FLAMES Calculator

What does FLAMES stand for?

Friends · Lovers · Affection · Marriage · Enemies · Siblings

How to play FLAMES by hand

1. Write both names and strike out the letters they have in common (one for one).
2. Count the letters left over — say 7.
3. Write F L A M E S and count around the letters 1 to 7, striking out the letter you land on.
4. Start counting again from the next letter, using the same number, until one letter remains.

Example

ARJUN and MEERA share R and A. Left: J, U, N + M, E, E = 6 letters. Counting 6 around FLAMES strikes S first… the calculator shows each strike so you can follow along.

Also try the love calculator for a percentage.

Frequently asked questions

What is FLAMES?

A school-days game that predicts the relationship between two people from the letters in their names: Friends, Lovers, Affection, Marriage, Enemies or Siblings.

Is FLAMES real?

No, it's a fun pastime — the result depends only on spelling.

Why does my result differ from my friend's?

Spelling matters — 'Priya' and 'Priyaa' give different counts. Nicknames change the answer too.