Blaze
English (Modern) · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Blaze
The name 'Blaze' means "flame" or "fire," derived from the Old English word *blæse* (torch, flame) and the Latin *blaesus* (lisping, though the fire sense is dominant).
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Etymology
The name 'Blaze' means "flame" or "fire," derived from the Old English word *blæse* (torch, flame) and the Latin *blaesus* (lisping, though the fire sense is dominant). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a modern, virtue-inspired given name or nickname, with no specific religious ties; historically, it appears as a surname and gained popularity in the 20th century.
Blaze currently ranks #781 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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