Flint Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Flint Name at a Glance

Name	Flint
Meaning	Stream. Place-name and surname. Flint stone produces a spark of fire when struck by steel.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Flint Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Flint means “Stream. Place-name and surname. Flint stone produces a spark of fire when struck by steel”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Flint Name Origin

Our database records Flint under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Flint a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Flint is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Flint

When considering Flint for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.