Florence

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

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."

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Florence

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Florence

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Florence