Where Did The Name Bodi-wan Come From?
Bodi-wan
October 18, 2021
This nickname, which had gone on to become my primary stage name, originated when I was in college. Let me give you some background information first.
When I was young, Star Wars-A New Hope was huge. It was my first movie in a theater. I was three years old! After watching it, I wanted a lightsaber! Yes, this was the aspiration of a three year old.
As a bunny trail, lightsabers (flaming swords) were first used to guard the path to the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve sinned (Genesis 3:24). Nevertheless, I wanted one.
The second movie I ever saw in a movie theater was Return of the Jedi. I still wanted a lightsaber. If I’m honest with myself, I still want one today! Ha!
When I was in college, the prequels came out and there was tremendous focus on Obi-wan Kenobi. The resemblance of Obi-wan to my middle name cast me as “Bodi-wan Kenobi” to many of my friends. That one stuck so well, I decided to use the first part as the moniker for my stage name. It’s catchy and memorable.
So there it is!
Bodi-wan
