The phrase "small flame" refers to a small, flickering fire. It suggests that something is just starting or beginning to grow.
Sentences with «small flame»
To defeat Dry Bowser, Mario must dodge his attacks, which includes breathing small flames and throwing his own bones. (mariowiki.com)
Schlesinger transforms things in a playful and witty way, sometimes with an air of danger but above all in a poetic fashion to create lyrical sculptures and objects: a lighter becomes a burning oil lamp; two bent pencils in conjoined existence; or small flames emerge from bicycle valves. (kunsthausbaselland.ch)
For a little firecracker, consider Enya («little fire»), Keegan («small flame»), Kenneth («born of fire») or Elena («shining light»). (businessinsider.com)