rey

Rey is a given name and surname used in various cultures. In Spanish, rey means "king," and the term appears in personal names and family names across Spanish-speaking countries. The name is also found in other language communities, where it may be adopted as a given name or surname.

In popular culture, Rey refers to the central character of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, portrayed by Daisy Ridley. Introduced in The Force Awakens (2015) as a scavenger on the desert planet Jakku, Rey becomes a key figure in the resistance against the First Order. She discovers a strong connection to the Force, wields a lightsaber, and undertakes training with mentors including Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa as she seeks her place in the galaxy. Her story centers on questions of identity, lineage, and belonging and culminates in her confrontation with Palpatine and her role in the broader struggle between light and dark.

Beyond fiction, the word Rey is used as a name in real-world contexts and as a surname in Spanish-speaking communities. The character’s prominence has made Rey a widely recognized reference in contemporary popular culture, particularly in discussions of representation and female-led narratives in blockbuster franchises.