How did "Star Wars" character C-3PO get his name?

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Question #22026. Asked by tjoebigham.
Last updated Sep 01 2016.

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C3PO was named after a post office which is located at reference C3 on a map of Lucas' hometown.

Response last updated by gtho4 on Sep 01 2016.
Jun 14 2004, 1:25 PM

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Names from 3rd member of Skywalker family and Cyborg Protocol Operator = 3-CPO

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Response last updated by gtho4 on Sep 01 2016.
Oct 02 2002, 2:29 PM