Match the letters
The game cancels matching letters between the two names, one occurrence at a time.
F · L · A · M · E · S
FLAMES Calculator
Play the classic name game and see which of the six FLAMES categories survives
Classic FLAMES result
FLAMES says
0matching letters cancelled
0letters left to count
The game runs privately in your browser. Your names are not saved.
Keep playing
More name games to try
Swap the traditional FLAMES method for a percentage match, friendship score or a set of blended names.
The traditional method
How the FLAMES Game Works
The familiar paper-and-pencil game uses letter cancellation and repeated counting rather than a compatibility percentage.
Count what remains
Every uncancelled letter is added to the number used in the FLAMES cycle.
Eliminate the categories
The count moves through F-L-A-M-E-S until just one category remains.
Six possible endings
What Does FLAMES Stand For?
F is Friends, L is Love, A is Affection, M is Marriage, E is Enemies and S is Siblings.
Different versions of FLAMES have appeared in schoolyards and notebooks for years. This calculator keeps the recognisable six categories and uses one consistent elimination method, so the same names always produce the same result.
Good to know
FLAMES Calculator FAQs
Is the FLAMES result a prediction?
No. FLAMES is a traditional name game for entertainment. Its result does not say anything reliable about a relationship.
Why do matching letters get cancelled?
Letter cancellation is the traditional mechanic. The letters left behind create the count used to eliminate the six categories.
Will switching the names change the result?
No. Matching letters are cancelled in pairs, so reversing the two names leaves the same count and category.