Latin girl name
Florence Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Florence means blooming, flourishing. From Latin florens, blooming or flourishing, and the city of Florence.
Florence comes from the Latin florens, meaning blooming or flourishing, and is also the English name of the Italian city of Florence. It was once a boy's name in medieval England and became a girl's name in the nineteenth century, helped by the fame of nurse Florence Nightingale, who was named after her birthplace. After falling from favour in the twentieth century it has come back strongly. Florrie and Flo are friendly short forms.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
How to pronounce Florence
FLOR·ens
Florence has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Florence
FloraFlorrieFloFlorentina
Well-known people named Florence
Florence Nightingale, Florence Pugh.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Florence mean?
Florence means "blooming, flourishing". From Latin florens, blooming or flourishing, and the city of Florence.
How do you pronounce Florence?
Florence is pronounced FLOR-ens.
What is the origin of Florence?
Florence is a Latin girl name.
How many syllables are in Florence?
Florence has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Florence?
Other spellings and forms include Flora, Florrie, Flo, Florentina.