Names That Mean Flame
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- Alinta
Origin:
Australian AboriginalMeaning:
"fire, flame"Description:
This Noongar girls’ name has a dainty sound that belies its fierce fire meaning and could easily cross over into the American or European context.
- Liekki
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"flame"Description:
A rare Finnish word name with a fiery meaning.
- Fiamma
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"flame"Description:
Fiery names are blazing hot right now, and this one would fit right in.
- Phlox
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"flame"Description:
A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".
- Fiametta
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"little flame"Description:
Fiametta is the pseudonym Italian Renaissance writer Bocaccio gave to his muse in his writing; her real name was most likely Maria d'Aquino. It was also the title of a ballet in the 19th century. This is one of the unusual but not inaccessible Italian names for girls; you can make it even more user-friendly with the cute nicknames Fia or Etta.
- Shalhevet
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"flame"Description:
Rare Hebrew name with a meaning perfect for Hanukkah.
- Phlox
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"flame"Description:
A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".
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