What if Luke Skywalker had chosen the dark side? At the end of Return of the Jedi, we saw him standing on the edge, anger burning as Palpatine urged him to strike down Vader.
If Luke had fallen to that temptation, he would have earned a Sith name—just like his father did when he became Darth Vader. But what would it be?
1. Darth Natus
Perhaps the most poetic suggestion is Darth Natus, derived from Latin. It means “son” or “destined,” perfectly encapsulating Luke as the “destined son” of the Skywalker line.
The name would serve as a nod to his lineage while acknowledging his twisted destiny as a Sith under Palpatine’s rule.
Adding to this, if Darth Vader is symbolic of “father,” then Darth Natus would feel like its natural successor—a Sith title that embodies Luke as “the son.”
The symmetry between Vader and Natus would not only tie their fates together but also reinforce the generational tragedy of the Skywalker family.
It’s a name that’s as chilling as it is poetic, representing Luke’s fall as the final piece of Palpatine’s sinister puzzle.
2. Darth Scion
Another fitting suggestion is Darth Scion. The term “scion” refers to a descendant of a notable family, perfectly aligning with Luke’s role as the heir of the legendary Skywalker bloodline.
It’s a name steeped in meaning, highlighting both his heritage and his descent into darkness under Palpatine’s influence.
Darth Scion also has a natural Star Wars ring to it, evoking a sense of authority and menace. As the scion of the Skywalker family, Luke would embody the ultimate Sith weapon—a legacy turned into a weapon of fear and destruction.
The name carries an ominous duality, representing both his lineage and his fall.
If Darth Vader signified Anakin’s rebirth as the father of terror, then Darth Scion would position Luke as the successor, the son who inherits and amplifies the darkness of his lineage.
3. Darth Insurrection
If we’re drawing from the linguistic creativity of Sith names, Darth Vader representing “Invader” and Darth Sidious embodying “Insidious,” then Luke’s Sith title could follow a similar pattern.
Considering his pivotal role in the Rebellion, a fitting name might be Darth Insurrection.
The term “insurrection” symbolizes rebellion and uprising—a cruel irony for Luke, the poster child of the Rebellion, who becomes the very antithesis of the cause he once championed.
Darth Insurrection would represent the ultimate betrayal, as the galaxy’s greatest hope for freedom transforms into a weapon of tyranny.
4. Darth Oblivion
If Luke were to fall to the dark side, Darth Oblivion would encapsulate the sheer devastation he could bring. This name symbolizes not just physical destruction but the erasure of hope and resistance across the galaxy.
With his unmatched connection to the Force and the Skywalker legacy, Luke as Darth Oblivion would be an instrument of complete annihilation.
Think about it—this is the man who destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Empire’s most fearsome weapon as a mere Rebel pilot.
Under Palpatine’s influence, that same brilliance could be twisted into a terrifying force of destruction. Entire fleets, planets, and rebellions would fall under his command, leaving nothing but silence in his wake.
5. Count Luku
If we’re throwing a little humor into the mix, Count Luku might just take the prize for the funniest Sith name.
It’s a playful nod to the Sith naming convention of “Count” from Dooku, combined with Luke’s own name in a way that feels almost too on-the-nose to be serious.
You can almost hear Palpatine’s raspy voice declaring, “From now on, you shall be… Count Luku.”
Maybe Count Luku would redefine what it means to be a Sith Lord—one who dominates the galaxy with a touch of humor.
It might not strike fear as much as it raises eyebrows, but perhaps that’s the charm.
In a galaxy full of brooding villains, Count Luku could be the Sith who breaks the mold, showing us that even the dark side has room for a little levity.