35 Baby Names Inspired By Fire For Your Passionate Fire Sign

The name itself is evocative of fire, but it comes from the Latin "blaesus" which means "lisping" or "stuttering." And like, what an absurd but hilarious thing to have your name mean! And such a contrast to like, BLAZE! I love the dichotomy and the uniqueness. When have you ever met a Blaise?

Aidan is a Celtic name meaning "little fire." Since 2008, Aiden (with an e) has been among the top 20 boys names, according to the Social Security Administration. The highest the OG spelling has ever made it is the Top 40. Get this little one a ride-on fire truck, ASAP.

Stella is a name of Latin origin and literally means "star," (which is a burning ball of gas so I'm counting it as fire). There are lots of romance language variations you could go with here, including but certainly not limited to: Estelle, Estella, Estrella. They're all cute, and they all sound super enchanting.

Brenton is an Old English place name, deriving from "brend" or "brent," meaning burned and "ton" for "town." So Brenton is "dweller of the burnt town." How hardcore does that sound? It's basically right next to the Mother of Dragons for strong, fiery monikers. I love how metal it is.

This Quaranic unisex name means "light" or "lantern," so you could think of it as a soft, candle fire — like the one on a birthday cupcake — or imagine it as a huge, burning ball of fire restarting a forest. I mean, a Mishal can have a lot of personality traits, right?

The feminine version of Aidan, Aideen is an Irish girl's name meaning "fiery." Whether there's bright red hair on your baby's head or not, it's an appropriate name for a little firecracker. I think it sounds just lovely, and will work well through toddlerhood all the way to a more formal moniker in adulthood.

Ignatius is a Latin name meaning "fiery one." (It has the same root as "ignite.") There have been a number of Catholic saints to bear this name. It was also the middle name of Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur (Ignatius) Conan Doyle. Talk about strength and creativity, huh? Fire just works.

Of course it's hard to hear "Barak" without thinking of the 44th president, but the name is of Hebrew origin and means "lightning." In the Bible, Barak was an ancient Israelite ruler and general, but you can pick whichever meaning feels best for you. Lightning is bold, but also lovely in its strength.

Flint is an English place name that refers to being born (or living) near a flint quarry. Flint, of course, is a stone that can be used to create fire. It has some serious country vibes, and makes me think of an old English village where there is no doubt several fires burning in the fireplaces of thatched cottages.

The Phoenix is a mythological bird that bursts into flames and then is reborn from the ashes of its former self. It's a powerful metaphor, popular myth, and an increasingly popular, though still not common, baby name. It can be considered unisex, and the name also means "dark red," which is super powerful.

Vesta was the Roman goddess of the hearth (or fireplace), as well as of the home and family. It makes sense that the name also means "pure" because what's more pure than a cleansing, cozy fire for your family? You could also go with the name of her Greek counterpart, Hestia.

Keegan is the anglicization of the Irish clan name "Mac Aodhagáin" and can also be translated as Egan. It means "son of Aodh" or "son of fire." I've said it before about fire-inspired baby names and I'll say it again: that's so metal. I'm imagining all the red striped jammies for this little one.

Soleil is the French word for sun and is pronounced "so-lay." It is also the real name of Punky Brewster star Soleil Moon Frye if you want an '80s throwback. I love how punchy the name is, and how it can work for a variety of surnames. There's something so darling about it.

Ember is, you know, an ember! A smoldering piece of coal or fire. It's a more modern name and a cool spin on the more popular Amber, and it makes me think of cold winters and those bright little red glows in the bottom of your fireplace. Just all the sweet vibes.

Aster comes from modern Greek asteri meaning star. (Aster is also a flower, and is incidentally the birth flower for the month of September.) I love that it's unique enough to stand out in a playdate or a classroom, but isn't so wacky that people will stumble over the spelling or pronunciation.

Old English (draca) by way of Old Norse (draki), Drake means "dragon." There was a lot of Nordic/English overlap what with those Vikings setting up colonies and pillaging and stuff. But dragon. I mean, how much will your kid love you when they find out their name literally means dragon?

Apollo was the sun god of Greek mythology. OK, hear me out, folks: this name would be especially great if your baby was a Leo (since Leo is ruled by the sun) and you had a daughter who was a Cancer (ruled by the moon) and then you could name her Artemis, for Apollo's twin sister. So literary, you guys.

The origin of this Irish girl's name is unclear. It could mean "seed" or it could be of the same origin as Aidan, and therefore mean "fiery." (Sidebar: lots of Irish names that mean fiery.) It could also make you think of the Enya, which is also some hardcore inspiration.

Luz is the Spanish word meaning "light." It comes from the same Latin root that gives us names like Lucia, Lucy, and Lucille, among others. So glowy! So sweet and bright and happy — like the fiery sun shining down on your little babe. (Also: unique. So, so unique and special.)

Elio is an Italian and Spanish version of Helios, the Greek god of the sun. You don't have to be a mythology expert to appreciate the connection, and I think Elio can give you some sweet nicknames. Eli is an obvious one, but Lio is so cute, too. I just love it.

This Hindu name means "of Aditi," Aditi being the mother of the gods. So the Adityas are specific Hindu gods born of Aditi. As a singular "Aditya," however, the name refers to the sun god, Surya. (So you could certainly also go for Surya as well!) I really love the diversity of it.

Anshul is a Hindi boy's name meaning "sunbeam," and, frankly, I think that is just lovely. If you're not going to sing "You Are My Sunshine" every time you hold your little Anshul, you're missing out on a golden (golden!) opportunity. Again, this one has some sweet nicknames, too if you want a less-formal moniker.

The meaning of Eliana is a little up in the air. In Hebrew, it means "God has answered," but this name could also be another reference to Helios, the sun god, so Eliana would then mean "daughter of the sun." I love how bright and happy it sounds, and it could go well with any kind of last name.

Aonani is a Hawaiian name meaning "beautiful light," and is so unique that it doesn't even come up on some popular baby name websites. I believe this name could also work for a little boy or a little girl, so don't feel cornered by any gender norms with this one.

Brigit is a variation of Brighid, who was the Irish goddess of fire and poetry, which is quite the combination. The Irish sure loved to get fiery, didn't they? Brigit can also be spelled a ton of different ways if you're looking for some variety, and I love the sweet nicknames you can make with it.

Alina is a Slavic name meaning "bright and beautiful." I'm imagining bright, white snow-capped mountains, a white fur coat, basically anything Slavic that can be coated in white. Alina is just darling, but still fairly popular — Nameberry reported that it was #157 in 2018 for most popular baby names.

This Arabic name changes slightly depending on whether it's traditionally given to boys or girls. As a boy's name, Anwar means "luminous." As a girl's name, it means "a collection of lights." I think both are super sweet and perfect for your bright, beaming baby full of sunshine. (I'm leaning hard into this fire thing, guys.)

Not to be confused with the Celtic Ciaran, meaning "little dark-haired one," Kiran is a Sanskrit name meaning "ray of light." The variation on spelling means your little one will probably be the only Kiran in their kindergarten class. Bonus: it's a short and easy name for them to learn how to spell.

Lucian is a French name meaning "light." Feminized, it is Lucienne. So many nicknames abound here, but I really love the formal versions of both of these. There's something about a strong L-name, especially one with multiple syllables, that gives it some pizazz. And light is the perfect meaning for a baby name.

This is an Indian girl's name that means "lightning." OMG, you could have a little Damini and Barak and they would be The Lightning Twins and someone do this so I can live vicariously through you, please and thank you. Think of all the power! The strength! The beauty in The Lightning Twins.

He's not just the favorite antagonist of the Marvel Comic Universe. Loki is the ancient Norse god of mischief and fire. His name, in fact, is argued to come from logi, the Old Norse word for "flame." Your baby may have a lot to live up to with Tom Hiddleston, but I think they can handle it.

Ilona is a name common throughout Eastern Europe that means "beauty and light." It comes from the Greek name Elena, and is a unique variation on the moniker. I love the three-syllable sound, and I think it could work well with just about any last name. Sometimes fire isn't fiery — it's a subtle glow.

Kalama is a Hawaiian name that means "flaming torch," and I feel like if your name means "flaming torch" you're going to grow up to be a magical hero... or you're going to spend a lot of time trying to kill Frankenstein's monster with the other villagers. Either way, sort of a win?

This Quaranic name is a variation of the name Nur and means "light and radiance." Again, a fire-inspired name doesn't mean it has to be some hardcore passionate red-lined name. Sometimes it's about the glow and brightness of a fire, and Nura is the perfect way to honor that subtlety.

It's the Catalina Wine Mixer! And it's also a sweet baby name. Catalina means "pure," which I think connects well with fire as fire is often the burn you need to make a pure space. It's also the Spanish version of the name Catherine if you're looking for a way to honor a classic name.