What Does the Name Florence Mean?
Florence is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “'flourishing / prosperous'.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Florence |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | 'flourishing / prosperous' |
| Variants | Florencia, Firenze, Flo, Florrie |
| Popularity | A vintage Latin name back in vogue; especially popular in the UK top 30 and rising in the US and Australia. |
The meaning and origin of Florence
The name Florence means “'flourishing / prosperous'” and has Latin origins. Florence derives from the Latin name Florentius (and feminine Florentia), from 'florens' meaning 'flourishing, prosperous, blooming'. It is also associated with the Italian city of Florence and with nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale.
Variants and related names
Florence is related to several other names you may recognize: Florencia, Firenze, Flo, Florrie. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Florence?
A vintage Latin name back in vogue; especially popular in the UK top 30 and rising in the US and Australia.
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What does the name Florence mean?+
The name Florence means “'flourishing / prosperous'” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Florence?+
Florence originates from Latin.
Is Florence a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Florence has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press