Lucifer matches are known for their ability to light a fire in no time. However, there are several other names for this type of matchstick. For instance, they are referred to as strike anywhere matches because they can be lit on any surface. You might also hear them called safety matches, as these are the type of matches most commonly used today due to their increased safety features. They are also known as kitchen matches, as they are frequently used for lighting gas stoves or candles in the kitchen. Additionally, if you hear the term parlor matches, it typically refers to the longer version of the original lucifer matchsticks, used in the 19th and early 20th centuries.