Florence name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Latin

Usage: English, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Florence

f-loren-ce

Meaning: Prosperous, Flourishing and To Flower in the Sense of a Blossom

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What does Florence mean?
Variations of Florence
Nicknames for Florence
Middle Names for Florence
How popular is Florence?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Florence
Sibling Names for Florence
Famous People Named Florence
Lists having Florence

What does Florence mean?

Eminent and Ever lasting unisex name Florence means "Prosperous, Flourishing or To Flower in the Sense of a Blossom" and is used majorly in Danish, French, English, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish is originated from Latin.

Also Florence is form of Florentia in French and English languages. The name is celebrated on 1st of December.

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How do I pronounce Florence?

Three syllabled Florence is most commonly pronounced as f-loren-ce. The other ways to say the name is fl(o)-re-nce.

Variants of Florence

Florentia, Florentius, Florance, Flossy, Florenze, Florentinus, Florens

Nicknames for Florence

Some common nicknames for the name Florence include:

Names that rhyme with Florence

How popular is the name Florence?

an extremely popular name in United States having over 336890 recievers in 215 years of usage. The moniker is on fire on the charts, in 1890, it ranked 6th when 11316 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 10 baby names 20 times Also, Florence is a popular name in England and Wales given to over 20934 babies in 23 years.

Presently the name is rising, in 2018, it ranked 15th when 2072 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 8 times Also, Florence is a very popular in France where over 148009 new-borns have been given the name since 1900.

Recently the name is rising, in 1965, it ranked 12nd when 8266 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. Additionally, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 25 times

Florence was a common name in Belgium.

Over 1679 babies have been named Florence since 1995. At its zenith in 1996,. But after 24 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Also, A common name in New South Wales with over 461 new-borns have been given the name since 2016. Currently peaked at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 48th spot and 135 baby girls were given the name.

Also, Florence is common in Victoria where over 345 new-borns have been given the name since 2017. At present the name is rising, in 2019, 144 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 37th position.

Florence is a familiar baby name in Queensland, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 100 names. Recently in 2018, 93 babies were given Florence and it reached its peak ranking, 47 on girl names chart.

Over 233 babies in Queensland have been named Florence. Also, in Western Australia, in just 1 years, it has made it to the top 100 names. Recently in 2019, 51 babies were given Florence and it reached its peak ranking, 37 on girl names chart.

Florence is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1967, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 117 on boy names chart when 34 babies were named Florence.

Over 646 babies in Ireland have been named Florence. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 206 on girl names chart when 38 babies were named Florence.

There are over 379 babies that have been given the name Florence in Switzerland.

Florence is a rare baby name in Netherlands where it is still in use. And also in Western Australia.

However things change on global perspective, Florence is extremely popular in Uganda where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in Nigeria. Also the baby name is popular in Kenya, Ghana, DR Congo, Zambia, Cameroon, Malawi, England, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Chad, Burundi, Philippines, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Benin, Central African Republic, Sudan, Madagascar, Canada, Togo, Malaysia, Burkina Faso and Jamaica.

At least, 1990000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	521	580
2022	9775	7	622	473
2021	0	0	713	399
2020	0	0	762	356
2019	0	0	933	282
2018	0	0	969	272
2017	0	0	981	266
2016	0	0	1052	247
2015	0	0	1175	214
2014	0	0	1300	183

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Facts

Florence in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	8	63	1332	1561
	0	0	0	296
	8	3	796	1505
	8	3	65	135
	0	0	65	0

Numerological analysis of Florence

Doing what you are passionate about is the best thing ever, and the only way to feel real joy and happiness. You have a strong will to succeed in life. Fill your heart with new love, adventure, traveling. You never allow yourself to explore your options, do whatever the hell you want to do at the moment, and act as you feel, and not as others expect you to act. If you notice someone being superficial, you walk away.

Go through the following names similar to Florence

Valeska - Long standing and Creative and adventurous Valeska substantially is used in Norwegian, Danish and Finnish is rooted from German and Latin, meaning of Valeska is "The Healthy or The Strong" is used as a baby girl name
Dareth - Of Latin and Hebrew origin, Outlandish Dareth is used as a baby girl name, Dareth means "Give"
Elyn - Queer unisex name Elyn means "Shining or Light" and of Latin and Greek origin is used commonly in English
Kirstina - Origin of Durable and Eminent Kirstina is in Latin is used in Nordic, Norwegian and Danish is used as a girl name. Kirstina is Nordic form of Kirsten or Christine. Also Kirstina is Nordic and Norwegian form of Christina
Saynt - Boy name Saynt is originated from Latin, Saynt means "A Holy Man". Saynt is derived from Saint.

Middle names for Florence

There are many mainstream and familiar middle names that are commonly paired with Florence.

View more middle names that goes with Florence.

Sibling Names for Florence

If you're considering the name "Florence" for your baby, then it's important to think about potential sibling names that would complement it. To help you out, we've compiled a list of 20 adorable and unique names that would make great sibling options for your little one. From classic choices to more modern picks, there's something on this list for everyone!

Sister for Florence

Names for Florence's brother

Famous people named Florence

Florence of Worcester, monk of Worcester,
Florence Griswold, resident of Old Lyme, Connecticut
Florence MacCarthy, Irish prince of the late 16th century and the last credible claimant to the MacCarthy Mór title before its suppression by English authority
Florence Knoll, American architect and furniture designer
Florence Kate Upton, American-born English cartoonist and author most famous for her Golliwog series of children's books
Florence Storgoff, was
Florence Cayford, Labour politician in London
Florence M. Read, was raised in Delevan, New York
Florence Warner, Warner appeared on several recordings of the 70s and early 80s
Florence Kaye, member of a song-writing trio that also included Harvey Zimmerman and Bernie Baum
Florence Montgomery, English novelist and children's writer

Florence Li Tim-Oi, first woman to be ordained to the priesthood
Florence Martus,
Florence Lassandro, Italian-Canadian bootlegger
Florence Cook, medium who claimed to materialise a spirit
Florence Norman, British activist and suffragist
Florence Henrietta Darwin, English playwright
Florence Converse, American author
Florence Mars, American civil rights activist and author best
Florence LeMar,
Florence Maybrick, American woman convicted
Florence Kirsch Du Brul, concert pianist and master piano teacher and member of Chicago society
Florence Stawell, classical scholar
Florence Louise Pettitt,
Florence Quivar, American operatic mezzo-soprano

Florence Smythe, stage actress
Florence O'Donoghue, Irish historian and head of intelligence of the Cork No. 1 Brigade of the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence
Florence Cushman, American astronomer at the Harvard College Observatory
Florence Wambugu, Kenyan plant pathologist and virologist
Florence Crawford, American silent film actress
Florence Harrison, Art Nouveau and Pre-Raphaelite illustrator of poetry and children's books
Florence Prusmack, author of articles, monographs
Florence Easton, popular English dramatic soprano
Florence Pigott, 19th-century English ballet dancer
Florence Dibell Bartlett, Chicago heiress and folk art collector,
Florence Bell, ; the couple had three children:

Florence Easton, British singer and actress
Florence Melton, American inventor
Florence Baron, The Hon
Florence E. S. Knapp, American politician
Florence Austral, Australian operatic soprano renowned for her interpretation of the most demanding Wagnerian female roles
Florence Masnada, retired French alpine skier
Florence Kiplagat, Kenyan long-distance runner
Florence Bligh, Countess of Darnley, Australian-born wife of Ivo Bligh
Florence Nightingale, English social reformer and statistician
Florence R. Sabin, American medical scientist
Florence Howe, American author, publisher
Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey, American ornithologist and nature writer
Florence B. Seibert, American biochemist

Florence Goodenough, American psychologist and professor at the University of Minnesota
Florence Griffith Joyner, sportsperson
Florence Lawrence, Canadian-American stage performer and film actress
Florence La Badie, American actress
Florence Ballard, American singer
Florence Foster Jenkins, American socialite and amateur soprano
Florence Harding, First Lady of the United States

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Sources

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Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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