Where did Lucas get all the names for his characters ??

[threaders]

Not sure if this is in the right place, but found this out the other day. The names Klaatu Barada Nikto all came form the classic day the earth stood still. Check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaxSxEqKtA&feature=related
Anyone know where Lucas got some of the other names from??

 

[Jez]

Cricket?
Wicket, Bails Organa, I'll get my coat

 

[Grant_C]

Everywhere. A lot is Greek myth- NABOO,

EWOK is WOKkiE - move the last E to the front.

Everywhere mate.

 

[phantom]

Still a classic

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/81256481/

 

[poncho]

i believe you can make your own starwars name:

the first 3 letters of your first name follewed by surname, town you were born in, then your mums maiden surname!