Striker is a male name of American origin, meaning "Person Who Hits, Lashes Out." The name has various references in different domains. In sports, it signifies a position in association football and field hockey. It was also the name of the FIFA World Cup mascot in 1994. Additionally, it is associated with American soccer teams and a Pakistani women's cricket team. In the entertainment industry, the term "Striker" is linked to films, music bands, video games, and fictional characters. Moreover, it has military connotations, being the name of a British Army anti-tank guided missile carrier and a helmet-mounted display on the Eurofighter Typhoon. The name also has associations with dogs, weapons, and general objects, such as a make of fire truck and a sailing ship spar.