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Names with Military Meanings

Military ranks and weapons have become cool new baby names. We've got military names that reference people general or particular, real and mythical, from Sergeant to MacArthur to Mars. This list also includes word names associated with military objects, such as Arrow and Rocket. We've included names that mean army or battle as well as names meaning warrior, fighter, or soldier. Although the majority of military names are for boys, we also include some that work for girls or that are gender neutral. If you're in the military or want to honor the armed forces with your child's name, browse these military baby names.

Harlow

Meaning: rock hill or army hill

Origin:English surname
299
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Origin:Word name
388
Origin:Word name
2521
Freya

Meaning: a noble woman

Origin:Norse
15
Rebel

Meaning: rebel

Origin:Word name
4642
Ottilie

Meaning: prosperous in battle

Origin:German, French
34
Florence

Meaning: flourishing, prosperous

Origin: Latin
74
Ottoline

Meaning: prospers in battle

Origin:French and English, diminutive of Ottolie
1309
Maude

Meaning: battle-mighty

Origin:English and French diminutive of Matilda, German
362
Minerva

Meaning: of the mind, intellect

Origin:Latin
257
Alessia

Meaning: defending warrior

Origin:Italian variation of Alexis
386
Louise

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:French and English, feminine variation of Louis
377
Marine

Meaning: from the sea

Origin:Latin
1974
Maverick

Meaning: independent, nonconformist

Origin:American
163
Lance

Meaning: land

Origin:English variation of Lanzo, German "land"
629
Milo

Meaning: soldier or merciful

Origin:Latin and Old German
17
Crew

Meaning: a band or force of armed men

Origin:English word name
239
Miles

Meaning: soldier or merciful

Origin:English form of Milo
24
Evander

Meaning: bow warrior; strong man

Origin:Scottish; Greek
47
Knox

Meaning: round hill

Origin:Scottish
77