75 Cardassian Names That Trekkies Will Love

Akinwalere Olaleye
Jan 15, 2024 By Akinwalere Olaleye
Originally Published on Jun 07, 2022
Fact-checked by Naman Khanna
Good Cardassian names are never common and would be based on different aspects of the Klingon world.

If you are a Star Trek lover, you would never be tired of the history of the world of the Klingon race and species.

Cardassians are a fictitious humanoid species from another world, in the American science fiction franchise Star Trek. They were developed in the early '90s for the television series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'.

Later, they were utilized in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and 'Star Trek: Voyager'. However, the Cardassian family unit is identical to that of humans. They do not appear to utilize surnames.

The Cardassians remained prominent rivals throughout the series, with some recurrent characters such as Elim Garak (Andrew Robinson) and Gul Dukat making appearances (Marc Alaimo).

Read on for some random and original names from the history of Cardassian species.

Cardassian Union Ship Names

Here are some of the most interesting Cardassian Galor ship names and new Cardassian ship names that you may take inspiration from.

Aldara, the Cardassian Galor, class cruiser Aldara was in service with the Cardassian military in the mid, 24th century. In the late 2360s, Gul Danar commanded the Aldara. One of the random names

Bading, a Gul Vystan, class cruiser starship, was launched by the Cardassian Union's Central Command in the 24th century. The Bading remained active around the year 2377.

Baldir, in the 24th century, the Cardassian Union's Central Command launched the Baldir, a Cardassian Legate, class cruiser starship.

Barkano, the Cardassian transport ship the Barkano was in service in the mid, 24th century. In the 2360s, the Barkano was destroyed by an asteroid collision in the Rush Asteroid Belt.

Borr was a 24th, century Cardassian Union Central Command Gul Vystan, class cruiser starship.

Canil, in the 24th century, the Cardassian Union's Central Command had a Sartan, class destroyer starship named Canil.

CDS Avenger, the Cardassian Union's Central Command's CDS Avenger was a Cardassian Galor, class battleship starship in active service in the 24th century. Another new ship in the series.

Cei was one Cardassian Rasilak, class destroyer starship that served in the 24th century for the Cardassian Union's Central Command.

Crovax also was a Cardassian Damar, a class battlecruiser starship in the 24th century that served in the Cardassian Union's Central Command.

Dirip, in the 24th century, the Cardassian Union's Central Command placed the CDS Dirip, a Gul Vystan, class cruiser starship, into service.

Groumall, in the late 24th century, the Groumall was a freighter that served with the Cardassian military.

Koranak, in the late 24th century, the Koranak was a Cardassian Keldon, class cruiser serving with the Obsidian Order.

Kraxon, the Kraxon was a Cardassian Galor, a class cruiser that served in the Cardassian military during the late 24th century. In 2371, the Kraxon was commanded by Gul Ranor.

Loronil, in the 24th century, the Loronil was a Cardassian mining cargo starship operated by the Central Command of the Cardassian Union.

Lugan, in the 24th century, the Cardassian Union's Central Command launched the CDS Lugan, a Cardassian Legate, class cruiser starship.

Prakesh, during the mid to late 24th century, the Prakesh was a Cardassian Galor, a class cruiser in service with the Cardassian military.

Rabol, the Rabol was a Cardassian transport that served in the late 24th century.

Ravinok was a Cardassian Ravinok, class starship that served in the Cardassian military and was commanded by Gul Dukat.

Reklar, in the mid, 24th century, the Reklar was a Cardassian Galor, a class cruiser in service with the Cardassian military.

Vangrak, in the 24th century, the Cardassian Union starship Vangrak served as a Vasad, class frigate of the Central Command. Around the year 2377, the Vangrak was still in operation.

Vari, in the 24th century, the Cardassian Union's Central Command launched the CDS Vari, a Cardassian Gul Vystan, class cruiser.

Vetar, in the late 24th century, the Vetar was a Cardassian Galor, a class cruiser in service with the Cardassian military.

Female Cardassian Names

Here is a list of female Cardassian names and Star Trek Cardassian names.

B’Elanna,the term 'istunus' or 'iustus' is derived from the Latin words 'justus' or 'iustus'. Roxann Dawson plays B'Elanna, and is the primary character in 'Star Trek: Voyager'.

Beverly Crusher is a Star Trek character that appears in the series. Beverly is gender-neutral. English name that means 'from the Beaver Stream'. Beverly Crusher is a Star Trek character that appears in the series.

Deanna Troi is a key character in the science, fiction television series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and associated television programs and films. Her name means 'divinity'. It is one of the popular names.

Dion is a Greek name meaning 'child of heaven and Earth. It is a name that may be used for both boys and females. This name signifies 'God' in the Bible. Dion Anderson portrayed Zolan in the second season episode 'Cardassians' of 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'.

Hoshi Sato, a ship's communications officer, was given the Japanese name Hoshi, meaning 'star'. It is a new name that people like a lot.

Jadzia was one of the most well, known characters from the Star Trek franchise. Jadzia Dax, a crew member who is also a joined Trill, has the name Jadzia, which means 'war'.

Jeri, 'Seven of Nine' is a fictional character from 'Star Trek: Voyager', an American science fiction television series. One of the popular names in the city.

Kahless, in the Star Trek universe, 'Kahless the Unforgettable' is a fictitious character. The name Kahless has endowed you with a fast, astute intellect, a concern for humanity's well, being, and a willingness to assist those in need.

Kathryn Janeway, the captain of the 'Star Trek Voyager' is named from a Greek word that means 'pure'. One of the personal names from the Klingon species.

Keiko, or Miles O'Brien, a civilian botanist aboard the Enterprise and a primary school teacher on Deep Space Nine married Keiko, a Japanese origin name meaning 'happy kid'.

Kes, a Medic on the USS Star Trek Voyager, is of European origin and means 'to cut'. It is another new name in Klingon people.

Kimara is a Romulan Representative and Senator in 'Deep Space Nine.' Her fictional name means 'twin of myself'.

Kira is an Irish name that means 'black.' It is one of the female Federation members in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'. One of the most interestingly named personal characters.

Nana Tucker, often known by her stage name Nana Visitor, is an American actress who is best known for her roles as Kira Nerys in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' and Jean Ritter in Wildfire.

Seska, played by Martha Hackett, an actress from the United States. She is best known for playing Seska in 13 'Star Trek: Voyager' television series episodes. Seska is a word that means 'destiny' and 'luck'.

Terry Farrell portrays Jadzia Dax in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'. Terry is an abbreviation of Terrance and is of English origin. It is a common original name from the species.

Cardassian Last Names

Here are some of the most interesting Cardassian last names for you to check.

Belor worked for the Cardassian Science Ministry in the late 24th century as a subspace researcher.

Boone, in the mid, twentieth century, Raymond Boone served as a Starfleet officer. He was an only kid with a strong bond with his parents.

Garak, Andrew J. Robinson plays Elim Garak, a fictitious character from 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'. Garak is a former member of the notorious Cardassian intelligence organization.

Marritza, in the 24th century, Aamin Marritza was a Cardassian military officer who served in the Cardassian military. He was the chief file clerk of Gul Darhe'el's infamous Gallitep work camp on Bajor in the 2350s.

Moset, Dr. Crell Moset was a 24th, century Cardassian Union male exobiologist.

Orra, in the late 24th century, Jil Orra was a Cardassian woman. In the year 2358, she was born on the planet of Cardassia Prime.

Pa’Dar, during the 24th century, Kotan Pa'Dar was a powerful Cardassian politician. Rugal was his son from a previous marriage. He had Gul Dukat as a political opponent among his many connections.

Prin was a 24th, century Cardassian. He served Gul Morad Pirak as a servant in the Gul's mansion in the 2350s.

Rejal, in the 24th century, Gilora Rejal worked for the Cardassian Science Ministry as a female Cardassian subspace researcher.

Rillak, was a late 32nd, century female Human, Bajoran, and Cardassian hybrid.

Tain, Enabran Tain was a Cardassian man who led the Obsidian Order for most of the 24th century.

Famous Cardassian Names

Here are some of the most famous Cardassian names.

Aamin Mariza was a male Cardassian soldier of the Cardassian military.

Ari was a male Cardassian warrior and military leader.

Broca was a male Cardassian military commander.

Damar was a male Cardassian warrior and military leader.

Dr.Crell Moset was a 24th-century Cardassian Union male exobiologist.

Elim Garak Andrew J. Robinson plays Elim Garak, a fictitious character from 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'.

Enabran Tain was a male Cardassian of the Cardassian Union.

Gilora Rejal in the 24th century, Gilora Rejal was a female Cardassian subspace researcher.

Glinn Corak served aboard the cruiser Reklar as a Cardassian officer in the late 24th century.

Gul Dukat is a fictitious character from the 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' television series.

Gul Evek was a Cardassian Union man who ascended through the ranks of the Cardassian Military.

Gul Jasad was a Cardassian who commanded a small warship squadron.

Gul Lemac was the commanding commander of the Galor-class battleship Reklar and a Cardassian Gul.

Gul Nador was a Cardassian Gul, a starship commanding officer.

Houge was a student of Hogue, who was a part of the Cardassian underground organization.

Iliana Ghemor was a female Cardassian from the Cardassian Union and an Obsidian Order agent.

Joret Dal was a Federation character and a Cardassian military commander.

Klingon Chancellor Gorkon was the Klingon High Council's chancellor in 2293.

Laira Rillak was a late 32nd-century female Human-Bajoran-Cardassian hybrid.

Legate Parn was a flag officer in the Cardassian Central Command.

Natima Lang was a female Cardassian who taught political ethics.

Orak was a mutual acquaintance of Jake Sisko and Leanne.

Romulans was an acquaintance of Jake Sisko and Leanne.

Seska was a female Cardassian agent in the Cardassian Union of the 24th century.

Siana was a Cardassian woman from the late 24th century who resided on Cardassia Prime.

Tora Ziyal was Gul Dukat's illegitimate daughter.

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