either a 'P', an 'S', an 'L', or a 'K', and then either two, four, or five** letters from their human names. I would try to keep it as close to their own names as possible within those parameters, and sometimes I would give them a couple of options and let them choose. I cheated for mine and took "Surak". Some of these actually ended up listed in our yearbooks as nicknames for students! Mine did. I make no claim to any sort of authority on this, but a lot of people liked it, and it seemed to fit most of the names presented in the shows up to that point. *Tuvok wasn't a thing yet in '93. My assumption now is that the 'T' at the beginning is a regional variant of the tradition that honors Surak from the region of their planet that black Vulcans are most prominent in. It didn't fit Stonn, and I didn't and don't care, 'cause screw that guy. **I was operating under the assumption that Saavik's name was actually T'Saavik and she was called just Saavik because the T' on her name made it unwieldy to human tongues.  

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There is no set rule for Vulcan male and female names. As already mentioned more than once here, the respective use of "S" and "T" is more common, but it's definitely not uncommon for them to be switched and for names to begin with other letters: Vorik (Vulcan male) Taurik (Vulcan male-we actually saw him in TNG before Tuvok) Lojal (Vulcan male) Kuvak (Vulcan male) Sakonna (Vulcan female) V'Las (Vulcan male) Valeris (Vulcan female) Selar (Vulcan female)  

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Is it just me, or do a lot of Vulcan names sound vaguely Slavic?  

The other theory I have regarding naming conventions is that adherence to the traditional naming pattern that honors Surak for males (and perhaps T'Pel for females?) is most important to the aristocracy. Sarek's family having descended from Surak himself, for instance. If a name doesn't fit the pattern, it probably means that it belongs to a "working class Vulcan", so to speak. Again, all complete conjecture on my part, but I take it as as good as anything until something definitive comes along.  

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Along with all of the above, vulcan redshirt mentions some names sounding Slavic. As with USS Triumphant 's aristocracy theory, it's possible that Vulcan naming conventions indicate what region or province of the planet they're from.  

Truthfully, though, Vulcan names can be totally arbitrary and not based on anything specific.  

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vulcan redshirt said: ↑ Is it just me, or do a lot of Vulcan names sound vaguely Slavic? Click to expand...

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I am not Spock said: ↑ Usually male names start with S (and often end in K). Surak, Sarek, Spock, Stonn. Female ones usually have the T'P thing as a prefix. T'Pau, T'Pol, T'Pring, T'Plana Hath, T'Pel. Click to expand...

The name Worf always bothered me a little bit, because it sounds like a place to tie up a boat.  

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C.E. Evans said: ↑ There is no set rule for Vulcan male and female names. As already mentioned more than once here, the respective use of "S" and "T" is more common, but it's definitely not uncommon for them to be switched and for names to begin with other letters: Vorik (Vulcan male) Taurik (Vulcan male-we actually saw him in TNG before Tuvok) Lojal (Vulcan male) Kuvak (Vulcan male) Sakonna (Vulcan female) V'Las (Vulcan male) Valeris (Vulcan female) Selar (Vulcan female) Click to expand...

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There's something about two different character having the same Vulcan name (T'Pel) that I like. Of course occasionally two people are going to have the same name.  

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Melakon said: ↑ The name Worf always bothered me a little bit, because it sounds like a place to tie up a boat. Click to expand...

FormerLurker said: ↑ C.E. Evans said: ↑ There is no set rule for Vulcan male and female names. As already mentioned more than once here, the respective use of "S" and "T" is more common, but it's definitely not uncommon for them to be switched and for names to begin with other letters: Vorik (Vulcan male) Taurik (Vulcan male-we actually saw him in TNG before Tuvok) Lojal (Vulcan male) Kuvak (Vulcan male) Sakonna (Vulcan female) V'Las (Vulcan male) Valeris (Vulcan female) Selar (Vulcan female) Click to expand...

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70 Star Trek Baby Names That Trekkies Will Love

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'Star Trek' is one of the most popular and highly-rated media franchises of America from the 1960s , which was created by Gene Roddenberry.

This celebrated franchise is widely loved throughout the world by all generations. It not only consists of a television series that was aired on NBC called 'The Original Series' but also has its very own film franchise.

The plot is about the various adventures of a powerful interstellar vessel named Starship USS Enterprise and its crew members. It gained popularity because it sends the message that it is cool to be smart.

The show's futuristic view emanates optimism and focuses more on intelligence rather than looks.

The first series may have been a long time ago, but since then, 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' came in and ruled the hearts of people in the '80s. 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' is still referred to as one of the best 'Star Trek' series.

Fans of the franchise are known as Trekkies.

So, if you're a Trekkie and are looking for a cosmic 'Star Trek' inspired name for your little angel, here's a list of some of the best names curated specially for you from 'Star Trek: The Original Series' as well as 'Star Trek: The Next Generation', 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine', and all the movies.

For more space-related baby names for your new arrival, take a look at Names That Mean Star and Celestial Space Names .

Here's a list of names for a baby boy from 'Star Trek' .

1 . Alexander (Greek origin) meaning "defending men" is the son of the Klingon Worf and a member of the House of Mogh.

2 . Azan (Hebrew origin) meaning "peace " is a civilian passenger in the USS Voyager.

3 . Bareil (French origin) meaning "barrel" is the name of Bareil Antos who is a Bajoran Religious Leader.

4 . Bones (Norman origin) meaning "cartilage of the sternum" Leonard McCoy.

5 . Boothby (Old Danish origin) meaning "hut" is a civilian groundskeeper in Starfleet Academy.

6. Boimler (Fictional origin) meaning unknown is the name of Brad Boimler is an Ensign in USS Cerritos.

7 . Brunt (English origin) meaning "burnt" is a Civilian resident in Ferengi.

8. Bryce (English origin) meaning "force" is the name of R.A. Bryce who is a Lieutenant in USS Discovery. It is one of the most common baby names used.

9 . Chakotay (American origin) meaning "the man who walks the earth but who only sees the sky" was Captain Janeway's, right-hand man.

10. Christopher (English origin) meaning "Anointed" is the name of Christopher Pike who was the first captain of the Enterprise who was eventually promoted to fleet captain.

11. Colt (Middle English origin) meaning "young horse" is J. M. Colt USS who was a Yeoman in Enterprise.

12 . Data (English origin) meaning  "transmissible and storable computer information" is a sentient A.I. who is the funniest supporting crew member ever in Franchise.

13 . Doctor (Latin origin) meaning  "to teach" is the most popular character in the "Voyager" who was a sarcastic and overworking medical hologram.

14 . Dolim (Middle English origin) meaning "grief" is a Xindi-Reptilian Commander of the Xindi Council.

15 . Dukat (Old Italian origin) meaning "leader" is a Religious Cardassia Leader in Freighter.

16 . Evek (Fictional origin) meaning unknown is a Cardassian Commanding Officer of CMS Vetar.

17 . Geordi (Greek origin) meaning "farmer" is an engineer in The Enterprise-D who had helped Data learn how to be more human.

18 . Harry (Germanic origin) meaning  "home-ruler" is the name of Harry Kim who was an ensign and a friend of Paris on the Enterprise.

19 . Hikaru (Japanese origin) meaning "to shine" is the name of Hikaru Sulu who was the captain of the Excelsior.

20 . Jean-Luc (Hebrew origin) meaning "God is gracious" is the name of legendary 'Star Trek' character Jean-Luc Picard who was a commanding officer, a diplomat, and a scholar. It is one of the most common nerdy boy names .

21 . Jonathan (Hebrew origin) meaning  "to give" is the name of Jonathan Archer who was a captain in Starfleet.

22 . Joseph (Latin origin) meaning "He will add" is a Lieutenant and an Engineering Officer of the USS Voyager .

23 . Julian (Latin origin) meaning "Youthful" is the name of Julian Bashir; Chief Medical Officer of Deep Space Nine.

24 . Kirk (Scottish origin) meaning "church" is James Kirk who was the original captain and first officer.

25 . Leonard (Germanic origin) meaning "brave lion" is the name of Leonard McCoy who was the chief medical officer for the Enterprise.

26 . Malcolm (Gaelic origin) meaning  "disciple of Saint Columba"; the name of Malcolm a valuable engineer of the Enterprise.

27 . Michael (Hebrew origin) meaning "who is like God?" is a Commander and Science Officer in USS Discovery and  USS Shenzhou.

28 . Miles (Norman origin) meaning "Who is like God?" an invaluable member of Starfleet. A great choice in geeky names.

29 . Neelix (American origin) meaning "Voyager" is a chef in Starfleet. It is one of the best baby names.

30 . Odo (French origin) meaning "possessor of wealth" a very important character in 'Star Trek'.

31 . Pavel (Russian origin) meaning "small" is the name of Pavel Chekov one of the members of the original Enterprise crew.

32 . Phillip (Greek origin) meaning "horse-loving" is the name of Phillip Boyce, a Chief Medical Officer in the USS Enterprise.

33 . Phlox (American origin) meaning "kind of plant with showy flowers" a medical officer.

34 . Quark (Slavonic origin) meaning "cottage cheese" was an amoral mafia who later becomes a valuable ally to Sisko.

35 . Reginald (Latin origin) meaning "advice" is the name of Reginald Barclay an Engineering Officer in the Enterprise .

36. Riker (Danish origin) meaning "strong power" is the first officer of the Enterprise.

37 . Scotty (Scottish origin) meaning "Scotsman" is the name of Montgomery, who was an engineer of the Enterprise.

38 . Seven (English origin) meaning "a number that is one more than six" is the name of Seven of Nine.

39 . Sisko (Greek origin) meaning "overweight" is the name of Benjamin Sisko who was the commander of Deep Space Nine.

40 . Spock (Scandinavian origin) meaning "maker Of wheels" a Vulcan commanding officer of the Enterprise.

41 . Tom (Greek origin) meaning "innocence" is the name of Tom Paris a crew member of the Enterprise.

42 . Travis (French origin) meaning "traverser" is the name of Travis Mayweather another important crew member.

43. Trip (French origin) meaning "to tread" is the nickname of Charles Tucker III a right-hand man of Archer.

44 . Tuvok (Fictional origin) meaning unknown; a loyal friend of Janeway and who was a Vulcan.

45 . Vic (Latin origin) meaning "victory" is a Holographic Entertainer in Deep Space Nine.

46 . Wesley (Anglo-Norman origin) meaning "a field to the West" is the name of Wesley Crusher a super-genius kid who had saved the Enterprise on countless occasions.

47 . Worf (Fictional origin) meaning unknown, is a Klingon lieutenant who was a vital part of the Starfleet crew.

Here's a list of sci-fi names for a baby girl from ' Star Trek' .

48 . Agnes (Greek origin) meaning "pure" is a cyberneticist of the Daystrom Institute.

49 . Airiam (Urdu origin) meaning "wished for child" is a Commander at the USS Discovery. One of the best space names for girls .

50 . Amanda (Latin origin) meaning "deserving to be loved" is the name of Amanda Grayson a civilian Vulcan resident.

51 . Ayala (Hebrew origin) meaning "female deer" is the name of Ayala Tarik Ergin, a Security Officer of the USS Voyager.

52 . B'Elanna (Roman origin) meaning "goddess of war" is the name of B'Elanna Torres a human and Klingon hybrid lieutenant.

53 . Beverly (English origin) meaning "beaver" is the name of Beverly Crusher who was a compassionate medic, a capable fighter, and a leader.

54 . Christine (Greek origin) meaning "anointed" is the name of Christine Chapel a Medical Officer of Starfleet Command in the Enterprise.

55. Deanna (Latin origin) meaning "Fertile" is the name of Deanna Troi who served as a counselor on a ship.

56. Gabrielle (French origin) meaning "God is my strong man" is the name of Gabrielle an Intelligence Operative and Astrophysicist.

57. Hoshi (Japanese origin) meaning "star" is the name of Hoshi Sato who was a Com Officer in the ship. One of the most popular 'Star Trek' characters.

58. Jadzia (Polish origin) meaning "battle" is the name of Jadzia Dax, a crew member who is also a is a joined Trill.

59. Kathryn (Greek origin) meaning "pure" is the name of Kathryn Janeway who is the captain of the Star Trek Voyager.

60. Katrina (German origin) meaning "pure" who was an  Admiral of Starfleet Command.

61. Keiko (Japanese origin) meaning "happy child" is the wife of Miles O'Brien who was a civilian botanist on the Enterprise and a primary school teacher in the Deep Space Nine.

62. Kes (European origin) meaning "to cut" is a Medic in the USS Star Trek Voyager .

63. Kira (Irish origin) meaning "black" is one of the 'Star Trek' woman Federation members on DS9.

64. Kimara (Fictional origin) meaning  "twin of myself" is a Romulan Representative and  Senator in 'Deep Space Nine'.

65. Megan (Anglo-Saxon origin) meaning  "strong" is the name of Chief Medical Officer Megan Cole in the Enterprise.

66. Molly (English origin) meaning "of the sea" is the name of Molly O'Brien who was born to Miles and Keiko O'Brien on the Enterprise, and was delivered by Worf.

67. Nyota (Swahili origin) meaning "Stars" is the name of Nyota Uhura who was put briefly in charge of the Enterprise on a rescue mission in the animated series.

68. Soji (Yoruba origin) meaning "renaissance" is the name of Soji Asha who is a Romulan Anthropologist in the Reclamation Site.

69. Tasha (Greek origin) meaning "resurrection" is the name of Natasha Yar Oh, who was the chief of security on the Starfleet starship on the Enterprise. She carries the rank of lieutenant.

70. T'Pol (Fictional origin) meaning "commander" is the first Vulcan Starfleet officer.

Kidadl has lots of great baby names articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for Star Trek Names then why not take a look at Moon Related Names , or for something different take a look at Basque Names .

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‘Star Trek: Discovery' Star Sonequa Martin-Green on the Show's Unexpected Final Season, the ‘Pressure' of Representation and Taking the ‘Trek' Cruise

Sonequa Martin-Green's first memories of "Star Trek" are of her parents watching it on TV - but really, they're of Nichelle Nichols.

"I don't even know as a child if I knew her real name, but I knew, here's this beautiful Black woman," Martin-Green says. "This is Uhura."

Those memories - and that instinctive sense of the character's significance - have stayed with Martin-Green through her seven years making "Star Trek: Discovery" as the first Black woman to headline a series in the venerated science fiction franchise. "Star Trek" had been absent from television for 12 years when "Discovery" launched in 2017, but as the flagship Paramount+ series premieres its fifth and final season on April 4, the franchise has the most robust slate of TV titles in its history , with a new show, the "Discovery" spin-off "Starfleet Academy," set to begin filming later this year in the same Pinewood Toronto soundstages as its predecessor.

When Martin-Green and her castmates shot Season 5, they didn't know that it would be the final mission for "Discovery"; the show was well into post-production on the season when Paramount+ made the announcement. But in an uncommon show of goodwill, the streamer and CBS Studios carved out an additional three-day shoot for the series finale so "Discovery" could have a proper send off.

"We wanted to conclude on a high note, and it was so important to honor the series' incredible legacy and to give it the final season it deserves," says Jeff Grossman, EVP of Paramount+ programming. "We're so grateful to the producers for developing an extraordinary coda to bring ‘Discovery' to a close."

Remarkably, even though they weren't designed to be this way, the first four episodes of the season, which Variety has screened, have a striking finality to them. Several characters make momentous life choices while the crew of the USS Discovery embark on a season-long adventure that feels like a culmination of sorts for everything they've experienced to that point. 

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In a wide-ranging interview for Variety 's March 27 cover story on the future of "Star Trek," Martin-Green discussed her reaction when she learned "Discovery" would end with Season 5, how she worked through her "stagnating" need for perfection in the early seasons, and what it was like joining the seven-day "Star Trek" cruise in February with 24 fellow "Trek" alumni and a few thousand fans.

What was your very first exposure to "Star Trek"?

I can remember seeing it on the television when I was a kid. I can remember watching my parents watch it. I never sat down to watch it, but I knew what it was. I knew that's "Star Trek," that's Nichelle Nichols. I don't even know as a child if I knew her real name, but I knew here's this beautiful Black woman. This is Uhura. I remember LeVar Burton. It's interesting - I have flashes of a few people, but the two of them are the most prevalent in my memory.

Recently, Paramount+ posted a fascinating conversation between you and "Lower Decks" star Tawny Newsome , and one thing you discussed was how you've realized that, early on in the show, you took on too much responsibility. How did that manifest for you?

It was present when we were all establishing this culture of family on the set. I knew that that was exceedingly important, invaluable even, and everyone agreed with me. So I was mindful of that as we were going along.

But also it affected me in my work between action and cut, honestly. I felt so much pressure. Most of it I had put on myself. It needed to be perfect, and it needed to be right, and I needed to do it justice, and I needed to, I needed to, I needed to. It was very much, I must, I must, I must.

You can't stay in the place that I was in because it is stagnating, and it does stifle your creativity. Thankfully, it was able to pass through me. It took time, longer than I thought it would take, but it did eventually get to where I finally could be authentic without that pressure.

Was part of that pressure because of this franchise's history of breaking ground in representation with Nichelle Nichols and George Takei?

Oh, yeah. George Takei, Avery Brooks, Kate Mulgrew. That's exactly why. We knew that ["Star Trek"] was an heirloom, and to me it was heavy at first. At the time, I was still dealing with a great deal of internalized racism as well, so there was the imposter syndrome. There was the idea that I needed to prove that I deserve to be there, that I needed to make those who came before me proud, that I needed to prove my worth to them because of what had already been accomplished, because I knew that I was there largely because of them.

Of course, I knew that God had placed me there as well. I was always very clear about that, but I knew that they had paved the path that I was walking on. It was very much that I need to be perfect because of who came before me and what they accomplished.

How often are you meeting fans for whom "Discovery" is their first "Star Trek"?

Ooh - surprisingly, quite a few. It really speaks to the generational and global impact of this franchise. I've had the pleasure of meeting so many fans around the world - in Brazil, in Germany, in London. When I meet people who say that "Discovery" is their very first "Trek," they're younger. They're usually teenagers.

What do they say to you?

They'll say, "You're my ‘Trek.'" And that could bring a tear to my eye, because that's the whole point of this.

How do they say they came to the show?

There's a little bit of everything. I get people saying, "I watched you on ‘Walking Dead,' and then when I saw that you were on this, I decided to watch this, and now I'm watching other ‘Treks.'" Some people will say, "My sibling or parent or spouse or best friend was watching it and encouraged me to watch it." I've heard, "I was there from the very beginning. I watched the original series when it was on television." Of course, these people are typically in their early seventies, and they'll say, "But I love ‘Discovery.' Thank you for bringing ‘Trek' back."

I've been in tears with people before, because they'll say, "This was what me and my dad shared," or, "This is what me and my grandmother shared before they left." Or they'll say, "‘Discovery' actually brought my family back together. There's not very many things that we agree on, but we come together every week as a family to watch ‘Discovery.'" I've had more than one person say that to me.

You were just on the official "Star Trek" cruise - were you having those kinds of interactions often with fans?

Oh, yes. The thing about the cruise is that everybody's there for the same reason. Usually, when I meet people at conventions, they could be there for lots of things. But on the cruise, it's pointed. It is about this .

What are you doing on the cruise? What is your day like?

Oh, you're doing all kinds of things. You're playing a lot of games. There's karaoke, there's interviews. You're also doing things like sushi making, wine tasting. There are variety shows at night. There's sketch shows, there's performances, there's music, there's concerts. Anthony Rapp did a concert. Tawny and Eugene [Cordero] did some improv. It's all kinds of everything. 

How much interaction do you have with "Star Trek" alumni who you'd not met before?

More than I was expecting and more than I typically have. We see each other at events here and there. But I was really moved by being able to be with other people from the iterations. What really struck me was, man, I talk a lot about the family of "Star Trek: Discovery."

But I realized on the cruise how every iteration was its own family. We learned a lot about the "Next Gen" family through Jonathan Frakes, who's one of our most beloved directors of "Discovery." He took us under his wing, and he would talk to us about how they were such a family. But being able to see it, it's different.

There's an intimacy between "Star Trek" actors and the fandom that isn't nearly as present for other franchises - like, Ewan McGregor isn't going on a "Star Wars" cruise. What has it been like stepping into that aspect of it? 

I don't think any of us really understood that part of it walking into it. We knew the impact that "Trek" had made on our society. But once we realized the breadth of what we had stepped into, we were shocked at how we were embraced. And not just by the fans, but by "Star Trek" alumni. It wasn't just Jonathan Frakes. Everyone that we ever came in contact with would just welcome us with open arms.

The fans would yell out to us at press events, at panels, "Welcome to the family!" I just met a group of ladies just a couple of months ago at a convention who said, "We only know each other because of ‘Discovery,' but we are now like family." That happens a lot. But it is overwhelming, too. It makes you feel that much more responsible for the story.

There are also fans who are the opposite, who've said, "You're not my ‘Star Trek,'" or "This isn't how ‘Star Trek' should be." What has that experience been like for you?

It is something that we have to contend with, especially in the beginning. We never allowed it to discourage us, because we understood their point of view. We would discuss these things on set all the time, because we felt as if we were caught in a kind of whirlwind. But this is an intelligent group of people. They are loyal, and they're speaking from their hearts. They had issues, and rightfully so. They were justified to have their points of view.

It's always hard for a new iteration of "Trek." Apparently, this is a sort of rite of passage, to have a little bit of a rocky beginning. This is what we've heard from other iterations, that it took a second for the audience to grab ahold of them. That was the case for us as well. 

They did not like how futuristic we were - that's a broad term. They didn't like that I was at the helm. They didn't like all the representation. They didn't like the look of the Klingons. They didn't like how advanced our tech was. But we had to say, "Well, but this isn't 1966." I remember hearing one person say that "Trek" is supposed to make you look forward, and that's what we were doing. But it was hard for people at first to wrap their brains around it - or, really, I guess I should say, wrap their hearts around it.

You finished shooting Season 5 before Paramount+ decided it was going to be the final season - how did it feel when that announcement was made?

I kept thinking about how culminating the story seemed. It is so conclusive in a way, is it not?

It really is.

But we just thought, "Hey, see you for Season 6, and we will go even bigger." So when I got the news, it was bittersweet and shocking. But I always felt a great sense of peace about it, and just gratitude and accomplishment and achievement.

I'm so happy we were able to go back for the coda, that Michelle Paradise and [executive producer] Alex Kurtzman really fought for that and CBS said yes. We were able to have that real experience of, "Oh, this is the last time we'll ever do that." It felt like a gift. I don't know if we needed it, but man, we really appreciated it.

The next series, "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," is set in the 32nd Century, contemporaneous to "Discovery." Are you anticipating Michael Burnham making an appearance on that show?

Well, I remember when Alex first told me that it was going to be in the same timeline, and I thought, "That's going to leave the door open for lots of things." It seems like it could be possible, and I know I can speak for us all when I say that we would be down for that. There's so much opportunity there. 

Finally, while I was visiting the "Section 31" set for the cover story, I saw the cast and crew participate in what they called the Crew Appreciation Award - at the start of each day, everyone gathered around, and one member of the crew gave the award to someone else on the crew, and the following day, that person passed the award on to a new crew member. When I asked Alex Kurtzman how it started, he said I should ask you about it. What is it?

Aw! That almost makes me want to cry! That's great to hear. I didn't know that. OK, so, Crew Appreciation started in Season 1. A director came in - I don't want to get his name wrong, so I won't even say - and he said that this was something that he had come across in his travels. At the time, it was this neon construction vest, and you would pass it crew to crew. And I thought, "What a lovely thing. Let's do that here. But it can't be a vest because that's cumbersome. So it'll be a medal." I bought some clay, and shaped it into a medal, and then I painted it gold and put a strap on it. 

And then what was so endearing is everybody added something to that medal. Costumes put a fabric backing on it, and then lighting put a lighting strip around the edge. Everybody just kept adding little pieces to it. We would do it every single day. It was a big part of our show's culture. Some people would be embarrassed and they would say, "Thank you guys so much. Can you please just not clap for me?" So we would be like, "Got it, we will appreciate you in silence today." But it was always so fun. One of my favorite things.

Where's that medal now?

We don't know! The last time somebody saw it, we hung it up in Stage 4, and we were like, "It'll be waiting for us [for Season 5]." When we went back, it wasn't there anymore. So it's somewhere at Pinewood Studios. As we were shooting Season 5, we ended up 3D printing another one. Maybe we'll have to have a scavenger hunt reunion one day.

This interview has been edited and condensed .

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200 baby names that start with 'B'

Parents searching for beautiful or blessed baby names that start with "B" have plenty of options.

According to the  Social Security Administration , top names that begin with “B” for girls  since 1922 have included Brittany, Barbara and Betty. There have been no top boy names that start with "B" in the last 100 years, but Robert — often shortened to “Bob” — has been in the top five baby names for boys 50 of the last 100 years.

Some celebrities who have given their children a moniker starting with “B” include:

Beatrix (Jodie Sweetin), Brooklyn (David and Victoria Beckham), Bingham (Kate Hudson), Banks (Hilary Duff), Bailey (Stella McCartney), Bardot (David Boreanaz), Bear (Alicia Silverstone), Beau (Jamie-Lynn Sigler), Beckett (Michael Phelps), Bella (Derek Jeter), Benjamin (Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady) and Blue (Beyonce).

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200 Baby Names That Start With "B"

Whether choosing a baby name that starts with "B" is something you've always had your heart set on, or a "B" name is what fits with a middle or last name, here are 200 baby names that start with "B" to consider:

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Kait Hanson is a lifestyle reporter for TODAY. A graduate of Penn State University, she began her career in collegiate sports communications.

100+ Unique Boy Names that start with B and their meanings

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Explore our curated list of 100+ Unique Boy Names that start with B, each with special meanings, to find the perfect name for your little one.

Ah, the letter B – bold, buoyant, and brimming with possibilities! When it comes to unique boy names that start with B, we’ve left no stone unturned. After scouring the internet for countless hours, diving deep into dozens of websites, and sifting through a sea of names, we’ve emerged with a treasure trove of options. 

In this journey of over 100 names, we’ll navigate through the significance of each one, helping you find that perfect ‘B’ name for your budding superstar. Because naming your child isn’t just a task, it’s an adventure – and we’re thrilled to be your guide.

Table of Contents

3-Letter or Shorter Boy Names that start with B

• Bo – Derived from the Old Norse byname Búi, which means ‘to live’. Bo Derek, the American actress, is a famous name bearer.
• Ben – A Hebrew name meaning ‘son of’. Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was commonly called Ben.
• Baz – An English nickname often used for names like Basil or Sebastian. Baz Luhrmann, the acclaimed Australian movie director, comes to mind.
• Bez – A unique name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘strong’. Bez Berry, the English dancer and maraca player for the band Happy Mondays, is a notable figure with this name.
• Bib – A rare name of unknown origin. While there’s no famous Bib, your little one could certainly make a name for this name!
• Bud – An English name often used as a nickname for ‘Buddy’ or ‘Brother’. Bud Abbott, the American comedian and actor, is a well-known name bearer.
• Buz – A Biblical name of Hebrew origin. Buz was the second son of Nahor, Abraham’s brother.
• Bay – An English name meaning ‘berry clearing’. Bay Miry, an influential real estate developer in Sacramento, carries this name.
• Bex – A unique name of English origin. It’s often a nickname for those named Rebecca, but it could stand as a unique boys’ name!
• Bar – A Hebrew name meaning ‘son of encouragement’. A distinctive and rare choice.

4-Letter Names Starting with B

• Beck – This English name, meaning ‘brook or stream’, is also associated with the famous musician Beck Hansen.
• Brad – Derived from the Old English ‘brad’, meaning ‘broad’. Brad Pitt, anyone?
• Bram – Of Dutch origin, it means ‘father of multitudes’. Bram Stoker, the author of “Dracula”, is a memorable namesake.
• Bert – A German name, meaning ‘bright’. Bert from Sesame Street is a lovable character known by many.
• Boyd – This Scottish name means ‘yellow, fair’. Boyd Holbrook is a known American actor and fashion model.
• Buck – An English name meaning ‘deer’. Buck Rogers, the classic comic strip character, is a notable name bearer.
• Bode – From Old English, it means ‘messenger’. Bode Miller, the Olympic skier, is a recognizable figure.
• Bolt – An English name meaning ‘metal bar’. Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, shares this name.
• Bane – A Serbian name meaning ‘long-awaited child’. Bane is also a well-known character from the Batman universe.
• Blue – An English name often associated with the color. Blue Ivy, the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, has made this name popular.
• Bank – A unique English name. While there’s no famous Bank yet, your child could certainly be the first!
• Barr – A Gaelic name meaning ‘fair-haired’. Barr could also remind some of Attorney General William Barr.
• Brix – A rare name of English origin, meaning ‘stone, bridge’. Brix Smith is an American singer and guitarist.
• Blip – A truly unique name of English origin. No famous Blips yet, but who knows what the future holds?
• Brig – A unique name of Irish origin, meaning ‘high, mighty’.
• Bolt – Besides being a synonym for fast, Bolt is also the name of a popular animated Disney character.
• Bish – A unique name of English origin. It could be a short form of Bishop, a name that’s gaining popularity.
• Bond – An English name meaning ‘peasant farmer’. But who could forget the connection to the suave secret agent, James Bond?
• Buck – This name of Old English origin means ‘male deer’. Buck Brannaman, the American horse trainer, is a famous bearer of this name.
• Bank – A unique and modern name. Who wouldn’t want the association with wealth and prosperity?

5-Letter Names Starting with B

• Blake – An Old English name meaning ‘black’. Blake Lively and Blake Shelton are well-known celebrities.
• Bryan – This Irish name means ‘high, noble’. Bryan Cranston, the actor from “Breaking Bad”, carries this name.
• Brent – Of English origin, it means ‘hill’. Brent Spiner, known for his role in “Star Trek”, is a famous bearer.
• Brady – An Irish name meaning ‘spirited’. It’s also associated with Tom Brady, the legendary American football quarterback.
• Basil – From Greek, it means ‘royal, kingly’. Basil Rathbone was a famous actor known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes.
• Benny – A Hebrew name meaning ‘son of the right hand’. Benny Goodman, the King of Swing, was a famous musician.
• Boris – Of Bulgarian origin, it means ‘fight, to fight’. Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister, is a noteworthy name bearer.
• Boone – An English name meaning ‘good’. It’s also the surname of the American pioneer Daniel Boone.
• Baron – A title name of English origin. Baron Davis, former NBA player, is a famous figure.
• Brock – From Old English, it means ‘badger’. Brock Lesnar, a professional wrestler and mixed martial artist, is a well-known name bearer.
• Baker – An occupational English name. Baker Mayfield, the American football quarterback, comes to mind.
• Blaze – An English name meaning ‘flame’. Blaze Foley was a well-known American country music singer-songwriter.
• Birch – An English name from nature. It could remind some of the birch tree, symbolizing new beginnings.
• Brego – A name of Literary origin, from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-Earth legendarium.
• Brick – An English occupational name. Brick Pollitt is a character from the play (and film) “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”.
• Banks – An English surname used as a first name. Banks Lee, a YouTube personality, is a famous bearer of this name.
• Blyth – An Old English name meaning ‘happy’. Blythe Danner, the American actress, is a notable figure.
• Boris – A Slavic name meaning ‘battle glory’. Boris Karloff, the actor known for his portrayal of Frankenstein’s monster, is a famous bearer.
• Birch – A unique name of English origin. It’s a nature-inspired name referring to the birch tree.
• Baily – A variation of the Old English name Bailey, meaning ‘bailiff’.

Longer Names Starting with B

• Benjamin – A Hebrew name meaning ‘son of the right hand’. Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States, was a famous bearer.
• Benedict – From Latin, it means ‘blessed’. Think of the actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
• Beauregard – A French name meaning ‘beautiful gaze’. General P.G.T. Beauregard was a notable figure in the American Civil War.
• Bartholomew – Of Hebrew origin, it means ‘son of Talmai’. Bartholomew Roberts was a famous pirate.
• Balthazar – A Phoenician name meaning ‘Baal protects the King’. It’s also the name of one of the Three Wise Men in the New Testament.
• Bonaventure – A Latin name meaning ‘good fortune’. Bonaventure Kalou, the Ivorian footballer, bears this name.
• Barnabas – A Greek name meaning ‘son of consolation’. Barnabas was an early Christian disciple in Jerusalem.
• Bellerophon – From Greek mythology, Bellerophon was a hero who tamed Pegasus.
• Bellamy – An English name meaning ‘fine friend’. It’s also the surname of Matthew Bellamy, the lead vocalist of the rock band Muse.
• Benedicto – A Spanish name meaning ‘blessed’. Benedicto Kiwanuka, the first Prime Minister of Uganda, was a famous bearer.
• Brilliant – An English word name. While it’s not commonly used as a name, it might fit parents looking for something truly unique!
• Bartholomew – A name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘son of Talmai’. Bartholomew I of Constantinople, the Ecumenical Patriarch, is a notable bearer.
• Benedetto – An Italian name meaning ‘blessed’. Benedetto Croce was a famous Italian philosopher.
• Bacchus – Of Latin origin, Bacchus is the Roman god of wine and revelry.
• Branislav – A Slavic name meaning ‘glorious protector’. Branislav Ivanovic, a Serbian footballer, is a famous bearer.
• Bertoldo – An Italian name meaning ‘bright ruler’.
• Baldassare – The Italian form of Balthazar, meaning ‘Baal protects the King’.
• Baudelio – A Spanish name of uncertain meaning. The Chapel of San Baudelio is a notable place in Spain.
• Belisario – A Spanish name meaning ‘arrow’. Belisario Porras Barahona, three-time President of Panama, bears this name.
• Barnaby – An English name meaning ‘son of consolation’. Barnaby Jones was a popular television detective in the 1970s.

Name Trends and Popularity

When it comes to name trends, a few key elements can be observed. First, there’s a significant move towards names that are unique and have strong meanings. Names that were once considered old-fashioned are making a comeback, as parents seek out names with depth and history.

For instance, in recent years, the name “Benjamin”, a classic biblical name, has consistently ranked high in popularity charts. It’s timeless, easy to pronounce, and carries a beautiful meaning.

On the other hand, the trend for unique and unusual names has led to an increase in popularity for names like “Balthazar” and “Bellerophon” that have a mythological or historical resonance. While these names are much less common, they certainly stand out and offer a distinctive choice.

B names in general have a bold and beautiful sound to them, and can evoke strength and brilliance. They’re versatile, having a nice balance of traditional names like “Brad” and “Bert”, and more unique names like “Bane” or “Bolt”. Whether you prefer shorter or longer names, you’re sure to find a B name that’s a perfect fit.

Final Thoughts

Choosing a name for your child is a beautiful process as it’s a significant part of their identity. It’s not just a label, but a gift that they’ll carry throughout their life. The letter B offers a wide range of names, from the traditional to the unique, the historical to the modern, the short and sweet to the long and lyrical.

Consider the sound, the meaning, the uniqueness, and the heritage of the name. But remember, the best name for your child is one that speaks to your heart, one that feels right to you. After all, a name is so much more than just a name — it’s a story, an identity, a statement.

So whether you’re drawn to a name like “Brad”, which is short and strong, or something more unique like “Balthazar”, or a long and historical name like “Bartholomew”, remember to choose with love. Because in the end, it’s not just about the name, but the love and thought that went into choosing it. Happy naming!

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are some unique boy names starting with B? There are many unique boy names that start with B. Some of them include Balthazar, Beauregard, Bellerophon, Bacchus, Bertoldo, Baldassare, and Belisario.
• What are some shorter, 5-letter boy names starting with B? Some 5-letter boy names starting with B include Blake, Bryan, Brent, Brady, Basil, Benny, Boris, Boone, Baron, and Brock.
• What are the meanings of some unique B boy names? Balthazar means ‘Baal protects the King’, Beauregard means ‘beautiful gaze’, and Bellerophon is a hero from Greek mythology who tamed Pegasus. Bacchus is the Roman god of wine and revelry, Bertoldo means ‘bright ruler’, and Baldassare is the Italian form of Balthazar. Belisario means ‘arrow’.
• What are some popular boy names starting with B? Some popular boy names starting with B are Benjamin, Blake, Bryan, Brady, and Brock. Popularity can vary depending on the region and the year.
• What are some long B boy names and their meanings? Some longer B names include Benjamin (‘son of the right hand’), Bartholomew (‘son of Talmai’), and Bonaventure (‘good fortune’).
• Are there any B boy names from different cultures? Yes, boy names starting with B can be found in many different cultures. For example, Boris is of Bulgarian origin, Basil is Greek, and Baldassare is Italian.
• How can I choose the right B name for my boy? Choosing the right name for your boy depends on your personal preference, your cultural and family heritage, the meaning of the name, and how well it goes with the child’s surname.
• Are there any celebrity names that start with B? Yes, there are many celebrities whose names start with B. This includes actors like Ben Affleck and Benedict Cumberbatch, musicians like Bruno Mars and Bruce Springsteen, and sports stars like Ben Roethlisberger and Brett Favre.
• What are the current trends for boy names starting with B? Current trends include a mix of traditional and unique names, with an emphasis on strong meanings. Names that have historical or mythological significance are also becoming more popular.
• Can you suggest any unique B boy names inspired by nature? Yes, Birch is a unique boy name starting with B that is inspired by nature. Other options could be Bayou, Breeze, or Brook.

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517 Girl Names That Start With B (With Meanings and Popularity)

Girl names that start with B have gone through a complete style overhaul in recent decades, with long-time stalwarts such as Barbara and Betty losing favor to newer B baby names for girls.

Today, the most popular girl names that start with B i nclude many spelling variations of Brianna and Bailey. Along with Brianna and Bailey, other popular B names for girls in the US Top 300 include Brooklyn, Bella, Brielle, Brooke, Brynlee, and Blakeley.

England’s Top 200 girl names include two other choices that start with B: Bonnie and Beatrice. In Sweden, the top B names for girls are Bonnie and Bianca, while in Spain Blanca and Berta rank in the Top 100.

Berries may also be intrigued by B-starting classic names like Beatrix and Bridget or unique B names such as Bellamy and Birdie.

Here, our full selection of girl names that start with B, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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