Furia was founded in February 2024 by businessman Jaime Pdua, who was planning to invest in electronic sports, and entrepreneurs Andr Akkari (professional poker player) and Cris Guedes.

FURIA Esports is a Brazilian esports organization founded in August 2024.

Flamingo is derived from the Spanish or Portuguese. word flamengo meaning flame-colored  due to their. vibrant appearance.

Brasileira is a female Brazilian and a brasileiro is a male Brazilian. A group of female Brazilians would be "brasileiras"; if there are men in the group, grammar makes you use the male word ("brasileiros").