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By alyshadragonfriend · Updated May 2023
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Greek
"fire stone"
So named because it emits sparks when struck with a stone.
English
"one who tends to the fire"
The dark surname of Dracula author Bram Stoker would make for an edgy occupational baby name.
Welsh
"sun born"
Said to be the name of the most learned man in ancient Wales, in this country it would be open to mispronunciation, making it rhyme with Julien.
"white fire"
Tanwyn is a modern Welsh name that can work for either sex depending on the spelling -- wyn is the traditional boys' spelling, while wen as in Tanwen is the girls' version. Famous bearers include…
Variation of Tyson, English
"firebrand"
A very rare respelling of Tyson — notably one that singer LeToya Luckett-Walker chose for her son in 2020.
Latin
"to flash"
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.
"place cleared by burning"
Has some creative credibility via abstract painter Barnett Newman, but we'd prefer his nickname, Barney.
"bright"
Traditionally a feminine name from Greek mythology, Peaches Geldolf used it for her son in 2013.
"flame"
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".
Slovene variation of Ignatius, Latin
"fiery"
Nace, a derivative of Ignac, is considered much more fashionable in Slovenia.
Diminutive of Ignac, Slovene
Nace is a Slovene nickname that's rising quickly in its native country.
English surname
"lively; fiery; one who lives near the shrub"
Sparks was originally used as a nickname in Medieval England, typically as a pet name for a lively person (or in an ironic sense, for one who was not). It was also likely used as a nickname for…
Hebrew
"hot, warm"
Along with Shem and Japheth, a son of Noah with a name that's almost never used -- for more obvious reasons than those of his brothers.
Turkish variation of Ramadan, Arabic
"scorching heat"
The Turkish name for Ramadan, the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims typically fast.
Kazakh
"fire moon or pomegranate moon"
Unlike its identical male counterpart, Ainar as a feminine name derives from Kazakh ay "moon" plus either a Persian element meaning "pomegranate" or an Arabic word meaning "fire".
Irish
"fire"
This soundalike for the famous volcano, Mount Etna, is a fiery Irish choice that could be perfect for a red-haired baby girl.
Australian Aboriginal
"fire, flame"
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.
Irish, Gaelic
"little fire"
An ancient Irish saint's name derived from the same root as the popular Aidan.
Armenian
"rising of sun"
Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.
