Star Trek: Exploring The Unusual Origins Of Character Names
The ever-expanding universe of Star Trek had drawn inspiration from a plethora of sources. The iconic USS Enterprise deriving its name from a US Military vessel, and the overall design of starships are based heavily on then-current aeronautical science. Of course, these aren't the only aspects of the show that draw inspiration from elsewhere.
Character names across the franchise pull from different sources, as writers sought to make them feel distinct and give them the sense that they fit into the world of Star Trek. Here are some of the most interesting origin stories behind the names of the show's most famous characters.
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This android character has, over the years, become the creamy green face of The Next Generation, capturing the hearts of many fans old and new. The name, however, pronounced Day-tah, upon closer inspection, was an odd choice. This isn't because of its meaning (which, in the context of android life is somewhat on the nose but still perfect) but because of its pronunciation. The Next Generation, alongside all of Star Trek, has always been American, so the name was always intended to be spoken in the American way: Daa-tah. This was how the writers and Roddenberry envisioned it, and how the majority of people on set were geared up to say it.
Brent Spiner, the actor behind the makeup, later told fans the reason the English pronunciation was chosen. It all comes down to the one and only Patrick Stewart, who, on the first proper cast script reading, pronounced it like any well-spoken English gentleman would: Day-tuh. Apparently nobody corrected him, even Roddenberry, and the pronunciation stuck. Now, the idea of the American version seems out of place and
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