Baby Name Meanings
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Cree
"campfire"
Derived from the Cree word for "campfire", kotawân .
Norse, Icelandic
"flint"
A popular choice in Iceland in the early 2010s, Tinna comes from the Norse word for the fire-starting stone, flint . It can also be a variation of the Katherine, Christina, and Martina short form,…
Icelandic
"fire lily"
A botanical name of Icelandic origin, Eldlilja literally translates to "fire lily". Scientifically known as Lilium bulbiferum, the lily gets its common name from its flowers which are bright yellow…
French form of Fiammetta, Italiam
"little flame"
Used by composer Xavier Leroux in his 1903 opera, La reine Fiammette , this fiery name is the French form of Fiammetta, itself an artistic variant of the Italian Fiamma.
Turkish
"flame, blaze"
A bright name of Turkish origin, Alaz (or Alaz Khan) is the god of fire in Turkic mythology. He is associated with both protection and destruction, as fire is seen to both purify and punish in Turkic…
Faroese, Icelandic, from Old Norse, "fire, torch, sword"
"fire, torch, sword"
The Faroese and Icelandic form of the Old Norse Brandr, as well as the name of a small island in Iceland. Namesakes include Faroese footballer Brandur Olsen and singer Brandur Enni.
"fire"
A sweet yet fiery name of Icelandic origin, ultimately from the Old Norse word for "fire". Though it is a rare choice, it was officially approved as a name in Iceland in 2010 meaning at least one…
A variation of Brími, itself derived from the Old Norse word for "fire", this quietly used Icelandic name was officially approved as a given name in 2014. It has since been used a handful of times as…
Greek
"flame-colored, red, fiery"
An unusual name form Greek mythology, Pyrrhus is an alternative name for Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles. In this case, Pyrrha was the name of the woman Achilles once disguised himself as, and so it…
Manx
"fair Lugh"
Finlo is a name from the Isle of Man, deriving from that island's pagan sun god, Lugh. Given the popularity of all Finn names right now, Finlo could be a great alternative for people who love the…
Feminine form of Pyrrhus, Greek
"flame-colored, fiery, red"
A name associated with fire and the autumnal shades of orange and red, Pyhrra is both a feminine form of the name Pyhrrus, and a figure in Greek mythology herself. A daughter of Pandora and…
Sanskrit
"shining"
An epithet of the sun and the Hindu god Shiva, also borne by a 12th century Indian astronomer. Bhaskar, a common Indian surname, is related.
Celtic
"sun lord or sun hound"
The title of a Shakespeare play based on legends featuring the early Celtic King Cunobelinus, whose name derives from the Gaulish sun god Belenus.
Armenian
"rising of sun"
Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.
Welsh
"Sunny hill"
This Welsh name presents some pronunciation/spelling challenges but has a lovely sound and meaning. The name has been used in the South Korean multiplayer game Mabinogi for one of the human healer…
Hindi
"sun"
This lovely, rhythmic Hindu nature name relates to the mythical Kalinda Mountains, from which a sacred river flows. Kalinda Sharma is a major character on the TV show The Good Wife , making Kalinda…
Celtic and Cornish
"flame, fire"
Haco was a mythical Cornish leader who lost his beautiful princess bride by unwittingly promising her to a musician whose songs he admired: a romantic legend to back up a very unusual choice.
"sun, rouser, stimulator"
Lively and bright, Savita is among the most popular Hindi names for girls , and one that could easily immigrate. Derived from the name of the Hindu god Savitr, Savita is a sunny choice, that more…
Irish
"chaste fire"
This appealing Irish name is borne by actor Conleth Hill, who plays Varys in Game of Thrones . It is an anglicization of the original spelling Connlaodh.
English
"sword or fire town"
Branton may be more unusual than Brandon but it will forever be confused with that name.
