Florence - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Florence \f-loren-ce, fl(o)-re-nce\ is pronounced FLOR-ens. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "flowering, in bloom". Modern use is almost entirely inspired by the fame of Florence Nightingale, who was actually named for the Italian city where she was born. The name was popular in the Victorian era. Athlete Florence "Flo Jo" Griffith Joyner; actress Florence Henderson.

Florence has 34 variant forms: Fiorentina, Fiorenza, Flo, Floellen, Flor, Flora, Florance, Flore, Florenca, Florencia, Florencita, Florentia, Florentina, Florentyna, Florenza, Florenzia, Flori, Floria, Floriane, Floriana, Florie, Florina, Florincia, Florinda, Florine, Floris, Florrance, Florrie, Florry, Florynce, Floss, Flossey, Flossie and Flossy.

For more information, see also related names Venetia and Florida.

A baby name that sounds like Florence is Fleurine.

Florence is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Florence. Compare Florence with related baby names.