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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.

Neith

Meaning: divine mother

Origin:Egyptian
1966
Malin

Meaning: high tower or woman of Magdela

Origin:Scandinavian diminutive of Magdalene
2111
Imelda

Meaning: all-consuming fight

Origin:Italian and Spanish from German
1634
Odile

Meaning: prospers in battle

Origin:French variation of German Otthild
1489
Veerle

Meaning: travel to battle

Origin:Dutch
4069
Griselda

Meaning: grey battle

Origin:German
1633
Myla

Meaning: soldier or merciful

Origin:Spelling variation of Mila or feminine variation of Milo
1056
Kali

Meaning: black one

Origin:Sanskrit
1207
Alala

Meaning: war cry

Origin:Greek mythology name
5487
Eris

Meaning: strife, discord

Origin:Greek
1664
Nike

Meaning: victory

Origin:Greek
2968
March

Meaning: month name

Origin:English word name
5096
Hereswith

Meaning: Strength of the army

Origin:Old English
5003
Vigga

Meaning: war/battle

Origin:Scandinavian
5646
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Origin:Word name
1786
Sacha

Meaning: defending warrior

Origin:French variation of Sasha, diminutive of Alexander
8034
Mordecai

Meaning: follower of Marduk

Origin:Hebrew
303
Harold

Meaning: army ruler

Origin:Scandinavian
610
Roger

Meaning: famous warrior

Origin:German
370
Villads

Meaning: desiring battle

Origin:Danish
5752