51 Baby Names that Mean 'Fire'

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Baby names that mean fire? You can’t get more lit than that.

Think about it: In just about every culture’s mythology, there is a god or goddess of fire. Because not only does the chemical reaction keep us from the cold and heat our food, but it also serves as a symbol of transformation and rebirth—burning the old to make room for the new—as well as energy, light, and warmth. These may be traits you want your little one to evoke too.

Ahead, you’ll find over 50 baby names that mean fire that’ll set your heart ablaze whether you’re looking for a boy’s name, girl’s name, or something gender-neutral.

Although many baby names are often separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names. It's important to choose a name you feel fits your child best.

Boy Names That Mean Fire

Fire-inspired baby names are a perfect way to ensure your little firecracker will stand out, and there are several that come from various cultures, languages, and mythology. In fact, several boy names that mean fire on this list have never appeared in the top 1,000 U.S. baby names, according to the Social Security Administration, which means your little one will shine bright wherever they go.

Aidan

• Origin: Irish

• Meaning: Little and fiery

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ayden, Aiden, Aden, Aydin, Adin, Aedan

• Famous Namesakes: Aidan Quinn (actor), Aidan (a character on Sex and the City)

• Peak Popularity: Aiden hit its peak popularity in the U.S. in 2003 when it was ranked 39 out of the top 1,000 baby names by the Social Security Administration.

Joash

• Origin: Hebrew

• Meaning: Fire of God

• Famous Namesakes: Joash of Judah (King of Judah c. 843 BCE), Joash Onyango (Kenyan footballer), Joash Gesse (Canadian linebacker)

• Peak Popularity: Joash has never appeared in the top 1,000 baby names.

Ignatius

• Origin: Latin

• Meaning: Fiery

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Iggy, Inigo

• Famous Namesakes: Ignatius Donnelly (U.S. Congressman), Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (author), Ignatius Martin Upton (son of Cate Blanchett)

• Peak Popularity: Ignatius hit its peak popularity over a hundred years ago—at 555, in 1906—which makes it an interesting choice for somebody looking for an uncommon first name with an old-timey feel.

Brant

• Origin: German

• Meaning: Sword or fiery torch

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Brandt

• Famous Namesakes: Brant David Daugherty (actor)

• Peak Popularity: Brantwas a popular name in the ‘70s and ‘80s, hitting a peak in 1970 at 519.

Haco

• Origin: Celtic and Cornish

• Meaning: Flame, fire

• Famous Namesakes: While Haco isn’t common among celebrities or other famous folks, it’s best known as the name of a leader in Cornish mythology.

• Peak Popularity: Haco has never been in the top 1,000 names, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.

Agni

• Origin: Sanskrit

• Meaning: Fire

• Famous Namesakes: Inspired byAgni, the Hindu god of fire, this name is still rare among celebrities.

• Peak Popularity: Agni has not broken through the top 1,000 names either—at least, not yet!

Prometheus

• Origin:Greek

• Meaning: Foresight

• Famous Namesakes: Prometheus (Greek mythology)

• Peak Popularity: Prometheus is such a unique name that it’s never been ranked in the U.S. top 1,000.

• Fun Fact: While technically Prometheus means foresight, the name is most commonly associated with the mythological man who stole fire from the gods and gifted it to humankind.

Pyrrhus

• Origin: Greek

• Meaning: Flaming red

• Famous Namesakes: Pyrrhus (the son of Achilles in Greek mythology), Pyrrhus of Epirus (Greek king)

• Peak Popularity: Pyrrhus is a rare name that has never appeared in the top 1,000 baby names. Perhaps your baby boy will start the trend?

Kenneth

• Origin: Irish and Scottish

• Meaning: Born of fire, handsome

• Famous Namesakes: Kenneth “Kenny” Chesney (singer), Kenneth “Kenny” Rogers (singer), Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (singer), Kenneth Cole (designer)

• Peak Popularity: Kenneth was a very popular name in the 1930s, hitting its peak at 13 in 1939.

Kasai

• Origin: Japanese

• Meaning: Fire

• Famous Namesakes: Kasai Guthrie (entrepreneur), Noriaki Kasai (Japanese ski jumper)

• Peak Popularity: In the U.S., Kasai is still a rare name and has not reached the top 1,000.

More Boy Names That Mean Fire

• Cole: Used to keep your fire warm, coal is also the inspiration for the given name Cole. Some famous people with the moniker include actor Cole Sprouse, composer Cole Porter, the nursery rhyme character “Old King Cole.”

• Conleth: If you’re looking for something unusual with an even more unusual meaning, consider the Irish name Conleth. It translates to “chaste fire.”

• Quidel: This indigenous name from the Mapuche people means “burning torch.”

• Tyson: Tyson means “firebrand”—that is, a revolutionary who upsets the status quo—which makes it a solid choice for a little one with an energetic spirit.

• Uri: This Hebrew name translates to “my flame, my light” and is a lovely option for a short name.

• Vulcan: The Roman god of fire, Vulcan also works well as a name for any parents who are Star Trek fans.

• Smokey: Singer Smokey Robinson popularized this unusual but not unfamiliar name.

Girl Names That Mean Fire

If you’ve got a daughter with a fiery spirit, you might want to consider these girl names that mean fire. These unique baby girl names work well with some of the hottest trends of the moment too.

Pele

• Origin:Hawaiian

• Meaning: Goddess of fire

• Famous Namesakes: Pele Lee (daughter of snowboarder Dave Lee)

• Peak Popularity: Pele has never broken the top 1,000 baby names in the U.S. which means your baby girl could have that special spark.

Iskra

• Origin: Slavic

• Meaning: Spark

• Famous Namesakes: Iskra Lawrence (model)

• Peak Popularity: Iskra has never been ranked in the top 1,000 baby names but we see it heating up.

Bridget

• Origin: Irish

• Meaning: Strength or exalted one

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Brigid, Brigitte, Brighid

• Famous Namesakes: Bridget Jane Fonda (actress), Bridget Hall (model), Bridget Moynahan (actress)

• Peak Popularity: Bridget peaked in 1973 when it hit 112 in the top baby names.

• Fun Fact: Bridget is a variation of the Irish goddess of fire, Brighid.

Brinley

• Origin: English

• Meaning: Burnt meadow

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Brinlee, Brinlea, Brinleigh

• Famous Namesakes: Brinley Berman (daughter of Congressman Howard Berman)

• Peak Popularity: The name has become increasingly popular in recent years, even reaching as high as 327 in the top 1,000 baby names in 2017.

Calida

• Origin: Spanish

• Meaning: Heated

• Famous Namesakes: Calida Rawles (artist)

• Peak Popularity: Calida is not among the top 1,000 baby names in the U.S. for any year.

Fiamma

• Origin: Italian

• Meaning: Flame

• Famous Namesakes: Fiamma Coronna (character in the movie Cracks)

• Peak Popularity: Your child is guaranteed to stand out with this name, considering it’s never charted among the top 1,000.

Anala

• Origin: Hindi

• Meaning: Fire, fiery

• Peak Popularity: Still a rare name in the U.S., Anala hasn’t ranked in the top baby names for any year.

Ember

• Origin: French, English

• Meaning: Glowing coal

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Amber, Emmy, Em

• Famous Namesakes: Ember Husak (actress), Ember Quinlan (a character in the Sarah J. MaasCrescent City series)

• Peak Popularity: Ember is a newly trending name, reaching a peak in 2022 at 160.

• Fun Fact: Ember is the French variation of the name Amber, though in English the word means a small piece of glowing coal in a dying fire.

Nina

• Origin:Native American

• Meaning: Goddess of fire

• Famous Namesakes: Nina Simone (singer), Nina Garcia (fashion journalist and TV personality), Nina Agdal (model)

• Peak Popularity: Nina has been consistently popular through the years, though it reached a peak at 145 in 1902.

• Fun Fact: The nameNina can be found in several cultures and languages, but for the purposes of this article we were inspired by the Incan goddess of fire, light, and volcanoes.

Seraphina

• Origin: Hebrew

• Meaning: Fiery

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sera, Serafina, Seraphita

• Famous Namesakes: Seraphina Affleck (daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner)

• Peak Popularity: This first broke the top 1,000 baby names in 2023 at 974, and is likely to grow in trend.

More Girl Names That Mean Fire

• Shula: Shula means “flame” in Arabic—a natural fit for a baby girl with a bright future ahead.

• Hestia: Anyone who’s studied even a little Greek mythology will know Hestia as the goddess of the hearth.

• Sua: Sua as a name can be found in several cultures, but in Basque it translates to fire.

• Aithne: This Irish name means “fire” and would make an interesting selection for a red-headed baby girl.

• Iniga: A variation of Ignacia, this name is of Latin origin and translates to “burning.”

• Kalama: This Hawaiian name has a much tougher meaning than the pretty sound of it might suggest: “flaming torch.”

• Mackenzie: Now widely considered a baby girl name, Mackenzie’s Scottish roots translates to “son of Kenneth.” And Kenneth, as mentioned earlier, means “born of fire.”

Gender-Neutral Names That Mean Fire

You might want to consider a gender-neutral name that means fire if your little one was born under a fire sign (Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius) to really embrace their trail-blazing personality. We even found some great options for you below.

Nuri

• Origin: Arabic, Hebrew

• Meaning: My fire, my light

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Nouri, Noori, Nori, Noory

• Famous Namesakes: Nuri Montsé (Argentine actress)

• Peak Popularity: In the United States, Nuri has yet to rank in the top 1,000 names.

Phoenix

• Origin: Greek

• Meaning: Dark red

• Famous Namesakes: Phoenix List (actor), River and Joaquin Phoenix (actors)

• Peak Popularity: Inspired by the mythological bird that would catch fire and then rise from its own ashes, this name is newly popular and reached peak popularity in 2020 at 236.

Keahi

• Origin: Hawaiian

• Meaning: Flames

• Famous Namesakes: Keahikuni Kekauʻōnohi (high chiefess of Hawaii)

• Peak Popularity: Keahi has not ranked among the top 1,000 baby names in the United States.

Azar

• Origin: Iranian

• Meaning: Fire

• Famous Namesakes: Azar Nafisi (author)

• Peak Popularity: Despite being a strong name with an even stronger meaning, this has yet to break into the top 1,000.

Ash

• Origin: English

• Meaning: Ash tree, the powdery residue left after a fire

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Asher

• Famous Namesakes: Ash Ketchum (character in the Pokemon series), Ashton Baldwin “Ash” Carter (U.S. Secretary of Defense)

• Peak Popularity: Ash is not in the top 1,000 names for any year.

• Fun Fact: Ash trees make for one of the best woods for a steady fire.

Reese

• Origin: Welsh

• Meaning: Fire or ardor

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Rhys

• Famous Namesakes: Reese Witherspoon (actor)

• Peak Popularity: Reese was most popular in 2012, ranking at 128 out of the top 1,000 baby names.

Keegan

• Origin: Irish

• Meaning: Child of Egan, or child of the fiery one

• Famous Namesakes: Keegan-Michael Key (actor and comedian), Keegan Gerhard (chef and TV host)

• Peak Popularity: Keegan hit its peak popularity in 2007 at 222.

• Fun Fact: The name Egan is a variation of the aforementioned Aidan, which means “little fiery one.” So Keegan would translate to the child of the fiery one.

Liekki

• Origin: Finnish

• Meaning: Flame

• Peak Popularity: Still rare in the United States, Liekki has never ranked among the top baby names.

Blaze

• Origin: Latin

• Meaning: Fire

• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Blaise

• Famous Namesakes: Blaze Bayley (singer), Blaze Foley (singer)

• Peak Popularity: Blaze reached a peak in 2015 when it ranked at 707 among the top 1,000 baby names.

Branton

• Origin: Gaelic

• Meaning: Fire town

• Peak Popularity: Branton has never ranked among the top 1,000 baby names.

• Fun Fact: Surnames are increasingly becoming more and more common as a cool gender-neutral option—Branton included.

More Gender-Neutral Names that Mean Fire

• Mishal: This gender-neutral name of Arabic origin means “torch” or “source of light.” A meaningful choice for the child that brightens up your own life, no?

• Fintan: An Irish name that means “white fire,” Fintan comes with the cute nickname option of Finn.

• Fuego: Paula Patton and Robin Thicke used Fuego, Spanish for fire, as a middle name for their child Julian.

• Masou: Masou is an Indigenous name that comes from a fire deity.

• Alev:Taken from the Turkish word for flame, Alev is fitting for a child that brings so much warmth and light into the world.

• McCoy: An Irish variation of McKay, this name means fire and is a good alternative for other more common “Mac” names like Mackenzie.

• Inigo: Fans of The Princess Bride will recognize this from the character Inigo Montoya—but did you know it means “fiery?”
  

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