Hera

In Disney channel's Star Wars Rebels, Hera Syndulla was a Twi'lek and the owner of the freighter ship, Ghost. She also owned a droid named Chopper. She was an expert pilot and marksman. Her homeworld was Ryloth, and her father, Cham, led the resistance to the Empire there. She eventually left her world and became a member of the Rebellion.

In the animated film, Hercules, Hera was the wife of Zeus and Hercules' mother, but in Greek mythology, his mother was a human.

The name Hera comes from the Greek goddess, and it's meaning is uncertain. In 2015, 39 girls were named Hera in the United States.

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Kenobi

In the Star Wars franchise, Obi-Wan Kenobi was a Jedi knight. He was Padawan to Qui-Gon Jinn, and later took Anakin Skywalker as his Padawan. He became a Jedi Master and served on the Jedi Council. After Anakin turned to the dark side and slaughtered the Jedi, Obi-Wan fought him, gravely wounding him and left him for dead. After Padmé died in childbirth, he took Luke Skywalker to Tatooine and watched over him. When Luke sought him out as an adult, he told Luke that Darth Vader killed his father, and taught him the ways of the Jedi. While on a mission to rescue Princess Leia, he was killed by Darth Vader.

There are many theories out there as to where Kenobi may have come from, but nothing definitive. I think that since you could shorten it to 'Ken', it makes it more wearable, but it might be better in the middle spot, or for a pet. Kenobi does not appear in the Social Security Administration's name database.

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Rider / Ryder

In Disney's Tangled, Flynn Rider was an orphan who became a thief. He was born Eugene Fitzherbert, but changed his name in honor of a swashbuckling rogue named Flynnigan Rider that was character in a book he loved as a child. He met Rapunzel, who blackmailed him into being her guide. The two fell in love, and eventually saved each other from Mother Gothel. Rapunzel was reunited with her parents and Flynn received a full pardon. The two were later married.

In Star Wars Rebels, Ryder Azadi was the Governor of Lothal before the Galactic Empire. He was charged with treason and imprisoned, along with Ezra Bridger's parents. He later escaped, but the Bridgers died in the attempt.

Rider is derived from Ryder, an English name. It was originally an occupational surname for a mounted forest officer. In 2014, 71 boys were named Rider in the U.S. The alternate spelling of Ryder was much more popular, and ranked as the 95th most popular name for boys. Ryder was also given to 129 girls.

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Lando

In Star Wars, Lando Calrissian, was the administrator of the Cloud City, and frenemy of Han Solo. He appeared in two Star Wars films, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Although he betrayed Han Solo, and turned him over to Boba Fett, he did so under duress from Darth Vader. He eventually helped Leia, Luke, and the others escape. He even helped Leia rescue the frozen Han Solo from Jabba the Hut.

Lando is a nickname for Orlando, which means 'renowned land.' In 2014, 9 boys were named Lando in the U.S.

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Mace

In Star Wars, Mace Windu was a Jedi Master who served on the Jedi Council. When Anakin Skywalker interrupted a fight between Windu and Darth Sidious, he stopped Windu from killing Sidious, only to have Sidious throw Windu from a window to his death.

Mace Malone was a villain in the Disney Channel's series, Gargoyles. He was a gangster and a member of the Illuminati.

Mace is an English word name referring to a heavy club used in Medieval combat. In 2014, 61 boys were named Mace in the U.S.

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Falcon

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Falcon is the code name for Sam Wilson. He was a test pilot for the EXO-7 Falcon mechanical wings. He left the military after losing his wingman, Riley. He became friends with Steve Rogers and helped him and Natasha Romanoff defeat the hydra agents taking over S.H.I.E.L.D.

In the episode of Disney's Mighty Ducks, To Catch a Duck, Falcone was a member of the Brotherhood of the Blade. He tried to steal the world's largest gems for the Saurian's new weapon. 

In Star Wars, the Millennium Falcon was the name of Han Solo's ship.

Falcon is an English word name for a type of bird. In 2014, 18 boys were named Falcon.

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