Florence
Florence is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “flourishing, prosperous.” It ranked #391 in the United States in 2025. Florence derives from the Latin 'florens' meaning 'flourishing.
how do you pronounce Florence?
FLOR-ens
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what does Florence mean?
The name Florence means “flourishing, prosperous.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Florence derives from the Latin 'florens' meaning 'flourishing.' Florence Nightingale established it as a name of compassion and strength. The Italian city adds romantic allure. It is climbing rapidly in the UK and gaining in the US.
where does the name Florence come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Florence derives from the Latin Florentia, a feminine form of Florentius, rooted in florens/florentius, 'blossoming' or 'flourishing.' Wikipedia adds that the name comes via the French form of Saint Florentia, a Roman martyr under Diocletian, and notes it was also historically used as a translation of the masculine Florentius.
the history of Florence
Wiktionary notes the given name's popularity grew because of a well-known bearer who was born in the Tuscan city of Florence, though the retrieved text does not give her name.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #391 |
| 2024 | #431 |
| 2023 | #522 |
| 2022 | #623 |
| 2021 | #715 |
| 2020 | #763 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Florence?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Florence?
- Florence Nightingale (founder of modern nursing)
- Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine)
- Florence Pugh (British actress)
what names are similar to Florence?
what names go well with Florence?
Sibling names that share Florence's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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