Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise based on the television series created by Gene Roddenberry. Star Trek has been a cult phenomenon for decades. Fans of the franchise are called Trekkies or Trekkers. Star Trek is noted for its influence on the world outside of science fiction. It has been cited as an inspiration for several technological inventions, including the cell phone and tablet computers. If you are trekkies, you could consider name your little boy or girl with star trek-inspired names.