Summary
Star Warsis finally making a change to a highly controversial decision inThe Mandalorianseason 3, which bodes well forthe upcomingThe Mandalorian & Grogumovie.The Mandalorianis undoubtedly beloved amongStar Warsmovies and TV shows. In fact, many believeThe Mandalorianto be one ofStar Wars’best TV shows, and both Din Djarin and Grogu have become fan-favorite characters in the franchise. However, that doesn’t mean the show hasn’t had its fair share of controversies—quite the opposite.
In addition to Grogu’s murder of the Frog Lady’s eggs and a number of other controversies,The Mandalorianexperienced backlash during season 3 when Grogu was adopted and christened ‘Din Grogu.‘This implied that Din was Din Djarin’s surname, not his first name, confusing everyone. Now, some recentStar Warsupdates suggest this naming convention might be getting a much-needed update, which will no doubt please the many viewers who found this revelation bewildering and disappointing.
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Din Djarin
AfterThe Mandalorianseason 3 confusingly revealed that Grogu’s name became Din Grogu after Din Djarin adopted him, many viewers were more than a little displeased. While it wasn’t the most serious controversy in the franchise by any stretch, audiences were legitimately disappointed in this odd revelation. However,thankfully,Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxyseems to officially be walking this decision back.
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InStar Wars Encyclopedia, Din Djarin is at times referred to as just ‘Din,’ suggesting that this is indeed his first name after all. Prior toThe Mandalorianseason 3, this was common practice for many in the franchise who assumed Din was his given name—although,now, this is seemingly being canonized. However, it might not be untilThe Mandalorian & GroguthatStar Warsofficially confirms this update to Din Djarin’s (and Din Grogu’s) name.
InStar Wars Encyclopedia, Din Djarin is at times referred to as just ‘Din,’ suggesting that this is indeed his first name after all.
Grogu
Ideally,The Mandalorian & Groguwill confirm that Din is Din Djarin’s first name and close the book on this odd chapter ofThe Mandalorian. In truth, there are a number of waysStar Warscould do this successfully. On the one hand, the franchise could simply ignore the Din Grogu name and not use it again, putting the issue to bed without drawing attention to it. Alternatively,Star Warscould introduce the idea that Grogu took on Din’s first name for some reason, although that would likely only be equally confusing.
Ultimately, this one issue with Din Djarin’s name isn’t too serious. However, given how displeased many viewers were with this naming convention,Star Warswould be wise to resolve the problem and move forward. For now, though, it remains to be seen whetherStar Warswill correct this odd misstep inThe Mandalorianseason 3.
The Mandalorian
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Released on June 07, 2025 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.
