For many parents, finding a name for their little one is a very important task. Since the name our parents give us (usually) stays with us for our whole lives, it’s not an easy decision to make. And while it may seem helpful at first to have so many options to choose from, sometimes that can make the final decision eve more challenging (too many choices).
With so many choices and no formal rulebook that we have to follow, it can be super helpful to narrow down a meaning first before narrowing down the short list and ultimately deciding on a name. So whether it's the powerful and all-encompassing element of fire you're drawn to, or just the idea of a fiery personality, what better inspirational jumping point than one of the elements that keeps all things going?
Kenneth
Kenneth is probably the most common name we hear that’s on this list of fire-inspired names, at least in the United States. This name comes from Ireland and Scotland and directly translates to mean “handsome” or “born of fire.” An added bonus to this name is that there are lots of nicknames to choose from as well.
Enya
Enya is a gorgeous name for a little girl and it has a real princess feel to it but will also sound strong and grown as baby ages. The name, which stems from Ireland, means “fire” and is often used as a short nickname for Eithne.
Blaise
Blaise or Blaze if the traditional more on-the-nose spelling is what a parent is after, has a fun tie to fire. The name is unique not only in spelling but also because it’s not a name that has been around for a long time. But it’s really smart, and strong.
Shula
Shula is a short form of Shulamit which comes from the Hebrew word "shalom" (or peace, wholeness). However, when Shula is given to a baby without it being a nickanme, the meaning changes to "flame" in Arabic.
Surya
Surya can be used for any gender but in the more traditional form, Surya is a Hindi name for a boy. The name means “sun god” which has a beautiful nod to fire. The name’s not really common in the U.S. but that’s one of the biggest perks of it. If it’s a name that both parents can agree on, it’s worth exploring.
Hugo
Hugo is a sweet boy name that has an old school feel to it but has the perk of not being too common that it still feels fresh. The name has an interesting tie to fire since it’s a version of the Gaelic word “Aodh” which is tied to Aiden, which means “fire.”
Hestia
For parents who are looking for a unique but meaningful name for their little girl, Hestia ticks all those boxes. The name isn’t popular in the United States but has a Greek origin. The baby name meaning is "hearth,” or “fireside" which sounds loving and calming, too.
Flint
Flint doesn’t have a direct tie to fire in terms of the meaning of the name, however, in addition to being a cool name, a flint is also a tool that’s used to start a spark when trying to light a fire, so it definitely fits!
Embra
Embra comes from exactly what it sounds like: ember. The word, not the name, is used for something that burns hot and slowly, like fire embers. The name, inspired by fire and often given to a little girl, isn’t really popular in the U.S.
Aarush
A name that has a direct tie to the power of fire is Aarush. It’s a name that’s typically given to boys and is of Hindi origin meaning “first ray of sun". While it’s not common, it has been on U.S. baby name lists, where it’s expanded out to the top 1000 names.
Mehri
Mehri is a beautiful name for a little girl that has everything going for it when it comes to what makes a name stand out. This name is of Persian origin and means “sunny” but also “kind” and “loveable," which are amazing inspiration points for a baby's name.
Mirri
Mirri is not a common name in the United States — it’s a name that stems from an indigenous Australian language. In the language, Mirri means “the sun” which, of course, is a giant ball of fire. The name also works for parents who really want a name that’s tied to the sun instead of the vaguer fire meanings.
Nuria
For parents that are really looking for a strong name that means fire but isn’t popular, Nuria might be the perfect choice. The name is popular in Spain and Portugal and means "fire of the Lord.”
Ori
Ori. Ori, pronounced as OO-ree, means “light” or “fire” and while this moniker is typically used as a name for boys, it doesn’t have to stay inside that box for it to be a perfect choice.
Solana
Solana is a name that’s often given to girls and it’s another option if parents really like the name Soleil, which means sun. Solana is a Spanish word that translates to “solarium,” which is a room that’s designed to allow lots of sunlight in.
