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Ender is a given name of Turkish origin, used primarily for males. In Turkish, the name is commonly associated with rarity or being uncommon, though it is also used in other cultures without a fixed meaning.

Notable fictional uses center on Ender Wiggin, the protagonist of Orson Scott Card's science fiction novel Ender's Game (1985). The story follows Ender, a child prodigy recruited by Earth's military to lead a war against the alien Formics, after training at Battle School and other facilities. The novel is the first and best-known work in what is often called the Enderverse.

Related works expand on Ender's life and the broader war against the Formics; sequels and spin-offs explore leadership, ethics, and strategy. A 2013 film adaptation, Ender's Game, condenses the first book's plot for a general audience and brought the character to a wider audience.

Beyond fiction, Ender is used as a real given name in Turkish-speaking communities and elsewhere. Notable people with the name include Ender Inciarte, an Argentine professional baseball outfielder. The name has remained associated most strongly with the Enderverse in contemporary popular culture, though it continues to be used as a regular personal name in various regions.