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Forums > Senate Hall archive > SH:First versus last names
Just a question regarding story plot summaries. Do we refer to characters by their first or last names? For most films, TV episodes, novels and comics I have worked on, I have been referring to characters by their last name? Many Star Wars literature and media often prefer to refer to characters by their first names. I am not sure what Wookieepedia's policy is on this. Does anyone know? Andykatib 11:58, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Precedent is firmly to use last names wherever possible. Imperators II(Talk) 12:03, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Per Imp. Generally, the only times first names are used instead are to distinguish individuals who share the same surname. E.g. "Breha Organa's daughter, Leia, found the task challenging. Although Breha had warned her about X, Leia insisted on…" OOM 224 (he/him/they) 12:08, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Thanks Imp and OOM 224 for the clarification. Have been working on the Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures episodes so this is helpful. It can be strange using surnames especially when some of them sound strange. But will adhere to Wookieepedia policy. Andykatib 12:26, 2 September 2024 (UTC)
- Per Imp. Generally, the only times first names are used instead are to distinguish individuals who share the same surname. E.g. "Breha Organa's daughter, Leia, found the task challenging. Although Breha had warned her about X, Leia insisted on…" OOM 224 (he/him/they) 12:08, 2 September 2024 (UTC)