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TF2: The Soldier's Name - Poetic_Fish - 04-19-2013
In TF2 many of the real names of each class are unknown, including the Soldier. However, the Soldier is contracted as a mercenary under the name Jane Doe. Jane Doe is a name given to a person (Jane Doe usually used for females, John Doe for males) who's identity is unknown.
Sources: The Soldier Wiki Page: http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Soldier
Wiki on the pseudonym "Jane Doe": http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Doe_(pseudonym)