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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.

Bathilda

Meaning: battle

Origin:Germanic
6782
Gautier

Meaning: ruler of an army

Origin:French variation of Walter
6913
Gunilla

Meaning: battle maiden

Origin:Swedish
7747
Quirino

Meaning: a spearman, a warrior

Origin:Latin
7751
Humbert

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:German
7934
Shiva

Meaning: benign and auspicious

Origin:Hindu
15109
Armand

Meaning: soldier

Origin:French variation of Herman, German
1645
Igor

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Old Norse via Russian
1687
Mace

Meaning: heavy club

Origin:English
3103
Macarthur

Meaning: son of Arthur

Origin:Scottish
8941
Swanhild

Meaning: battle swan

Origin:Saxon
3966
Averil

Meaning: boar battle

Origin:English
5663
Matilda

Meaning: battle-mighty

Origin:German
14
Victoria

Meaning: victory

Origin:Latin
232
Oscar

Meaning: God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior

Origin:English or Irish
12
Louis

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:German and French
39