It's a name fit for an action hero, but the real-life origin and true story of Indiana Jones' name is quite unexpected.
The true story behind how the iconic Indiana Jones got his name is an amusing tale involving George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and an Alaskan Malamute that also inspired a well-known Star Wars character. First appearing in 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark, the now beloved Indy was the brainchild of Lucas, with the aim of bringing to life a character who was a blend of James Bond and the lead from a Clint Eastwood Western .
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Related: Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny: Cast, Story & Everything We Know Indiana Jones Was Almost Called Indiana Smith While Indiana Jones seems like the perfect fit for the character, it was not Lucas' initial choice. When spit balling ideas for the film along with Steven Spielberg, Lucas explained that the character's name needed to be something "unique" that was "very Americana" . Lucas' original idea was to call the character Indiana Smith, but according to transcripts of the conversation, Spielberg disliked the name.
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