BABY NAMES · BOY
Anakin
Means “a name made up for Star Wars”
American origin
Anakin was created for Anakin Skywalker, the Star Wars character who becomes Darth Vader.
NAME NUMBER
5
A name full of movement, curiosity and fresh air.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Ani
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Anakin means "a name made up for Star Wars". It is a boy's name of American origin.
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Popular nicknames for Anakin are Ani.
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