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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.

Malou

Meaning: bitter; renowned warrior

Origin:Combination of Mary and Lou
1871
Bellatrix

Meaning: female warrior

Origin:Latin
779
Army

Meaning: military land force; soldier

Origin:Word name or variation of Armie, English from French
7579
Dustin

Meaning: brave warrior, or Thor's stone

Origin:Norse
638
Arrow Arrow is a name of English origin and the me...
Origin:Word name
1023
Louisa

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Latinate feminine variation of Louis
283
Honor

Meaning: honor

Origin:English word and virtue name
1058
Armani

Meaning: soldier or wish,hope

Origin:Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or Persian
1605
Tillie

Meaning: battle mighty

Origin:English, diminutive of Matilda
791
Gunner

Meaning: bold warrior

Origin:Scandinavian variation of Gunther
728
Armin

Meaning: soldier or wish, hope

Origin:Form of Herman or Armen
1441
Rocket A name of English origin, the meaning of Roc...
Origin:Word name
2424
Cannon Originating from England, the meaning of Can...
Origin:Word name
1100
Gunther

Meaning: battle warrior

Origin:German
1165
Umberto

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Italian variation of Humbert
2618
Troy

Meaning: of Troyes

Origin:Greek, French
2107
Cathal

Meaning: battle rule

Origin:Irish
2262
Cahir

Meaning: battle man

Origin:Irish
2288
Jet The name Jet has many different meanings. It...
Origin:Mineral and word name
1250
Duncan

Meaning: dark warrior

Origin:Scottish
388