Florence

Girl's name

Florence is derived from the Latin name Florentia, meaning "blooming" or "flourishing."

Meaning Flourishing
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 711 Rising
Peak year 1918

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Florence Nightingale - Nursing pioneer during Crimean War.
  • Florence Welch - Lead singer of Florence + the Machine.
  • Florence Griffith Joyner - Olympic sprinter, world record holder.
  • Florence Ballard - Original member of The Supremes.
  • Florence Henderson - Actress, played Carol Brady on "The Brady Bunch."
  • Florence Pugh - Actress known for "Little Women" and "Midsommar."
  • Florence Knoll - Influential furniture designer and architect.
  • Florence LaRue - Lead singer of The 5th Dimension.
  • Florence Chadwick - Swimmer, first woman to swim English Channel.
  • Florence Lawrence - Early silent film actress, "The First Movie Star."

Sisters for Florence

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Brothers for Florence

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Name Variants

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