Origin, Meaning, And History Of Blaze
Blaze is a unisex name that has become increasingly popular in recent years. The name originates in Old English and is derived from the Old English word ‘blæse,’ which means a ‘torch, fire or bright flame.’ When derived from the Latin word blaseus it may mean deformed or stuttering. When originated from English, it may mean ‘train mark made on a tree.’
In modern times, the name Blaze has taken on a new meaning and is often associated with fire, passion, and anger.
Blaze may be derived from the French word Blaise. Blaise was derived from the Latin word Blaseus meaning deformed or stuttering. It may also refer to the 4th-century saint, Saint Blaise of Sebasta who was a bishop and a physician. The revered saint was believed to have the power to heal the body and soul.
Blaze is also used as a surname, and it can be first found in Yorkshire during the 11th century when the Blaze family held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The name became popular in England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Blaise Pascal, a French child prodigy who became a popular mathematician, physicist, philosopher, Catholic writer, and inventor, made the name famous throughout Europe.
The name Blaze has several variations based on the language and culture it is derived from. The most common variants are Blagoj, Blazhe, Blagun, Blagica, Blaguna, Blagoy, Blago, Blagun, and Blagoje.
Blaze the Phoenix was a mascot for the 1996 Summer Paralympics. Famous fictional characters named Blaze include Blaze from the Mortal Kombat video game series, Blaze the cat from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series, and Blaze, a firefly from the movie Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure.
Blaze
Girl
Christianity
Indian, United States
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Two
1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
How To Pronounce Blaze?
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Famous People With The Name Blaze
- Blaze BayleyStage name of an English heavy metal singer and a singer of English bands WolfsBane and Iron Maiden
- Blaze FoleyStage name of American country singer, songwriter, popular for ‘If only I could fly’
- Bobby BlazeRing name of American professional wrestler Robert Smedley
- Johnny BlazeAmerican rapper who won a Grammy award for “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By”
Blaze On The Popularity Chart
Blaze is a strong and powerful name choice for your baby. Take a look at the following graphs to know more details about its popularity and ranking.
Popularity Over Time
‘Blaze’ saw its highest popularity during the year 2000. Since then, there have been fluctuations in its popularity rates which are depicted in the following chart.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Although Blaze has not performed well on the ranking chart, it is a unique and powerful name choice. Take a look at the following chart for more information on its popularity.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Blaze
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Popular Sibling Names For Blaze
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Boy Sibling Names For Blaze
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How To Communicate The Name Blaze In Other Languages
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Blaze?
The name Blaze means a flame.
2. What is the origin of the name Blaze?
Blaze has an Old English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Blaze?
Blaze is pronounced as bleyz.
4. What are some international variations of the name Blaze in different languages?
Blaise is the French variation of Blaze, while Brás is its Portuguese spelling. Blasius is the Ancient Roman variant, while Vlas, Vlasi, and Vlasiy are the Russian equivalents of the name.
5. Is Blaze considered a traditional or modern baby name?
Blaze is an Old English name but is the modern variant of the old name, Blaise. So, it is the modern version of a traditional name.
6. Is Blaze a rare name?
As per the SSA data, in 2022, 336 babies born in the US were named Blaze. Considering the low number of babies given this name, Blaze indeed is a rare name in the US (1).
7. What can be a good middle name for Blaze?
Blaze is a fiery name and you can consider names from different languages but with a similar meaning to complement Blaze. For instance, the Irish unisex names Aiden, meaning ‘little fire,’ and Ember, English name meaning ‘spark,’ sound good with Blaze. Or you can look for names that are in complete contrast with Blaze. The name Rio meaning ‘river’ in Spanish and the biblical name Aenon, meaning ‘spring’ might also blend well with Blaze.
References:
- Popularity of name Blaze.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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