I was going throught the Unit XML files and I noticed the <UniqueNames> parameter and I wondered if there is a way for a dialog box to open to give you the opportunity to name your Battleships or Aircraft Carriers when they are built.

Or alternatively add names between <UniqueNames> and </UniqueNames> parameters.

The unit can be renamed by clicking on it's name.

Also, as you noted it can be done in the xml:

<UniqueNames>
<UniqueName>I Tauriana Victrix</UniqueName>
<UniqueName>I Syrorum</UniqueName>
<UniqueName>II Augusta Thracum</UniqueName>
<UniqueName>III Asturum</UniqueName>
<UniqueName>Cohors V Delmatarum c.R.</UniqueName>
</UniqueNames>

Names can also be set in python, and there is even a mod to the wbs file available for name support.

I hate Civ :D I keep discovering things.

So I am going to create SAV files for each starting Civ in RTW with all their appropriate unit names, including Tank "Division" Units.

Editting the Units files to have unique names for units. e.g. 1st Panzer Etc.

Of course, if this is a "generic" unit (as opposed to a "UU"), then the names won't be nation-specific... '1st Cavalry Division' name might go to Germany, while the '2nd Cavalry Division' name might go to France... etc, etc...

Yeah I noticed that. In addition, the placing of units when it first creates is random as well. Still it adds a realism flavour to the game.

I have named the German units - 7th Panzer (Rommel) Div. To add even more individuality. I'll probably limit this to Armoured units which have slightly more durability :D