The Truth Behind Spock’s Real Name in Star Trek Discovery

Many fans of the Star Trek franchise have long wondered about the real name of the iconic character Spock. From the series Star Trek: Discovery to the spin-off Strange New Worlds, Spock has intrigued many with his enigmatic demeanor and mysterious origin.

Ethan Peck: The Actor Behind Spock

If you're asking about the actor who plays Spock in Discovery and Strange New Worlds, the answer is Ethan Peck. Famous actor Gregory Peck, Ethan's grandfather, set the foundation for his career in Hollywood.

Spock's Full Name in Strange New Worlds

Now, if you're specifically interested in the character, the posters for Strange New Worlds have revealed that Spock's full name is "unpronounceable" in the original series and is written as "S'Chn T'Gai Spock." This name was previously used in fan fiction, much like Uhura's first name Nyota was before its official recognition in the 2009 movie.

Spock's Real Name in Star Trek Canon

Despite the introduction of "S'Chn T'Gai Spock," the only canonical mention of Spock's full name comes in the original series episode "This Side of Paradise." In the episode, Spock states that his last name is unpronounceable. However, this information could potentially be recontextualized or retconned in future episodes.

Further speculation about Spock's name stems from the 1984 film Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. In this film, when Captain Kirk and company bring Spock's body back to Vulcan for recombination of his katra (consciousness) with McCoy's ograth (brain), T'Pau, a Vulcan High Priestess, refers to Spock's father, Sarak, as "Sarak, child of Skon..." This gives us a hint about how Spock might be referred to.

Based on this, a possible interpretation for Spock's name could be "Spock, child of Sarak." Further, given his heritage, we could also include his grandfather's name, Spock, child of Sarak-child of Skon. Although the latter might be too verbose, the former could be a more acceptable canonical name.

Reconstructing Spock's Name

For Vulcans, names are often identified by their ancestors. T'Lar referred to Sarak as "Sarak, child of Skon." This implies that for Vulcans, names are often heritage-based rather than individual names. If Spock shares the same naming convention, his full name could be:

Given the brevity and simplicity often preferred in Vulcan culture, the name "Spock, child of Sarak" might be the most likely and acceptable name.

Final Thoughts

Despite the confusion and lack of definite information, it seems that Spock's name in Star Trek canon is “unpronounceable” and more precisely, “S’Chn T’Gai Spock.” However, the naming convention of "child of" indicates a culture where names are inherited and passed down through family lines, making “Spock, child of Sarak” a plausible real name for the character.