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Names That Mean Flash

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Vulcan

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "to flash"

    • Description:

      Vulcan was the Roman god of fire (from which, volcano) and metalworking, but this name is now more familiar as the pointy-eared humanoids on "Star Trek," represented by Mr. Spock.
  2. Thunder

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash"

    • Description:

      This booming word name has been used every year since 1988, yet at most was given to 30 baby boys in a single year. But with names like Thunder, all it takes is one celebrity to bring it to the mainstream, and Usain Bolt could be the guy. He welcomed a son named Thunder (yes, Thunder Bolt) in 2021, twin to Saint Leo and brother to Olympia Lightning.
  3. Sterope

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "flash of lightning"

    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Sterope is the name of one of the seven Pleiads. It is sometimes used interchangeably with Asterope, from the same root.