Meaning: Flourishing; prosperous
The story
Florence comes from Latin personal names related to flourishing or prosperity. It can also refer to the Italian city, as it did for Florence Nightingale, who was born there.
Nicknames
- Flo
- Flora
- Florrie
- Floss
Spellings & variants
- Florencia
- Fiorenza
Famous namesakes
- Florence NightingaleNurse
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Florence comes from Latin and English.
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